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ACORN VIDEO: Stronger Together chronicles community's resilience in time of crisis | Simi Valley Acorn
From the pages of the Acorn Newspapers comes these photos of local residents who've come together during this unprecedented health crisis to help one another in ways big and small. It's a re
Trying to stay ahead of the COVID curve can be daunting. But local doctors, nurses and other healthcare workers are steadfast. They come to work each day, suit up, and take whatever the day brings them.
“They are an unstoppable team."
As a number of hospitals in the country continue to struggle with coronavirus overcapacity, two of the main healthcare facilities in Ventura County say their equipment needs are mostly being met and t
CORONAVIRUS /// Seniors strike back
Showcasing local high school seniors, whose year was cut short.
You want it. We got it. You rock it. We rock it. Photos for the Acorn Senior Sports Stimulus have been pouring in like lava from Krakatoa. This is the second stage of the bill. This is our way to show
New order eases some restrictions | Simi Valley Acorn
Ventura County's new-look stay-home order is less restrictive than its predecessor while at the same time mandating that all places that remain open—including grocery stores and supply stores—enf
“I miss walking through the gates, seeing my friends and the teacher, too . . . I feel like this has knocked people off their routine in getting up every day, eating breakfast and then actually going to school.”
Transitioning to full-time distance learning has been a challenge, students are going to miss out on so much, from proms and field trips to sports playoffs and graduation ceremonies.
Haylee Wise had so much to look forward to during the second half of her freshman year at Royal High School. She pictured herself competing on the lacrosse team and making memories with her friends. W
“This is a good time to look at where we are and where we’re going forward and our road to reopening, and we are working on that. It’s going to be phased, gradual, data-driven and public-health guided.”
The county's top health official this week walked back his earlier predictions about the impact the novel coronavirus could have in Ventura County. Public Health Officer Dr. Robert Levin told the
During the next two fiscal years, officials estimate a reduction of $5.7 million in sales tax revenue, with about $2.3 million lost in 2019-20 and $3.4 million in 2020-21.
As the stay-at-home mandate heads into its second month, local officials are bracing for a significant hit to the local economy and a reduction in revenue the city relies on to provide community servi
“I’m troubled by the fact that they (doctors) say a lot of ‘I feel.’ We have a doctor saying ‘My feeling is . . . ” he said. “I don’t want feelings. I want to know what the numbers are. . . . I’m a citizen and I’m seeking consent, and you’re going to shut us down on a feeling?”
Any day now, Ventura County is expected to extend its monthlong stay-home order, which was originally set to expire this Sunday at 11:59 p.m. Dr. Robert Levin told the county Board of Supervisors at i
“Our story is filled with hope and promise . . . And the beauty is that what we’ve accomplished together is a perfect example for the living kidney donor process.”
Being a living organ donor is not for the faint of heart. Despite the challenges such a gift presents—especially now with the pandemic—Simi Valley resident Thomas Herdering didn't hesitate to giv
The path to returning to normal will be gradual, phased and scientifically guided, county officials say.
The time Ventura County residents must remain sequestered from friends and family will soon be extended. Before the public health officer's current stay-home order—adopted March 20—expires at 11:
“We often take for granted the importance of shelter and the basic needs of life until they are taken away. The Samaritan Center helps those in need get back on their feet and provides the basic comforts in life to those who struggle to get there.”
The Samaritan Center of Simi Valley received a much-needed fiscal boost last week when the Simi Valley Police Department donated nearly $4,800 to the local nonprofit. On April 1, SVPD Chief David Livi
“We cannot underestimate COVID-19, a virus that knows no boundaries, infects people of all ages, and can cause significant illness and death."
Ventura County Public Health Officer Dr. Robert Levin is tightening his stay-home order ahead of Easter Sunday, a time when millions of Americans traditionally gather with friends and family.
Ventura County Public Health Officer Dr. Robert Levin is tightening his stay-home order ahead of Easter Sunday, a time when millions of Americans traditionally gather with friends and family. Levin to
Talk about timing: Our talented photojournalist Michael Coons captured this while driving around in Thousand Oaks the other day.
Fyi, the gopher got away.
Per Ventura County's updated social distancing order:
Rancho Simi is now limiting gatherings on local trails and at parks in Simi Valley and Oak Park to two people only.
Feeling stress about the pandemic? Worried about job loss? Finances? Anxious about being locked at home and struggling to educate your kids and care for loved ones?
Give an Hour offers free emotional support.
There's no commitment, someone may come in anytime during the scheduled groups, and leave whenever they wish. All are welcome to return as much as possible, and encouraged to share with others, said Michael Morisette, local outreach coordinator for Give an Hour.
Give an Hour™ is a national nonprofit 501(c)(3), founded in September 2005 by Dr. Barbara Van Dahlen, a licensed clinical psychologist. At Give an Hour we believe that within our communities we have the resources to address many of the challenges that face society - challenges that often result in...
“Businesses that don’t comply give themselves a competitive advantage in the marketplace.”
