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October 5, 2007
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Simi Valley still not locking up
Police blame carelessness for spike in thefts from vehicles
By Darleen Principe darleen@theacorn.com
Simi Valley's "safe-city reputation" might be causing its residents to be too complacent, according to Police Chief Mike Lewis' analysis of the recent 20 percent upswing in property crimes. "It's a dilemma in our community," Lewis said. "It works against us because people feel comfortabl... More...
Homecoming queen all smiles as Simi upsets Moorpark, 14-6

BRIAN MOUNT/Acorn Newspapers MEMORABLE NIGHT- Simi Valley High homecoming queen Cayla Korven can't hold back her excitement after being crowned at halftime of last Friday's Pioneers football game. More...

Ghost tour brought to life after 2 years in suspended animation
By Angela Randazzo Special to the Acorn

They're back- those pioneer ghosts and eccentric personalities who long ago populated Simi Valley. After a two-year absence, the Ghost Tour in Strathearn Park will return to serve up some creepy Halloween fun. More...

 Community
•Question of the Week
Which two teams will compete in the 2007 Major League Baseball World Series?
MELISSA HEGAR, 24 Cashier "Red Sox and Diamondbacks. I'm so going for the Red Sox." More...
•County names its new fire marshal
•Hearing delayed in Torres' trial on 2 murder counts
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 Health & Wellness
•Foundation hosts fourth annual walk and carnival
Event is this Sunday; donations accepted in lieu of registration
Amanda McPherson Foundation announced the fourth annual Amanda "Spreading Our Wings" Walk and Family Carnival is set for Sunday, Oct. 7 from 8:30 a.m. to noon. The approximately 2.5-mile walk will begin at 9 a.m. More...
•ALS Association meeting
•Local health resources are plentiful for families in need
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 Datebook
•Datebook
SAT., OCT. 6 Girl Scouts Recruited Girl Scouts of the San Fernando Valley hosts recruitment day for interested girls and volunteers, 10 to 11 a.m., Juan Bautista de Anza Park, 3701 Lost Hills, Calabasas. (818) 886-1801, ext. 29. More...
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 Business
•Mid-State banks change their name
Mid-State Bank & Trust has officially changed its name to Rabobank, N.A. Mid-State has been operating as a division of Rabobank, N.A. since May 1, 2007, when its parent company MidState Bancshares was acquired by Rabobank, a California community bank with more than 90 retail offices. More...
•Refinance seminars offered
•Send us your business brief
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 Schools
•College Corner
Recommendation letters
In the past couple of weeks, many of my students have been asking whether they need letters of recommendation for their college applications. More...
•King me
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 Sports
•Spotlight is on Conejo QBs when UCLA hosts Notre Dame
Olson will start for Bruins; Clausen's Irish status uncertain
It's a small world after all. Although both Notre Dame and UCLA recruit nationally, when the universities' football teams face off Saturday at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, there's a good chance the two starting quarterbacks will be from Conejo Valley high schools located within a... More...
•Simi breaks through
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 Police
•Blotter
A 23-year-old man was arrested Sept. 24 and charged with an assault in the 2000 block of Belmar Court. On the 3900 block of Alamo Street, a 27-year-old man was arrested and charged with attempted robbery, committing a gang crime and assault with a deadly weapon on Sept. 24. More...
•Simi Valley Police Department Crime Statistics
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 Faith
•Lighting the way
Questions of faith (answered by Rev. Willis): What is the purpose of life? Mankind was made to glorify God and enjoy him forever. What must humankind do to get into heaven? Jesus Christ said, "I am the way the truth and the life, no one comes to the Father except by me. More...
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 Family
•Encourage children to love reading
Suggestions for making books more fun
It would be hard to overemphasize the importance of literacy in a child's life. Experts say one of the best ways to get young kids turning pages early is to read aloud to them regularly. Try these tips for engaging youngsters in reading: •Make reading a habit before b... More...
•Shoot on up to the annual Cowboy Weekend
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 On The Town
•The Movie Nut
"In the Valley of Elah"
The war movie has been a typically American ritual for many decades. It's also been a barometer of America's consciousness, a cinematic dipstick plumbing the depths of our patriotic id. More...
•MC Foundation hosting mystery dinner
•Monstrous show now playing at High Street Arts Center
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 Letters
•Being homeless doesn't make a person a criminal
First off, let me express my appreciation for the Acorn - the only local paper in Simi Valley. I would like to comment on the Sept. 28 article on the "Duck Park" revitalization. I object to the innuendo in the sentence regarding safety. Eliav Appelbaum states, ". . . safety is a major conc... More...
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 Editorials
•Open government: must-see TV?
If you think all these meetings we're constantly writing about in the Simi Valley Acorn , i.e. City Council, school board, planning commission, are intriguing on paper, you should try them out in person. Attendance at such meetings isn't only the responsibility of every civic-minded ... More...
•Cartoon
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 Vacation Photos
•Take Your Simi Valley Acorn on Vacation
Here's How: 1. Send a color print depicting vacation scenery and local residents displaying the front page of any week's edition of the Simi Valley Acorn . 2. Tape a 3-by-5 card on the back describing the vacation destination and listing people's names (from left to right). More...
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 Neighbors
•Dog lovers come in droves to 2007 Wag N Walk
Early last Saturday morning, sleepy canine lovers came together at Rancho Simi Community Park to spend time with their pets while supporting a good cause. Animal Rescue Volunteers, a local nonprofit dedicated to finding homes for abandoned pets, hosted Wag N Walk 2007 on Sept. More...
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 Real Estate
•This Home On A Cul-De-Sac Lot Was Built In 2002
This Northgate former model has 4 bedrooms plus office/loft and 3 baths. The home was built in 2002 with approximately 3,200 square feet on a cul-de-sac lot of more than 15,000 square feet backing to open space with views. The island kitchen has granite counters and maple cabin... More...
•This Spacious Home Includes An Office And A Gym
•Gary and Colleen Wolfson
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