February 27, 2009 RSS feed / Front Page

City officials keep it positive at State of City address

Speaking in the shadow of the current economic crisis, Mayor Paul Miller's words on the state of Simi Valley revealed a determina ion to see the city through its latest series of challenges. More...

Health & Wellness

Stay fit during pregnancy just by moving your feet

A world of benefits to pregnant women and their growing babies is at their feet—if, doctors say, the women move those feet. More...

Donate blood, get a free pie from Marie Callender's

United Blood Services will hold blood drives on Mondays and Wednesdays in Camarillo at 2105 Pickwick Drive, across from the post office, and Tuesdays and Thursdays in Thousand Oaks in the North Star Plaza, 1321 Thousand Oaks Blvd., near R More...

Free course offered on mental illness

The National Alliance on Mental Illness Ventura County will offer a free, 12-week course titled "Family to Family" from 6:30 to 9 p.m. starting March 9 at the Center for Spiritual Living, 1756 Erringer Road, Ste. 100, Simi Valley. More...

Schools

Royal High students honored for collecting 15,000 pounds of food for Ventura County FOOD Share

EFFORT REWARDED— NFL football player Keary Colbert, above at left, Royal High School student Katelyn Migliacci, and Colbert's mother, Berma, present history teacher Bob Ferguson, at right, with a trophy on behalf of FOOD Share and the NFL's 200 More...

Sports

Simi's Crow feels like he's on the right track

His dad was a successful NASCAR driver, but Pioneer senior is making his mark in a different racing venue

It may not be the one his father once envisioned him competing on, but it appears that Simi Valley High senior Garrett Crow is on the fast track to success. More...

Valley United claims Camarillo tourney title

VALLEY GIRLS—The Valley United girls' U-12 team won its division at the Eclipse Soccer Tournament in Camarillo. Pictured in back is assistant coach and team manager Charles Douille. More...

Highlanders send five grapplers to Masters

Cortez claims section title at 152 pounds

Mickey Rourke didn't win an Academy Award for his gripping performance in "The Wrestler," but a couple of local high school grapplers did come away with some hardware of their own last weekend. More...

Faith

The Art of Being Kind

" So many gods, so many creeds, So many paths that wind and wind, While just the art of being kind Is all the sad world needs." —Ella Wheeler Wilcox I have recently been witnessing in my own life how powerful a More...

Synagogue to celebrate Purim

Congregation B'nai Emet will hold a special service to celebrate Purim at 7 p.m. Fri., March 6 at the synagogue, 9 W. Bonita St., Simi Valley. Rabbi Michele Paskow and Cantor Michael Russ will lead the service of prayers and songs. More...

Purim Carnival will include magic show

Temple Etz Chaim will host a Purim Carnival from 12:30 to 3 p.m. Sun., March 8 at the synagogue, 1080 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. More...

On The Town

Gypsy Players serve up murder on the high seas

The Gypsy Players will present an interactive murder mystery dinner theater, "Pirates of the Channel Islands: Murder on the High Seas," at 8 p.m. Fri., March 6 at Paul's Italian Villa, 2585 Cochran St., Simi Valley. More...

Benefit concert to showcase local hard rock bands

All-ages show will feature 16 bands playing on two stages

The Boys & Girls Club of Simi Valley will host a concert with live hardcore and metal rock music featuring local bands tomorrow, Feb. 28, at the club, 2850 Lemon Drive, Simi Valley. All ages are welcome. Doors open at 3:30 p.m. More...

Movie industry vet brings film festival to Ventura

The inaugural Ventura Film Festival will take place Thurs. through Sun., March 26 to 29 at the Elks Lodge, 2126 Knoll Drive, Ventura. More...

Editorials

City should lend a helping hand to schools

As was to be expected, the mayor and City Council accentuated the positive last Friday at their annual State of the City address. And it wasn't just well-executed spin, either. More...

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Neighbors

Resident overcoming obstacles in dream to be called state's strongest

Jon Eklund tried pulling the 2-ton pickup truck with all his might. Nothing. It didn't budge. More...

Council leaves final decision on Bridle Path bovines in hands of HOA

Residents fill city hall to speak for and against cow-keeping couple

A family's quest to keep its cows has pitted neighbor against neighbor for the last three months in the Bridle Path community of Simi Valley. More...

