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January 30, 2009 / Front Page

Plan lays out $23 million in bike path improvements

By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

The City Council approved an updated bicycle master plan Monday that will guide the development of cycling lanes and trails in Simi over the next five years. The city's first bicycle master plan was adopted in 2002. More...

School construction projects move forward despite budget impasse

By Eliav Appelbaum eliav@theacorn.com

As a result of the ongoing California budget crisis, the state is withholding from Simi Valley Unified School District $15 million in funding meant for construction projects. More...

Health & Wellness

Ventura County Red Cross selected as one of country's best chapters

The American Red Cross of Ventura County has been named one of the highest performing chapters in the country by the National American Red Cross, headquartered in Washington, D.C. More...

Speaker will address Social Security disability program

Simi Nar-Anon Family Group, a support group for families and friends of drug addicts, will meet at 7:30 p.m. Sat., Feb. 7 at Simi Valley United Methodist Church, room 10, 2394 Erringer Road. More...

Free training offered for Alzheimer's caregivers

The Alzheimer's Association is offering The Savvy Caregiver Program, a free, six-week educational training program for families caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's disease or other dementias. The program will be held from 10 a.m. More...

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Sports

10 questions with Royal's Gene Uebelhardt

Gene Uebelhardt as head coach of the Simi Valley High football team? It nearly happened many years back, but more on that later. Uebelhardt recently decided to retire from coaching the Royal football team after 21 years of service. More...

SVHS baseball team ranked No. 2

Simi Valley High was ranked second in the Southern California preseason high school baseball poll released by BaseballResource.com. SVHS is the defending CIFSouthern Section Division I champion. More...

Simi's silent assassin

Lewis an unstoppable offensive force for Pioneers

By Stephen Dorman sdorman@theacorn.com

A chiseled physique, outstanding height, outofthisworld leaping ability and a chest-pounding mean streak that could make a small child fill the ocean with tears—Simi Valley High senior guard Brad Lewis possesses none of these qual More...

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Police

Police Blotter

At Avenida Simi and Tapo Canyon Road, a 21-year-old woman was arrested and charged with receiving stolen property Jan. 20. A 19-year-old man was arrested Jan. 20 and charged with statutory rape. On Jan. More...

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Family

Gym offers baby-sitting option for valentines

Party night and sleepover keeps kids busy

Fun & Fit Imagymnation Gymnastics will host a Valentine's party night and sleepover Sat., Feb. 14 at the gym, 4685 Industrial St., Ste. 3G, Simi Valley. More...

Free concert to be performed at Lighthouse Church

The MacDonald Family Singers will perform at 6 p.m. Sun., Feb. 8 at the Lighthouse Bible Church, 4910 Cochran St., Simi Valley. The free concert will present gospel, bluegrass, a capella, brass ensembles and sacred classical music. More...

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Letters

Grace Brethren omitted from youth baseball article

Upon receiving the Jan. 23 edition of the Acorn I was thrilled to see "Play ball: A look at Simi youth baseball leagues" on the front cover. Excitedly, I turned to the designated page and was immediately disappointed. Why? More...

GOP should back Obama on stimulus plan

It's interesting that McCain will not vote for Obama's stimulus plan. You know, we tried the Republican way for eight lousy years. What makes them think we should accept more of their ideas? We won! More...

In defense of DARE

I've read letters over the last few weeks criticizing the DARE program. This program was an enormous benefit to the children of Simi Valley. More...

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Vacation Photos

Take Your Simi Valley Acorn on Vacation

HAIL TO THE CHIEF—The Hart children—Cub Scout Joe, Devin and Darby Jo (in stroller)—of Simi Valley catch up on hometown news while at the White House in Washington, D.C. More...

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Neighbors

Mom-and-pop mail shop delivers surprises

By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

In a time when corporate giants are forced to shutter stores, one local mom-and-pop operation is proving that small businesses can survive during an economic crunch. More...

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Datebook

SAT., JAN. 31 Annual Rummage Sale Hosted by Thousand Oaks High School Baseball Boosters, 7 a.m. to noon, in front of the TOHS Performing Arts Building, 2323 N. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks. Clothing, furniture, household items. More...

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Valentines Special Section

Acorn wants your love story

Anyone can catch your eye, but it takes someone special to win your heart. Do you recall the moment your spouse or loved one walked into your life? Did fireworks go off and Cupid's arrow find its mark? More...

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Car dealers, construction suppliers hit hardest by downturn

Sales drop taking its toll on city coffers

By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

Simi's auto dealers, who've seen a precipitous drop in revenue over the past five months, are among the local industries hardest hit by the economic slide. More...

'Thank you, thank you, thank you'

IRIS SMOOT/Acorn Newspapers HANDS ALL AROUND—Jessica Anderson of Vista Fundamental School in Simi Valley shakes the hands of county school officials before receiving her certificate of commendation at the 12th District PTA's Reflections Program More...

Community

Group agrees on design, location for Metrolink crash memorial

By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

Eighteen local residents came to a consensus Tuesday on the preferred location and design of a memorial to honor the victims of the Sept. 12 Metrolink train crash. More...

Controlled burn done near Reagan Library

UNDER CONTROL—Ventura County Fire Protection District firefighters work to stamp out the last few flare-ups following a controlled burn Wednesday morning at the Reagan Library. More...

Nineteen affordable condos on sale now to seniors

The city of Simi Valley has approved the sale of up to 19 additional affordable units for seniors age 55 or up in the recently developed Paseo De Las Flores condominium project on the west side of Stearns Street south of Los Angeles Avenue More...

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Schools

Royal High student a witness to history

Young adult recalls trip to see the presidential inauguration

By Eliav Appelbaum eliav@theacorn.com

Simi Valley resident Eddie Melgarejo made sure he was prepared for the biting winter cold last week on his East Coast trip to Washington, D.C., to witness the inauguration of the 44th president of the United States. More...

'Hey, is this mine?'

IRIS SMOOT/Acorn Newspapers DOUBLE-CHECK—Ellie Howell of Arroyo Elementary School, left, Gerardo Garcia of Hollow Hills Fundamental School and Avery Moloian of Meadows Elementary School show off their awards in the music composition category at More...