Breanne Dimock of Simi Valley, a student at the Hospitality College at the Denver, Colo. campus of Johnson & Wales University, has been named to the dean’s list for the fall term. To receive the commendation, students must earn a cumulative grade point average of 3.4 or above. Dimock is pursuing a bachelor’s of science in sports entertainment event management. […]
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Chabads, Reagan Library to host Chanukah fest
At 3:30 p.m. Mon., Dec. 26, Chabad of the Conejo will join with Chabad of Simi Valley and the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in hosting “The Triumph of Freedom: Chanukah at the Reagan Presidential Library.” A family festival in the new Presidential Learning Center will include music, a magical bird show, the building of a Lego menorah, gifts for the […]
B’nai Emet announces activitie
The Rev. Michael Carcerano of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Simi Valley will speak at the Shabbat service at 8 p.m. tonight, Fri., Dec. 16 at Congregation B’nai Emet in Simi Valley. Carcerano will discuss “Nostra Aetate,” a landmark document from the Second Vatican Council which promotes positive bonds between the Jewish and Catholic communities. Everyone is welcome to […]
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Police arrested a suspect for battery and public intoxication at 1:15 a.m. Dec. 5 in the 2800 block of Tapo Street. At 4:30 p.m. Dec. 4 in the 2800 block of Cochran Street, police arrested a petty thief. A suspect was arrested for commercial burglary at 8:40 p.m. Dec. 3 in the 2600 block of Park Center Drive. A thief […]
Tales from the Target World Challenge
The AcornI borrowed my buddy’s Ford F150 to drive to the Sherwood Country Club for last Friday’s second round of the Target World Challenge. Sure, I could have rolled up in my former automobile—a salmon colored ’83 Toyota Corolla that my grandpa gave me back when I was riding the bus to work—but I figured that might’ve been a little too […]
Simi Valley boys’ basketball squad says balance will create success
At the end of the 2004-05 season, the Simi Valley boys’ basketball team was second in the Marmonte League to the Calabasas Coyotes. The Pioneers were 22-8 overall, 11-3 in league, to the Coyotes’ record of 26-5 overall, 13-1 in league. This year Simi Valley wants to be on top of the league and take their season well into the […]
Simi Valley teen goes to the Capitol
Julie Katske is going places. And the director of the private school she attends is helping to send her. The director nominated the 16-year-old Simi Valley resident to attend the National Youth Leadership Forum (NYLF) on law. Julie recently returned from the forum held in Washington D.C. “I would do it again,” Julie said of the experience. “I loved it.” […]
Moorpark College nursing program graduates 37 students
Yesterday, Dec. 15, 37 students graduated from the associate degree nursing program at Moorpark College. They are now eligible to take the Registered Nursing board examination. The graduation ceremony included a traditional pinning ceremony, recitation of the Nurse’s Pledge, and candle lighting to symbolize the profession’s beginning with Florence Nightingale going into the battlefield with a lantern. Simi Valley graduates […]
Eat ‘superfoods’ to avoid packing on holiday pounds
For those on a calorie budget, the holiday season can seem like a dietary minefield. Cookie platters, office parties, holiday buffets. How to survive without going up a size? Trade fattening, empty-calorie treats for holiday “superfoods,” traditional seasonal offerings that are low in calories and packed with nutrients. Most holiday superfoods are also high in fiber, which fills you up, […]
Catholic church to present Christmas concer
St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic Church’s Department of Music will present its fourth annual Christmas concert at 8 p.m. Sun., Dec. 18 in the church sanctuary, 5801 Kanan Road, Westlake Village. The concert will feature St. Maximilian’s adult, youth and children’s choirs, liturgical dancers and several solo performances. Chamber orchestral accompaniment will also be presented. The musical and artistic director is […]