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June 15, 2007
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Cruisin' for chili
IRIS SMOOT/Acorn Newspapers PROUD OWNER - Ray Johnson of Simi Valley sits in his 1960 Buick LeSabre and enjoys an ice cold soda under the hot sun during the Knights of Columbus Chili Cook-off and Car Show at Saint Rose of Lima School on Sunday afternoon. Ray bought the LeSabre when it was nearly new... More...
Supervisor, staff pay visit to the Knolls

Aside from the occasional- but still disruptive- whir of a passing train, the June 6 town hall meeting between Fourth District Supervisor Peter Foy and the Santa Susana Knolls Homeowners Association went off without a hitch. More...

Planning commission will hear issue of mobile food vendors

The Simi Valley Planning Commission will hold a public hearing at its Wednesday, June 20 meeting on a City Council-initiated zoning amendment that would allow certain types of mobile food vendors to operate on commercial and/or industrial zoned properties with a temporary use permit and the pr... More...

 Community
•Moorpark gives Simi thumbs up on Reagan Library
Moorpark city officials last Wednesday voted to endorse a request by the city of Simi Valley to eventually incorporate the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library into the neighboring city's boundaries. More...
•City withdraws permit to cut down tree after overwhelming response from neighbors
•Ventura County father, sons share passion for firefighting
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 Health & Wellness
•Adjusting to changes will help older drivers improve skills
It's estimated that by 2020 one in five drivers will be 65 years or older. Experts agree that knowing the warning signs of driving impairments, adjusting to physical and mental changes, and developing transportation alternatives are critical to the safety of older drivers, their passen... More...
•Impromptu checkup at Cal Lutheran Health Fair
•Food safety tips for a healthful summer
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 Datebook
•Article
THURS., JUNE 14 Flag Day Thousand Oaks VFW Post sponsors annual Flag Day wreath laying, flag retirement ceremony, 10 a.m., Eric Huberth Memorial in front of T.O. Civic Arts Plaza. Business Roundtable Malibu Small Business Roundtable workshop with working lunch, noon to 2 p.m., Malib... More...
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 Schools
•GBHS class of '07 proves good things come in small packages
More than 700 family members and friends gathered for Grace Brethren High School's commencement exercise last Saturday evening. In the spacious church located on Sycamore Avenue, the audience stood as the private Christian school's 47 graduates entered to the traditional "Pomp and C... More...
•GBHS Class of 2007
•GBHS standout students
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 Sports
•Eastern superiority
On the second play of the Ventura County High School AllStar Football Game at Moorpark High on Saturday night, West running back Raynard Pamilton from Pacifica High ran a reverse for a 27-yard touchdown to put his team on the scoreboard first. More...
•County's top senior baseball players display skills one final time
•Dream of playing in College World Series a reality for local contingent
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 Police
•Article
At the intersection of Cochran and Rebecca streets a 19-year-old male was arrested and charged with robbery June 8. A 19-year-old male was arrested in the 1000 block of Yosemite Avenue on June 8 and charged with robbery and vandalism. More...
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 Family
•Dad's Day agenda
This year will be my fourth Father's Day as a father. My wife says it's my day to do whatever I want. And so here's my schedule for my day to do whatever I want: 10 a.m. Wake up 12 p.m. Get out of bed 12:10 p.m. More...
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 On The Town
•Hardy-hars at JR's
The Simi Valley nightlife had a touch of laughter added to it after the Sat., June 2 debut of J.R.'s Comedy Club at Coco D'Amour on Tapo Street. An island-style cuisine eatery by day, the restaurant, every Saturday at 9 p.m. More...
•Parks district starting its annual concert series
•Moorpark College presents summer musical revue
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 Letters
•Kudos to resident who wrote letter defending Simi PD
First of all, I would like to say that the Acorn has turned out to be a very good local weekly newspaper for Simi Valley residents who choose to read the Acorn instead of just throwing it away. I'm also glad to see that this periodical seems to actually be doing well and growing. Keep up... More...
•Response showed community's pride in its officers
•Are police officers conditioned to be prejudiced?
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 Editorials
•Kids paint a pretty picture
If men are the new women, it sure doesn't show. Guys, especially dads, haven't changed that much over the years. True, men might be more in touch with their feminine side- we've got Oprah, Dr. Phil and Dan Fogelberg to thank for that- and yes, there are more stay-at-home dads than ever before. ... More...
•Political Cartoon
•For the Record
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 Real Estate
•Open Floor Plan Home
This 1,924-square-foot, 4-bedroom, 2-bath home has an open, floor plan and is on a cul-de-sac backing open space. It features beveled glass windows and an entry door with leaded glass. The house has extensive hardwood flooring and custom wainscoting. More...
•Top Selling Agents Recognized
•Dilbeck Realtors And Associates Hold Fifth Annual Golf Classic
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