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October 16, 2009 / Front Page

Sudden death of 10-year-old leaves Simi grieving

By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

Hundreds of young suited-up football players and their families gathered on the Vikings’ home turf at Apollo High School Saturday to remember David Sumner, a 10-year-old boy whose smile and heart touched people both on and off the field. More...

Health & Wellness

Survivors, supporters step up to fight cancer

By Angela Randazzo Special to the Acorn

Personal stories of selflessness, dedication and survival were everywhere last weekend at Royal High School, where Relay for Life brought together hundreds of local residents in support of those affected by cancer. More...

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Business

Simi residents can dump for free this Sunday at landfill

Simi Valley residents may drop off green waste, trash or bulky items free of charge from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sun., Oct. 18 at the Simi Valley Landfill and Recycling Center, 2801 Madera Road. More...

Check out cool cars at the mall

“Cool Cars and Classic Rides Twilight” will rev up from 4 to 8 p.m. every Saturday through Nov. 7 at Simi Valley Town Center, 1555 Simi Town Center Way, in the west end parking lot near Spark Woodfire Grill and Corner Bakery. More...

Auto shop expands services

Perry’s Quality Auto Repair in Simi Valley recently had a ribbon-cutting ceremony with the Chamber of Commerce to celebrate the newly expanded business at 2180 First St. More...

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Police

Police Blotter

Oct. 7 A man, 25, was arrested for being under the influence of a controlled substance in the 1800 block of Caballero Street. Oct. 8 In the 50 block of W. Easy Street, a 56-year-old man was arrested for battery. More...

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Faith

Seek to serve

“I don’t know what your des tiny will be, but one thing I do know: The only ones among you who will be really happy are those who have sought and found how to serve.” —Albert Schweitzer More...

B’nai Emet to put on Character Lunch for kids

Children and their families may attend a Character Lunch from 12:30 to 3 p.m. Sun., Oct. 25 at the Simi Valley Senior Center, 3900 Avenida Simi. The event is hosted by Congregation B’nai Emet’s preschool and after school. More...

Unitarians to host live auction

The Conejo Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship will host a live auction from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Sat., Oct. 17 at 3331 Old Conejo Road, Newbury Park, in the Songbird Office Park. More...

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Letters

Thinks Simi officers should accept pay cut

Simi Valley police officers are among the best in the nation. The men and women who serve our community are people of integrity who have consistently shown courage and honesty and are unquestionably good role models for our children. More...

Woman in designer jeans came to the rescue

My wife and I have held the opinion that Ventura County has some of the most considerate, courteous, caring people in Southern California. More...

Critic’s double standard is apparent

I am writing this in response to the response made by Glenn Barry to Christina Powers (letters, Simi Valley Acorn , Oct. 9). More...

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Neighbors

Celebrating our first 40 years

THE SWEET LIFE—Above from left, former mayors Cathie Wright and Ted Grandsen and current City Countil members Michelle Foster, Barbra Williamson, Glen Becerra, Steve Sojka, and Mayor Paul Miller More...

Moorpark farmers market will be open during holidays

The newly formed Moorpark College Foundation Certified Farmers Market has been granted an additional 90-day temporary use permit, which will allow the market to operate through December. More...

Honoring the best of us

BACKER OF THE ARTS—Humanitarian honoree Peggy Sadler, past president and early supporter of the Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center Foundation, speaks to guests at the annual Mayor’s Din More...

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Police officers protest city birthday celebration

Union says party was bad use of taxpayers’ dollars

By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

Saturday was the 40th anniversary of Simi Valley’s incorporation—but members of its police force were in no mood to celebrate. More...

Photo contest winners sought naked truth

FATHER AND SON—Online voters picked this revealing shot of father John and son Alex Mackenzie reading their Simi Valley Acorn outside a nude beach in Brighton, England as our 2009 “Take Yo More...

Community

Watering rules change again

The Simi Valley City Council is bringing more flexibility to its water conservation program Now, instead of irrigating their lawns a limited number of days per week, homeowners are permitted to water up to 45 minutes per station per week. More...

Six years later, death of man at hands of gang member still haunts family

Even with killer sentenced, victim’s kin live in fear

By Joann Groff joann@theacorn.com

Martha never drives near the ntersection of Ashland Avenue and Third Street in Simi Valley. In fact, she avoids the city altogether f she can. So do her kids, her brothers and her mother. More...

Tip leads to arrest of serial tagger

On Oct. 8 Simi Valley Police Department dispatch received a phone call from two Simi Valley residents who were observing a male juvenile tagging the electrical boxes near Erringer Road and Larch Street. More...

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Schools

Board hoping to revive Project Bravo

Program intended for at-risk middleschoolers

By Joann Groff joann@theacorn.com

Implementing a program to reach out to at-risk middle-school students is one of the three goals the Simi Valley Unified School District school board has identified for the school year. More...

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Sports

Elite teams starting to separate from the pack

Marmonte League midseason football report

By Stephen Dorman sdorman@theacorn.com

Imagine the Steel Curtain going head-to-head with the Greatest Show on Turf. Or picture the Mongols doing battle with the Romans on a 100yard strip of FieldTurf in the Conejo Valley, circa 2009. More...