MOTORCYCLE-LOVIN' MAMAS— Above, Simi resident Beverly Leeds rides her Harley Davidson onto the 101 Freeway during the fourth annual Ventura Harley-Davidson "Heels & Wheels" all-female ride on July 18 in Camarillo. Leeds is a member of the Simi-based Iron Horse Leather Ladies, who are pictured at left before the start of the ride. The ride benefited Amazon Heart Thunder, a nonprofit organization that helps breast cancer survivors by offering life-changing adventures. More...
Autopsy doesn't reveal why 36-year-old man died after confrontation with police
By Joann Groff joann@theacorn.com
The Ventura County Medical Examiner's Office has performed an autopsy on a 36year-old Simi Valley man who died after struggling with several police officers who were trying to arrest him. More...
After months of meetings with neighbors, major operational changes and still no agreeable resolution in sight, the owner of Candlelight Kitchen & Bar is now turning to the Simi Valley City Council. More...
Childhood cancer survivors could face health problems later in life
The prognosis has improved for children with cancer. Many pediatric and adolescent forms of the disease now have a 75 percent to 80 percent cure rate, according to The Journal of the American Medical Association. Doctors caution, however, that cancer survivors can face chronic health problems later in life. More...
Area school districts have turned a cold shoulder to the recent Ventura County grand jury recommendation that some of the districts consolidate their facilities and services in order to save taxpayer dollars. In its May report, "School District Administration: Is the Cost Too High? More...
Young sailor, a former Grace Brethren student, completes trip around world
Brad Dobin perfectly summarized Zac Sunderland's 13-month journey sailing alone around the world in a small boat. "I think it's one-half crazy and onehalf really cool," said the 14yearold spectator from Simi Valley. Brad and about 500 people watched Sunderland, a Thousand Oaks teenager, arrive home last Thurs., July 16 after solocircumnavigating the globe. More...
"Make a commitment to fol low the path of no resistance. This is the path through which nature's intelligence unfolds spontane ously, without friction or effort. More...
IRIS SMOOT/Acorn Newspapers COOL SURPRISE—Cameron Williams, 8, of Simi Valley surprises her friend Peyton Graham, 8, while playing on the splash pad at Rancho Tapo Community Park on a blazing hot afternoon earlier this week. More...
Yee haw! Moorpark College Theater Arts Department slaps up a rip-roarin' love story, Texas style, in Lee Blessing's comedy "Nice People Dancing to Good Country Music," now playing in the Studio Theater in the campus Performing Arts Center through Aug. 5. However, the show, directed by John Loprieno, has no dancing and very little music. More...
My heart aches for the family and friends of those that were injured or killed as a result of the Metrolink crash, but a taxpayerfunded memorial is simply not appropriate. These memorials are usually funded by private donation, as this one should be. More...
Agency helps the developmentally disabled find their place in society
When Simi resident Marlene Ackermann gave birth to her son Brandon in 1985, she thought she was the mother of her third perfectly healthy baby. But when he was just 3 days old, Brandon developed a severe case of jaundice. Ackermann rushed her newborn to the hospital, where he stopped breathing. More...
Tropical Night Under The Stars 7 to 11 p.m. at Lost Canyons Golf Club, 3301 Lost Canyons Drive, Simi Valley. Live jazz, reggae, soca, steel drum music. Wine tasting, food, raffle for big screen TV. $60. More...
This approximately 3,400-square-foot family home is on a cul-de-sac among a small community of newer homes. The home has five large bedrooms plus a bonus room and three bathrooms. The gourmet island kitchen has granite counters and a center island. The large family room includes fireplace and media center and is open to the kitchen. More...
Reactor worker speaks out 50 years after meltdown