The County of Ventura has opened a phone line for the public to report businesses operating outside of the county's Stay Well at Home order. So far, residents don't appear hesitant to "
“I was in a prayer group about a year or so ago and we were talking about what we do for a living, and I said I was a cashier at Ralphs, and one person said, ‘Oh, you feed people.’ And I had never thought of it like that. And ever since then, I see it as a meaningful occupation that I have, to feed people. And so through this I am doing my part to help my community and make sure people are fed.”
Grocery store employees might not wear capes, but as essential workers on the front lines of the COVID-19 crisis they're still known as heroes in their communities. Kim Price has been a cashier a
Stores like Walmart that sell both food and other items have begun blocking off and stopped selling products deemed non-essential (clothes, garden centers, home decor, etc.). Do you think they should prevent the sale of certain items--why or why not? What have you seen in our local stores that you've been blocked from buying?
We're looking to get some comments for an upcoming story, so please feel free to comment below or send us a message. -Melissa
“It’s important to remember that the homeless community hasn’t fallen off the earth. They’re still here and they still need help."
Gov. Gavin Newsom issued a statewide stay-at-home order to help slow the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. But what about those who don't have a home to stay in? "It's important to re
While technology helps to keep students and teachers connected, it doesn’t replace the daily face-to-face interactions they’re used to.
Parents also have a bigger role to play as they try to establish a new routine and help their kids stay on task.
Distance learning began in earnest Monday for 16,500 students in the Simi Valley Unified School District, with each teacher working to create meaningful lesson plans and coordinate the production and
"We want to respect social distancing. We want to respect everything that is requested of us. But we still want to have access to what is a sacrament in the Protestant church and the Catholic church as well.”
Millions of Christians around the world will spend today, Palm Sunday, watching church service and taking communion from the comfort of their homes as they seek to abide stay-home orders intended to l
Starting today, we’re enacting the Acorn Senior Sports Stimulus package of 2020. For as long as necessary, we will honor local high school senior student-athletes who didn’t get their proverbial moment in the sun. Their photos will run in print for moms and dads to stick on fridge doors, for grandparents to cut out and tuck into scrapbooks. Email photos to [email protected]
These are strange days to be a sports fan. All games are postponed or canceled. Practices—forbidden. Bleachers, arenas, snack shacks, grandstands and water cooler estuaries—all empty. Spring seasons a
“All learning will not stop . . . Our teachers and staff will continue to implement the distance learning efforts they have begun using to deliver instruction directly to our students while maintaining the social distancing guidelines."
Schools across California will remain closed for the remainder of the school year, state officials announced Wednesday. The decision lays to rest any doubt local districts had about whether or not stu
“If you need to go to the grocery store, make your list and go one time for the week.”
Tens of thousands of Ventura County residents are doing their part to follow a stay-home order intended to limit the spread of the coronavirus. There's even the metadata to prove it. In a recent
Check out @Michael_Coons’s Tweet: Happy Birthday Cruz.🎶
“Cruz couldn’t celebrate his 8th birthday with friends this year, so the neighborhood threw him a parade. Bikers sang happy bday, @SimiValleyPD officers rang their sirens and neighbors drove by honking. #SimiValley @SVAcorn https://t.co/Y03HW7qD7P”
On March 27, a nurse working in the ICU with Mohammad Kator helped set up a Zoom conference call so the family could say their goodbyes.
"My dad was a lion in our family, and he was our pride and joy. He was a strong, wonderful human, and people from all over the world who knew him are calling us because they’re devastated at his death.”
Not being able to hold the hand of a loved one as they take their last breath is devastating. That was the reality for the Kator family last week when their patriarch, Mohammad Kator, died of COVID-19
In 100 words or fewer, please write and tell us what your mom means to you in these difficult times. Clearly, she’s helping the family pull through.
Super Moms need super love! In this time of crisis, moms are superheroes. Mother's Day is Sun., May 10, and the Acorn Newspapers would like your mom to receive the recognition she so richly deser
"By working together during this crisis, we can come through this as an even stronger community." The fight against coronavirus is up to everyone of us, city officials say in a message to residents and the local business community.
“Right now, a lot of people are worried, so we get to help them . . . And when the community sees us being kind, then maybe they’ll be kind to others.”
A little bit of kindness goes a long way in making the world better, at least that's what two Simi Valley sisters believe. But the COVID-19 pandemic has also shown the uglier side of society, wit
How is distance learning working for you? We're looking for some Simi students to weigh in on what it's been like doing distance learning full time. Please message us if you or someone you know is interested in talking with us. -Melissa
In a letter to the public released March 28, Drs. Daniel Cox, Nessa Meshkaty and Melissa Barger, who work for the county health system, said there are only around 180 ventilators in the county across eight hospitals.
For those few patients who experience respiratory failure as a result of COVID-19, having a ventilator can mean the difference between life and death. But there's a critical lack of the breathing
As we continue to do our job to inform everyone about how the coronavirus is affecting our community, we take this moment to recognize and thank first responders, healthcare providers and all the people who are still working to keep the food supply and other essential services going. We also thank those who step up to help others, pray for the sick and families who lost loved-ones to this disease, and ask everyone to do their part to help stop the spread. Be safe. If you can, stay home. Stay healthy. Sylvie B.
