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August 1, 2008 / Front Page

A helping hand from above

HEADS UP— Simi Valley resident Payton Gourley, 7, plays the part of an injured victim during a July 25 medical demonstration at Grace Brethren Vacation Bible School. More...

Could Simi have its own auto mall?

Rethinking Simi Valley

By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

Part three of a seven-part series Imagine if the auto dealerships along First Street were relocated to the vacant parcels near Los Alamos Canyon Road and south of the 118 Freeway, creating a new regional auto mall like the one in Simi's nei More...

Health & Wellness

Council gives thumbs up to 'green' medical building

By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

The City Council on Monday unanimously approved the development of an energy-efficient medical office building at 525 E. Los Angeles Ave., after the addition of a condition providing for future access to the Arroyo Simi on the project site. More...

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Schools

From anxiety to action

Parents who have children in high school are already concerned about college; sometimes spending time with other parents adds to the stress. More...

22 Simi residents earn master's degrees

A total of 139 students, 22 from Simi Valley, completed their master's or doctoral degrees at California Lutheran University in May. More...

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Pets

Pet of the Week

SHE ROCKS— Quaker may be the sweetest cat you'll ever meet. She is an extremely friendly and loving 3yearold shorthair Bengal tabby mix. Quaker is good with other cats, children and small dogs. More...

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Faith

Simi synagogue will meet for Shabbat, barbecue

Congregation B'nai Emet will hold two events this weekend. •A Family Shabbat service will be at 7:30 p.m. tonight, Friday, Aug. 1, at the synagogue, 4645 Industrial St., No. 2C, Simi Valley. More...

United Methodists host Bible School

"Beach Party" is the theme for Vacation Bible School, scheduled from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday to Thursday, Aug. 3 to 7 at United Methodist Church of Simi Valley, 2394 Erringer Road. More...

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On The Town

Longest-running musical hits Moorpark theater

The High Street Arts Center presents the musical "The Fantasticks," with book and lyrics by Tom Jones and music by Harvey Schmidt, from Aug. 8 through Sept. 14 at the center, 45 E. High St., Moorpark. Showtimes are 8 p.m. More...

Simi Town Center offers summertime movie and music

•A free outdoor screening of "Ferris Bueller's Day Off" will take place at 8 p.m. Monday, Aug. 4 in the central dining area of Simi Valley Town Center, 1555 Simi Town Center Way in Simi Valley. More...

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Letters

Higher density is never a necessary evil

I have lived in the KadotaFig neighborhood for more than 20 years and take particular offense to those with their own agenda calling this area "blighted." Granted, this neighborhood is one of the oldest in Simi Valley but unique to More...

In agreement that not enough is done about fireworks

I read the letter from Simi Police Chief Mike Lewis in the Simi Valley Acorn on July 18 and also read the response by a reader on July 25, and I would love to comment. More...

Time for fireworks fans to defuse

Sherrill Strothman's Letter to the Editor in the July 25 Acorn really took the words right out of my mouth. I am the recipient of a bottle rocket on my roof and one on my patio. More...

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Neighbors

Maybe a firefighter when he grows up

BIG WHEELS KEEP ON TURNING— Ventura County Fire Department Capt. More...

Simi Elks rev up for car show

The Simi Valley Elks will hold its fifth annual car show on Sun., Aug. 10 from noon to 3 p.m. at the Elks lodge, 1561 Kuehner Drive, Simi Valley. All car and motorcycles are welcome. More...

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Real Estate

Home Features Many Upgrades And Access To Community Pool

This Agoura Hills two bedroom, one and a half bath home is approximately 1614 square feet. Both bedrooms are upstairs. The entry, kitchen and half bath have designer tile floors. The kitchen has an upgraded gas range. More...

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City tries to give sign ordinance some teeth

Council takes aim at repeat offenders

By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

The City Council asked code enforcement staff Monday to persist in its efforts to uphold Simi Valley's sign ordinance, and place a renewed focus on nonresponsive repeat violators. More...

A year later, protesters persist outside UCC

Church has been harboring Liliana and son since August 2007

By Angela Randazzo Special to the Acorn

About 30 protesters demonstrated outside United Church of Christ in Simi Valley on Sunday—just as they have every Sunday morning for nearly a year. More...

Energy Dept. begins a contamination assessment at former nuclear testing facility

By Kyle Jorrey kjorrey@theacorn.com

When officials from the U.S. Department of Energy set out to produce an environmental impact statement for a portion of the Santa Susana Field Laboratory known as Area IV, they knew a different approach was necessary. More...

Community

City attorney to retire

Simi Valley City Attorney David Hirsch has announced his retirement effective Dec. 30, capping a 31year career in municipal law. Hirsch was appointed city attorney in April 1998. More...

Deadline for fiction contest

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

Neighborhoods wanted for 'Night Out Against Crime'

The Simi Valley Police Department invites the residents and businesses of Simi Valley to participate in the 25th annual "National Night Out Against Crime" scheduled from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sat., Aug. 2 throughout the city. More...

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Sports

Bracing for impact

Many things to watch for this college football season

By Thomas Gase and Stephen Dorman sdorman@theacorn.com

Call it the golden age of Ventura County football. More than any other year in recent memory, the stage is set for a handful of area football phenoms to make a major impact in the college game. More...