Police blame carelessness for spike in thefts from vehicles
Simi Valley's "safe-city reputation" might be causing its residents to be too complacent, according to Police Chief Mike Lewis' analysis of the recent 20 percent upswing in property crimes. "It's a dilemma in our community," Lewis said. "It works against us because people feel comfortable going home and not locking up (their cars). More...
BRIAN MOUNT/Acorn Newspapers MEMORABLE NIGHT- Simi Valley High homecoming queen Cayla Korven can't hold back her excitement after being crowned at halftime of last Friday's Pioneers football game. More...
Event is this Sunday; donations accepted in lieu of registration
Amanda McPherson Foundation announced the fourth annual Amanda "Spreading Our Wings" Walk and Family Carnival is set for Sunday, Oct. 7 from 8:30 a.m. to noon. The approximately 2.5-mile walk will begin at 9 a.m. More...
Mid-State Bank & Trust has officially changed its name to Rabobank, N.A. Mid-State has been operating as a division of Rabobank, N.A. since May 1, 2007, when its parent company MidState Bancshares was acquired by Rabobank, a California community bank with more than 90 retail offices. More...
Olson will start for Bruins; Clausen's Irish status uncertain
It's a small world after all. Although both Notre Dame and UCLA recruit nationally, when the universities' football teams face off Saturday at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, there's a good chance the two starting quarterbacks will be from Conejo Valley high schools located within a few miles of each other. More...
A 23-year-old man was arrested Sept. 24 and charged with an assault in the 2000 block of Belmar Court. On the 3900 block of Alamo Street, a 27-year-old man was arrested and charged with attempted robbery, committing a gang crime and assault with a deadly weapon on Sept. 24. More...
Questions of faith (answered by Rev. Willis): What is the purpose of life? Mankind was made to glorify God and enjoy him forever. What must humankind do to get into heaven? Jesus Christ said, "I am the way the truth and the life, no one comes to the Father except by me. More...
It would be hard to overemphasize the importance of literacy in a child's life. Experts say one of the best ways to get young kids turning pages early is to read aloud to them regularly. Try these tips for engaging youngsters in reading: •Make reading a habit before bedtime, after lunch or after naptime. More...
The war movie has been a typically American ritual for many decades. It's also been a barometer of America's consciousness, a cinematic dipstick plumbing the depths of our patriotic id. More...
First off, let me express my appreciation for the Acorn - the only local paper in Simi Valley. I would like to comment on the Sept. 28 article on the "Duck Park" revitalization. I object to the innuendo in the sentence regarding safety. Eliav Appelbaum states, ". . . safety is a major concern at the Rancho Simi Park site, which attracts homeless people. More...
If you think all these meetings we're constantly writing about in the Simi Valley Acorn , i.e. City Council, school board, planning commission, are intriguing on paper, you should try them out in person. Attendance at such meetings isn't only the responsibility of every civic-minded community member, it can also be, get this- entertaining. More...
Here's How: 1. Send a color print depicting vacation scenery and local residents displaying the front page of any week's edition of the Simi Valley Acorn . 2. Tape a 3-by-5 card on the back describing the vacation destination and listing people's names (from left to right). More...
Early last Saturday morning, sleepy canine lovers came together at Rancho Simi Community Park to spend time with their pets while supporting a good cause. Animal Rescue Volunteers, a local nonprofit dedicated to finding homes for abandoned pets, hosted Wag N Walk 2007 on Sept. More...
SAT., OCT. 6 Girl Scouts Recruited Girl Scouts of the San Fernando Valley hosts recruitment day for interested girls and volunteers, 10 to 11 a.m., Juan Bautista de Anza Park, 3701 Lost Hills, Calabasas. (818) 886-1801, ext. 29. More...
This Northgate former model has 4 bedrooms plus office/loft and 3 baths. The home was built in 2002 with approximately 3,200 square feet on a cul-de-sac lot of more than 15,000 square feet backing to open space with views. The island kitchen has granite counters and maple cabinets. The large family room includes a fireplace. More...
Ghost tour brought to life after 2 years in suspended animation