A local woman is dead after a fire burned the interior of her 800squarefoot home on Patricia Avenue last week. Firefighters said the cause of the fire that killed 50-year-old Karrie Bragg is still under investigation, but that it started in the kitchen. More...
County says it probably will require a new Enviornmental Impact Report
By Darleen Principe darleen@theacorn.com
The proposed expansion of the Simi Valley Landfill and Recycling Center is one step closer to fruition after the Ventura County Planning Department deemed Waste Management's application for the project complete last week. More...
The Simi Valley Police Department is urging local business owners to get involved in a Business Watch Program to help prevent business-related burglaries and other crimes. Sgt. Jeff Dominick said the program is not a knee-jerk reaction to anything in particular but rather another idea for taking a proactive approach to community policing. More...
Cold weather can take a toll on your feet, so the California Podiatric Medical Association suggests making your feet the center of attention this winter. Most people are guilty of neglecting their feet. More...
At a recent media day event, Moorpark College officials unveiled plans for three new buildings on the campus northeast of town, but city officials still have concerns about the impacts of increased traffic that will be generated. More...
Simi Valley High School senior Torrie Brown dreams of one day coordinating fashion shows in New York, London and Paris. But for now, the Pioneers' gymnasium will be the site of her runway. Torrie helped organize a fashion show- red carpet and all- as part of a school rally that starts today around 9 a.m. More...
Boys' basketball team thrilled to be playing at home again
This season, the Royal High boys' basketball team once again will have the luxury of a home court on campus. Now the Highlanders are hoping to field a team that can put some fans in the seats as well. Last year, while the campus' gym floor was being worked on, RHS played its home games at Moorpark College and Cal Lutheran. More...
TINY- Tippy, 4, a female beige and white Chihuahua is a stray. Tippy can be adopted from the Camarillo Animal Shelter at 600 Aviation Drive in Camarillo. To take Tippy home, ask for ID No. A428282. More...
Personal property valued at $540, including two digital music players, was reported stolen from a car on Arbor Court on Nov. 18. An 18-year-old man was arrested Nov. 18 on the corner of Los Angeles Avenue and Erringer Road and charged with possession of marijuana and possession of a switchblade. More...
Rituals during the holiday season may strengthen marital ties
Couples that participate in and find meaning in religious holiday rituals, such as decorating the home for the holidays or lighting candles, may be making their marriages stronger. More...
The Humane Society of Ventura County is seeking donations for funds earmarked for special needs and programs. All donations made to a specific fund are only used for those purposes. The funds in need of donations are: • Shep Fund for emergency treatment of animals: Owners can apply for help with medical bills for their pets. More...
If you're tired of battling the crowds at the mall or bored with TV reruns, enjoy some silly ghostly fun at the Conejo Players Theatre with Noel Cowards' small-cast farce, "Blithe Spirit," part of the Conejo Afternoon Theater program. More...
As one of the socalled "Radiation Rangers," I was encouraged by your Nov. 23 story concerning the DTSC's offer to oversee cleanup in Runkle Canyon- until I read the quote from Keith Jajko, the developer's spokesperson. More...
George C. Parker was an early 20th century confidence man who claimed to have made a career by selling the Brooklyn Bridge to a long list of unwitting New Yorkers and immigrants who traveled through Ellis Island in the early 1900s. More...
Resident tells his side of why he got voted off the island
It was a bit of an accident that Simi Valley local Dave Cruser became a contestant on the 15th season of CBS TV's "Survivor." In fact, if he'd entered the right casting room, he might have landed a television commercial, not a hit reality series. More...
FRI., NOV. 30 Thom Hartmann Talks Mary Pallant's Ventura County Speaker Series presents radio personality Thom Hartmann, 7 p.m., Oak Park Community Center, 1000 Kanan Road. Book signing after talk. $3 donation requested. Open to public. (805) 524-6970. More...
The Market Place, Simi Valley's new mixed-use neighborhood- 72 townhomes complemented by a boutique shopping center- is offering a special program requiring No Payment and No Closing Costs after rebate. Imagine a healthier, simpler life where everyday conveniences are just footsteps away. More...
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