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November 6, 2009 / Front Page

Police union issues vote of ‘no confidence’ in Chief Lewis

In a stunning development, the Simi Valley Police Officers Association has issued a vote of “no confidence” in Police Chief Mike Lewis. More...

Law enforcement agencies respond to new Taser warnings

By Joann Groff joann@theacorn.com

In the wake of new warnings about how to use a Taser stun gun, local authorities are determining how, if at all, they’ll modify their own policies. More...

Woman home alone when robber came knocking

Thief broke down door in broad daylight

By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

An 18-year-old Simi Valley man is in custody for allegedly committing two burglaries, and police believe he’s likely responsible for several more across town. More...

Health & Wellness

Simi’s Meals on Wheels program nourishes seniors in many ways

By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

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. More...

Vaccines slowly reaching Ventura County

By Sophia Fischer sfischer@theacorn.com

The availability of seasonal flu and H1N1 vaccines continues to be limited in Ventura County. More...

Tips to beat the holiday blues

Scan Health Plan will host a free presentation with speaker Steve Lehman, manager and health specialist, titled “Beating the holiday blues: Tips for family caregivers and the seniors they love to enjoy some seasonal cheer” at 1 More...

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Schools

Community college newspaper wins big at journalism conference

The Student Voice took home 10 awards at the Journalism Association of Community Colleges’ Southern California conference last weekend at Cal State Fullerton. More...

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Police

Police Blotter

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...

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Faith

Synagogue to celebrate 1 year

Congregation B’nai Emet will celebrate its one-year anniversary at its new location on Fri., Nov. 13 at 9 W. Bonita Drive, Simi Valley. More...

Nonviolence will be topic of forum

Dr. Robert Dodge, board member of Beyond War, will be the featured speaker of Simi Valley First Friday Forums from 7 to 8:30 p.m. tonight, Nov. 6, at the Simi Valley UCC church at 370 Royal Ave. More...

Donate toys to Christmas shop

ACTION Foundation, a community-based outreach group, will sponsor the sixth annual Community Christmas Shoppe on Sat., Dec. 12 at StoneBridge Community Church, 4832 Cochran St., Simi Valley. More...

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Letters

Keep the ‘animals’ in jail or send them off to war

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. More...

Residents should boycott Civil War reenactment

Once again the Moorpark Rotary is reenacting the Civil War. More...

White House criticism of Fox News is warranted

Joe Panzarello wants to thank Fox News for bringing us the truth about what’s happening in the world. What truth would that be, Mr. Panzarello? More...

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Neighbors

Treasure Hunters Boutique offers good excuse to shop

Community foundation fundraiser made possible by donations

By Angela Randazzo Special to the Acorn

The Treasure Hunters Boutique, a unique store with a mission, officially opened last Sunday at Simi Valley Town Center. More...

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Datebook

FRI., NOV. 6 More...

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Beauty doesn’t come cheap

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. More...

Generosity runneth over at Bowls of Hope

DOUBLE DUTCH— Above, Nancy LaBelle holds her 2-year-old granddaughter Addy, daughter of Simi Valley High School athletic director Matt LaBelle, as she enjoys a piece of bread during the Bowls of More...

H1N1 vaccine to be offered at community center

Vaccinations for Ventura County residents only

The H1N1 flu vaccine, in both injectable and FluMist form, will be given in a special one-day clinic from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thurs., Nov. More...

Community

Landfill opens its doors

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...

Street renamed to honor veterans

The Simi Valley City Council will have a brief street name dedication ceremony for the newly named Veterans Plaza Parkway at 4 p.m. Mon., Nov. More...

Homeless survey shows employment doesn’t guarantee shelter

Advocates hope results will help dispel some long-held myths

By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

Sam Vecchio wasn’t ready to be homeless. A month ago, the 56-year-old was working in construction and renting a Simi Valley condo with a couple of roommates. More...

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Business

Business people do time to raise money for muscular dystrophy

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...

T.O. Acorn named most popular news source

The Thousand Oaks Acorn was named as the most popular source for local news and information in a recently completed Community Attitude Survey undertaken by the city. More...

Farmers’ market will close for holidays

The Thousand Oaks Farmers’ Market will be closed from Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 26, through Dec. 31 and reopen on Thurs., Jan. 7, 2010. The market takes place from 1:30 to 6:30 p.m. at The Oaks mall. More...

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Sports

Royal boys embrace expectations

Highlanders chasing state championship

By Eliav Appelbaum eliav@theacorn.com

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. More...