October 5, 2007 RSS feed / Front Page

A sit-down talk with city's sole terrorism cop

For Detective Paul Coambs, work is a juggling act, a jigsaw puzzle, a labyrinth. More...

Local woman wakes up to find intruder in bed

Police are investigating as attempted sexual assault an incident that occurred early last Sunday at the Creekside Apartments on Patricia Avenue, according to Sgt. David Livingstone of the Simi Valley Police Department. Around 4:45 a.m. Sept. More...

Health & Wellness

Foundation hosts fourth annual walk and carnival

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...

ALS Association meeting

The ALS Association, Greater Los Angeles Chapter, will meet from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27 at the city of Westlake Village community room, 31200 Oak Crest Drive, Westlake Village. More...

Local health resources are plentiful for families in need

Often when a family member is diagnosed with a disease, disability or disorder, we don't know where to turn. More...

Schools

College Corner

Recommendation letters

In the past couple of weeks, many of my students have been asking whether they need letters of recommendation for their college applications. More...

King me

BRIAN MOUNT/Acorn Newspapers PIONEER PRIDE- Simi Valley High School homecoming king Harrison Homel is thrilled to be crowned at the homecoming football game on Friday evening. More...

Police

Blotter

A 23-year-old man was arrested Sept. 24 and charged with an assault in the 2000 block of Belmar Court. More...

Simi Valley Police Department Crime Statistics

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Faith

Lighting the way

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? More...

On The Town

The Movie Nut

"In the Valley of Elah"

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...

MC Foundation hosting mystery dinner

The Moorpark College Foundation will present the Wild West Murder Mystery Dinner Show and Scholarship Roundup at 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 12 at Tierra Rejada Ranch, 3370 Sunset Valley Road, Moorpark. More...

Monstrous show now playing at High Street Arts Center

Adapted from 'Frankenstein' by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley

The High Street Arts Center opens a new play, "Victor," by Alistair Faulkner and based on the novel "Frankenstein" by Mary Shelley, at 8 p.m. tonight, Friday, Oct. 5 at 45 E. High St., Moorpark. The show runs through Nov. 3. More...

Vacation Photos

Take Your Simi Valley Acorn on Vacation

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. More...

Datebook

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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...

Real Estate

This Home On A Cul-De-Sac Lot Was Built In 2002

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. More...

This Spacious Home Includes An Office And A Gym

This 5-bedroom home includes an office and gym and is in a gated Westlake Village neighborhood. The home is about 4,655 square feet. The 0.46-acre grounds have been landscaped with waterfalls, pool, spa and outdoor barbecue pavilion. More...

Gary and Colleen Wolfson

Gary and Colleen Wolfson of Prudential California Realty's North Ranch/Westlake Village office won the award for top producers for July 2007. The Wolfsons are passionate about their community. More...

Homecoming queen all smiles as Simi upsets Moorpark, 14-6

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...

Ghost tour brought to life after 2 years in suspended animation

They're back- those pioneer ghosts and eccentric personalities who long ago populated Simi Valley. After a two-year absence, the Ghost Tour in Strathearn Park will return to serve up some creepy Halloween fun. More...

Community

Question of the Week

Which two teams will compete in the 2007 Major League Baseball World Series?

MELISSA HEGAR, 24 Cashier "Red Sox and Diamondbacks. I'm so going for the Red Sox." More...

County names its new fire marshal

Christina Jamison has been named the county's new fire marshal. She took over the position Sept. 9, replacing Diane Morgan, who is retiring. More...

Hearing delayed in Torres' trial on 2 murder counts

The preliminary hearing for Simi Valley resident Daniel Ramirez, who is charged with two counts of first-degree murder, has been postponed until Monday, Nov. 5 at 9 a.m. at the Ventura County Courthouse. More...

Business

Mid-State banks change their name

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. More...

Refinance seminars offered

In response to government calls for lenders to provide consumer education, Sabre Mortgage will offer comprehensive Refinance Seminars to educate homeowners on the various programs that are available. More...

Send us your business brief

If you have business news to announce regarding your operation, such as an award, a promotion or a new location, please write to us at The Simi Valley Acorn , Attention: Business Briefs, 2660 Townsgate Rd., Thousand Oaks, CA 91361. More...

Sports

Spotlight is on Conejo QBs when UCLA hosts Notre Dame

Olson will start for Bruins; Clausen's Irish status uncertain

It's a small world after all. More...

Simi breaks through

SVHS beats Moorpark for firstime since '96

This was the type of statement game the Simi Valley High football program had been searching for. More...

Family

Encourage children to love reading

Suggestions for making books more fun

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. More...

Shoot on up to the annual Cowboy Weekend

Underwood Family Farms will host the fourth annual Cowboy Weekend from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 6 and 7 at 3370 Sunset Valley Road, Moorpark. More...

Letters

Being homeless doesn't make a person a criminal

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. More...

Editorials

Open government: must-see TV?

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. More...

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Neighbors

Dog lovers come in droves to 2007 Wag N Walk

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. More...