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July 20, 2007
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They called... and the community answered
Special meeting included proposal to move government services east
By Darleen Principe darleen@theacorn.com
County Supervisor Peter Foy gave constituents a taste of his outreach plan Tuesday night when he brought the county Board of Supervisors meeting and his services proposal to Simi Valley City Hall for the first time The board, More...
Couple honored for helping end robbery ring
By Kyle Jorrey kjorrey@theacorn.com

Nearly every weekday morning, Rudy Mazzella makes a pit stop at the 7-Eleven by his house to pick up a cup of coffee before embarking on the daunting 75mile trip to his job in the Inland Empire. Recently, he'd been greeted each daybreak by the same smiling clerk. Over time, as is natural, the two... More...

Motorcyclist killed in accident

Russell Woodrow Coplin, 54, of Simi Valley died in a traffic accident on Mayfair Street at the intersection of Winthrop Court in Simi Valley at 7:33 a.m. July 13. Coplin was riding a Yamaha motorcycle westbound on Mayfair Street. More...

 Community
•$7,000 theft of 200 cigarette cartons leads to 2-hour police pursuit, search
One suspect is found hiding under two coats on the floor of residents' car
A commercial burglary at a Simi Valley Rite-Aid resulted in a fullfledged manhunt last Saturday night after two men allegedly stole 200 cartons of cigarettes worth about $7,000, according to police. Takis Tucker, 31, of Sherman Oaks and Lamar Jackson, 32 of Los Angeles were arrested by Si... More...
•Firm found at fault in 90-year-old's death
•Second surprise sobriety checkpoint of year on way
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 Health & Wellness
•Helping teens in trouble
Teenagers can behave in strange ways that often mystify adults. For some parents, their teen's moods or actions keep them up at night. The key is knowing how to recognize signs a teen may be in real trouble and not just experiencing normal difficulties of the age. More...
•A new way to shape up for good
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 Datebook
•Datebook
FRI., JULY 20 Tribal Gathering Redbird's Children of Many Colors Powwow, today through Sunday, Moorpark College athletic field, 7075 Campus Drive. 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday with open Native American flute circle. 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. Dancing, grand entry... More...
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 Business
•Affordability is key to homeownership
Guest opinion
Many people believe that homeownership is out of reach, not realizing that it might be closer than they think. With today's "buyer's market" and a growing array of financing programs available, it's easier for first-time home buyers and for those who may be looking to trade up. More...
•Stroller fitness program offering free class
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 Schools
•Rec and Park offers summer science programs for kids
Sciensational Workshops For Kids, through Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District, is offering several programs to teach science concepts through experimental learning to children this summer. More...
•T.O. Montessori school to host an open house
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 Sports
•King of the booth
Bob Miller has been the voice behind Los Angeles Kings hockey since 1973
Over the past 34 years many things have changed within the Los Angeles Kings franchise. Players come and go, uniform designs have been altered, and the team has moved from the Great Western Forum to Staples Center. One thing, however, has remained constant- the team's voice. More...
•Simi Silver wins in sunny San Diego
•Life's a beach for local ballclub
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 Pets
•Pet of the Week
Here's lovable Shorty, a 10-month-old neutered male poodle/terrier mix. He is housebroken, crate-trained, sociable with cats and dogs, and very sweet and playful. He plays well with children about 6 years and older. He's not been around infants yet. You can meet Shorty this Saturday... More...
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 Police
•Police Blotter
A 20-year-old male was arrested in the 1900 block of Whitehall Court and charged with burglary on July 11. On July 13 a 23-year-old male was arrested in the 1500 block of Patricia Avenue and charged with possession of marijuana with intent to sell. More...
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 Faith
•A chaplain's letter home
Commentary
This "letter home" was writ ten by Chaplain Paul C. Kauffman for a Memorial Day service at Christ United Method ist Church, Selinsgrove, Pa. I was asked to write this as a letter home from a soldier. I thought I might write from the viewpoint of a young infantry soldier in ... More...
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 Family
•Family men don't wear ties
Our summer vacation So, my family went to New York for our summer vacation. It was my first time there. We took the red-eye flight on a Friday night. Figured that'd be the best way to travel with our 3yearold son, who doesn't like to sit more than a minute. So my wife and I packed up the ... More...
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 On The Town
•Taste of Camarillo turns 20 this weekend
Meadowlark Service League will present "A Taste of Camarillo," the 20th annual wine and food festival, from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, July 29 at Camarillo Ranch, 201 Camarillo Ranch Road, Camarillo. More...
•Kingsmen Shakespeare troupe to stage benefit
•Spice is nice at Oxnard's 14th annual Salsa Festival
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 Letters
•Government wants illegal migrants to keep coming here; they're employed all over town
I agree with the writer who is concerned about an illegal takeover of the United States, and especially Simi Valley, by illegal aliens. As I watch the "alleged" illegal aliens mow my neighbors' lawns, wash their cars at local Simi car wash establishments, maintain our country clubs and perform... More...
•Resident's comments on bilingual issue were dead-on
•Reviewer of texts points out theories don't equal facts
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 Editorials
•Take Your Acorn on Vacation
It doesn't matter whether you're taking a plane, train, bus, car or recreational vehicle, a vacation is a vacation. People around here, just like everywhere, enjoy traveling. Whether you're taking a cruise, flying to another continent or just going up the coast, it's important to ... More...
•Question of the Week
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 Neighbors
•Summer turns shelter into beast of burden for volunteer
Nicky Thole had no idea 12 years ago that feathers and fur would become such a huge part of her life. It all began with guilt. The Camarillo Heights resident became a volunteer at an animal shelter after her cat injured a rabbit. Thole had tried to nurse it back to health and felt q... More...
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 Real Estate
•The Granite Kitchen In This Home Has Viking Appliances, Custom Cabinetry And Large Walk-In Pantry
This two-story home on more than 0.5 acre has a refurbished front deck and railing, providing views of the valley, mountains and city lights. The granite kitchen has Viking appliances, custom cabinetry, a Bosch dishwasher and large walk-in pantry. More...
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