2022-02-11
A beautiful blend of life and love
Conquering obstacles, local couple’s romance flourishes. Now they’re sharing family advice on YouTubeThey had challenging pasts, and the odds were stacked against them after a whirlwind courtship. But for Brad and Lorie Floyd, the love they have for each other and their combined family helped their relationship endure. This year, the Simi Valley couple will celebrate their 15th wedding anniversary. On their YouTube channel, called A Blended Life, Brad and Lorie explore […]
Boeing Co. makes environmental play
Like mountain lions crossing the proposed new wildlife bridge in Agoura Hills, fundraising for the $90-million project goes one step at a time. The National Wildlife Federation, lead agency for the 10-lane bridge across the 101 Freeway at Liberty Canyon, announced last week that the Boeing Co. has made a $1-million donation toward construction costs. The latest seven-figure gift to the […]
Recidivism: ‘Now is not the time to lower our guard’
CRIME AND CONSEQUENCESIn a Q&A with the Acorn, District Attorney Erik Nasarenko provides insight into local recidivism trends, what’s being done to curb recurrences, and problems authorities face when dealing with repeat offenders Dealing with habitual offenders is a recurring problem for law enforcement agencies throughout Ventura County and the state. In California, a repeat offender is someone who commits a new […]
Open for residents
State-of-the-art apartments nearly all leased at VantageHow do you define “luxury” living in 2022? At Vantage Apartments in Simi Valley, it means a rooftop lounge (complete with a barbecue and sweeping city views), an onsite movie theater and a 24-hour fitness center. The developer of the property at 1260 Patricia Avenue in Simi Valley is hoping these amenities, and others, will prove attractive to prospective tenants. […]
Rooting for the home team takes on new meaning
EDITORIALSunday is the Super Bowl and the feeling around Ventura County is electric. In our Page 12 story today, you’ll learn why some local residents are so excited about the big game. While the Rams are headquartered in Agoura Hills and practice in Thousand Oaks, they play their games at the newly built SoFi Stadium in Inglewood. It’s been nearly […]
Still questions pandemic mandates
If face masks and social distancing helped curb the spread of the virus that originated in China, please point to all the places where these measures were introduced and things improved. They’ve kept these measures, along with actually injecting experimental poisons ( aka vaccine) into the populace, but somehow things are worse? Huh? You mask zealots: Do realize that mask […]
Objects to ban
I have recently read that Gov. Gavin Newsom—who, for the purpose of this letter, will be referred to as Mr. Insano—plans to ban gasoline-powered yard and farm equipment. The reason being noise and pollution. Has Mr. Insano even considered the fact that the people who do this work will probably quit working due to the replacement costs of non-gas machinery? […]
CLU reneges on Gallegly project?
After signing a contract and Congressman Gallegly raising over $1 million for Cal Lutheran University to construct the Gallegly Center and replica Congressional office and to archive and digitize the documents from his 26 years of public service, one would think that CLU would honor the contract and have those records available online by now. Sadly, Cal Lutheran University appears […]