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April 3, 2009 / Front Page

Arbor Day in Simi isn't just for the trees

SEEDS OF LOVE— Santa Paula resident Cynthia Macias, above, along with other family and friends of victims of the Sept. More...

Potential teacher layoffs ignite seniority debate

Pink-slipped teachers to learn their fate in May

By Eliav Appelbaum eliav@theacorn.com

For Allison Cameron, it's déjà vu all over again. More...

Health & Wellness

Study suggests people should start watching salt intake at 20

New data from the U.S. More...

Apply for CERT training

The Simi Valley Office of Emergency Services is accepting applications for Community Emergency Response Training. CERT classes will be from 7 to 10 p.m. More...

Senior Center hosting fall prevention seminar

The Simi Valley Senior Center will host a fall prevention seminar from 1 to 2 p.m. Thurs., April 23 at the center, 3900 Avenida Simi. More...

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Many Grace Brethren studentathletes were honored by the Frontier League for their efforts during the 2008-09 winter season. In boys' basketball, Zech Hogan was a first-team all-league selection for the Lancers. More...

Report: Calabasas football team wants out of Marmonte

Eric Sondheimer of the Los Angeles Times reports Calabasas High will request to leave the Marmonte League for football during the next re-leaguing cycle, set for the 2010-11 school year. More...

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Family

Cajun Fest is scouting talent

The Rotary Club of Simi Sunrise will be auditioning children ages 17 and under for a talent show happening during the club's annual Cajun Creole Musical Festival on May 23 and 24 at Rancho Santa Susana Community Park. More...

Always start with a stretch

REACH FOR THE TOES— Coach Alfonso Ruiz of the Simi Youth Soccer League gets his team of U-5 Storm Troopers prepared for their first game of the spring season two weeks ago on a foggy, cold Saturday at Frontier Fields in Rancho Santa Susana Co More...

Simi to host 'Pitch, Hit and Run' competition

Simi Valley Baseball League will host the local Aquafina "Pitch, Hit and Run" skills competition on Sun., April 5 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 3700 Royal Ave., Simi Valley. More...

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Letters

Park needs more patrols from rangers and police

I'm a 43-year resident of Simi Valley, and as long as I can remember there have been problems at Rancho Simi Community Park, aka Duck Park. More...

Security cameras could deter crime in the park

I believe the park district general manager failed to mention that Rancho Simi Park is a hangout for our local gang members ("Transient charged with assaulting teen near Duck Park," Acorn , March 27). More...

It's the dogs, not the park, that need fixing

I have visited the Simi Dog Park numerous times with my dog. I am a professional dog behaviorist, and in my opinion it is not the dog park that needs to be changed. More...

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Neighbors

For Simi man, music is a sweet science

Gifted guitarist determined to prove classical can be universal

By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

Award-winning classical guitarist Cameron O'Connor didn't grow up in a musical household. More...

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Community Notes

Church to host recruiter rally for CROP Hunger Walk

Those interested in leading a CROP Hunger Walk team should attend a recruiter rally at 10 a.m. Sat., April 18 at United Methodist Church of Simi Valley, 2394 Erringer Road. More...

Elks select new officers for '09-'10

The Simi Valley Elks Lodge No. 2492 recently announced their new officers for the 2009-10 year. More...

Business offers free portraits to send to soldiers

Mark Daniel Photography will send a free family portrait to persons serving in the armed forces. More...

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Feds cough up $54 million toward field lab cleanup

Recovery Act funding aimed at creating jobs will expedite radiological survey

By Kyle Jorrey kjorrey@theacorn.com

The federal government this week committed $6 billion in funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act for environmental cleanups at contaminated Department of Energy sites across the country—including the Santa Susana Fi More...

Church's plans to build in greenbelt can proceed

By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

The Ventura County Board of Supervisors gave Cornerstone Community Church the green light March 24 to build new worship facilities in the Tierra Rejada Valley. More...

Community

Fire consumes Simi machine shop

A fire destroyed a Simi business in an industrial park early Monday morning, fire officials said. The blaze was reported at 4:28 a.m. at H.G. Products, a machine shop at 2190 N. Shasta Way, just off Easy Street. More...

Reserve a spot in the street fair

Consumer-friendly event set for Sat., May 9

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

Day of events planned for Holocaust remembrance

Public asked to share WWIIera artifacts

Mount Sinai Memorial Parks and Mortuaries will host its fourth annual Yom HaShoah/Holocaust commemoration from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sun., April 19 at Kamenir Chapel, 6150 Mount Sinai Drive, Simi Valley. The public is invited. More...

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Schools

School board votes to eliminate 55 K-3 teaching positions for next school year

Bus services also fall victim to the latest round of cuts

By Eliav Appelbaum eliav@theacorn.com

In front of an audience of nearly 100 teachers, principals and parents, the Simi Valley school board voted Tuesday to approve more than $4.1 million in cuts for the 2009-10 school year. More...

Got to know the globe

Simi student competes today for a spot in National Geographic Bee

By Michelle Knight knight@theacorn.com

Ventura County will send three youngsters to a geography competition April 3 in Sacramento, where the winner will receive $100 and an all-expenses-paid trip to Washington, D.C., for the national contest in May. More...

Winners of 'Real Women' writing contest honored at Sinaloa Middle School

The winning student authors of the "Real Women" Writing Competition and the women they wrote about, along with the authors' teachers and families, were honored at an awards presentation on March 30 in the Sinaloa Middle School Library. More...

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Police

Police Blotter

On March 25, a 26-year-old man was arrested and charged with burglary. A 43-year-old man was arrested in the 2500 block of Galena Avenue for being under the influence of a controlled substance March 25. More...

A more fuel-friendly crime-fighting tool

NEW TO THE FLEET— Randy Tate, maintenance supervisor for the Simi Valley Police Department, shows off the force's new hybrid vehicle last month. More...

Enjoy lunch with the chief

Hear the thoughts of city's top cop

The Simi Valley Police Foundation is offering residents an opportunity to have lunch with Police Chief Mike Lewis at 11:30 a.m. Wed., April 29 at Lost Canyons Golf Club, 3301 Lost Canyons Drive, Simi Valley. More...

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