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November 7, 2008 / Front Page

Incumbents hold court in Simi Valley

Miller wins 79 percent of vote

By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

Election Day brought no change to the Simi Valley City Council, as all incumbents were successful in securing their seats for another term. More...

Community rolls out the vote

By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

Simi Valley voters flocked to the polls Tuesday, citing the economic crisis, Proposition 8 and a desire for change as catalysts for casting their ballots. Sandy Rosenfeld, 69, was one of those voters. More...

Jackson, Strickland battle not finished yet

Ballots still being counted in state's most expensive race

By Joann Groff joann@theacorn.com

The candidates for the state Senate's 19th District seat are in a deadlock, and representatives from both camps are saying it could be days before a winner is announced. More...

Health & Wellness

Hospital named Chamber's 'Business of the Year'

Simi Valley Hospital has been selected as the 2008 Business of the Year by the Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce and will be honored at a luncheon scheduled for January. More...

Braille Institute offers workshops for sight impaired

The Braille Institute offers free workshops for individuals experiencing difficulty in daily living due to sight loss from 10 to 11:30 a.m. every Wednesday in November at the Simi Valley Senior Center, 3900 Avenida Simi. More...

New flock of nurses enter the work force

Simi resident one of 16 to complete training

Sixteen nursing students completed 185 hours of nurse's training at Professional Medical Careers Institute and received their CAN pins on Oct. 17 at the Goebel Center in Thousand Oaks. More...

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Schools

Ground broken on new auditorium for Santa Su

Ceremony at high school signifies start of much-anticipated project

Photos by WENDY PIERRO/Acorn Newspapers HIGH FIVES ALL AROUND—Above, representatives from Simi Valley Unified, Santa Susana High School, the PACT, the park district and the community break ground on the school's longawaited performing arts audi More...

College Corner

Good students, bad essays The student who wrote "I'm not a pre-Madonna" in her college application essay provided a good laugh for the admissions officers who read her application, More...

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Sports

Highlander coaching legend extends a helping hand

Bob Ferguson returned to the Royal girls' volleyball team as an assistant to his daughter, head coach Heidi Buonauro

By Thomas Gase tgase@theacorn.com

When seeking volleyball advice, Heidi Buonauro doesn't have to look far. More...

Double Nickels: These guys are money

PAY DAY—Double Nickels, an adult softball team with members from Thousand Oaks, Newbury Park, Simi Valley, Moorpark and Camarillo, won the senior men's 55AAA division at the prestigious Las Vegas World Masters Tournament. More...

Sign-ups for Simi Valley Girls Softball underway

Simi Valley Girls Softball has announced the opening of registration for the spring 2009 recreation ball season. SVGS is a nonprofit organization that provides fast pitch softball games and instruction to approximately 500 girls ages 4 to 16. More...

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Family

Royal High student becomes an Eagle Scout

Hayden Yeany, 17, of Simi Valley, received his Eagle Scout rank at an Eagle Court of Honor Oct 12 at the Elks Lodge in Simi Valley. The Elks Lodge is the charter organization that supports Troop 642. More...

Podcast addresses social host ordinance

Straight Up Ventura County's newest podcast exploring the Social Host Ordinance being enforced throughout Ventura County is now online. More...

Kids read at town center

First 5 Ventura County will provide read-aloud tools, tips and special gifts for children up to age 5 during Kid's Club Reads from 10 to 11 a.m. Wed., Nov. 19 at the Simi Valley Town Center Mall. More...

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Letters

Supervisor kept his word to voters

Let us take time to reflect upon a politician done good, a promise kept. More...

Government is hurting, not helping, Simi

In reply to Steve Ochs and Randy Campbell's recent letters in the Acorn, what they want is a community with strictly enforced CC&Rs. As Mr. More...

Every household should give $100 to Simi Unified

I would hope that every household in Simi Valley could find a way to contribute $100 to the Simi Valley Unified School District (SVUSD). More...

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Datebook

FRI., NOV. 7 Networking Breakfast of Champions And Holiday Boutique 7 to 9 a.m. at Los Robles Greens Banquet Center, 299 S. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks. Check in 6:45 a.m. More...

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Real Estate

Located In The Moorpark Highlands

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...

23rd Annual Golf Classic At The Moorpark County Club A Success

In midAugust, Prudential California Realty held its 23rd annual Golf Classic at the Moorpark Country Club. "Once again, we have successfully achieved a fantastic golf tournament," said owner/Broker Bob Majorino. More...

Steve Young

Steve Young was recently acknowledged for consistent high production. More...

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School board to remain intact

By Eliav Appelbaum eliav@theacorn.com

Incumbents Rob Collins, Debbie Sandland and Janice DiFatta all won reelection to the Simi Valley Unified School District board of education on Tuesday. More...

Crusader, or crying wolf?

Former cop speaks out on issue of gangs in schools

By Eliav Appelbaum eliav@theacorn.com

Retired Los Angeles Police Sgt. More...

Gallegly elected to 12th term

By Joann Groff joann@theacorn.com

U.S. Rep. Elton Gallegly (RThousand Oaks) has clinched his 12th term in California's 24th Congressional District, capturing 126,052 votes (58 percent). More...

Community

Smyth says bipartisan support helped win him 38th district

By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

The traditionally Republican 38th Assembly District stayed true to its red roots Tuesday with incumbent Cameron Smyth (RSanta Clarita) beating his Democratic opponent Carole Lutness. More...

Third time's still not a charm for Masry

Strickland wins third and final term in Assembly

By Joann Groff joann@theacorn.com

For the third time in just over four years, Assemblymember Audra Strickland beat out Newbury Park resident and high school teacher Ferial Masry for the 37th District seat. More...

Provide input on train crash memorial

The city of Simi Valley will conduct a workshop to solicit public input on establishing a memorial in recognition of victims of the Sept. 12 Metrolink collision at 6 p.m. Wed., Nov. More...

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Business

Mr. Omelette

Mr. Omelette is a full-service dairy and vegetarian caterer. Mr. Omelette has been in business for more than 25 years in Maryland and has recently opened a local office. More...

Massage Envy Spa

Massage Envy Spa in Simi Valley will be celebrating its oneyear anniversary this month and offering complimentary mini Murad facials on Fri., Nov. 14 from 2 to 8 p.m. More...

Aaron's Appraisal Services

Eric Inglis is a certified appraiser with Aaron's Appraisal Services. More...

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Pets

Pet fo the Week

LITTLE CUTIE—Lizzy is a 2yearold shorthair Chihuahua mix. She is friendly, playful and sweet and she is always happy. Lizzy can be adopted at the Camarillo Animal Shelter. Ask for ID #A453210. More...

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Police

Police Blotter

On the corner of Royal and N. Brandon avenues, a 26-year-old man was arrested Oct. 29 for being under the influence of a controlled substance. A 21-year-old man was arrested on the corner of Clover and Angela streets Oct. More...

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Faith

Lutheran churches celebrate new lasting unity

Congregations combine to form Shepherd of the Valley

By Angela Randazzo Special to the Acorn

Two doves flew into the sky followed by a single dove, symbolizing the merging of two congregations into one. Our Saviour Lutheran Church on Cochran Street welcomed Our Redeemer Lutheran Church members during last Sunday's service. More...

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Local student Amber Goesch has found a creative way to help a family friend from Washington state who suffered serious injuries in a fall from a 32-foot cliff. More...

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