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November 3, 2006 / Front Page

Sign from the political past

CAMPAIGN TRAIL- Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, Nancy Reagan and Maria Shriver hold a replica of a sign used during President Reagan's 1966 campaign for governor of California. The governor was in town Monday for an event at the Reagan Library. More...

Are pesky rodents ruining Simi's athletic fields?

By Avi Rutschman avi@theacorn.com

Even though they're more rascally than they are threatening, gophers are burrowing deep under the skin of Simi Valley Unified School District administrators. More...

Health & Wellness

Anti-smoking messages coming to a DVD near you

PSAs will be included in movies that depict smoking

The Weinstein Co. will be the first motion picture firm to embed anti-smoking public service announcements in DVD versions of movies that depict smoking, according to Attorney General Bill Lockyer. More...

Red Cross training

The American Red Cross will teach two classes in adult, child and infant CPR with first aid in Simi Valley this month at 3901 Alamo St. The first class will be Saturday, Nov. 11 and the second is Saturday, Nov. 25. Both classes will be from 8 a.m. More...

Flu shots made available for at-risk persons

Seniors and children under 5 are at the top of the list

Ventura County Public Health will provide flu shots for seniors and other individuals with high risk heart and lung conditions, diabetes or asthma, and children ages 6 months to 5 years. More...

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Business

Chamber crowns McDonald's on Tapo Street as its Business of the Year

Citi Bank employee wins Business Person of the Year

The Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce has selected the Tapo Street McDonald's as the Business of the Year and Deb Holler of Citi Bank as the Business Person of the Year for 2006. More...

Synergy HomeCare comes to Ventura County

Caregivers are available

As baby boomers age, the need for elder care will grow. Synergy HomeCare is a company created to meet those needs. More...

Orthodontist joins practice

Father and son pair up

Steven Parle, DDS, MS, has joined the practice of his father, Roy Parle, DDS. The office is at 2796 Sycamore Drive, No. 201. More...

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Sports

Weaver's wild ride took him from outcast to World Series hero

Simi Valley grad pitches St. Louis to the top

By Thomas Gase tgase@theacorn.com

Going into the 2006 World Series, there weren't too many experts who gave the St. Louis Cardinals much of a chance. St. Louis only won 84 games during the regular season and was taking on a Detroit Tiger team that was heavily favored. More...

Royal polo team ready to end Agoura's title dreams

Regular-season finale today

By Stephen Dorman sdorman@theacorn.com

Agoura wants a piece, but Royal craves the whole enchilada. More...

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Faith

If you want to head for higher ground, keep your goals from the trolls

By Rev. Dennis Merritt Jones

"Surround yourself with only people who are going to lift you More...

Registration opens for Jewish law class

Students will challenge cases using Talmudic sources

Chabad of Simi Valley will offer a course on Jewish law on six Wednesdays, beginning on Nov. 8 at the temple at 4464 Alamo Street. More...

All Saints Sunday at Lutheran church in Simi

Our Redeemer Lutheran Church will celebrate All Saints Sunday with communion beginning at 10:15 a.m. More...

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Letters

School board candidate has always spread anti-drug message

I am a retired Simi Valley teacher (with 34 years of experience) who had the good fortune to work with Thurlow Partridge most of my career. I don't usually write letters to the newspaper, but I could not let Greg Moses' misportrayal of Mr. More...

Teachers' union supports Partridge, Lundstrom

After four nights of interviews, Simi Educators Association selected to endorse Thurlow Partridge and Eric Lundstrom for Simi Valley School Board, Donna Prenta for Ventura County School Board and Jim Dantona for Ventura County Supervisor. More...

Teachers at Royal and Sinaloa back Partridge, Lundstrom

We urge the voters of Simi Valley to elect Thurlow Partridge and Eric Lundstrom to the Simi Valley School Board on Nov. 7. Both gentlemen believe in setting high expectations for student behavior as well as academic expectations. More...

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Neighbors

Vet finds needles do the trick for dogs

'Dr. Liz' says acupuncture helps heal animals

By Angela Randazzo Special to the Simi Valley Acorn

As veterinarian Liz Fernandez placed acupuncture needles in her dog Ginger's furry body, the 10-year-old Labrador retriever stayed calm, showing no signs of discomfort. More...

Members of Citizens Academy test their aim in police weapons simulator

By Angela Randazzo

As a roomful of students looked on, Simi Valley police officer Sgt. Robert Arabian hugged the side of a makebelieve building, his eyes scanning the area for an imaginary suspect. More...

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Real Estate

This Home Features A Newer Composition Roof

This home with 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths has nearly 1,700 square feet. It features a newer composition roof, all windows replaced with Pella, and central air and heating systems. More...

Mark Dilbeck

Dilbeck Realtors GMAC Real Estate announced its new branding statement, "Generations of Trust for Generations to Come." More...

Argelia Vazquez

Real estate professional Argelia Vazquez, an agent with Prudential California Realty's Channel Islands/ Oxnard office, received the Accredited Buyer Representative designation. More...

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Foy and Dantona trade final blows

By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com

The race between Simi Valley residents Jim Dantona and Peter Foy to represent the 4th District on the Ventura County Board of Supervisors has become the most heated and most closely watched contest in the East County. More...

2 board members say rivalry, secrecy mar the district they're leaving

'Education is its own little world,' they report, 'political and nasty'

By Avi Rutschman avi@theacorn.com

Two members of the Simi Valley Unified School District Board of Education-Carla Karachi and Greg Stratton-will be stepping down from their posts on Nov. 7. Neither is seeking reelection. More...

Community

A desire to defend

ON GUARD- Left, Jarrod Foote of Simi Valley works on his baton skills at the Ventura County Criminal Justice Training Center located at the Camarillo Airport. Below, Foote works on some handtohand defensive techniques. More...

City still the place to get your passport

A new requirement regarding the need for a passport when traveling goes into effect Jan. 8, 2007. More...

Schwarzenegger makes stop in Simi

Governor shares his admiration for another actorturned-politician

By Kyle Jorrey kjorrey@theacorn.com

With the election just days away, Gov. More...

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