Simi Valley Acorn

12/20/2024

Discover the ultimate baseball and softball indoor training, climate-controlled facility, equipped with cutting-edge technology including Rapsodo and HitTrax. Learn more at dbatsimivalley.com.

12/14/2024

The holidays were celebrated at the Simi Valley Family YMCA’s annual Breakfast with Santa event. The festivities included a fresh-cooked breakfast, hot cocoa, photos with Santa, a snow play area and holiday crafts.

HAVING A BLAST— Aurora Mambuca, 5, left, and Tatiana Jones, 4, play in a snow-globe style inflatable bounce house during the Simi Valley Family YMCA’s annual Breakfast with Santa event Dec. 7. The festivities included a fresh-cooked breakfast, hot cocoa, photos with Santa, a snow play area and h...

12/14/2024

A family justice center may be coming to east Ventura County to serve victims of domestic violence, but whether it’s in Simi Valley or Thousand Oaks will likely come down to money.

A family justice center may be coming to east Ventura County to serve victims of domestic violence, but whether it’s in Simi Valley or Thousand Oaks will like

12/11/2024

Experience an enchanting evening of music and merriment at Gold Coast Concert Chorus’ holiday show, “Comfort & Joy”! Harmonies bring healing to your heart, offering comfort in every timeless melody and joy in every festive chord. More info at goldcoastchorus.org/box-office.

12/08/2024

Pioneers football team reflect on season, run to Division 3 title game.

Kevin Ilano started playing football when he was 6 years old with the Simi Valley Vikings youth squad. He will graduate high school as one of the most accomp

12/08/2024

The Royal High School gymnasium was recently rededicated in honor of Bob Spielman, a beloved teacher who made a indelible mark on the Highlander Athletics Department. Spielman died in August.

The Royal High School gymnasium has been officially rededicated as the Bob Spielman Memorial Gymnasium following a unanimous vote by the Simi Valley Unified Sch

12/07/2024

New left-turn signals will be coming soon to the east-west intersection of Alamo and Tapo streets just as new tenants start moving into the 271-unit Alamo Street Apartments at the northeast corner of the intersection.

New left-turn signals will be coming soon to the east-west intersection of Alamo and Tapo streets just as new tenants start moving into the 271-unit Alamo Stree

12/07/2024

Zuberi Sharp, the man identified as the suspect in Thursday night's homicide in Newbury Park is the son of a man convicted in the 2007 Newbury Park murder of a six-year-old boy, authorities confirmed.

   Zuberi Sharp, a 24-year-old Thousand Oaks man, has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of a 15-year-old boy, the Ventura Co

12/07/2024

Simi Valley resident Joe Piechowski has won the Ventura County Community College board of trustee's race by just seven votes, finishing with 26,284 to incumbent Bernardo Perez’s 26,277. Former Simi Councilmember Ruth Luevanos received 23,539 votes.
The final results were updated Wednesday after curing last-minute ballots. The seat represents Simi Valley and Moorpark.

After weeks of suspense, just seven votes separate the winner from the runner-up in the election to represent Simi Valley and Moorpark and surrounding areas on

12/06/2024

Filing fictitious feline voter registration forms has landed a perennial political candidate and frequent visitor at Simi Valley City Council meetings in trouble with the law.
Bruce Boyer, 63, of the Ventura County portion of Chatsworth, is being charged with four felony counts of perjury after reportedly filing paperwork in the names of Felix T. Kat, Estrea D. Tigre, Sylvester T. Cat and Cool T. Cat.

Filing fictitious feline voter registration forms has landed a perennial political candidate in trouble with the law. Bruce Boyer, 63, of the Ventura County

12/05/2024

Step into magic at Holiday Road with a milelong trail of massive displays, thousands of lights, and holiday cheer through Dec. 28. Go to tixr.com/pr/TheAcorn/g/holidayroadusa.

12/04/2024

Celebrate Indigenous cultures at the Museum of Ventura County’s Winter Solstice Festival with performances and storytelling by Chumash, Fernandeño Tataviam and Hupa elders; rock painting and cordage making; and Guamanian BBQ. End the day with a prayer circle honoring community and forgiveness. Learn more at venturamuseum.org/event/winter-solstice-storytelling-festival.

12/02/2024

In the latest results released Nov. 26, Simi Valley resident Joe Piechowski continues to lead the Area 4 seat on the Ventura County Community College District board of trustees, but only by 11 votes over incumbent Bernardo Perez, a Moorpark resident.
About 167 ballots remain unprocessed in the race that also includes Ruth Luevanos, a former Simi Valley councilmember, who is in third place.
The final election update by the county will be released on Tuesday.

As votes from the Nov. 5 election continue to be tallied in Ventura County, the standings in several local contests remain largely unchanged despite slight shif

12/01/2024

A new era of play and nostalgia has arrived at Knolls Park in Simi Valley, where vibrant train and fire truck-themed play structures now stand as interactive tributes to the community’s rich heritage.

A new era of play and nostalgia has arrived at Knolls Park in Simi Valley, where vibrant train and fire truck-themed play structures now stand as interactive tr

12/01/2024

Looking for something fun to do today to get you into the holiday spirit?
Check out the Holiday In The Park event going on from 11 am to 2 pm at Strathearn Historical Park and Museum!

12/01/2024

A 46-year-old former Simi Valley resident faces grand theft charges for her involvement in alleged rental scams. Authorities warn residents to stay vigilant against rental fraud as the suspect remains at large.

Former Simi Valley resident Jenifer Singh has been charged with two felony counts of grand theft for her alleged involvement in rental scams, according to the V

11/29/2024

The Simi Valley Unified School District closed a chapter on Nov. 19 as outgoing board trustees Bob LaBelle and Sofya Bagdasaryan attended their final meeting and were recognized for their service.

The Simi Valley Unified School District closed a chapter on Nov. 19 as outgoing board trustees Bob LaBelle and Sofya Bagdasaryan attended their final meeting

11/29/2024

Transitional kindergartners take part in the Balloons Over Park View event Nov. 22 at Park View Elementary. Students designed the balloons after being read the book “Balloons Over Broadway,” which is based on the origins of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.

HOLIDAY PARADE— Transitional kindergartners take part in the Balloons Over Park View event Nov. 22 at Park View Elementary. Students designed the balloons after being read the book “Balloons Over Broadway,” which is based on the origins of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Photos by MICHA...