Neighbors
Original employee shares stories from Amgen’s early days
Scientist retired last month after 39 years with companyBy Dawn Megli
dawn@theacorn.com | February 19, 2021
Avantika Patel was pregnant with her first child in 1981 when she drove through the dusty fields of undeveloped western Newbury Park to take a job she had seen advertised...
Helping others who are in need
| February 19, 2021
The Indian Community Center and Simi Valley Hindu Temple is holding charity events for the homeless population within the community. Volunteers will deliver dinners for clients at the Samaritan Center,...
Girl Scout delivers sweet Valentine’s Day treats to seniors
9-year-old’s efforts much appreciated| February 19, 2021
Emery Bishop from Girl Scout Troop 65421 at Hollow Hills Fundamental School held a Girl Scout Cookies for Seniors donation drive. “I want to help other people because life is...
‘Boy Warrior’ fights to overcome rare autoimmune condition
By Melissa Simon
melissa@theacorn.com | February 19, 2021
Ohannes Montgomery is on a mission to ensure that no senior living in a nursing home feels forgotten. Whether it’s a stuffed teddy bear to cuddle, a blanket to warm...
Health
Senior Congress explores avenues to overcome challenges
| February 19, 2021
The Conejo/Las Virgenes Future Foundation will convene its 17th annual Senior Congress, “Turning Obstacles Into Opportunities,” from 10 a.m. to noon Wed., Feb. 24. The virtual event will offer four...
Sports
Real wild one
FOOTBALL /// Cal Poly MustangsMultisport star gallops toward Division I program
Eliav Appelbaum
Email: eliav@theacorn.com | February 19, 2021
Schools
Santa Su seniors go full STEAM ahead with science, tech experiments
Virtual expo will showcase projectsBy Allison Montroy
allison@theacorn.com | February 19, 2021
Cal Lutheran students return to outdoor instruction
By Dawn Megli
dawn@theacorn.com | February 19, 2021
On the Town
Cultural Association welcomes two new members
They will work to cultivate diversity and inclusiveness through the artsBy Sylvie Belmond
simi@theacorn.com | February 19, 2021
The arts transcend social and cultural barriers. Singing, dancing, painting and other forms of artistic expression encourage the exchange of ideas and bring people together....
Faith
Grow in faith through virtual classes
| February 19, 2021
The annual University Series, in its 20th year, will be...
Business
Amid pandemic losses, Amgen slashes sales force nationwide
More than 500 employees affectedBy Kyle Jorrey
tonewstip@theacorn.com | February 19, 2021
The pandemic is taking a toll on the county’s largest private employer. Biotech giant Amgen will lay off around 530...
Crime
POLICE BLOTTER
| February 19, 2021
Letters
Not crazy about letter writer’s comments
| February 19, 2021
I can only assume that the reason that the Acorn...

