He thought she was a telemarketer. Really, she just wanted a date. And so goes the love story of Scott and Susan Price. While the Simi sweethearts have been married now three and a half years, their romance almost didn't get off the ground. More...
Board members forced to shave millions from next year's budget
By Eliav Appelbaum eliav@theacorn.com
Barring major changes to the governor's budget proposal, the Simi Valley Unified School District may be forced to reduce its number of classroom teachers by up to 170 next year. There are currently 1,000 paid teacher positions in the district spread among 29 schools and one adult school. More...
We asked our readers to share stories about how they met the love of their life. Their answers warm the heart.
How I met the love of my life: Robert Hersh. At the mature age of 58, having been divorced for 12 years, I was convinced that I was not going to ever get married again. However, the Gods of Love had something else in mind for me. More...
Council member says she's ready to move on after paying $2,000 fine
City Councilmember Barbra Williamson handed over a $2,000 check to the city last week following the completion of an investigation into campaign contributions she collected during the 2008 election season. More...
I recently received a call from the director of a local charity appealing for money very early in the year as more and more people are in need of their services. Families are losing primary breadwinners to company layoffs. We hold enormous expectations for our country's leaders to stimulate an economy that worsens each day. More...
Some divorced people may gea higher benefibased on their ex's work
If you are divorced, there are several things you should know about Social Security. A divorced spouse may be eligible for benefits on more than one work record, such as one's own record and an exspouse's record. This applies to both divorced men and women. More...
Simi High senior to perform tomorrow at Ventura Music Festival
Not many high school students get a chance to play on stage with a Grammy-winning musician. Michael Peddycoart will get that chance. The Simi Valley High School senior will play two songs onstage with Cuban jazz legend Paquito D'Rivera tomorrow at the Ventura Music Festival at 8 p.m. in the Ventura High School theater, 2 Catalina Drive, Ventura. More...
Love them or hate them, Royal High's wrestling squad proved once again why they are the cream of the crop in the Marmonte League. During the Marmonte League Wrestling Finals held at Simi Valley High last Saturday, six Highlanders claimed individual championships, matching last year's effort by RHS. More...
WENDY PIERRO/Acorn Newspapers LOYAL COMPANION—Trio is a 14-year-old female golden retriever mix. Trio needs a new home because her owner recently passed away. Trio is in good health, housebroken, curious, sweet, gentle and trusting. She would be the perfect companion in a quiet home or with a retired person. Trio can be adopted at the Camarillo Animal Shelter; ask for ID No. A129953. More...
On Feb. 4, a 22-year-old man was arrested and charged with battery on the corner of Sycamore Drive and the 118 Freeway. At the Target store on E. Cochran Street, a 21-year-old man was arrested Feb. 4 and charged with shoplifting. More...
Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence. . . . The slogan 'press on' has solved and always will solve the problems of the human race. More...
The Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District will offer art classes, for children ages 1½ to 3, titled Abrakadoodle P.A.M. (Parent and Me) Twoosy Doodlers from 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. for four Thursdays starting Feb. 19 and March 26 at the Sycamore Drive Community Center, 1692 Sycamore Drive, Simi Valley. More...
Here's what I learned from seeing "He's Just Not That Into You." 1. If you're a guy: ouch. Chances are you're conceited, shallow, selfabsorbed and totally driven by random sexual urges. More...
Having been involved with the cleanup at the Santa Susana Field Lab for the last 20 years, I take affront to the dismissal given by the editor regarding the valid concerns of citizens in the nearby communities. More...
Now we know. Michael Phelps and Alex Rodriguez are in fact human beings. They're not superheroes from another planet; they're fallible just like the rest of us. Maybe even more so. Time and again over the last century adolescents who've put sports stars on a pedestal have set themselves up for a fall. More...
CATCH OF THE DAY—Jim and Candy Dembesky and Ray Scribner, all of Simi Valley, take their rod, reel and Simi Valley Acorn to Sitka, Alaska, for a fishing trip. Let's hope they didn't use the paper as bait. More...
Acclaimed American author Ray Bradbury discussed his life and loves during a lecture and book signing at the Simi Valley Library on Feb. 1. The event, presented by the Simi Valley Public Library Foundation, attracted close to 200 people, including a family of four that traveled all the way from Fresno to hear Bradbury speak. More...
FRI., FEB. 13 Westlake Village Encore Club Meets at Westlake Yacht club, 32123 Lindero Canyon Road, Westlake Village. Jim Woodard, resident storyteller at Reagan Library, tells humorous little-known stories about U.S. presidents. Refreshments served. Guests welcome. More...
While new home construction has come to a grinding halt in most of the country, smaller homerenovation projects are still a viable option for homeowners. In fact, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) recently reported a "slight increase" in minor remodeling projects in its thirdquarter 2008 Remodeling Market Index. More...
Teen finds solace inside the lines