Cheers to good health
March 23, 2024
Sweet organic strawberries, leafy greens, homemade treats and hot meals cooked on-site were in abundance this week as Adventist Health Simi Valley celebrated the grand opening of its new farmers...
Hillside teacher has history of excellence
March 23, 2024
Christopher Kuske, a Hillside Middle School history teacher who goes all out to inspire students to learn about the past, is the Simi Valley Education Foundation’s March Teacher of the...
Ready? Go!
By Sylvie Belmond
simi@theacorn.com | March 16, 2024
“No items, Fox only, Final Destination.” This in-joke gets tossed around quite a bit in the world of competitive multiplayer video gaming, which means it’s probably already drawn a few...
Scholarships help cadets fly high
March 16, 2024
Two cadets from Royal High School’s Air Force Junior ROTC unit will spend part of the summer soaring into the wild blue yonder after receiving coveted scholarships. Adam Waishwile, a...
Love, teamwork are cornerstones of couple’s success
In life and in politics, Gallegys’ bond is deepMarch 23, 2024
A former real estate brokerage firm owner who became Simi’s first elected mayor in 1982, U.S. Rep. Elton Gallegly (R-Camarillo) spent 26 years in Washington, D.C., representing local residents before...
Santa Susana High students present STEAM Expo and Health Fair
March 9, 2024
Take a deep dive into the worlds of science, technology, engineering, arts, mathematics and healthcare when Santa Susana High School students present their eighth annual STEAM Expo and Health Fair...
If you find yourself pushed into unexpected retirement, you’re not alone
Other Side of 50Andrea Gallagher | March 9, 2024
As an older worker the choice to leave your job may not be your own. In 1988, at the age of 58, my father was laid off from his job...
Read all about it: Students box up books for a new library in Kenya
By Makena Huey
makena@theacorn.com | February 17, 2024
A small group of high school students from throughout the county has spent the last six months working on a project to help children on the other side of the...
Addressing women’s concerns about planning for the future
Other Side of 50Andrea Gallagher | September 16, 2023
Recently, 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
September 2, 2023
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
September 2, 2023
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 50Andrea Gallagher | August 26, 2023
Is 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...
Ask Ms. Bonnie
Help children prepare for a lifetime of self-careBonnie Vandenberg | August 5, 2023
Question: My kids have been getting sick a lot in the past year, which concerns me. Yet sometimes I wonder if they are just saying they are sick to get...
The gold sounds
BOYS’ BASKETBALL /// Acorn All-StarsBy Eliav Appelbaum
eliav@theacorn.com | March 16, 2024
BEST SHOW ON ICE
Blades of gloryRachel Samiri, 12, is a figure skating prodigy
By Eliav Appelbaum
eliav@theacorn.com | March 9, 2024
Miller’s crossing
Local legend reaches NCAA tourney with Montana State BobcatsMEN’S BASKETBALL /// March Madness
By Eliav Appelbaum
eliav@theacorn.com | March 23, 2024
‘HOME is the nicest word there is’
Walnut Grove comes back to life with 1870s-style food, music and entertainmentMarch 23, 2024
Soroptimists celebrate women’s triumphs
March 23, 2024
Women who have overcome adversity and transformed their lives were celebrated during Soroptimist International of Simi Valley’s annual Live Your Dream Award dinner Feb. 29...
Come one, come all: New Arroyo trail segment is done
March 23, 2024
Rancho Simi park district officials invite the community to join them at a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion of improvements made along a segment...
Celebrate Christmas at Simi United Methodist
December 23, 2023
Simi Valley United Methodist Church is celebrating Christmas in a...
A ghost story with a dire prediction
Roots of FaithSally Carpenter | October 13, 2023
For Halloween, we have a ghost story—from the Bible. Soothsayers...
Synagogue celebrates Sukkot with sushi
September 30, 2023
Congregation B’nai Emet will host a Sushi in the Sukkah...
What happens on Rosh Hashana?
COMMENTARY /// High HolidaysBy Brian Goldenfeld
Special to the Acorn | September 9, 2023
Rosh Hashana is the birthday of the world. Our sages...
Congregation B’nai Emet ushers in Jewish New Year
September 9, 2023
Congregation B’nai Emet will hold High Holy Day services for...
Tiny homes, big ideas: Expo explores home improvement
February 3, 2024
Home is where the heart is. And whether you’re looking to improve your property, downsize your living space or hit...
Attorney’s Madison-Lincoln Initiative hopes to heal country’s partisan divide
February 3, 2024
Luis P. Sanchez, a Moorpark attorney with offices in Thousand Oaks, has announced the formation of the Madison-Lincoln Initiative, a...
Macy’s departure leaves Simi mall without an anchor
Ideas being considered on how to revitalize struggling shopping centerBy Michele Willer-Allred
michele@theacorn.com | January 27, 2024
The Simi Valley Town Center will soon be losing its biggest retail store due to another round of downsizing by...
POLICE BLOTTER
March 23, 2024