Simi Valley murder suspect Daniel Ramirez, 22, appeared twice in a Ventura County courtroom this week for arraignment in the shooting death of Luis Torres, only to have the case continued to a later date on both occasions. Ramirez was arrested by Simi Valley police on St. Patrick's Day and ... More...

THURS., APRIL 5 Tool Time Conejo Valley Woodworkers Association meets 7 p.m., Redwood Middle School, 233 W. Gainsborough Road, Thousand Oaks. Program: educational programs on tuning, mortising, router use, saw blade selection. Visitors welcome. (818) 707-2772, www.cvwa.org. More...

Los Angeles area employment outlook for the second quarter of 2007 is one of the weakest in the nation, according to the Manpower Employment Outlook Survey, while the Ventura and Santa Barbara areas showed a better projection. More...

A new program in Simi Valley Unified School District is trying to help students stay on track for graduation. The goal of the Middle School Task Force Intervention Program is to identify students at risk of being held back because of failing grades and intervene before it's too late. More...

California Lutheran University junior right-handed pitcher Mike Roe, a 2004 Simi Valley High graduate, might not blow hitters away with his fastball, but he isn't making anyone comfortable in the batter's box, either. "I like to throw inside a lot," Roe said. "A lot of times batters get on t... More...

LITTLE MAN JAKE- Jake is an 8-year-old Chihuahua mix. He is good with other little dogs as well as cats, though he would love to be somebody's one and only and would surely blossom with undivided attention. More...

A 26-year-old male was arrested on March 28 in the 1500 block of Fourth Street and charged with child molestation, sodomy and oral copulation. On March 29 a burglary was reported in the 2800 block of Fitzgerald Road. The value of property stolen was estimated at $7,425. More...

"Do not be conformed to this world, but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind." - Romans 12:2 I believe it is no mistake that the observance of Easter each year comes in union with the spring equinox and season of spring. More...

I have just seen the future of children's science fiction- a future quite different from the CGI-laden visual extravagance and bonecrunching comic-book superheroes of late- and this future is intoxicatingly exciting. More...

In your March 9 edition of the wonderful Acorn, there was an article about the only victim's advocate in Simi Valley, Renee Johnson. I am one of the victims she helped last year, and I cannot say enough about her and how wonderful she was. More...

Spring. What a wonderful time of year. It's a time for renewal. It's a time to turn over a new slate and a chance to enjoy the absolute wonders of Mother Nature as she sheds her winter coat and grows green again. Spring symbolizes the rebirth of all things living, which makes it one of the... More...

Simi Valley native Jessica McCormick was first introduced to the police department through her family's business, looking on as her father, owner of Dave's Towing, often worked together with members of local law enforcement. That familiarity eventually led to her involvement, beginn... More...

Ruth Rose of White House Properties, West lake Village, has been congratulated by owner/ broker Marty Williams for her production for January. She has been named top producer with more than $17 million in listings and sales. More...