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The joys of parenthood

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Health & Wellness

New food labels help consumers avoid unhealthy fats

They can clog your arteries and contribute to raising your cholesterol levels, and now trans fats need to be listed on all food labels, under a new requirement from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). More...

Free lecture on diagnosing heart disease offered

Los Robles Hospital and Medical Center More...

Doctors offer seminaon easing stress

Most medical experts agree that stress may be the No. 1 factor leading to poor health and premature aging. More...

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Sports

Simi resident wins NFL Pepsi Punt, Pass and Kick competition

Brent Keys takes home the hardware in 14/15 age division
By Stephen Dorman sdorman@theacorn.com

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Litigation in sports can be ridiculous

The 10 craziest lawsuits in sports revealed

In honor of Super Bowl XL, Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse (CALA) has unveiled its Top 10 craziest sports-related lawsuits of all time. More...

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On The Town

Playhouse presents Neil Simon comedy

The Kentwood Players are presenting the Los Angelesarea premiere of Neil Simon More...

Manager cashes in on country music talent

By Joe Jackson Special to the Acorn

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City leaders move to form tourist bureau

By Michelle Knight knight@theacorn.com

Simi Valley has a lot to offer tourists, and city leaders want a way to inform them. More...

Expanded senior center to feature art gallery

By Michelle Knight knight@theacorn.com

It was announced last week that local artist P.J. Bellini will be the curator of a new art gallery expected to open in March at the Simi Valley Senior Center. More...

Residential care developer asked to reduce project size

By Michelle Knight knight@theacorn.com

The planning commission last week asked the owners of a 20acre lot, who want to build a senior care facility, to reduce the size of the project and provide more parking spaces before resubmitting it. More...

Community

Police now receiving 911 cell calls

The Simi Valley Police Department Communications Center began receiving wireless 911 calls on Jan. 19. More...

Simi resident named ‘Woman Pilot of the Year

By Michelle Knight knight@theacorn.com

Simi Valley resident Ceci Stratford recently was named Woman Pilot of the Year by the legendary women More...

Neighborhood council approves developer’s plan

By Michelle Knight knight@theacorn.com

Neighborhood Council No. 3 last week approved a developer More...

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Schools

Reflections program celebrates student creativity

By Stephanie Bertholdo bertholdo@theacorn.com

Student creativity took center stage last week when students throughout Ventura County were recognized for their work in this year More...

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Police

A suspect was arrested for public nudity at 4:30 a.m. Jan. 16 in the 600 block of Los Angeles Avenue. More...

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Faith

Simi Valley Chabad to teach ‘Kabalah of Time’ course

Starting Tues., Feb. 7, the Chabad of Simi Valley will present an eight-week course, More...

Lutheran Church to host fundraising recital

Our Saviour Lutheran Church will host a fundraising recital at 3 p.m. Sun., Jan. 29 at the church, 4191 Cochran St., Simi Valley. More...

Knights of Columbus to celebrate 40 years in Simi Valley

The Knights of Columbus Council No. 5803 will celebrate 40 years of volunteer service in the Simi Valley community with a variety of activities this weekend. More...

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Letters

Let’s be honest about Tapo Park

I am compelled to speak out as an individual regarding all the buzz about Tapo Canyon Park. I do not speak for the Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District. Two events within the last few weeks have left me baffled. More...

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Editorials

Cellphones a major source of frustration for a new group

Have you ever thought about the downside of modern-day life? More...

Taxpayers should beware of ‘bond bombshells’

By State Sen. Tom McClintock

As governor from 1959 to 1967, Pat Brown presided over More...

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Real Estate

Top Agents Honored

Prudential California Realty of Channel Islands/ Oxnard congratulates the following top agents: More...

This Home Is On A Sweeping Corner Lot In A Cul-de-sac Neighborhood

This wonderful home in Westlake Village is on a sweeping corner lot in a culde-sac neighborhood. Light and bright throughout. There are 3-bedrooms with 2-baths upstairs/1-bedroom/office and 1-bath down. More...

Kathy Fontana

Kathy Fontana, Marlene Mortimer and Gaye McLean, realtors of Century 21 Adobe are hosting a First Time Home Buyers Seminar where the first time buyers can get the information they need to qualify for and buy their first home. More...

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