MISSION ACCOMPLISHED- Simi Valley High School senior Chance Cross, right, celebrates with junior Drew Sandler after the pair scored the final two runs of the Pioneers' 4-1 victory over Long Beach Wilson in the CIF-Southern Section Division I baseball championship game at Dodger Stadium. To read more about the nine-inning thriller, please see page 18. More...
Simi residents and local community leaders took the podium this week at city hall to express concerns about the proposed expansion of the Simi Valley Landfill and Recycling Center. More...
Simi ValleyMoorpark Republican Women will meet jointly with Conejo Valley Republican Women at 11:30 a.m. Friday, June 20 at the Posada Royale, 1775 Madera Road, Simi Valley. The guest speaker will be psychologist, author, columnist and professional speaker Terry Paulson, PhD. More...
The Los Angeles-Ventura counties affiliate of Mothers Against Drunk Driving will host an orientation and training for volunteers from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 21 at the Proud Bird Restaurant, 11022 Aviation Road, Los Angeles. More...
The U.S. average cost per gallon of gasoline is at an all-time high. Increased energy costs are taking a toll on the nation, not only at the pump but also in homes. Even natural gas, long seen as the cheap alternative to petroleum products, is creeping toward $11 per thousand cubic feet. More...
Simi Valley baseball squad goes nine innings to win Division I title
Simi Valley's supermen don't wear an S in the middle of their chests, but it's pretty darn close. The letter, in fact, is a little further to the left, over the heart, and instead of just an S there's a small V, too. The jersey represents the Simi Valley High baseball team, champions of the CIF-Southern Section Division I playoffs. More...
SWEETIE- Little Frida Kahlo is a black brindled Boston terrier/Beagle mix. She was never picked up by her owner and now needs a new home. She is friendly and energetic without being too wild. She likes other dogs and children. If you would like to adopt Frida, ask for ID No. A439974 at the Camarillo Animal Shelter, 600 Aviation Drive. Occasionally pets have already been adopted, so check www.vcar.us or call (805) 388-434 before visiting the shelter. IRIS SMOOT Acorn Newspapers More...
A 27-year-old man in the 1200 block of Madera Road and a 20year-old man in the 2100 block of Abraham Street were arrested on May 28 and charged with possession of narcotics. On May 31 a 23-year-old woman was arrested on the corner of Tapo and Alamo streets and charged with driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. More...
Sarah Sentilles has heard the horror stories of female ministers, and now she's sharing their tales. The Camarillo author spoke at California Lutheran University's Overton Hall last month about sexism in religion and the struggles women face in the ordination process, from the more senior male church leaders and from difficult congregations. More...
BEARING GIFTS- In honor of National Peace Officers' Week (May 11 to 17), the residents and staff of Simi Hills Gracious Living collected more than 30 bears for the police department to use for children who are in distress during investigations. From left to right are co-manager John Clickner, resident Emelia Klimusko, Sgt. Adam Darough and enrichment coordinator Sherri Trout. More...
There are so many sons and daughters that have been lost in the Iraq conflict. They are praised and prayed for by many, including the parents. They have given their lives for a cause. They have earned the praise. There are many sons and daughters who have lost their lives while serving their country right here at home. More...
Monday's meeting at city hall concerning the upcoming environmental impact report for the Simi Valley Landfill expansion was both discouraging and inspiring. Discouraging because the turnout wasn't what we'd expect for a project of such magnitude. More...
Volunteers from leadership class fix up playground
Eighteen enthusiastic students spent their day on a playground Saturday, but they weren't playing tag. And they weren't kids. They were adults toiling diligently on their capstone project as part of Leadership Simi Valley, a program that brings together men and women interested in serving their city and their neighbors. More...
FRI., JUNE 6 GOP Women Event Reservations due for Thousand Oaks Republican Women Federated special event "A Tale of Two Futures: McCain and the Democrats on National Security and the Economy," Wed., June 11, Westlake Village Inn, 32001 Agoura Road, Westlake Village. Reception 5 p.m., Dinner/program 6 p.m. Guests include Dr. More...
This home, located on the golf course in Thousand Oaks, has recently been remodeled with a brick and precast exterior and mansard slate roof with dormer windows. More...
Skating legend Tony Hawk draws huge crowd