Fighting cancer one teardrop at a time
The Cancer Support Community, the largest provider of cancer support services in the United States, met one of life’s most challenging diseases head-on during a somber yet hopeful evening amid...
More options for in-home physical therapy
Adventist Health Simi Valley is teaming up with Luna to offer patients improved access to in-home, in-person physical therapy services. “This partnership with Luna extends our vision, offering high-quality, in-home...
Taking steps to end Alzheimer’s, support families affected by disease
The Alzheimer’s Association is making preparations for its annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Sat., Oct. 21 at The Promenade at Westlake. Participation is open to all area residents. The...
Attention writers: pen your best fiction
Storytellers, listen up. Entries are being accepted in the Simi Valley Acorn’s 2023 Fiction in a Nutshell competition, which calls for complete stories of 100 words or fewer (title not...
City recognizes Day of Peace
The City of Simi Valley proclaimed Sept. 21 as the International Day of Peace, a date set in 1981 by the United Nations General Assembly and later unanimously voted as...
ROTC, football team to honor vets, active service members
Royal High School’s Air Force Junior ROTC invites all active military personnel and local veterans to the annual Military Appreciation Night the evening of Thurs., Sept., 14. Guests will meet...
Dealing with conflicts in the back seat
Question: My two girls (ages 6 and 8) are constantly fighting in the back seat of our car. They often hurt one another physically and cause quite an unsafe distraction...
Lacey ‘turned adversity into accomplishment’
When Lacey Grace was 5 years old, she jumped out of a moving vehicle. Her mother, Joy Funkhouser, was driving the family minivan down a rural road, transporting Lacey; Lacey’s...
Addressing women’s concerns about planning for the future
Other Side of 50Recently, a friend asked me if there is a book she can read to learn about the things she should be planning for now that she is getting older. She...
California State Parks provides tips for a safe, fun visit
With Labor Day weekend upon us, the California State Parks Department reminds residents that in addition to all the fun and education a visit to a recreation area can provide,...
Cancer support group hosts fundraiser
Cancer Support Community Valley/Ventura/Santa Barbara will hold the Celebration of Hope Garden Party and Awards Dinner from 4 to 8 p.m. Sun., Sept. 17 at Los Robles Greens, 299 S....
Commit yourself to stretching boundaries and living life to the fullest
Other Side of 50Is our world shrinking as we grow older? A few weeks ago, my husband and I went to visit my sister in Del Mar. Though I love my sister and...
Walk for Life event to benefit women, children
The Community Pregnancy Clinic will hold its annual Walk for Life at 9 a.m. Sat., June 3 at Rancho Tapo Park (Lemon Park), 3700 Avenida Simi, Simi Valley. All monies...
What happens on Rosh Hashana?
COMMENTARY /// High HolidaysRosh Hashana is the birthday of the world. Our sages...
Congregation B’nai Emet ushers in Jewish New Year
Congregation B’nai Emet will hold High Holy Day services for...
An open invite to fellowship
Simi Valley United Methodist Church will hold a community open...
Congregation to host B’nai Emet Back to Shul night
Congregation B’nai Emet will hold a special Back to Shul...
A heart of gold
Family, friends remember Joy Cho’s giving spiritSimi Valley resident Joy Cho was known for embodying her...
Sharp Couple Opens Local Knife Sharpening Store
BUSINESS SPOTLIGHTIn 2018 a group of friends and family were sitting around a fire pit in Sweden, toasting marshmallows and making...
Designer estate is a gem in the Knolls
This property was designed by David C. Martin of A.C. Martin Partners. The residence, in the Santa Susana Knolls, is...
Chamber previews upcoming France trip
The Simi Valley Chamber will sponsor a nine-day, eight-night trip to Paris and other parts of France that departs April...
Social Security COLA a good reason to talk about finances with elderly parents
Due to this year’s meteoric rise in the consumer price index, a measure of inflation in the cost of goods and services, Social Security beneficiaries will receive an 8.7% cost-of-living...
Long-living king establishes eternal priesthood
The ongoing One-Hit Wonders series highlights people mentioned briefly in Scripture who hold a great influence. Melchizedek appears in only two verses in Genesis, yet the author of the Book...
