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July 25, 2008 / Front Page

Old Simi Hospital building demolished

MAKING WAY FOR THE NEW- Penhall Company employees Armando Rocha, left, and Juan Garcia use fire hoses to keep down dust as heavy machinery is used to demolish the old Simi Valley Hospital building on Monday. More...

Sojka last of incumbents to enter race for City Council

Voters will decide whether to keep panel intact

By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

Simi Valley City Councilmember Steve Sojka said last week that he will seek a fourth term in November's general election. He became the last of three incumbents to announce an intention to return to the council. More...

Health & Wellness

An ever-present help

The American Psychological Association does an annual survey of attitudes and perceptions of stress among the general public. More...

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Business

Core Fitness Boot Camp

Core Fitness Boot Camp is a complete fitness and nutrition program for those looking to drop body fat and tone up. Owners Ken Basson and Bryan Baker live in Simi Valley and have more than 40 years training experience between them. More...

Kevin Panet

Kevin Panet, a Farmers Insurance agent and 16-year Simi Valley resident, recently moved his office to the new Tapo Executive Center, 2775 Tapo St., Ste. 101 in Simi Valley to better serve his clients. More...

Conejo Tankless Water Heaters

When local plumbing contractor Roy Madigan and his wife Christina launched their specialized plumbing business last year, they had no idea how timely their idea was. More...

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Pets

Pet of the Week

WHAT A CHARMER- Gunner, a 1-year-old purebred black lab, is extremely well-mannered and gentle. He is playful and friendly, but very obedient. He would do well with children of all ages and other dogs. More...

Pet adoption event this Sunday in Camarillo

The Ventura County Camarillo Animal Shelter in partnership with Rescue Me Inc. will hold their fourth annual "DogGone, CataStrophic Hugs, Slurps and Slobbers" event from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. More...

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Faith

Give your Hulk a hug

In its latest version, "The Incredible Hulk" has once again become an instant smash (no pun intended) and has caused quite a stir among movie audiences. According to the story line, when mild-mannered scientist Dr. More...

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On The Town

Dreams dissolve into dust in 'Merrily' musical

Play review

By Sally Carpenter sallyc@theacorn.com

Those who appreciated the unusual storytelling of the movie "Memento" will find themselves likewise challenged by the bittersweet musical "Merrily We Roll Along," presented by the Moorpark College Theater Arts Department. More...

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Letters

Not impressed with fireworks enforcement

I read the letter from Simi Police Chief Mike Lewis in the Acorn July 18 and I would like to comment. He tried to make it sound as if he was making an impact on the reduction in fireworks in Simi Valley on the Fourth of July. More...

Drivers need to be reminded red light means stop

I have been in Simi Valley for some time now, and I thought the drivers in the San Fernando Valley were bad. More...

Donations could be better spent

It's touching that young Andrew and his family want to save a dog's life ("Family Needs Money to Save Pet Dog," July 20 Acorn ). More...

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Neighbors

Friends rally to help injured biker get back on his feet

Motorcyle accident leaves local welder unable to work

By Meg Boberg Special to the Acorn

Simi Valley resident Pat Myhr may have to celebrate his 50th birthday in the hospital next month. More...

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Datebook

Fri., July 25 Children's Adventures Wendee's Musical Adventures, Calabasas Library, 300 Civic Center Way. For children 5 years and younger. No strollers allowed. Free, no tickets required. More...

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Three say they were assaulted during June political rally

Criminal complaints filed against assemblywoman's chief-of-staff

By Joann Groff joann@theacorn.com

Three people who were allegedly "body checked" by a local politician's top aide at a protest last month say sheriff's deputies are investigating the incident and criminal charges may be filed. More...

Rough economy won't curtail park improvements

More than $14 million in upgrades scheduled for Simi parks

By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District has adopted a preliminary $19.7-million operating budget for fiscal year 2008-09. The district's board of directors will likely approve a final budget at a public hearing scheduled for August. More...

Higher density may be a necessary evil

Rethinking Simi Valley

By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

Part two of a seven-part series The need for housing With Simi reaching nearcomplete buildout, it has become increasingly important for the city to find land for additional housing to accommodate its growing population. More...

Community

Fiction contest deadline approaching

If you think you have a knack for writing, put your creative juices to work this summer in the Acorn contest "Fiction in a Nutshell." Here's how it works: In 100 words or less, write a piece of fiction and e-mail it to simi@theacorn More...

In the event of a quake, CERT training could be the difference

By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com

Seismic activity can never be predicted with certainty, but experts at the United States Geological Survey have estimated there is a nearly 50 percent chance that a 7.2 magnitude earthquake or larger will strike Southern California in the next More...

Pair arrested for tossing rocks from freeway overpass

Reportedly six cars damaged

Two juveniles were arrested Sunday on suspicion of throwing rocks off a freeway overpass and damaging six cars, according to Moorpark CHP. More...

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Schools

Kiwanis recognize all-around students

At the end of this past school year, the Kiwanis of Simi Valley presented the Hope of America award to graduating elementary and middle school students who possess outstanding leadership ability, ethical and moral character, academic achie More...

Honor roll

•Rebecca Heteniak of Simi Valley has been named to the spring quarter dean's list at DePaul University in Chicago. To receive the commendation, full-time students must earn a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or above on a 4.0 scale. More...

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Sports

Tournaments a big hit for Simi Youth Baseball

Local Pinto team wins World Series title

By Thomas Gase tgase@theacorn.com

By hosting the Shetland and Pinto World Series last weekend, Simi Valley Youth Baseball got to showcase its stateoftheart athletic complex. A title-winning performance by one of the league's home teams was just icing on the cake. More...