IT'S A BEAUTE— Bill Clause of Chatsworth takes a gander at the sleek interior of a vintage Chevy Malibu last Saturday at the Simi Valley Elks fifth annual car show. The event, which took place outside the Elks Lodge, featured music, a chili cook-off and all types of cars and motorcycles. More...
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. According to police, a man entered Ben Bridge Jewelers just prior to closing time around 8:48 p.m., confronted the store clerk with a handgun and demanded the clerk hand over jewelry. The clerk complied. More...
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. The now-vacant lot sits across the street from the Vons supermarket, just north of Phoenix Ranch School. More...
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. In fact, adult children would rather talk to their parents about funeral plans than about taking away their car keys, according to a new survey from Caring. More...
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. and fashion shows will be at 12:30 and 3 p.m. More...
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 most schools Wed., Aug., 27. More...
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 . . . to the jaws of Valencia. More...
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. That means taking the animal's whole health into consideration, from diet to fitness and lifestyle. More...
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...
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. Do this visualization with me: Irrespective of what may be going on in your life today go back in your mind to the year 1998. More...
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. My younger brother and I used to love playing Army with our friends when we were kids. More...
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. The protagonist, Josephine "Jo" March, is determined to succeed as a famous writer, darn the torpedoes and the conventions of 19th century high society. More...
I look forward to the Simi Valley Acorn each week, as the writing is more factual and interesting than other papers around here. So you can understand my dismay at your headline on June 20: "Lean city budget results in cutbacks," especially since the article makes it clear that the city is planning to spend $2.7 million more this year than last. More...
What a difference two years can make. This time in 2006 Simi Valley had three incumbents running unopposed for the City Council. Development was booming, housing prices were going through the roof and landfill expansion was just an idea being whispered by those in the know. More...
In January of this year, Simi resident Usman Malik drove his exwife, Tasleem Gul, and their young daughter Michelle to the airport. Upon reaching LAX, Malik prepared himself to say goodbye to his 4yearold daughter, who was joining her mother on a three-week trip to Pakistan to visit family. More...
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. Plane rides, food, souvenirs, exhibits, children's activities, gathering of WWII fighter aces. More...
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...
Fire station on east end of city to be relocated