OMINOUS SIGN— Smoke from the Sesnon Fire, above, fills the air at Yosemite Avenue and Katherine Street in Simi Valley on Monday at the beginning of what was to be a weeklong fight with brush fires burning in the hills between L.A. and Ventura counties. Leslie Crane, at right, evacuates horses from the Stony Point Ranch in Chatsworth the same day. More...
Cornerstone says it plans to appeal to board of supervisors
By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com
Simi Valley's Cornerstone Community Church was denied its request last week for a conditionaluse permit that would have allowed the church to build a religious campus on 60 acres in the Tierra Rejada Valley. The Ventura County Planning Commission voted 5-0 on Oct. More...
The County of Ventura Elections Division in Ventura will be open from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sat., Oct. 18 for those wishing to register to vote for the Nov. 4 election. The last day to register to vote is Mon., Oct. 20. Postmark of a completed voter registration form will count. More...
Advocacy group to share stats during RHS football game
Straight-Up Ventura County, a teenage advocacy group dedicated to curbing underage drinking, will share information about teenage drinking at Royal High School's football game during the halftime intermission approximately 7:15 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. tonight, Oct. 17, at the school's football field, 1402 Royal Ave., Simi Valley. More...
The marching bands at Royal and Simi Valley high schools are reaching significant milestones during their respective showcases this year. The Highlanders' marching band will host its 25th Royal Classic this Saturday from 1 to 10:30 p.m. More...
Royal football team playing well, but Simi and Grace Brethren have had issues
It's still early in the football season, but the Marmonte League has a familiar foe in the fight for a league title—Royal High. One year after the Simi Valley Acorn asked its readers, "What's wrong with Royal?" the football program has turned things around and is back to its winning ways. More...
13 neglected equines recently taken from local ranch
The Humane Society of Ventura County is reaching out to the community for extra help and assistance in the care of 13 severely neglected horses that were rescued by Animal Control officers and humane officers from a local ranch on Sept. 25. More...
At E. Cochran Street and Cordero Avenue Oct. 8, a 38yearold man was arrested and charged with possession of a controlled substance. On Oct. 8, a 28-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of being under the influence of a controlled substance on the corner of Pacific Avenue and First Street. More...
Jim Lockard gave his first sermon as the new spiritual leader of OneSpirit Center for Conscious Living last Sunday. "My vision is to create a spiritual community that works for people," Lockard said. "Where people connect and activate their purpose and passion in life. More...
Pawz and Clawz Animal Rescue will host a dog wash fundraiser tomorrow, Sat., Oct. 18 from noon to 4 p.m. in the parking lot of Theresa's Country Feed & Pet, 1836 Erringer Road, Simi Valley. A pet Halloween costume contest will start at 11 a.m. before the dog wash. Pets of all kinds are encouraged to enter. More...
Moorpark College presents the off-Broadway dark humor hit "Bat-Boy: The Musical" on the Main Stage, Performing Arts Center, 7075 Campus Road. Showtimes are 8 p.m. Oct. 24, 25, 30 and 31, and Nov. 1, 7, 8, with matinees at 2 p.m. Sun., Oct. 26 and Nov. 2. More...
The local election is heating up as signs keep popping up all over town. But have you noticed they are all from the three incumbents. Where are the signs from the six challengers? It couldn't have anything to do with the new sign ordinance, could it? Would the incumbents have written a law that favors them? More...
Some people apparently think that because our name is The Acorn we're the same folks who've been involved in registering people to vote. For those of you who don't know, ACORN is also an acronym for Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now. More...
SUNNY DAY— Simi residents Janice, Kevin, Andrew and Angie Koch; Mike and Mariann Tatum; and Joey (back) and Tori Thimian (holding Acorn) visit Gilroy Gardens in Gilroy, Calif. More...
In a rare event, nearly all the local school board, City Council and Assembly candidates gathered together Wednesday afternoon to take part in a forum to share ideas on the hotbutton topics this election year. More...
FRI., OCT. 17 Crafts At Church Simi Valley United Methodist Women host annual craft boutique, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and Saturday at United Methodist Church, 2394 Erringer Road, Simi Valley. More than 30 vendors sell linens, jewelry, home decor, holiday gifts. Bake sale, lunch, door prizes. Free admission, parking. Proceeds fund mission work. More...
This 3 bedroom 2 bath home in Westlake Village is close to a large grassy area. The living and dining rooms have two dualpaned sliding glass doors to the enclosed patio, neutral carpet and designer paint. The kitchen has been remodeled with newer ceramic tile flooring, granite counters, custom solid hickory cabinets, newer appliances, faucet and sink. More...
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