TOP IT OFF— Alix Chavez, 10, adds whipped cream to some tasty pumpkin pie at the senior center's 18th annual free Thanksgiving dinner held Nov. 26. Members of the Rotary Club of Simi Sunrise, Boy Scouts and other volunteers served up hundreds of free meals to local seniors and homeless. More...
Simi Valley police officers will see a 7.05 percent raise in total pay in their December paychecks as part of a contract negotiated four years ago, the city announced last week. The starting base pay for a sworn officer in Simi Valley who has completed the police academy is now $60,424. More...
With construction well underway on Simi Valley's first dog park, Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District officials are anticipating a March 2009 opening of the longawaited offleash dog park. Ed Hayduk, the district's assistant general manager, said he is happy with the progress so far, noting that 30 to 40 percent of the construction has been completed. More...
Simi Valley Town Center recently announced the addition of toy retailer FAO Schwarz to its Macy's department store, the only FAO Schwarz department between Ventura and Northridge. FAO Schwarz designs its own toys, which are environmentally friendly. More...
Staff members of the Ventura County Community College District student newspaper—The Student Voice—enjoyed a rewarding visit to the Southern California Journalism Association of Community Colleges Conference, held Nov. 14 and 15 at Cal State Fullerton. More...
Expectations not as high for Royal girls' basketball team as in years past
The girls' basketball squad at Royal High has a new look this season, but the team still has the same goal as in years past—a Marmonte League championship. Two seasons ago, RHS shared a league title with Newbury Park and Moorpark. Last season, the Highlanders played even better by going 22-5 overall and 13-1 in league to earn an outright title. More...
FURBALL—Patches is an 8-year-old male Turkish Van. He is sweet and agreeable with other cats. He is housebroken and declawed, so he needs to be an inside cat. Patches can be adopted from the Camarillo Animal Shelter. Ask for ID # A456359. Occasionally, pets have already been adopted, so call (805) 388-4341 or visit www.vcar.us before going to the shelter. WENDY PIERRO Acorn Newspapers More...
On Nov. 26, a 40-year-old woman was arrested and charged with domestic infliction of corporal injury in the 2500 block of Erringer Road. In the 2600 block of Tapo Street, a 40-year-old man was arrested for being under the influence of a controlled substance Nov. 26. More...
The Rev. Norm Freeman, Episcopal priest and Grammy award-winning jazz-fusionist, will conduct a Jazz Vespers service from 5 to 6 p.m. Sun., Dec. 7 at St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church, 280 Royal Ave., Simi Valley. More...
ALL AMERICAN—Sam Morrissette, 14, and Vista Fundamental School principal Denise Ferguson stand in front of a mural on the school's campus. Sam, a former student at Vista Fundamental, along with fellow Boy Scouts and LDS youth group members, painted the mural on the weekend of Sept. 11. Local muralist Jerry Foote of Cartoon Rooms by the Foote donated his talent and time to help with the project. Dr. Dandona, Dr. Curry and Dr. Oh Orthodontics sponsored the project and Home Depot donated supplies. The mural was part of Sam's ongoing work to earn the rank of Eagle Scout. WENDY PIERRO Acorn Newspapers More...
Theater critic Alexander Woollcott once wrote in a review of a Sigmund Romberg score, "Brother Romberg has written his usual thunderous choruses which you enjoy while they are being roared at you and forget by the time you reach the lobby. More...
The people of California had already decided eight years ago, with the passage of Proposition 22, that marriage in our state will be defined as between "one man and one woman." Then four of the state's seven Supreme Court justices, Ronald George, Carlos R. Moreno, Joyce L. More...
Do you have questions about general drivingrelated require ments such as registration or insurance? Are you unclear about the laws and restrictions related to driving? More...
In the midst of one of the toughest budget years in its 39-year history, the city of Simi Valley is giving 115 police officers a 7 percent raise in salary and benefits. Why, when all other departments are staring down cuts and some city employees are concerned about keeping their jobs, are our cops getting paid more? Because, the city says, it's in their contract. More...
WORLD'S HIGHEST ACORN—Randy and Nicki Bauer of Box Canyon rest at 14,034 feet atop Redcloud Peak in the San Juan Range of southwestern Colorado in July. More...
When David Seino was 6 his parents took him out to their local BMX track in Simi Valley. "We thought we'd just go out there for fun and let him ride for a little bit," Lisa Seino said. "Oh, no. He got on the bike in July 1999 and became an expert in less than a year. More...
FRI., DEC. 5 Moorpark Melodrama "The Plight Before Christmas" opens 8 p.m. at High Street Arts Center, 45 E. High St., Moorpark. through Dec. 21. 8 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays. 2 p.m. Sundays. For all ages. $15 adults, $12 seniors, students. $8 children 12 and under. Group discounts available. More...
Family of shooting victim speaks out