JANN HENDRY/Acorn Newspapers SUMMER BLOCKBUSTER—Simi Valley High School senior Chance Cross, right, celebrates with junior Drew Sandler after the pair scored the final two runs of the Pioneers' 4-1 victory over Long Beach Wilson in the CIF-Southern Section Division I baseball championship game at Dodger Stadium in May. It is our pick for the Simi Valley Acorn's photo of the year. More...
For all its hardship, 2008 will also be remembered as the year when Simi Valley got behind those who needed it most. As jobs were lost and home prices fell, residents from every corner of the city rallied behind one another in many ways More...
Michael Foster, 17, of Boy Scout Troop 622, received his Eagle Scout rank at an Eagle Court of Honor at the Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center. Michael started Scouting in 1998 as a Tiger Club in Pack 2617. He joined Troop 622 in 2002. He has earned 33 merit badges and has attended seven summer camps, five winter camps and six camporees. More...
While staying fit should be a yearlong commitment, some seasons come with more than their fair share of challenges. Surviving the holiday season—with the treats, family gatherings, parties and hearty meals that come with it—and the winter months that follow doesn't necessarily mean jeopardizing any hard-won fitness gains. More...
Standardized tests and college admission Up until now, high school juniors have watched their older classmates suffer through SATs and college applications. But with the arrival of PSAT scores, juniors are starting to feel the pressure. More...
Simi Valley has huge showdown at Thousand Oaks on Jan. 7
Marmonte League boys' basketball action will resume next week, but three of the league's teams are already off to blazing starts. Last season's league champion, Simi Valley High, has come out of the gates strong by winning 10 of its first 13 games, including a pair of Marmonte contests. More...
LONELY SWEETIE - Journey, a 1½-year-old brown-and-white pit bull terrier was surrendered because her military owners could not keep her. She is super-friendly, great with other animals and older kids, and knows all her basic commands. If you would like to adopt Journey, ask for animal No. More...
In the 2800 block of E. Cochran Street, a 36-year-old man was arrested and charged with being under the influence of a controlled substance Dec. 21. The following were arrested Dec. 21 on suspicion of being under the influence of a controlled substance: a 28-year-old man was arrested on the corner of E. More...
World cinema's most famous spy is back, and this time he fights a villain trying to control strategic water resources in a developing country. Is the script of the latest James Bond movie too farfetched a fictional plot? More...
The East County Job & Career Center at 980 Enchanted Way, Simi Valley offers the following classes in January. Classes are offered at no cost to job seekers. Space is limited, and prior registration is required by calling (805) 955-2282. More...
The Boys & Girls Club of Simi Valley will honor U.S. Rep. Elton Gallegly (R-Thousand Oaks) as the club's Humanitarian of the Year at a dinner scheduled for Sat., Jan. 10 at the Reagan Library, 40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley. More...
Jack Hepple was my friend. My wife and I have known Jack and Patti Hepple for the better part of a decade. In that time our paths crossed several times, although not nearly enough. About eight years ago Jack and Patti helped us buy our first house here in Simi. More...
Phew! We finally made it. To 2009, that is. After almost a decade of prosperity, the California economy—the world's sixth largest—could not escape the grips of a nationwide recession in 2008. Sky-high home values finally tumbled to earth, jobs began to disappear, and even the usually motivated Golden State consumer started pulling back on the reins. More...
Tune in this Sunday to see local resident compete on 'Ultimate Recipe Showdown'
After he retired from the Los Angeles Police Department in October 2006, longtime Simi resident Rick Massa was unable to just sit around and relax. He'd spent 35 years on the force, the last 25 on the SWAT team. Taking it easy was never an option. More...
SUN., JAN. 4 Jewish Genealogical Society Meets 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Temple Adat Elohim, 2420 E. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. Ron Arons tells true story of Belva Gaertner, who inspired musical "Chicago," and how to conduct family research. Free to attend. More...
Search warrant in Heavenly Court shooting contains telling testimony