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December 14, 2007 / Front Page

Madera Road development has date with planning commission

Project will reshape city's western gateway

By Darleen Principe darleen@theacorn.com

A proposal to build 266 residential units on the corner of Los Angeles Avenue and Madera Road will soon come before the Simi Valley Planning Commission for a vote on recommendation. More...

Public meeting will address Sinaloa Park project

The Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District will hold a public meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 18 to discuss revisions made to their proposal to expand the Sinaloa Golf Course. The meeting will take place from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. More...

Health & Wellness

How to beat those holiday blues

The Los Angeles Department of Mental Health wants to remind residents of Los Angeles and Ventura counties to take care of themselves during this busy holiday season. More...

Assistance for Alzheimer's

The California Southland Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association has several resources available for families living with caregiving responsibilities for a person with Alzheimer's disease during the holiday season. More...

Exercises can help prevent 'dead leg' on long trips

Cabin fever will have travelers hitting the road, airports and train stations this year. But most people would agree that spending hours cramped in a seat to get to a destination is not the highlight of vacation. More...

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Sports

Winning Marmonte girls' water polo title won't be easy

Agoura, TOHS and Royal all ranked in the preseason top 10

By Thomas Gase tgase@theacorn.com

It's always tough to win a championship. Repeating is even more difficult. After winning the CIFSouthern Section Division II title last season, the Agoura High girls' water polo team will now try to repeat. More...

Eliminators hit the jackpot in Vegas

DESERT HEAT- The Simi Valley Eliminators U-12 softball team finished in first place at the 5th annual Winter Classic in Las Vegas. More...

USA Softball stars holding camp

Ventura County native Jessica Mendoza will co-host event Dec. 27-28

By Stephen Dorman sdorman@theacorn.com

Olympic gold medalist Jessica Mendoza has a very busy holiday schedule. Mendoza, 27, a Camarillo resident, was in New York last week conducting a youth softball camp for upwards of 150 girls. More...

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Police

Blotter

On Dec. 6, a 44-year-old woman was arrested on the 3900 block of Alamo Street and charged with two counts of burglary and two counts of forgery. Electronics valued at $2,100 was reported stolen Dec. More...

Convicted gang member gets 50 years in party shooting

Police are hoping the recent conviction and sentencing of a Simi Valley gang member will send a message about the city's zero tolerance policy toward those who commit crimes in the name of a street gang. More...

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On The Town

Ring in the holidays Southern-style with 'Tuna Christmas'

Play Review

By Cary Ginell soundthink@aol.com

Theater League's "Love Sweet Love," a new musical based on the songs of Burt Bacharach and Hal David, hit the local stage last week. The show, another socalled "popsical," had its premiere in Arizona only a few weeks ago. More...

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Letters

Population increase has taken its toll on Simi

We, the longtime residents of Simi Valley, are losing the place that we once knew and loved. More...

Giving historical perspective on B.V. debate

Melissa Miller's letter requesting "action" from city government to preserve Grandma Prisbey's Bottle Village deserves a bit of historical perspective. More...

Library should make room for B.V.

I think since the library has so much room they should try and put Bottle Village there. They can make room. Let people enjoy it again, and it may help the library get more visitors. More...

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Neighbors

A neighborhood Saint Nick

By Eliav Appelbaum eliav@theacorn.com

Heights don't frighten Jim Thoman, a Simi Valley resident who works for the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power. More...

Contest spurs homeowners to decorate

Two addresses to drive by: Cheryl Wheeler's house at 268 Crown Court in Long Canyon Estates, where the homeowners association holds a Christmas decorating contest. Wheeler said "the homes this year are turning out to be just wonderful. More...

Students to sing, dance and act in holiday musical at Boys & Girls Club

By Eliav Appelbaum eliav@theacorn.com

Ryan Schultze wanted to find a way for his dance students to use their talents to help others in the community. More...

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Real Estate

Create Warmth That Lasts All Winter

As you head up to the attic to bring out the holiday decorations- or to hide that perfect gift- there's an easy thing you can do while you're up there that will keep your home warmer and save you money for years to come. More...

