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June 25, 2010 / Front Page

Youths rock for the troops

VOCALS—Lynnzee Fraye, lead singer, above, and Kevin Pugh, bassist, below, of the local band Right of Light, play last Friday during a free concert to benefit Simi Valley-based nonprofit For The More...

Fireworks can burn a hole in your pocket

By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

Fourth of July revelers could face shockingly high fines this year if they’re caught using fireworks— from sparklers to bottle rockets. That’s the warning from local law enforcement officials. More...

Health & Wellness

School’s out for summer but fracture season is in, experts say

In some parts of the country, people say there are really only two seasons: winter and construction. More...

ALS support group to meet

The Ventura County ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease) Support Group will meet from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Sat., June 26 at the Westlake Village Library Community Room, 31200 Oak Crest Drive. More...

Drink less sugar to lower blood pressure

Drinking fewer sugary beverages may lower blood pressure, according to new research published in the medical journal Circulation . Warnings about links between sugar and obesity or diabetes have been reported in the media for years. More...

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Schools

Apollo grads celebrate with smiles

LOOKS LIKE WE MADE IT— Apollo High School’s 2010 commencement ceremony took place June 17. More...

Motherhood won’t stop grad’s dreams

By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

As Apollo High graduate Karina Ramirez crossed the stage in her blue cap and gown, ready to receive her diploma, her counselor, Maria Sprowl, quoted the words of Eleanor Roosevelt. More...

Grad Facts

Apollo High School Class of 2010 Number of graduates 54 Valedictorian Matthew Cianciullo Salutatorian Karina Ramirez Class motto “Share the 4 A’s—appreciation, More...

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Police

Police Blotter

June 16 A 30-year-old man was cited for letting someone who doesn’t have a license drive his vehicle after that person caused a noninjury accident at Tapo and Eileen streets. In the 2500 block of E. More...

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Family

Doggone tired

I told my wife I was taking a real weekend next weekend. For the last two months, our Saturdays and Sundays have been filled with weddings, birthday parties, picnics, barbecues and other work. “Work?” my wife asked. More...

Class gives parents tools to deal with troubled teens

The Simi Valley Police Department is accepting reservations for the Parent Project class set to begin at 6:30 p.m. July 8 and running for 10 consecutive Thursday nights at Cornerstone Church, 4364 Valley Fair St., Simi Valley. More...

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Letters

Scribner’s actions were justified

Wait a minute. Hold the phone. Stop the bus. From what I read, Mr. Scribner is a “daddy” (“Verdict expected next week in Scribner trial,” Acorn, June 18). Daddy has a daughter. Daughter has a boyfriend. More...

Enjoyed childrens’ Father’s Day pics

I just want to say how much I enjoyed the Father’s Day drawings since I don’t have children or grandchildren of my own to participate in this type of project. Being able to share these drawings is such a joy for me. More...

Supporter defends new SSFL group

This letter is in response to a letter from Alec Uzemeck of Encino (“Proposed field lab group unnecessary,” Simi Valley Acorn , June 18). Like Mr. More...

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Vacation Photos

Take Your Simi Valley Acorn on Vacation

Send your photos to vacation@theacorn.com

MAJESTIC—Jon and Janet Hoggan and camel trek to view the pyramids in Giza in Egypt. More...

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Neighbors

Simi’s transit director ran out of gas and found his calling

Employee says 20-year career with the city was destiny

By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

Chuck Perkins, deputy director of Simi Valley Transit, says falling into a 25-year career in transportation was no accident. It was destiny. An avid Cubs and White Sox fan, the California transplant can’t hide his Chicago roots. More...

Early deadlines for July 9 issue

Our offices will be closed to observe Independence Day on Mon., July 5. This will make necessary early deadlines for the issues of July 8 and 9. The deadline to reserve a real estate ad is 11 a.m. Thurs., July 1. More...

Annual fireworks show to light up Simi’s sky

The Rotary Club of Simi Valley Noontime Club will host the 40th annual Fourth of July Festival and Fireworks Extravaganza on Sun., July 4 at Rancho Santa Susana Community Park. More...

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Jury deadlocks in Scribner trial

Judge declares hung jury following nearly three days of deliberation

By Joann Groff joann@theacorn.com

A mistrial has been declared in the case of a 66-year-old Simi Valley man who shot and killed his daughter’s boyfriend in September 2008. More...

Still no official cause of explosion on Easy Street

By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

A week after an explosion at an alternative fuel business on Easy Street killed a Simi Valley man, authorities are still uncertain about what caused the blast. More...

City avoids major cuts

By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

The City Council passed a balanced general fund budget of nearly $55 million this week, and despite having to close an estimated $4.3-million budget gap to get there, jobs and services survived relatively unscathed. More...

Community

Proposed charter school denied

By Joann Groff joann@theacorn.com

Simi Valley Unified School District officials have rejected a proposal for the city’s first charter school. More...

Woman hoping for return of her motorcycle mailbox

Parts from 1963 Sportster were used to create neighborhood landmark

By Erica Andrews Special to the Acorn

MiLissa Ospina was shocked and hurt to discover her one-ofa kind mailbox had been stolen from the front of her Santa Susana Knolls home on June 8. More...

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Business

Network over breakfast

Pacific Coast Business Networking meets every Wednesday from 7 to 8:15 a.m. at First Street Restaurant, 2025 First St., Simi Valley, for breakfast and a guest speaker. More...

Send us your business brief

If you have business news to announce regarding your operation, such as an award, a promotion or a new location, please write to us at the Simi Valley Acorn, Attention: Business Briefs, 30423 Canwood St., Ste. 108, Agoura Hills, CA 91301. More...

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Sports

Wilbur singing a different tune now

Royal’s beloved athletic director makes a career change

By Eliav Appelbaum eliav@theacorn.com

Jim Wilbur has been a voice of reason at Royal High, both literally and figuratively. A fixture at Royal since 1983, the longtime athletic director—revered as much for being fair as friendly—retired at the end of this school year. More...