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June 5, 2009 / Front Page

Got a basketball jones?

HOOPS—Jaime Barrera drives to the net past the defense of Edgar Bernal on Thursday at Rancho Tapo Community Park just a few hours before the Los Angeles Lakers were to take the floor for Game 1 of the NBA Finals. More...

Simi establishes fines for water wasters

By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

Violations of the city's new water conservation program could become costly for some Simi residents if they don't learn to follow the recently implemented water-use rulesOn Monday the City Council, acting as the board of directors for Ventura More...

Acorn subscription drive continues

Purchase a voluntary one-year subscription to the Simi Valley Acorn for $25 and 40 percent of your fee will be donated toward the completion of the Metrolink Community Memorial. More...

Health & Wellness

Some helpful hints to keep kids safe this summer

Since summer is almost here everyone is ready to get out and enjoy outdoor activities. But for the younger set, summer holds dangers that can readily be avoided with precaution and consistency. Be bold . More...

Kendo trainer will set up shop at Simi academy

Chuo Kendo Dojo of Los Angeles has opened a second location at the American Martial Arts Academy in Simi Valley. Chuo Kendo at AMAA will offer kendo instruction and will be headed by Attila Nemeti, instructor at Chuo. More...

Pet hospital keeps up with the times

By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

Housed in a glass cabinet inside the waiting room at Yosemite Pet Hospital is a tiny museum of antique veterinary equipment— artifacts found during a renovation of the hospital five years ago. More...

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Sports

Heartbreaker for the Highlanders

Royal's epic comeback against Westlake in volleyball final falls short

By Stephen Dorman sdorman@theacorn.com

It was an electric atmosphere for a classic CIFSouthern Section boys' volleyball title match between a pair of Marmonte League co-champions. More...

Grace Brethren softball squad put together an impressive postseason run

By Eliav Appelbaum eliav@theacorn.com

Last year, Norma Skinner considered herself an athletic trainer with a "background" in softball. Now there's no question what Skinner's title is: Grace Brethren High softball coach. More...

Pro scout assesses area's top baseball prospects

By Stephen Dorman sdorman@theacorn.com

The Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft begins Tuesday afternoon at 3 p.m. MLB Network will broadcast the Day 1 action from its studios at Secaucus, N.J. More...

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Faith

Congregants take to the streets to better community

ACTION will present the sixth annual Ventura County "Takin' It to the Streets" community service program benefiting individuals and agencies in need starting at 8 a.m. Sat. More...

Chabad hosts Spa for the Sou

The Chabad of Simi Valley will host Spa for the Soul for all Jewish women from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sun., June 14 at Tuscan Villa Estate, 1248 Rocky Road, Simi Valley. More...

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Family

Mother, daughter search for the perfect fit

'CAN YOU FEEL MY TOE?'—Two-year-old Skylar Porter of Simi Valley gets some help from her mom, Amy Shavick, as she tries on some big girl shoes May 30 at the Community Garage Sale at the Agoura Hills/Calabasas Community Center. More...

HEROES Dog Walk in Simi benefits Special Olympics

Special Olympics Ventura County will host the HEROES Dog Walk tomorrow, June 6, at Rancho Tapo Community Park, 3700 Avenida Simi, Simi Valley. Registration check-in begins at 9 a.m., and the walk will start at 10 a.m. More...

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Letters

The right way to deal with a barking dog

I am writing this letter in response to the article "Canine Cries leave neighbors crying 'mercy.'" I was unable to attend the meeting that was held at city hall to address the issue of barking dogs. More...

We can't blame the unions for all our problems

It is Aaron Starr's opinion that all labor unions are bad and are guilty of the demise of our government and our country (Letters, "Message delivered to public sector," May 29). My reply for Mr. More...

Learn to speak English for free at Simi's adult school

I have been living in Simi Valley for almost three years. More...

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Neighbors

Simi man remaking classic roadster

By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

A self-described "car-aholic," Simi resident Matt Tritenbach has made a career out of his passion for autos. More...

KOC's Chili Cook-Off still hottest show in town

The Knights of Columbus, Simi Valley Council No. 5803, presents the 22nd annual Chili Cook-Off and Car Show from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sun., June 14 on the grounds of St. Rose of Lima School, behind the church at 1305 Royal Ave., Simi Valley. More...

VFW to commemorate D-Day

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10049 of Simi Valley will host a ceremony commemorating the 65th anniversary of the invasion of France during World War II by American and Allied forces at 10 a.m. More...

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First budget proposal outlines tough decisions

Thirty-six positions are on the chopping block, 19 with SVPD

By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

Faced with a nearly $5-million budget deficit, city staff has proposed more than 100 possible cuts to general fund spending, a third of which include layoffs. More...

NASA taking action to sell its stake in field laboratory

By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

Government officials and environmental advocates have expressed concern over NASA's plans to sell or transfer its Santa Susana Field Laboratory property, saying the move would threaten cleanup efforts at the contaminated site. More...

Don't forget to draw Dad

Using the template in the ad on page 16, draw a picture of what your father looks like and send it to The Acorn Newspapers, 30423 Canwood St., Ste. 108, Agoura Hills, CA 91301. More...

Community

County, city leaders oppose state's plan to tap local coffers

By Michelle Knight knight@theacorn.com

City and county leaders this week called for state legislators to keep their hands out of local coffers. More...

Police need help identifying thief who's been targeting gym lockers

By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

Local authorities are looking for a man suspected of committing at least 21 locker break-ins at area gyms throughout the Southland. More...

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Business

Real estate head forecasts slight thaw

Area home sales show signs of improvement

As homeowners and homebuyers in Southern California, including those in the local markets, continue to cope with struggling residential sales, Acorn managing editor John Loesing begins a multipart questionandanswer series with local re More...

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