Date for preliminary hearing set in case of gun-toting dad

A preliminary hearing for a Simi Valley man accused of fatally shooting his daughter's boyfriend in November has been set for April 29. More...

Community

Defending her home turf

New city attorney is a Simi Valley success story

During the summer of 1992, Simi native Tracy Noonan spent her law school break clerking for the city attorney's office. More...

Supervisor lands on list of gubernatorial candidates

Ventura County Supervisor Peter Foy says he isn't discouraging gossip about his aspirations for higher office since the publicity may advance his cause. More...

Spaghetti fundraiser will benefit Key Clubs

Kiwanis-sponsored Key Clubs from Royal, Simi and Santa Susana high schools will serve a spaghetti dinner fundraiser from 5:45 to 9 p.m. Fri., March 6 at the Simi Valley Senior Center, 3900 Avenida Simi. More...

Business

How Social Security applies to new citizens

What immigrants must do to apply for a Social Security card

Whether you are a new U.S. citizen or a noncitizen with authorization to work in this country, you need to apply for a Social Security card and number in order to work in the United States. More...

Sign up now for a spot in the Simi Valley Street Fair

Applications are available for the annual Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce Street Fair scheduled for 9 a.m. Sat., May 9 on Cochran Street between Galena and Sequoia avenues. More...

Mold removal company relocates to Simi

Callan Environmental Inc., a mold and mildew remediation business, has moved to a new location at 1409 Kuehner Drive, Ste. B, Simi Valley. The business was formerly in the San Fernando Valley. More...

Pets

How to help our furry friends in an emergency

Steps to take to protect your pet before you arrive at the veterinarian

One of the most distressing events for pet owners is witnessing their pet being injured in a traffic accident or any mishap that causes injury. When a pet is injured, here are some tips to increase a pet's chance of a speedy recovery. More...

Pet of the Week

WENDY PIERRO/Acorn Newspapers SHY BUT SWEET—Devon is a 1½-year-old Chihuahua mix. She is a little shy, and she is very sweet, tolerant and loves to have her belly rubbed. If you would like to adopt Devon, ask for animal ID No. More...

Police

Police Blotter

On Feb. 18, a 27-year-old man was arrested and charged with vandalism that resulted in less than $400 of damage in the 3100 block of Galena Avenue. A 39-year-old man was arrested Feb. More...

Couple arrested for reselling textbooks meant for recycling

A Simi Valley husband and wife were arrested recently on charges of grand theft and receiving stolen property after police said they found them with 23,700 stolen books in their possession. More...

Family

Remembering old times

I miss the sound my 5-year-old son and I used to make when driving toy cars. It involved sticking out our tongues and, for the most part, spitting. The other day, my boy came to me with two cars in his hands, one for him and one for me. More...

Mardi Gras bike tour rolls into Ventura

The fourth annual Mardi Gras party and national bike tour is scheduled for Sat., Feb. 28 at The Greek@the Harbor, Ventura Village Harbor in Ventura. The bike ride starts at 6:30 a.m. More...

Letters

Athletics also being impacted by school budget cuts

I think the author of "Sports should be cut before class sizes are increased" (letter, Simi Valley Acorn , Feb. 13) either does not read any other local newspaper or does not watch any local news. More...

Local Bible college offers lifechanging lessons

There's just no telling what will happen next. I'll be 47 years old this year. When I was 17, as I boldly ventured out into the world, I discovered I didn't know anything. More...

Found out about it first in the Acorn

Just had to write a quick note to say how much my husband and I enjoy the Acorn. This paper is he place to find out what is happening in Simi Valley. More...

Columns

Ask the Arborist

Q. "Should I spread mulch under my trees?" A. The benefit of using organic mulch around trees appears to be a guarded secret, because I rarely see it used effectively. More...

Vacation Photos

Take Your Simi Valley Acorn on Vacation

LASTING LOVE—Simi residents Linda and Corry DenOuden celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary at beautiful Lake Tahoe. More...

Datebook

Datebook

FRI., FEB. 27 Winter Used Book Sale Friends of Woodland Hills Library has book sale at 22200 Ventura Blvd., Woodland Hills. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. New, gently used books for adults, children. More...

Real Estate

Five Bedroom Model Home Has A Light And Open Floorplan

This is a 5 bedroom model, now 4 bedrooms with sitting room off master bedroom and three bathrooms. More...