Monthly Archives: April 2009
Simi Education Foundation’s New Partners
I know young teachers, not only in Simi Valley, but in other districts who are extremely talented, extremely dedicated, and extremely at risk of losing their jobs due to the state budget crisis. Funding for education in general, not only … Continue reading
New Simi Target Store Too Expensive
The cost of doing business in Simi Valley might be a bit too expensive if you’re a big box store like Target. Of course, the need for a new Target store at Madera and Los Angeles may be open for … Continue reading
Simi Valley Homeless
I received this email several weeks ago: Subject: Re: We want to be found. We need a room. We have a dog and up to 600. A month. No one is listening. We are disable. Fighting a S.S.I. Case almost … Continue reading
Nicole Barr, Simi Valley Teacher
From the Acorn: I am writing as an English teacher at Royal High School in the Simi Valley Unified School District. I think I bring a unique approach to the current crisis facing our schools, state and nation. I am … Continue reading
Jamie Snodgrass, Simi Valley Teacher
From the Acorn: I would like to take this opportunity to express my dissatisfaction over our current educational crisis. On Fri., March 13, I received my reduction in force letter (pink slip). For me this letter represented disappointment, anxiety, anger … Continue reading
Simi Valley Teachers Screwed
Interestingly, it seems the same teachers union that’s supposed to protect the employment rights of teachers is screwing the ones without seniority, despite whether or not they have exemplary employment records. It’s true, in the City of Simi Valley, teachers … Continue reading
Healthcare in Simi Valley
Is it just me, or is the Simi Valley healthcare community getting some kind of a shakedown? Rather, are the Simi based medical groups at war with one of them taking a hit? It certainly seems that way from my … Continue reading