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November 26, 2010 / Front Page

Here come the holidays

TREE LIGHTING—Laser-projected images of clouds roll across a screen of smoke over the heads of a crowd gathered in the Simi Valley Town Center courtyard for the Tree-Lighting Spectacular holiday More...

New council to take dais on Monday

After serving six years in the city’s top seat and for a decade before that as a member of the City Council, Mayor Paul Miller has just one more meeting to attend. On Mon., Nov. 29, the new City Council will be sworn in. More...

A glow atop a mountain

DUSK APPROACHES—Light from the setting sun falls on the tops of hills north of Highway 118 in Simi Valley as storm clouds roll in on Nov. 23. More...

Health & Wellness

Holidays can be hard for the grieving

Tips to get through the season

Relationships don’t end when someone dies, but they do change. In the following years, special occasions and holidays are often a bittersweet mix of grief and joyous memories. Winter holidays can be especially difficult. More...

Bikram yoga can help calm, cleanse the mind

Stress on the mind and the body is a leading cause for most ailments and diseases, as most people know. And as the body starts to break down, the search begins for relief and cure. More...

Half marathon training kicks off

The kickoff event for the Jeff Galloway Half Marathon Training Program will be at 6 p.m. Wed., Dec. 1 at Foot Pursuit in Simi Valley. More...

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Schools

CSU tuition hike takes effect in January

Jump will occur over next 2 years

By Michelle Knight knight@theacorn.com

Donna Seltzer and Noheli Viramontes are among thousands of university students who will be working harder for a college degree that just became more expensive. More...

Knolls Elementary students partake in Thanksgiving feast

FRIENDS AND FOOD— Above left, Knolls Elementary School parent volunteer Janice Lovelace gets a warm reception from students when she brings a plateful of rolls to their table during the annual s More...

Simi student at CSUCI wins prize for music entry

Contest took place at CSU Media Arts Festival

Ryan Hunnewell of Simi Valley received second place for his music video entry “Dear Chatsworth” in the 2010 CSU Media Arts Festival which took place Nov. 6 at the Cal State Fullerton campus. More...

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Pets

Pet of the Week

BUNDLE OF FUN—Charlie the Bandit wants to steal your heart. Charlie is a 2-year-old tanand white spotted Chihuahua with a black eye mask. More...

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Police

City sees increase in vehicular burglaries

The city of Simi Valley has been plagued with vehicular burglaries and thefts in the parking lots of gymnasiums, especially Gold’s Gym and 24 Hour Fitness, which were the most frequent targets of these crimes during the past eight months. More...

Several known offenders rearrested

Eight suspects were arrested last week on a variety of charges, including narcotics and paraphernalia possession, being under the influence of a controlled substance, possession of pepper spray and parole violations, after officers and detectives fr More...

Police Blotter

Nov. 13 In the 2200 block of Tapo Street, a 21-year-old woman was arrested for possession of narcotics. Nov. 14 Arrested for being under the influence of a controlled substance were a 33-year-old man in the 1100 block of E. More...

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Dining & Entertainment

The Movie Nut

I guess if you can believe Russell Crowe is the kind of guy who doesn’t know which end of a gun to hold, “The Next Three Days” might work well for you. More...

Santa hops aboard the Fillmore & Western train

Railway gears up for holiday rides

The Fillmore & Western Railway presents these train trips in December. All trips depart and return to the station in Fillmore. More...

Percussionists sought for county drumline

Ensemble rehearses at Simi High

Registration for Dynamic Marching Percussion Ensemble, a Ventura County independent drumline, will take place at 2 p.m. Sun., Dec. 5 at Simi Valley High School, 5400 Cochran St., Simi Valley. More...

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Columns

Dangerous datura?

A plant hangs drying near my stove top; I am careful that none of the potentially poisonous seeds fall into my cooking. More...

