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October 2, 2009 / Front Page

Fix-it man enjoys hero’s welcome

School employee back to work after tour in Iraq

By Angela Randazzo Special to the Acorn

Wearing patriotic colors, the students of Grace Brethren Elementary School turned out to welcome back their very own hero, Spencer Ross. Ross, 25, was a maintenance worker at the school before his deployment to Iraq in April. More...

Simi teenagers linked to May stabbing in Moorpark

By Joann Groff joann@theacorn.com

Nearly five months after a brutal stabbing, two Simi Valley gang members have been arrested and held for the attempted murder of a rival gang member in Moorpark. Turk Rangel, 18, and James Hodgkins, 19, were arrested Sept. 24 and Sept. More...

Health & Wellness

Foundation awards grants to reopen domestic abuse shelter

By Michelle Knight knight@theacorn.com

Two dozen battered women and their children will have two more safe havens in Ventura County this month due to donations from the community and a $15,000 grant in September from the Ventura County Community Foundation. More...

Gamble for a good cause this Sunday

Hospice of the Conejo will present its annual major fundraiser, “Las Vegas Cool,” from 5 to 9 p.m. Sun., Oct. 4 at the Moorpark Country Club, 11800 Championship Drive. More...

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Business

Artisans create goods for The Apple Cottage

By Angela Randazzo Special to the Acorn

The Apple Cottage in Simi Valley offers its customers oneof-a-kind collectibles rarely found in department stores. Bonnie Kessner, owner and entrepreneur, said she’s always on the hunt for something new and original. More...

Deadline approaching for first-time homebuyers to get $8K tax credit

By Stephanie Bertholdo bertholdo@theacorn.com

The deadline for first-time homebuyers to take advantage of an $8,000 tax credit is Nov. 30. The credit is offered through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. More...

Tushita Kadampa Buddhist Center

The Tushita Kadampa Buddhist Center in Thousand Oaks presents four reasons why men and women should try meditation. •Meditation makes a person happy and positive: The purpose of meditation is to make the mind calm and peaceful. More...

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Police

Police Blotter

Sept. 22 At the Rite Aid in the 5800 block of E. Los Angeles Avenue, a 19year-old man and a 19-year-old woman were arrested for shoplifting and charged with theft. More...

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Faith

Is it time to let go?

“There are things that we never want to let go of, people we never want to leave behind. But keep in mind that letting go isn’t the end of the world, it’s the be ginning of a new life.” —Author unknown More...

Methodist women to sell goods at craft boutique

Simi Valley United Methodist Women will host their annual craft boutique with more than 30 vendors from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fri. and Sat., Oct. More...

St. Francis of Assisi to perform ‘Blessing of Animals’

St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church will host its annual community Blessing of the Animals at the 10:15 a.m. service of Holy Eucharist Sun., Oct 4 at 280 Royal Ave., Simi Valley. More...

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Dining & Entertainment

Getting their 15 minutes of ‘Fame’

SWEET MOVES—Simi Valley residents Brittani Sua, 17, and Austin Long, 17, perform a hip-hop dance routine during the Saturday afternoon talent competition at the Janss Marketplace Mann Theater la More...

The Movie Nut

everyone we know are, once againin peril. At least that’s what Hollywood’s telling us. More...

‘Best Little Whorehouse’ runs until Oct. 18

WELCOME TO THE CHICKEN RANCH—Robert Dantona stars as crusading TV reporter Melvin P. More...

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Columns

Ask the DMV

Do you have questions about general driving-related require ments, such as registration or insurance? Are you unclear about the laws and restrictions related to driving? The California De partment of Motor Vehicles offers the following More...

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Neighbors

To Iraq and back: Simi twins braved war together

By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

For twins Blake and Ashley Tindall, there was never any question they would join the military. Their decision was founded in family tradition: They would follow in the footsteps of their father, their aunt and their grandfathers. More...

