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October 31, 2008 / Front Page

The California Newspaper Publishers Association Better Newspapers Contest 2008

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For the record

Last week's front page story on candidate fundraising incorrectly stated that a donation of $500 made to incumbent Steve Sojka came from the Simi Valley Recycling Center run by Waste Management. More...

New East County D.A.'s office open for business

By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

The East County is now home to its own district attorney's office and community prosecutor, giving residents and police officers a local point of contact for a variety of D.A. services previously available only in Ventura. More...

Health & Wellness

Prudent diet lowers risk of heart attack

The typical Western diet of fried foods, salty snacks and meat accounts for about 30 percent of heart attack risk across the world, according to a study of dietary patterns in 52 countries reported in Circula tion: More...

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Schools

Fun blossoms at school's Harvest Fest

Photos by WENDY PIERRO/Acorn Newspapers TRICKS AND TREATS—Fred Flintstone, above right, aka Lee Maron, Madera Elementary School resource specialist, carries his son Charlie on his shoulders as they greet Cathy Gesell, who runs the school's More...

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Faith

Jewish temple making permanent home at former Lutheran church

By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

After renting a space in an industrial park for 15 years, Congregation B'nai Emet has finally found a permanent home in Simi Valley. More...

The Art of Being

"Acceptance is the act of em bracing what life presents to you with a good attitude. Our bod ies are among the most willing and wise teachers of this lesson. More...

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Family

Active Adult Programs

The Simi Valley Senior Center will offer the following programs at the center, 3900 Avenida Simi. For more information on events, call the recreation coordinators, Sue, Karen or Stan, at (805) 583-6059. More...

Beauty contestants must attend orientation

Contestants for either the Miss Ventura County and Miss Ventura County's Outstanding Teen Competition are required to attend an orientation at 6 p.m. Mon., Nov. 3 at the Community Christian Church, 216 Moorpark Ave, Moorpark. More...

Free play reading for students

A free play reading will take place at 7 p.m. Sun., Nov. 2 at the High Street Arts Center, 45 E. High St., Moorpark. The event is especially targeted at students. Classic short stories will be presented in a staged reading format. More...

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Letters

Resident thanks police, paramedics for getting her care she needed

I want to emphasize how terrific and hardworking our police department and paramedics are here in Simi Valley. I was blessed that they found me on the evening of Tues., Oct. 14 when I experienced a severe diabetic reaction. More...

Kudos for being a good neighbor

I want to say thanks to Steve Ochs for his letter in the Acorn (Oct. 24). I completely agree strongly and support his thoughts regarding tidiness in the neighborhood. More...

Church has no agenda, only looking to do good

I am writing this in response to the recent article about Cornerstone Church. More...

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Neighbors

Bottle Village exhibit on display at rail depot

By Angela Randazzo Special to the Acorn

A chance turn onto Cochran Street in 1978 led Joanne Johnson on a 30-year quest to save a local landmark. Johnson was driving from her home in Thousand Oaks to Pic 'N' Save in Simi Valley. More...

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Real Estate

Moorpark Highlands Home Listed

This home in Moorpark Highlands is less than one year old. This gated community home is 2,821 square feet with 4 bedrooms and 2.75 bathrooms, as well as a loft and formal dining room. There are neutral colors throughout the home. More...

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Simi Valley's pumpkin man

By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

Driving through a quiet neighborhood on Corto Street, one would never guess that behind one of the homes sits a pumpkin patch—especially one growing boulder-sized pumpkins just in time for Halloween. More...

Developer wants to build 17 homes in open space

By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

Several residents came to the City Council meeting Monday night to speak out against a preliminary proposal to build 17 single-family homes off of Covington Avenue on land that is mostly designated open space. More...

Local food bank calling to community for help

By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

The current economic crisis has brought an increasing number of people to the doors of Simi Valley's Care & Share to find relief, and the food bank is now calling on the community to help feed local families. More...

Community

Don't forget to turn those clocks back Saturday night

You'll get an extra hour on Sunday to spend with family and friends, to read or to study the ballot propositions because daylight-saving time ends at 2 a.m. Sun., Nov. 2. More...

Housing rights

The Southern California Housing Rights Center will conduct a housing rights workshop from 1 to 2 p.m. Thurs., Nov. 6 at the Simi Valley Senior Center, 3900 Avenida Simi. More...

City receives home loan funding

The city of Simi Valley was notified on Oct. 14 that it will receive $900,000 in CalHome Program Loan funding. The funds will be made available in conjunction with the city's first-time homebuyer and home rehabilitation programs. More...

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Sports

Grace Brethren leans on its experience

Girls' volleyball team in the mix for a league title

By Thomas Gase tgase@theacorn.com

A new league is helping to produce new results for the Grace Brethren girls' volleyball team. More...

Runners use Mt. SAC race to prep for today's county championships

By Thomas Gase tgase@theacorn.com

Many local cross country runners hope to post their best imes of the season today at the Ventura County Championships at Lake Casitas in Ojai. More...

New kart track in T.O. built for speed

By Stephen Dorman sdorman@theacorn.com

Whoever said there's nothing fun to do in the Conejo Valley probably hasn't had a chance to visit the MB2 Raceway in Thousand Oaks. More...

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On The Town

Well-known rockers to perform for friend in need

'Gig 4 Greg' to benefit Moorpark resident with cancer

By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com

Musicians from well-known rock bands will gather at The Canyon club in Agoura Hills next month to host Gig 4 Greg, a benefit concert for their friend Greg Pineda. More...

High Street conjures up love story

Play review

By Sally Carpenter sallyc@theacorn.com

Modern-day witches don't ride broomsticks, wear pointy black hats or stir strange brews in cast-iron cauldrons. More...

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