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Neighbors

Simi Valley Hospital says goodbye to one of its first physicians

Elvin Gaines was a medical staff leader from the institution’s earliest days

By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

Elvin Gaines’ passion for medicine extended far beyond his role at Simi Valley Hospital and outside the four walls of his long-standing family practice. More...

Community Briefs

Simi named a top ‘digital city’ The city of Simi Valley was named among the top-ranked municipalities in the U.S. More...

Community asked to sign cards for the troops

For The Troops is sponsoring its third annual Christmas card signing from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sat., Dec. 4 at 2878 Cochran Ave., in the Sycamore Village Shopping Center. More...

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Council member blamed for breakdown in talks

WM points finger at Williamson

By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

As of last week, the lines of communication between the city of Simi Valley and Waste Management have been cut—at least temporarily— and the multibillion-dollar waste hauler says Councilmember Barbra Williamson is to blame. More...

Planners wary of giving developers too much freedom

By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

A project to transform the Lost Canyons Golf Club into a 364-home gated community was met with mixed reactions and some confusion from the public as well as the planning commission at a hearing last week. More...

Bush talks presidency hits and misses

By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

The air of anticipation was palpable in the Reagan Library’s Air Force One Pavilion last week as hundreds of visitors and local officials waited for George W. Bush to appear. More...

Community

City gives POA more flexibilty in benefits

Both sides reached an agreement

The City Council amended the city’s contract with the Police Officers Association (POA) this week, adjusting the city’s contributions to police officers’ benefits. More...

Clerk and recorder’s office extends its hours

Beginning Mon., Nov. 29, the Ventura County Clerk and Recorder Division will be open for service to the public from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays, including the lunch hour. For the past several years, the office closed at 4 p.m. More...

Norwegian Grade reopened to traffic on Wednesday

By Darleen Principe darleen@theacorn.com

The Norwegian Grade connecting Moorpark and Thousand Oaks reopened to vehicle traffic on Wednesday. More...

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Business

City loans available for Simi business

Program aimed at creating, retaining jobs

Loan applications for the Simi Valley Business Assistance Loan Program are available to Simi Valley businesses. The program provides local businesses with low-interest loans designed to create jobs and support business growth. More...

Chyten helps students prep for tests

Chyten Educational Services has been assisting students on the East Coast for more than two decades and is now open at 2900 Townsgate Road, Ste. 103, Westlake Village. More...

Website developer is moving

Cloversites, a Web page creation company, is moving its headquarters from Simi Valley to Newbury Park. More...

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Sports

Royal left searching for answers

Highlanders come out flat in CIF title match

By Eliav Appelbaum eliav@theacorn.com

Cody Moore jumped out of the pool and chucked his cap aside in disgust. He knew the Highlanders missed a golden opportunity. More...

Baxter shines as Pioneer girls qualify for state meet

Cross country’s finest headed to Fresno

By Eliav Appelbaum eliav@theacorn.com

The finish line is in sight. After a long season, high school long-distance runners can reap the fruits of their labor this Saturday at the CIF State Cross Country Championships at Woodward Park in Fresno. More...

GBHS draws Paraclete in Round 2

Grace Brethren’s football team battles top-seeded Paraclete tonight at 7 p.m. in a CIF-Southern Section East Valley Division second-round playoff game at Moorpark College. More...

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Faith

Take time to be grateful

“When we choose not to focus on what is missing from our lives but are grateful for the abundance that’s present—love, health, family, friends, work, the joys of nature and personal pursuits that bring us pleasure—the More...

CLU to reenact Christmas story with Mexican twist

Las Posadas tradition is centuries old

California Lutheran University students and staff will join with community members to reenact the Christmas story in the Mexican tradition of Las Posadas from 7 to 9 p.m. Sun., Dec. More...

Temple to host menorah lighting

Students will sing Hanukkah songs

Temple Etz Chaim will host a candle lighting ceremony for the eighth night of Hanukkah at 6:30 p.m. Wed., Dec. 8 at Janss Marketplace, by the fire pit near Mann Movie Theatres, 275 N. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks. More...

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