August 15, 2008 RSS feed / Front Page

Police unsure the cause of fatal collision at Kuehner intersection

Simi Valley resident Shirley Green, 67, was killed and five others were injured in a twovehicle collision Wednesday morning at the intersection of Kuehner Drive and Katherine Road. More...

Health & Wellness

How to tell when to take a senior's car keys

When is it time to restrict a senior's driving or ask him or her to surrender the car keys completely? It's a touchy subject for baby boomers and their aging parents. More...

Simi hospital boasts brand-new NICU

The Simi Valley Hospital has opened a new Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, which provides specialized care for babies born prematurely or with special medical needs. More...

Free health screenings for vets

The third annual Veterans' Health and Resource Fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sat., Aug. 23 at 1701 N. Lombard St., Oxnard. The fair will include free vision, diabetes and blood pressure screenings. More...

Business

Westlake Hyatt hosts bridal show this weekend

The 25th annual Bridal Premiere, a day of wedding exhibits and fashion shows, takes place Sunday at the Hyatt Westlake Plaza, 880 S. Westlake Blvd., Westlake Village. Exhibit hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. More...

Local opens new home wares shop

Simi Valley resident Jane Hudson will host a grant opening for her new shop, Auntie Mame, from 2 to 4 p.m. tomorrow at 21 W. Easy St., inside M&H Design. More...

Career center offers classes

Following is the September schedule of classes at the East County Job & Career Center, 980 Enchanted Way, Simi Valley. Career Shops are offered at no cost to job seekers. Space is limited. More...

Sports

Simi native is starting QB for Maryland Terrapins

Chris Turner had been through worse. Flashback to his sophomore year of high school and his very first varsity football game for Chaminade High School of West Hills: Turner went from the follies of junior varsity . . . More...

Police

Blotter

In the 2300 block of Tapo Street, an 18-year-old woman was arrested August 4 and charged with possession of narcotics. On August 4, a 26-year-old man was arrested for violation of parole in the 3900 block of Heritage Oak Court. More...

Faith

Trust the process

By now most of my readers know I am not a proponent of living in either the past or the future but I want to invite you to do so just for a few minutes. More...

Unitarians have new home

After mostly renting spaces for Sunday services for 46 years, the Conejo Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship will meet and host programs in a newly built center at 3327 Old Conejo Road in Newbury Park. More...

On The Town

An artist strives for a dream in arts center's 'Little Women'

Play review

Actor's Repertory Theatre of Simi's production of "Little Women: the Musical," directed by David Ralphe with musical director Gary Poirot, interprets Louisa May Alcott's best-selling novel as a feminist manifesto. More...

Editorials

Decisions, decisions

What a difference two years can make. This time in 2006 Simi Valley had three incumbents running unopposed for the City Council. More...

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Contact your area representatives

City Council *All council members can be contacted through the city manager's office: (805) 583 6701. Mayor Paul Miller E-mail: pmiller@simivalley.org Councilmember Steve Sojka E-mail: ssojka@simivalley. More...

Real Estate

Sigi Ulbrich and Pam Moran

Sigi Ulbrich and Pam Moran took the honor as Top Selling Agents from Prudential California Realty's North Ranch/ Westlake Village office in April. Year after year, Ulbrich and Moran have been Prudential's No. 1 team. More...

Las Virgenes School District Three Springs Colonade Home

Located within the Las Virgenes School District this Three Springs Colonade home has lush landscaping, new wood front doors with cut glass inserts, a three car garage with new wood doors, and new exterior light fixtures. More...

Armed robber hits mall jewelry store

Suspects' getaway car later found in restaurant parking lot

Police are still looking for two suspects in connection with an armed robbery that occurred Monday at a jewelry store at the Simi Valley Town Center. More...

Latecomers round out field of nine to enter city election

Residents Bruce Witkin and Ed Lang tossed their hats into the race for mayor last week, getting in right under the Aug. 8 deadline. Witkin, 46, filed his candidate paperwork with the city clerk Aug. More...

School board race is set

Six candidates filed paperwork to run for the Simi Valley Unified School District's Board of Education at the Ventura County Elections Division office before last Friday's 5 p.m. deadline. More...

Community

Fire station on east end of city to be relocated

New house will be closer to emergency calls

Simi Valley firefighters will have a new, high-tech home in the near future. The Planning Commission approved last week the construction of a 12,000squarefoot fire station at 5850 E. Los Angeles Ave., east of Yosemite Avenue. More...

Police release sketch of wanted predator

Man attempted to lure teen into his car

The Simi Valley Police Department's detective unit is requesting assistance from the public in identifying a suspect from an attempted kidnapping in February. At about 3:40 p.m. Feb. More...

Cops pursue carjack suspect through Santa Su Pass

A Simi Valley man was arrested Sunday after he allegedly carjacked his ex-girlfriend's car and led police on a 15-minute chase that began in the east end of Simi and ended in the San Fernando Valley. More...

Schools

School district staff returns to work amid unsettled state budget

Although the unresolved state budget crisis looms as the biggest issue facing the Simi Valley Unified School District in 2008-09, the superintendent and the school board remain upbeat about the new academic year, which starts for m More...

Academy welcomes new administrator

Chatsworth Hills Academy, an independent school serving about 300 youngsters, has welcomed two new administrators to the school. More...

Religiously Affiliated Colleges

Many private colleges were founded by religious groups, and while a lot of these schools are secular institutions today, religious affiliation is a factor for students to consider as choose they a college. More...

Pets

Feeding pets holistic food

Flaxseed, probiotics and bonebuilding supplements for cats and dogs? Pets are now on board the holistic health food trend. Just like people, pets can benefit from a holistic approach to overall wellness. More...

Pet of the Week

IRIS SMOOT/Acorn Newspapers CURLY AND CUTE—Black, curly-haired and playful, 4-year-old Amanda is looking for a new home. The Australian shepherd mix loves toys, playing fetch and having her tummy rubbed. More...

Family

Playing Army

Kids these days are always bored, and my 5-year-old boy is no exception. Over the weekend he said he was "tired of the games we usually play" and that he "wanted more action." I suggested we play Army. More...

Letters

Acorn headline was misleading

I look forward to the Simi Valley Acorn each week, as the writing is more factual and interesting than other papers around here. More...

Vacant lots should be used for nature corridor

In the recent article describing the possibility of a regional auto mall in the hills around Los Alamos Canyon (Aug. 1, Simi Valley Acorn ), I would have bet that the word "preservation" lay tucked away in at least one of the paragraphs. More...

Liliana has started a different kind of war

If you think Liliana has not started a war, you are sadly mistaken. She is part of one. For every illegal who is working here, there is one less job for an American. More...

Neighbors

Local father struggles to reunite with his daughter

Young girl abducted by mother in Pakistan

In January of this year, Simi resident Usman Malik drove his exwife, Tasleem Gul, and their young daughter Michelle to the airport. More...

Datebook

Datebook

SAT., AUG. 16 Wings Over Camarillo Camarillo Experimental Aircraft Association hosts Air Expo Weekend, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., today and Sunday, Camarillo Airport, Skyway Drive. Variety of aircraft on display. More...