March 5, 2010 RSS feed / Front Page

Train collides with truck outside Moorpark

A man was killed Monday after an Amtrak train bound for Santa Barbara collided with his car on the outskirts of Moorpark. The accident occurred about 10:20 a.m. More...

Health & Wellness

A bump on the head could be serious

Millions of Americans are injured each year, and for some it leads to disability and profoundly affects their lives and the lives of others. The good news is injuries are preventable. More...

Learn to live healthfully

Simi Valley Hospital will present a free community lecture on healthful living from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Thurs., March 11 at Stonebridge Community Church, 4832 Cochran St., Simi Valley. Drs. More...

Group gets grant for children’s riding therapy

Special Equestrian Riding Therapy has received a grant of $24,500 from CVS Caremark Charitable Trust. More...

Business

Luxury handbag retailer closes

Mall’s Coach store shut its doors Saturday

One of the city’s few high-end boutiques closed Saturday, leaving an open space—at least temporarily—at the Simi Valley Town Center. After four-and-a-half years in business, the Coach store at the mall shut its doors Feb. 27. More...

Sports

Dealing in diamonds

Local softball squads take aim at league titles

Expectations are high for local high school softball teams. That’s coming from the respective coaches at Simi Valley, Royal and Grace Brethren—not some smart-aleck sportswriter sitting behind a desk. More...

New concussion rules for high school football

Effective with the 2010 high school football season, any player who shows signs, symptoms or behaviors associated with a concussion must be removed from the game and shall not return to play until cleared by an appropriate healthcare professional. More...

Area grapplers punch tickets to state tournament

Back in the day, gladiators fought in Rome’s Colosseum. The toughest kids in California entertain the masses at Rabobank Arena in Bakersfield. More...

Dining & Entertainment

Simi Chamber gets 5 stars

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce recently awarded the Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce with 5-Star Distinction in Accreditation for its sound policies, effective organizational procedures and positive impact on the community. More...

Blues fest to rock at ranch

Rod Piazza and The Mighty Flyers’ blues quartet is one of the headliners at this year’s Simi Valley Blues Festival on Sat., April 17 at the Hummingbird Nest Ranch, 2940 Kuehner Drive, Simi Valley. More...

Square dance class at Arc

The Arc of Simi Valley will host a St. Patrick’s Day square dance class for the disabled from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wed., March 10 at the Arc, 5143 Cochran St., Simi Valley. More...

Editorials

Young people learn they’re all in the same boat

We’re not naive. We know that for some teens the annual Simi Valley Youth Summit is nothing more than a day to get out of class (see story page 15). But for a handful of others who take part, it can be a truly life-changing experience. More...

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Nice catch: Cops recover 3 truckloads of stolen property

Items had been taken from rental storage facilities

The Simi Valley Police Department Detective Unit recently recovered three truckloads of property that was stolen from local rental storage units. More...

Sheriff candidates spar during Q&A forum

Ventura County residents had to wait 30-plus years for a sheriff’s race—but if early indications hold true, they’re getting a spirited one. More...

Annual address has added twist

The Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce will host the 2010 State of the City luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Wed., March 17 at the American Jewish University, 1101 Peppertree Lane, Simi Valley. More...

Community

City may axe the ban on wood fences

Installing new wood fencing has been prohibited in Simi for the past four years, but the City Council is rethinking that ban. More...

Witness to the world’s triumphs, tragedies

Anderson Cooper shares his incredible life story

Anderson Cooper, anchor of CNN’s “Anderson Cooper 360” and “60 Minutes” contributor on CBS, has worked in more than 50 countries, covering war, disaster and other atrocities across around the globe. More...

Residents sought to help oversee election

Applications are being accepted for the Citizens’ Election Advisory Commission, which consists of five regular and three alternate members who advise the City Council. More...

Schools

Young minds see ways to build a better future

A group of more than 100 students gathered in Simi Valley last week to brainstorm ways to “Build a Better World,” the theme of this year’s Simi Valley Youth Council’s 2010 Youth Summit at Rancho Santa Susana Community Cen More...

Teaching zoo breaks ground on new facility

After 35 years teaching students to train and care for wildlife, the Exotic Animal Training and Management (EATM) program at Moorpark College will have a permanent building to call home by next spring. More...

Police

Police Blotter

Feb. 24 At E. Los Angeles Avenue and Bishop Lane, a 32-year-old woman was arrested for receiving stolen property and a 32-year-old man was arrested for being under the influence of a controlled substance. More...

Faith

Local orchestra, choirs perform together tonight

The music ministries of Westminster Presbyterian Church, Westlake Village, presents a joint concert, “Bringing Music of Faith to a Weary World,” with several church choirs and vocal groups at 8 p.m. More...

Mormon church hosting emergency expo

The Emergency Preparedness Expo 2010 will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sat., March 13 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1276 Erringer Road, Simi Valley. More...

Letters

Put a tuxedo on your house

In response to Ray Miller’s letter in the Acorn dated Feb. More...

Think twice before speeding

How fast are you really going? Chances are, too fast. Most people do not pay attention to the posted speed limit, and it proves to be a very dangerous choice. Just a few years ago, my father was in a bad accident due to speeding. More...

Read up on global warming debate

Dennis McKee (“Tea Party has gone off track, letters, Feb. More...

Neighbors

Simi salon owner shines bright on small screen’s ‘Shear Genius’

A colorful dresser with a strong sense of self, Simi resident Brig Van Osten is strutting her stuff on reality TV these days. More...

Active Adult Programs

The Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District presents the following programs for seniors. Unless otherwise noted, activities take place at the Simi Valley Senior Center, 3900 Avenida Simi. More...

Workshop offers job search tips

“Strategies for a Successful Job Search” for unemployed professionals is a five-day interactive workshop hosted by OPEN (Outstanding Professionals Employment Network) from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mon. More...