COOL DOWN- Simi Valley resident Jennifer Tenorio, 7, at right, shows she is ready for Independence Day with a new red, white and blue bathing suit as she enjoys a good splashing Wednesday in the spray pool at Rancho Tapo Community Park. More...
Proposal sent back to city staff for additional review
By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com
The Simi Valley Planning Commission voted 4-1 last week to refer a proposal to build a Target store at 51 Tierra Rejada Road back to city planning staff because of issues that remain unresolved. More...
The Rotary Club of Simi Valley is making sure tonight's 38th annual Fourth of July Festival and Fireworks Extravaganza at Rancho Santa Susana Park will be the best in the city's history. Gates open at 3 p.m., with entertainment starting at 3:30 p.m. Fireworks will begin about 9:20 p.m. More...
City wants residents to be mindful of where they drain
For many people, finding relief from summer's scorching heat means a quick dip in the swimming pool. But the rise in temperatures has prompted Simi Valley's Public Works Environmental Compliance Division to remind residents of the rules when it comes to draining their pools. More...
Eighty-one-year-old John Larmour focused his eyes on the 10 pins standing in front of him, visualizing a strike. His challenge clear, he pulled his motorized wheelchair into place, reared back his arm and tossed the ball down the lane. More...
4th of July CELEBRATIONS CALABASAS City of Calabasas hosts annual Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular, Calabasas High School, 22855 W. Mulholland Hwy. Gates open 5 p.m. Fireworks 9 p.m. Fast Times live band. Free children's play zone. Food, beverages for sale. No alcohol, tobacco, bottle,pets, ... More...
Wells Fargo & Company will soon eliminate paper envelopes from its 93 ATMs in Ventura and Santa Barbara counties. Customers will be able to deposit cash and checks directly into Wells Fargo ATMs without an envelope. More...
The bunting is up, the chatter is loud, the fields are in tiptop condition, work schedules have been altered, and the bracketologists are putting in nearly as many hours as the volunteers at the snack shack. It takes an entire community effort- or communities' efforts, to be more prec... More...
LADY LIBERTY- Liberty is a 10-week-old domestic shorthair kitten. She is cuddly, purrs a lot and came with a litter of brothers and sisters who would also love to be adopted. Liberty is available at the Camarillo Animal Shelter. Ask for ID No. A443900. Occasionally pets have already been adopted,... More...
On June 24, a 19-year-old man was arrested and charged with making criminal threats on the 800 block of Country Club Drive. On the corner of E. Los Angeles Avenue and First Street, a 20yearold man was arrested on a charge of possession of marijuana while driving June 24. More...
From her kitchen table in Peoria, Ill., Cathie Wilton writes a personal note on a purple card. In an age when handwritten correspondence is usually reserved for close family, friends and special occasions, Wilton is writing someone she doesn't even know- a police officer in her comm... More...
HAPPY JUST TO DANCE- Simi Valley residents Sommer McCarthy, left, and her mother Diana George, right, dance in their seats with McCarthy's daughters Josephine and Alexandria Abbott as they enjoy Ticket to Ride, a Beatles tribute band June 28 at Oak Canyon Community Park in Oak Park. More...
Arrhh, mateys. Keep a weather eye out fer pirates invadin' Ventura Harbor Village from 1 to 4 p.m. Sat. and Sun., July 19 and 20 on Spinnaker Drive off of Harbor Boulevard in Ventura for the third annual Pirate Days. More...
What a sad day it is today opening up my weekly Simi Val ley Acorn only to find graduation photos, in color no less, from the two largest high schools in Simi Valley. Isn't there another one named Santa Susana High School, a specialty magnet school located in Simi Valley? I believe ... More...
Spectacular fireworks, sumptuous picnics and patriotic parades are longstanding traditions enjoyed by Americans on the Fourth of July. The day also offers a chance to reflect on our Founding Fathers' courageous decision to proclaim America's independence from British rule. More...
HOG WILD- Members of the Simi Valley Harley Owners group took their Simi Valley Acorn along on a ride to the state HOG Rally held last October in Fresno. More...
On a warm summer evening last week, Simi resident Kevin Wattles, 45, was playing around in his backyard swimming pool with his two sons, Kyle and Ethan. Climbing out of the water, Kevin stood dripping at the rim of the pool and called for his boys to watch him do a perfect dive... More...
This house is located in the Parklane Gated Community in the west end of Simi Valley. The complex features a pool, spa, basketball courts, playground, walking paths and more. More...
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