January 16, 2009 RSS feed / Letters

How do you stop a barking dog?

We purchased our first house five years ago and built onto it to create a guest house for my now 89year-old grandmother to live in. We love our house—well, with the exception of the neighbor's barking dog. More...

Studies show DARE doesn't work

The DARE program as described by its promoters should be extremely successful, and if you had the opportunity to witness a presentation, as I have, you would come away believing it is. But it is not. More...

Thankful for those who've helped in time of need

On Dec. 26 our Simi Valley home was heavily damaged by an accidental fire. Our family would like to take this opportunity to thank all those who have helped us in this time of need. More...

Ranch reneged on promise to Scouts

It's interesting to hear that the Hummingbird Nest Ranch owners donate to politicians on a regular basis but cheated the Boy Scouts out of thousands of dollars for an international equestrian event. More...

Don't agree?

There are two sides to every issue. We like to hear both. Share your perspective in a Letter to the Editor. To do so, send an e-mail to simi@theacorn.com or a letter to the address on page 4. More...