Starting next week, all SVUSD parents should hear from their children's teachers about what instruction will look like for each class and how it will be delivered. https://www.simivalleyusd.org/pf4/cms2/news_themed_display?id=1585297957351
“Like lining up at Costco—you’ve got someone one foot in front of you, one foot behind. Someone in that line has it and doesn’t know. That’s my biggest message. Stay home. Don’t let you kids have play dates. Just cause you’re in fresh air doesn’t mean you’re okay. Just stay indoors.”
www.simivalleyacorn.com/articles/first-los-robles-coronavirus-patient-back-at-home-recovering/
HOME HELP EXPERTS YOU CAN COUNT ON
Stuck in the house? Be sure to flip through the pages of our inaugural edition of HomeVision, included today with your copy of the Acorn. This handy home enhancement guide is full of local businesses—and the stories behind them. Support your local businesses!
In addition to local farmers markets that strive to offer healthy provisions to residents in the age of social distancing, an effort is underway to ensure that older adults in the community have a steady supply of food through the Senior Share program. Another source of help for seniors is a group of more than 60 volunteers who have mobilized to assist those in need with grocery shopping, picking up prescriptions, running errands and providing transportation.
AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM THE PUBLISHERS:
“As publishers of the Acorn Newspapers, we realize how much our readers need to keep informed during the COVID crisis. For that reason, we have lifted the paywall for all 5 sites during this time, allowing free access to all who register with their email address.
Due to business closures and in an effort to encourage residents to stay home, the Acorn Newspapers will temporarily suspend bulk newspaper drops around town. We are sorry for the inconvenience. Free home delivery to your driveways will continue as usual.
Lastly, if you want to help sustain our local reporting during this difficult time, we’ve created a portal to accept tips. If so inclined, go to https://www.theacornonline.com/donations/
Thank you for your continued readership and support.”
--Sincerely, Jim and Lisa Rule
Based on a preliminary investigation, narcotics detectives said the three hospitalized individuals purchased what they believed to be oxycodone pills from an illegal source.
Three Simi Valley residents were hospitalized within hours of each other on Sun., March 22 after they overdosed on pills that were likely laced with fentanyl. Simi Valley Police Cmdr. Steve Shorts sai
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Simi Valley police, working with other law enforcement agencies, arrested four individuals suspected of burglarizing at least 20 homes in Simi Valley. Police say the men worked as a crew and were involved in break-ins throughout So. Cal. SMB Video by Michael Coons, Acorn Newspapers
Human trafficking is not something that exists solely in far-away lands. Members of Soroptimist International of Simi Valley are working to raise awareness about this issue. They will hold a forum and panel discussion Jan. 10 at Santa Susana High. Event starts at 6:30 pm and is open to the public.
Axel, pet of the week in Friday's Acorn, is one of 19 dogs and cats available for adoption today at the Simi Valley shelter. This handsome canine is eager to find a human companion who will take him out for vigorous runs. The shelter is open until 6 p.m. Sylvie B.
Spectacular SpaceX Falcon 9 launch. Sylvie B.
Promoting job growth, higher wages, reducing homelessness and cleaning up the Santa Su field lab are some of the things 38th District challenger Christy Smith wants to do if elected. Sylvie B.
38th District Assemblymember Dante Acosta says the gas tax, housing, public safety and DMV delays are among the issues for voters this election cycle. Sylvie B.
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This is the place to be....
Members of the Royal High School Air Force JROTC unit march to the beat during their annual Pass-in-Review ceremony March 28. The event included a changing of command, a Jody competition and a drill team exhibition performed in front of community leaders. Video by Richard Gillard
People of all ages participated in a #MarchForOurLives rally in front of U.S. Rep. Steve Knight's office today. Photos by Michael Coons/Acorn Newspapers. (Comments welcome, but please keep it civil) SMB
Even the geese are staying clear of the Arroyo Simi today. Video by Michael Coons/Acorn Newspapers
Driving in the rain. #SimiValley Video by Michael Coons/Acorn Newspapers
Acorn photographer Michael Coons captures the action at Cochran and Sycamore streets...
"You are a victim in this too... you deserve that measure of justice," SVPD Chief David Livingstone tells Craig Coley today as the two men discuss a 1978 double murder that is still unsolved. Coley spent 39 years in prison for the crime, he was exonerated a month ago. He showed tremendous grace during his visit at the Simi police station today. SB
Photos by Michael Coons: Today's ceremony at Veterans Plaza honoring the brave men and women who served our country. Murray Shapiro, 94, fought in D-day and the Battle of the Bulge. We can only imagine what he saw. #real #heroes
Firefighters battled a small brush fire in the Arroyo Simi off of Sequoia Avenue today. The blaze was knocked down quickly. Video by Michael Coons
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