January 27, 2012 RSS feed / Front Page

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SVPD investigating apparent homicide

Man arrested after police discover wife’s dead body inside Simi home
By Carissa Marsh
cmarsh@theacorn.com
After finding the body of a dead woman Wednesday afternoon, police are investigating the incident as an apparent homicide and have a Simi Valley man in custody. Jose Escobar-Monterrozo, 35, of Simi Valley was booked in the early hours of Jan. More...

Health & Wellness

Senior Congress encourages healthy living

Forum to focus on eating right, sleeping well and playing often

The Conejo/ Las Virgenes Future Foundation (CLVFF) will convene its eighth annual Senior Congress on Wed., Feb. 1 at St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic Church. More...

Skate for Steve to benefit ailing Simi dad

Fundraiser set for Sunday at Skatelab

Friends and family of Simi Valley resident Steve Hock are putting together a fundraiser to help the father of two who is currently battling cancer. In June 2011, at 30 years old, Hock was diagnosed with stage three melanoma. More...

Alzheimer’s Association hosting workshops

The Alzheimer’s Association will offer several workshops throughout February at the local chapter’s office, 80 N. Wood Road, Ste. 302, Camarillo. •From 1 to 5 p.m., Thurs., Feb. More...

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Sports

Highlanders hope to double down on league titles

Varsity soccer squads carry on storied tradition of success
By Eliav Appelbaum
eliav@theacorn.com

New York City is the Mecca of basketball. Texas is hallowed ground for Friday night football. Orlando, Fla., is home to alligator wrestling. If all that is true—and it is— then Royal High must be considered a soccer sanctuary. More...

Super Saturday at RHS

Are you ready for some fútbol? The Simi Valley and Royal high school soccer teams are. On Saturday at RHS, the rival programs will play six total matches in boys’ and girls’ frosh-soph, junior varsity and varsity divisions. More...

Westlake’s star QB transfers to Royal

This transfer sent shockwaves through the Marmonte League. Decorated junior quarterback Justin Moore has decided to stop playing football. More...

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Police

Police Blotter

Jan. 7 In the 1800 block of Erringer Road, a man, 47, was arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia. A man, 25, was arrested during a traffic stop at E. Larch Street and Erringer Road for driving without a license. More...

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Faith

Community garden to receive blessing

Simi Valley’s first community garden, Simi at the Garden, is hosting a candle-lighting and blessing ceremony from 5:30 to 6:30 tonight, Jan. 27, at the site at 1636 Sinaloa Road. The Rev. Phil White will lead the celebration. More...

The power of giving with no strings attached

“Through giving generously, you are entitled to expect that life will fill your desires. You alone can create that expectancy by your willingness to release the good you hold, in order to receive a greater good. More...

Temple offers child safety tips

Temple Adat Elohim’s Early Childhood Education Center will host a free community safety presentation for parents and caregivers, “An Ounce of Prevention,” at 7 p.m. Wed., Feb. 1 at 2420 E. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. More...

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Letters

Letter writer right: Gingrich is a dog

In response to letter writer, Dan Smith, “Gingrich best dog in political fight” (Jan. 20 Acorn) made me laugh. More...

Comparison not a good selling point

I am writing in response to Dan Smith’s letter in the Jan. 20 Acorn. More...

Gingrich is no match for Obama

In response to Dan Smith’s letter about Newt versus Obama, I can only say “good luck with that.” More...

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Neighbors

Age is nothing but a number

Gymnast takes her shot at Olympic dream
By Carissa Marsh
cmarsh@theacorn.com

She may be nearing 40, but gymnast Jen Hansen still leaps, swings, tumbles and vaults her way through life, just like she’s been doing since she was a kid. Hansen is showing no signs of slowing down. More...

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City worried porn industry could set up shop in Simi

Los Angeles’ new condom law for performers at heart of local leaders’ concern
By Carissa Marsh
cmarsh@theacorn.com

City leaders, worried that a decision in Los Angeles to require condom use by porn actors could shift the adult entertainment industry to neighboring communities, are looking at the possibility of passing a similar ordinance to keep the business out More...

Sales tax revenues see uptick

Simi lagging behind county, state but not concerned
By Carissa Marsh
cmarsh@theacorn.com

According to the latest figures, Simi Valley saw modest growth in sales tax revenue during the third quarter of 2011, but the increase lagged behind the gains made countywide and across the state. More...

Securing services a struggle in some locales

Across the spectrum: Autism in Ventura County
By Darleen Principe
darleen@theacorn.com
Part two of a three-part series

In the wake of a growing autism epidemic across the United States, experts and advocates alike are reaching out to local families to give them hope for the future of their children. More...

Community

Simi man charged with sexual assault

By Carissa Marsh
cmarsh@theacorn.com

A Simi Valley man was arrested last week on a charge of sexually assaulting an underage teen. More...

SVPD searching for In-N-Out Burger bandit

Simi police are searching for a man who robbed a local fast-food restaurant last week. According to a police report, at 6:48 p.m. on Jan. More...

Community Briefs

Mayor holding meet-and-greet More...

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Schools

Arts council announces scholarship program, exhibition

Focus on the Masters and the Ventura County Arts Council are providing scholarship funds and exhibition opportunities to high school seniors who plan to pursue art studies in college. More...

Camarillo resident recounts Holocaust horrors

Pierce shares story of survival with Simi students
By Anna Bitong
annab@theacorn.com

Charles Pierce, 91, remembers the faces, the sounds and the smells from his long imprisonment in six Nazi concentration camps as if the details and images were frozen in his brain. More...

Options for B and C students

Counselors at some secondary schools—where administrators tout acceptances to highly selective colleges and parents expect top students to be admitted to elite schools—may feel pressure to focus their energy on the high achievers. More...

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Pets

Pet of the Week

NEEDS A HOME—Hercules is a 4-month-old neutered male tricolor pit bull mix. He is friendly and wellmannered for a puppy. If you would like to adopt Hercules, ask for animal ID No. More...

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Family

Doughnuts

It’s the ultimate breakfast— doughnuts. But is ultimate always good? Is all that glitters always gold? When I was a kid, my family had doughnuts. My dad made sure of that. I remember his favorite—Bavarian cream. More...

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Dining & Entertainment

Civil War encampment at Strathearn Park

Strathearn Historical Park and Museum will host a Civil War encampment on Presidents Day weekend, Sat. and Sun., Feb. 18 and 19, at the park, 137 Strathearn Place, Simi Valley, behind the Target store on Madera. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. More...

Countywide video contest seeks entries

Young people ages 12 through 25 are invited to submit videos to the youth advocacy group Straight Up Ventura County’s 2012 video contest. Themes should focus on making a difference and creating positive community change. More...

The MOVIE Nut

“Carnage” More...

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Editorials

Sex is no city’s business

Give Simi Valley Mayor Bob Huber credit. When he sees something he believes is dangerous for Simi Valley starting to make inroads into our little hamlet, he talks tough and tries to take action. His target du jour for the past two months? Sex. More...

Cartoon

Full Story

Remember when?

Anyone can catch your eye, but it takes someone special to win your heart. This Valentine’s Day, the Simi Valley Acorn invites you to share with readers the moment you knew you were in love. More...

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Datebook

Calendar

THURS., JAN. 26 Calabasas Historical Society Noon to 1 p.m. at Calabasas Library, 200 Civic Center Way. Sue Jennings gives free program on history of Park Moderne (Bird Streets), first city subdivision. Contact: Sue Jennings. Phone: 818. 716.7572. More...

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