This Home Has A Large Kitchen With Upgraded Recessed Lighting

This 4-bedroom, 2-bath home has approximately 1,868 square feet with an open floor plan, upgraded tile entry, new neutral carpeting, recently painted interior, smooth ceilings and replaced windows. More...

Located On A Lower Level Near Schools

This singlestory, 2bedroom, 1.25-bath home has more than 900 square feet and is on a corner, lower level near schools, parks and shopping. The low HOA dues provide for a community pool, spa and totlot. More...

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EPA wants field lab added to federal Superfund list

The designation would put greater enforcement power behind cleanup

By Kyle Jorrey kjorrey@theacorn.com

In a letter sent to Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, officials from the United States Environmental Pro tection Agency recommended the Santa Susana Field Laboratory be placed on the Superfund National Priorities List, More...

Hospital ends contract with Medi-Cal

By Carissa Marsh Special to the Acorn

The Simi Valley Hospital ended its two-year contract with Medi-Cal last week, a decision that could force Medi-Cal patients to go elsewhere for non-emergency treatment. The contract was terminated Dec. More...

Two separate stabbings strike Simi in one week

Herbert Martinez, 56, was arrested Wednesday afternoon after a Rancho Simi Park fight escalated into the knifing of another male Simi Valley resident. More...

Community

Rim of the Valley study is approved for funding

The U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation last week that will approve and fund a Rim of the Valley corridor study to determine the impact of expanding the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area. More...

Commercial lot will be rezoned for 16 town homes

By Darleen Principe darleen@theacorn.com

Nearly four years after it was first proposed, a project to construct town homes on the corner of Stow Street and Los Angeles Avenue was approved by the Simi Valley City Council on Monday. More...

City does some house cleaning

Council repeals several obsolete ordinances

By Darleen Principe darleen@theacorn.com

In its final act of 2007, the City Council cleaned house Monday night by introducing an ordinance and resolution that repealed obsolete provisions in the Simi Valley Municipal Code. More...

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Business

Results of 'Shop Simi First' survey released

By Eliav Appelbaum eliav@theacorn.com

Results of the "Shop Simi Valley First" campaign survey are in, and there's plenty for business leaders to smile about. At the same time, some of the findings may be cause for concern. More...

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Schools

Community colleges open spring registration

Registration has started at the three community colleges of Ventura County Community College District. Spring semester begins Monday, Jan. 7, 2008. All students may register online. More...

Education foundation lists programs funded by $72,000 in grant awards

The Simi Valley Education Foundation recently announced that more than $72,000 in 85 Enhancement Grants was awarded to 25 local public schools. More...

Simi Unified replaces two school buses

The Simi Valley Unified School District board approved the purchase of two new school buses during Tuesday's meeting at the City Council Chamber. More...

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Pets

Advice on pet-proofing holiday parties

Family gatherings, holidays and at-home get-togethers can be fun ways to spend time with loved ones. But they can sometimes be stressful occasions for furry friends.Try these simple tips for holding pet-safe events. •Petproof decor. More...

Pet of the Week

BLACK BEAUTY- Newton is a friendly, "talkative," sweet black domestic shorthair with big green eyes. He is about 1 ½ years old and looking for a new home. Strangers make him nervous, so he would prefer to be an inside cat. More...

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Faith

United Methodist exhibits more than 35 collections of nativity scenes

Display joins church's tradition of living tableaux

By Angela Randazzo Special to the Acorn

Last year Barbara Witman saw a display of nativities and créches in Thousand Oaks. The collection inspired her to do the same thing at her own church- Simi Valley United Methodist. More...

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Family

The stories behind the tradition

No matter how a family may celebrate the holidays, whether following age-old traditions or creating new ones, they are a time for remembering the past and celebrating the future. More...

Reagan Library gathers toys

Toys for Tots donations can be dropped off through Tuesday, Dec. 18 at the Reagan Library, 40 Presidential Drive. Donors of toys worth $10 or more will receive $2 off up to two general or senior admission tickets to the Reagan Library for that day. More...