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Impacts of landfill expansion detailed in report

Huge document will be basis for county’s decision

By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

The long-awaited draft environmental impact report for Waste Management’s proposed expansion of the Simi Valley Landfill and Recycling Center was released last week. More...

City preparing to celebrate 40th birthday bash

Variety of events scheduled for Sat., Oct. 10

The city of Simi Valley will celebrate its 40th birthday from 10 a.m. to noon Sat., Oct. 10 at city hall, 2929 Tapo Canyon Road. The public is invited at no charge. Simi Valley was incorporated on Oct. 10, 1969. More...

Pick the winner in this year’s Take Your Acorn on Vacation contest

Acorn readers are invited to visit www.theacorn.com and cast a vote for the winners of this year’s Take Your Acorn on Vacation photo contest. More...

Community

Representatives call for united effort in meeting new global warming standards

By Michelle Knight knight@theacorn.com

Transportation officials, city leaders and open space advocates called for a united effort to meet recent state laws aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions during a town hall meeting last week in Camarillo. More...

Citizen tip leads to arrest for grand theft auto

Thanks to the tip of an alert citizen, Simi Valley police officers arrested a Thousand Oaks man early Thursday morning for grand auto theft. Police are still looking for another man who may be connected with the crime. More...

Simi experiences rash of home burglaries

Police looking for public’s help to catch the crooks

Four residential break-ins occurred at homes in the eastern portion of Simi Valley the week of Sept. 21. The owners of the homes were away during the early daytime hours when the crimes occurred. More...

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Schools

Teacher named education director of B&G Club

The Boys & Girls Club of Simi Valley has named Christine Heisley as its new education director. Heisley joined the club as a member at age 12. More...

New adult school principal finds satisfaction in helping students

By Joann Groff joann@theacorn.com

Simi Valley Adult School’s new principal has spent years moving up through the ranks of education administration. More...

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Sports

League adds division for players 13 and 14

The Santa Susana Baseball League executive board announces the return of the PONY Division for ages 13 and 14 after a five-year sabbatical. More...

Royal runners rumbling toward elite status

Marmonte League cross country report

By Eliav Appelbaum eliav@theacorn.com

For Marmonte League cross country teams, it won’t be lonely at the top. It’ll be crowded like Norwegian sardines in a tin can. More...

Local sports briefs: Area athletes continue to excel

Simi Valley has always been home to some top-notch ath etes, be it at the high school, college or professional level. More...

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Family

Simi Community Christmas seeks vocalists, musicians for annual show

The annual Simi Community Christmas, sponsored by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints, is booking talent for the four-day event on Dec. 4, 5, 6 and 8 at the LDS Church, 480 Sinaloa Road, Simi Valley. More...

Lions Club stepping out for Moorpark Country Days

The Simi Valley Moorpark Lions Club will host a booth during the Moorpark Country Days Street Fair from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. tomorrow, Oct. 3, on downtown High Street in Moorpark. More...

Learn about Boy Scouts at Webelos Woods

Webelos Woods is an adventure designed to introduce fifthand sixth-grade boys and their parents to local Boy Scout troops. Boys in Simi Valley and Moorpark are invited to experience Webelos Woods from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sat., Oct. More...

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Letters

Upset cars were ticketed at SVHS’s Back-to-School

Last Wednesday my husband and I attended Back-to-School Night at Simi High and were quickly penalized, as were many other parents, for doing so. More...

Confederate flag on truck is a bad sign of the times

I left my grandmother’s home on Sept. 25 and saw something that sent shivers up my spine. I was turning onto L.A. Avenue from Yosemite and a fairly new Ford truck made the turn as well. More...

Thankful Kadota-Fig zoning won’t change

A huge victory was achieved on Tuesday for the residents of the Kadota-Fig area of Simi Valley after the City Council and planning commission members voted unanimously to leave the neighborhood zoned as it is rather than change it as was proposed More...

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