In a stunning development, the Simi Valley Police Officers Association has issued a vote of “no confidence” in Police Chief Mike Lewis.
Lewis, who spent much of his law enforcement career with the Ventura County Sheriff’s Department, has headed the department since September 2006. More...
Cost to revitalize the 12-mile Arroyo will be at least $60 million
By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com
City leaders learned this week that it will cost approximately $60 million to bring the city’s vision to beautify the Arroyo to life.
During a meeting Wednesday, the Arroyo Simi Committee was presented with preliminary cost estimates for different parts of the proposed Arroyo Simi Greenway. More...
Waste Management will host a community open house from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. tomorrow, Nov. 7 at the Simi Valley Landfill and Recycling Center, 2801 N. Madera Road. More...
For Simi resident Midge Block, getting around isn’t easy. The 88-year-old relies on a walker for balance, and cooking is out of the question.
While her grandson checks on her in the early morning and in the evening, her days are largely spent alone.
That’s where Meals on Wheels comes in. More...
The Muscular Dystrophy Association will host the annual Simi Valley Lock-Up on Wed., Nov. 18 to raise money to benefit people suffering from neuromuscular diseases. More...
The Student Voice
took home 10 awards at the Journalism Association of Community Colleges’ Southern California conference last weekend at Cal State Fullerton.
The Student Voice
is the news organization for the three colleges which comprise the Ventura County Community College District: Moorpark, Oxnard and Ventura. More...
Meet one of the finest boys’ cross country teams in the nation.
Well, the Royal High runners will tell you they’re happy just to be the best in California.
The Highlanders, second in the country in the most recent Harrier Super 25 rankings, enter the postseason as favorites to win the Division I state championship. More...
Oct. 28
A 40-year-old woman was arrested on a charge of identity theft.
Oct. 29
In the 1200 block of Agnew Street, a 46-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of being under the influence of a controlled substance. More...
T.O. Civic Center presents ‘Don Giovanni’ one night only
The Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza Foundation will present the Mozart Festival Opera in a production of “Don Giovanni” at 3 p.m. Sun., Nov. 8 at the Fred Kavli Theatre at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd.
The show is part of the affordable “Live From the Plaza” series. More...
This is in regards to your article about the early release of inmates (Simi Valley Acorn
, Oct. 30.) These people, if you can call them people, are put in jail due to the fact that they have committed crimes against society. Why, then, should they be put back into society? More...
With classes dark next Wednesday in Simi Valley Unified School District in honor of Veterans Day, many parents are making arrangements for where their sons and daughters will spend at least part of the day.
If you’re struggling with where to take your child on Wed., Nov. 11, we’ve got a novel idea—take them to a Veterans Day program. More...
Community foundation fundraiser made possible by donations
The Treasure Hunters Boutique, a unique store with a mission, officially opened last Sunday at Simi Valley Town Center.
The store is not only an inviting place to shop, it’s also a fundraiser for Simi Valley Community Foundation, a nonprofit organization that donates to causes across the city. More...
Generosity runneth over at Bowls of Hope