Five Republican candidates will be back in Simi Valley next week when they face off at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in the final GOP debate before the "Super Tuesday" primary on Feb. 5. Former governor of Massachusetts Mitt Romney, U.S. Sen. More...
Two armed robberies took place in Simi Valley in the past week. Police do not believe the robberies are connected. •An unknown person entered the Knolls Market at 1415 Kuehner Drive in Simi Valley at 12:10 p.m. Friday, Jan. 18 and pointed a largecaliber black automatic-style pistol at the clerk. More...
Anyone can catch your eye, but it takes someone special to win your heart. Do you recall the moment your spouse or loved one walked into your life? Was it love at first sight? Did fireworks go off and Cupid's arrow find its mark? More...
WENDY PIERRO/Acorn Newspapers TWO STEPS FORWARD- Simi resident Avery DeMarco, 15, tries the Bungee Run at the Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District's Teen Night held last Friday at the Santa Susana Community Center. In addition to music and dancing, the event offered pizza, drinks, three inflatable games, pingpong, cards and video games like Guitar Hero, Rock Band and Dance Dance Revolution. More...
Karen Gabler, attorney and partner with Nordman Cormany Hair and Compton Law Firm, is the new 2008 chair of the board for the Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce. More...
Atherwood Elementary School will be getting a brandnew look. The school with the highest original percentage of temporary buildings in Simi Valley Unified School District has set a date to begin the second phase of an improvement project that began June 16, 2005, on the first day of summer break. More...
Simi Valley continues to be a hotbed for high school wrestling. Although the Royal High wrestling team is getting most of the press this season, the Highlanders' nearby rival, Simi Valley High, isn't too shabby either. More...
A 34-year-old man was arrested Jan. 16 on N. Parker Court and charged with vandalism of more than $400 and making criminal threats. A 19-year-old woman was also arrested and charged with possession of a controlled substance and possession of Xanax. More...
Our Savior Lutheran Church 4191 Cochran St. Simi Valley (805) 526-7577 Rev. Gary Stevenson Founded: 1962 Size of congregation: 200-250 Denomination: Evangelical Lutheran Church of America Services: Sunday 8:30, 9: More...
On Sunday, Chabad of Simi Valley invited the public to celebrate TuB'Shevat, a Jewish holiday that marks the New Year for trees. Outside the Alamo Street Chabad, youngsters with shovels planted a variety of fruit trees under the guidance of member Tim Maston. More...
Photos by WENDY PIERRO/Acorn Newspapers LOOKIE THERE- Simi Valley residents and friends Lisa Noack and Bob Hector, above left, look at items for bid at the Royal High Boys' Soccer Boosters fourth annual comedy night and silent auction held Thursday, Jan. 17 at the Grand Vista Hotel in Simi Valley. Noack was bidding on autographed photos of cast members from the show "Desperate Housewives" and said she intended to hang the photos in her shop, Laser Creations, in Simi. At right, Karyn Newbill and Julie Hoffman tally winners of silent auction items in front of a collection of Highlander T-shirts. More than 100 items were auctioned off to help raise money for the RHS boys' soccer program. The event also included a dinner and comedy performances. More...
In October of 2007 my daughter, a 12th-grader at Simi Valley High, came home from school very upset because of comments made by students in her government class during a discussion regarding the war we are currently fighting. More...
We're fed up, we've had enough and we don't want to take it any more. But we don't know what to do about it, either . . . except complain. Time for another installment of the Acorn's "Doesn't it bug you when . . ." . . . More...
Elie Dulay doesn't like to acknowledge her popularity. But as the 74yearold volunteer strolled through the halls of the Simi Valley Senior Center last Thursday, the endless stream of hellos and hugs she received from fellow seniors gave away her cover. More...
FRI., JAN. 25 Bella Vita Westlake Bella Vita Italian Social Club hosts meeting and chicken dinner, 6 p.m., St. Jude's Catholic parish hall, 32032 Lindero Canyon Road, Westlake Village. Program on "Heritage." Guests welcome. Larry Averill, (818) 889-8069. More...
Chapel Lane Townhomes in Ventura feature two to four bedrooms, two to three baths and up to 2,026 square feet of interior living area. Houses include decoratorselected tile or lami nate flooring, wall-to-wall carpeting and a 36 inch pre-cast gas fireplace with bi-fold glass doors. Chapel Lane is close to schools, shopping, and Ventura Harbor. More...
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