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January 15, 2010 / Front Page

Foy will seek second term as supervisor

Election 2010

By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com

Ventura County Supervisor Peter Foy announced yesterday that he will seek another term on the Ventura County Board of Supervisors. More...

GOP leader makes first visit to Reagan Library

STEELE GRIP—Republican National Committee Chair Michael Steele—whose name has come up as a possible 2012 presidential candidate—signs a copy of his book, “Right Now,” for More...

Health & Wellness

Surge in cancer patients expected as baby boomers age

It’s one of the downsides of an aging population. Concern for baby boomers looms over the coming decades as one of America’s largest generations ages to a stage where cancer is most prevalent. More...

UCLA doctor to discuss effect of chemo on the brain

The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura and the Community Memorial Health System Cancer Resource Center will host “Chemo brain” with Lorne Label, MD, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thurs., Jan. More...

Give blood, get candy

Blood drives will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sat., Jan. 23 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, 1305 Royal Ave., and from 3 to 7 p.m. Wed., Jan. 27 at the Simi Valley Family YMCA, 3200 Cochran St. More...

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Schools

Student filmmaker milks his talent for all its worth, but needs more votes

By Joann Groff joann@theacorn.com

A young filmmaker at Santa Susana High School has been awarded a $2,500 prize, and if he garners enough votes from the public, he could win as much as $20,000 for his school’s art programs. More...

SVUSD encourages more public participation

Simi Valley school board members will return to the dais Jan. 19 for their first meeting of 2010, and some are hoping a new year will bring renewed interest in the business of education. More...

Simi Valley Elks to award student scholarships

The Simi Valley Elks Lodge No. 2492 will host a scholarship dinner at 6:30 p.m. today, Jan. 15, at the lodge, 1561 Kuehner Drive. More...

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Sports

Royal water polo coach challenges his team

Pair of league victories this week a confidence builder for Highlander girls

By Eliav Appelbaum eliav@theacorn.com

Matt Frazier will try almost anything to get the Royal High girls’ water polo team’s offense going. More...

Grace Brethren hires varsity football coach

Henderson has plenty of experience

Josh Henderson has officially accepted the position of head football coach at Grace Brethren High. More...

Simi boys set for showdown with Royal

IN THE ZONE—Simi Valley High’s Jonathan Davis, right, battles Agoura’s Tony Wallace for a loose ball Monday at AHS, a contest won by the Pioneers, 83-59. More...

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Letters

Prescription drug abuse an ‘epidemic’ in Simi

I would like to talk specifically about the increased use of Oxycontin, Xanax and heroin in our community. I am a mother of a drug addict and a nurse at a local hospital. More...

City could learn something from Lancaster

With all levels of government failing to address unemployment among Americans, I was heartened by the city of Lancaster’s recent bold move. More...

That’s no cow

Carissa Marsh’s article (“Mighty mascot makes stop in Simi,” Jan. 8) about Bevo XIV was good, showing how he had come so far. But he is not a cow. Cows are female. He is a steer, or castrated bull. More...

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Vacation Photos

Take Your Simi Valley Acorn on Vacation

Send your photos to vacation@theacorn.com!

HIT THE HEIGHTS—Cindy Mynatt and Janice Thelen hike the trail to Mount Whitney near Lone Pine, Calif. More...

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Neighbors

Reagan Library docents get chance to be part of history

By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

With renovation plans on the horizon that are likely to increase museum attendance, the Reagan Library is on the hunt for docents. More...

Congregation bands together to benefit paralyzed parishioner

Church raised $10,000 to make man’s home wheelchairfriendly

By Angela Randazzo Special to the Acorn

When his niece’s wedding was called off in November, the Rev. Joseph Shea of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church found a way to turn lemons into lemonade. More...

Navy vet, historian to speak on King Day

Church’s annual celebration is Monday at 11

Emanuel Brown

U.S. Navy veteran and historian Emanuel “Mack” Brown will be the keynote speaker at Simi Valley Second Missionary Baptist Church’s annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Celebration at 11 a.m. Mon., Jan. More...

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Pair’s actions helped lead authorities to theft suspect

By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

Two Simi residents were honored by the City Council on Monday for their quick and courageous action that ultimately led to the identification and arrest of a suspected serial bank robber. More...

Strickland eyeing Parks’ seat?

By Joann Groff joann@theacorn.com

Republican Assemblywoman Audra Strickland (R-Westlake Village) is said to be considering a run for the Ventura County Board of Supervisors—but not in the district where she currently lives. More...

Share your love story

Anyone can catch your eye, but it takes someone special to steal your heart. Do you remember the moment your spouse or loved one walked into your life? Was it love at first sight? Or was it a less-than-conventional courtship? More...

Community

Film explores the evolution of air and what we’re breathing in

By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

An invisible force, air is often taken for granted. We breathe 20,000 times a day, but how many of us stop to think about what we are breathing in? More...

Recycling can give plastic trash new life

According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the average American produces approximately 1,600 pounds of trash per year. Too much of the trash going into landfills contains material that could be recycled. More...

Police ask residents to look out for knock-knock burglars

And report overaggressive solicitors

The Simi Valley Police Department wants to make residents aware of two types of recently reported residential crimes. More...

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