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August 28, 2009 / Front Page

Students return to class amid a flurry of changes

By Joann Groff joann@theacorn.com

Superintendent Kathryn Scroggin had a message for parents and students of Simi Valley Unified School District. More...

Jury finds man guilty of two gang-related murders

By Joann Groff joann@theacorn.com

A jury has found Simi Valley gang member Daniel Elijah Ramirez guilty of murdering two men more than three years apart. More...

Health & Wellness

Healthcare debate comes to Simi

By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

In town halls and living rooms across the country, Americans are debating healthcare reform. More...

Massage event benefits cancer research

Simi Valley Massage Envy Spa will host a Massage for the Cure fundraiser on Tues., Sept. 15 at the spa, 1263 Town Center Way H-7, Simi Valley. More...

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Sports

Gage is all the rage: talented youngster a top skateboarder

Simi Valley skater continues to turn heads with new tricks

By Eliav Appelbaum eliav@theacorn.com

If there were a Harlem Globetrotters squad for skateboarders, Gage Boyle would be the main attraction. The Simi Valley resident can ride a skateboard like a seasoned pro. More...

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Pets

Pet of the Week

CUDDLE BUNNY—Dusty is a shorthair rabbit and is approximately 6 years old. She is tolerant and likes to be held. If you would like to adopt Dusty, ask for animal ID No. More...

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Aug. 15 The following were arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs: a 23year-old man at Aristotle Street and Madera Road, and a 21-year-old Pacoima man at the 118 Freeway and Tapo Canyon Road. Aug. 16 More...

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Dining & Entertainment

The Movie Nut

A film by Quentin Tarantino is usually both predictably unpredictable and predictably bloody. More...

Vino Jazz Festival is Sept. 12

The sixth Vino Jazz Festival will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Sat., Sept. 12 at Simi Valley Town Center. The event is the Simi Valley Cultural Arts Foundation’s major fundraiser. More...

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Letters

Small towns must be wary of overdevelopment

There will always be concerns. Our town is small; we have a lot of people living in a very small space. More...

Don’t call Cash for Clunkers program a success just yet

In response to Dennis McKee’s shot at Gallegly, I just had to jump in. More...

Not buying Cash for Clunkers either

It is disappointing to read the attack on U.S. Rep. Gallegly. In part because it seemed to be more of a personal attack against him and the Republicans, but more importantly because of the shortterm thinking, if any, involved. More...

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Neighbors

Park district custodian cleans with a mop and a smile

By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

“It’s a dirty job, but somebody’s got to do it.” This wellworn phrase perfectly reflects Raimo Koivu’s outlook on his job with the Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District. More...

Boys & Girls Club golf tournament coming up

The Boys & Girls Club of Simi Valley will host the 20th annual Golf Tournament on Fri., Sept. 11 at Lost Canyons Golf Club, 3301 Lost Canyons Drive, Simi Valley. The tournament will kick off with a putting contest at 10:30 a.m. More...

Families explore Simi’s Western heritage

SIGHTS AND SOUNDS OF THE PAST—Above, Jessie Fontes, 7, of Fillmore swings her lasso around before tossing it over the horns of a practice cow dummy during History Day at Strathearn Histor More...

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Simi sports leagues weigh in on proposals for Sinaloa Park

Youth soccer associations take different stances

By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

Local sports organizations are joining the fray over the park district’s controversial proposal to revamp and expand Sinaloa Golf Course to include three 18-hole miniature golf courses, and some are saying the money would be bette More...

Barking dog campaign spurs positive response

Council will discuss possible changes to city code on Monday

By Kyle Jorrey simi@theacorn.com

A citizen-led campaign to improve how complaints about barking dogs are handled in the city is producing results. More...

Community

Simi sports leagues weigh in on proposals for Sinaloa Park

Youth soccer associations take different stances

By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

Supervisors say pension plans to remain intact

By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

While the Ventura County Board of Supervisors is willing to admit that the cost of employee entitlements is draining the county budget, the board isn’t ready to reduce pension plans for county workers. More...

Police make arrest in stolen guns case

Two Simi Valley men, both 20, have been arrested on charges of possession of stolen guns. Detectives in the Simi Police Department were investigating a residential burglary that occurred Aug. More...

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Schools

Fiction in a Nutshell

Several weeks ago we asked our readers—those with an active imagination and a knack for writing—to put their creative juices to work in Simi Valley Acorn ’s third annual Fiction in a Nutshell contest. More...

High schoolers produce lackluster results in latest round of STAR testing

By Joann Groff joann@theacorn.com

Simi Valley Unified School District students made slight gains over last year in the 2009 Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program. More...

Students with difficult living situations can get assistance

By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

Some kids will do anything to get out of going to school. But for a homeless child, school may be one of the only remaining ties to their “normal” life. More...

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Faith

Retreat at Orthodox church begins tonight

This year’s topic: Christian themes in pop culture

St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Camarillo will host a spiritual renewal retreat for adults today and tomorrow, Aug. 28 to 29, at the church, 400 Skyway Drive, Camarillo, near the airportThe event runs from 6:30 to about 10 p.m. More...

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