KALEIDOSCOPE OF FAITH
St. Rose of Lima celebrates 100th anniversaryBy Melissa Simon
melissa@theacorn.com | September 17, 2021
Nearly 50 countries are represented by more than 1,800 congregants who call St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church their home. This diverse representation is a “kaleidoscope of faith” that just...
SERVING IN UNIFORM
| September 17, 2021
Hull Systems Technician 1st Class Jacob Williams of Simi Valley recently received an Enlisted Air Warfare Specialist certificate from Cmdr. Joseph Burgon during an award ceremony Aug. 31 aboard the...
BRIEFS
wpeditor | September 17, 2021
Rancho Simi marks 60th anniversary Oct. 25 marks the Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District’s 60th anniversary. To celebrate, the district invites the community to take part in 60 Days...
Community cats
By Alex Wilson
alex@theacorn.com | September 17, 2021
Kate Hurley has been a cat lover her whole life, which led her to take a job as an animal control officer in Santa Cruz County some 30 years ago....
Wheels keep turning: Couple fights for disability rights
By Melissa Simon
melissa@theacorn.com | September 17, 2021
Growing up, Alice Diehl longed to be an actress. She wanted to play a Mouseketeer in Disney’s “The All New Mickey Mouse Club,” just like her favorite pop star, Britney...
Suicide Prevention Forum offers help and hope
| September 17, 2021
Ventura County Behavioral Health, a part of the Ventura County Health Care Agency, will host the sixth annual Suicide Prevention Forum from 4 to 6 p.m. Thurs., Sept. 23. The...
Wellness Week teaches educators, parents self-care
By Makena Huey
makena@theacorn.com | September 17, 2021
Put your own oxygen mask on first before helping others. That’s the basic message the Ventura County Office of Education hopes to convey to teachers during its virtual Wellness Week....
‘Who’s coming in second?’
CROSS COUNTRY /// Local report: Part IEveryone’s chasing U.S. superpower Newbury Park
By Eliav Appelbaum
eliav@theacorn.com | September 17, 2021
Health plan changes coming for SVUSD employees
By Melissa Simon
melissa@theacorn.com | September 17, 2021
Ex-Byrd swoops in for a look back at his high-flying life
CONCERT PREVIEW /// Chris HillmanHe’ll share songs, stories next week at two Scherr concerts
By Cary Ginell
originjazz@aol.com | September 17, 2021
On Sept. 24 and 25, a California music legend will take to the stage when Chris Hillman and his longtime performing partners Herb Pedersen and...
Harvest Festival marks 49th year next month
| September 17, 2021
The 49th annual indoor Harvest Festival Original Art and Craft Show returns Fri. to Sun., Oct. 1-3 at the Ventura County Fairgrounds, 10 W. Harbor...
Women’s chorus seeks singers
| September 17, 2021
Channelaire Chorus is open to women of all ages who love to sing. Channelaire Chorus sings four-part a cappella harmony, barbershop style. Rehearsals are held...
Interfaith group collecting car seats, other items for Afghan refugees
By Makena Huey
makena@theacorn.com | September 17, 2021
Julianna Lorenzen was in fifth grade at Lorne Fundamental Magnet...
POLICE BLOTTER
| September 17, 2021
‘Why I took the COVID vaccine’
| September 17, 2021
Personal responsibility means that I take responsibility for myself. It...
Don’t make kids wear masks, reader says
| September 17, 2021
“The typical mask you buy in the drug store is...
Go for it; alert with a twist
| September 17, 2021
I would like to talk about a current crisis here...
Thank you for a meaningful 9/11 event
| September 17, 2021
On behalf of the Rotary Club of Simi Sunset, we...


