January 15, 2010 RSS feed / 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...

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...

Man’s vacation photo had special meaning to family

I wanted to express my gratitude to your newspaper for putting my brother’s picture in the paper (“Take Your Acorn on Vacation,” Jan. 1). His name was Benjie Hernandez, and he was standing next to his friend Charlie Hyde. More...

When being friendly, proceed with caution

After reading Acorn ’s Jan. 1 editorial (“A resolution worth keeping”) I had to comment on it. 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...

Authorities wouldn’t pursue phone scammers

A couple of days ago my phone rang. I picked up the receiver and this gentleman said, “Are you Jo McKinley?” I replied, “Why do you want to know?” I really didn’t answer him. More...

Generous citizens made blanket drive a success

I just wanted to take this opportunity to thank you for publishing my letter about the Covered With Love project in the Acorn . The response was overwhelming. More...

Driving drunk just isn’t worth it

Statistics prove that in the year 2009 there was an accident every 39 minutes due to drunk driving. When people drink and drive they put themselves and many other people at risk for their lives. More...