SEEDS OF LOVE— Santa Paula resident Cynthia Macias, above, along with other family and friends of victims of the Sept. 12, 2008 Metrolink collision, take turns helping to plant a tree last Saturday at the Simi Valley Arbor Day Celebration at Rancho Tapo Community Park. More...
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 Field Laboratory. More...
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...
New data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention provides additional scientific evidence that the majority of Americans age 20 and over should limit the amount of sodium (salt) they consume daily to 1,500 milligrams to prevent and reduce high blood pressure. More...
Bus services also fall victim to the latest round of cuts
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...
It's a good thing most track and field coaches carry a stopwatch because the race for a Marmonte League title in boys' and girls' track and field will be very close this spring. Thousand Oaks and Moorpark high schools both have solid boys' and girls' squads, while Simi Valley, Agoura and Newbury Park expect to be in the hunt on the girls' side. More...
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. In the 2500 block of Galena Avenue, a 21-year-old man was arrested March 26 for possession of narcotics. More...
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...
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. We were always warned to walk in groups while our kids were playing sports in the park and never to be there after dark. More...
There's a move in Sacramento to fix the state's broken education system, not by throwing more money at the problem but by changing it. Assemblymember Julia Brownley (D-Woodland Hills), whose district includes portions of Ventura County, introduced a pair of bills Wednesday to the California Assembly Education Committee, which she chairs. More...
Gifted guitarist determined to prove classical can be universal
Award-winning classical guitarist Cameron O'Connor didn't grow up in a musical household. In fact, with a science teacher for a mom, an aerospace engineer for a dad and an older brother with a degree in chemical engineering, it's a wonder O'Connor didn't become a rocket scientist. More...
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. Attendees will receive information about the walk, including walker donation envelopes and maps. Refreshments will be served. More...
FRI., APR. 3 'Pass The Mike' Networking Breakfast Thousand Oaks-Westlake Village Chamber of Commerce event, 7 to 9 a.m. at Los Robles Greens Banquet Center, 299 S. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks. Registration 6:45 a.m. Attendees may showcase their business in 30-second commercial. More...
Premium location at end of cul-de-sac in Morrison Estates/Sutton Valley. This estate with privacy backs to open space. There is a huge usable yard approximately 18,000 square feet which offers removable safety fenced pool and spa, large grass areas, patio cover, retractable awning and mountain views. More...
Potential teacher layoffs ignite seniority debate