November 10, 2006 RSS feed / Front Page

Health & Wellness

Common sense can help prevent childrens' sports injuries

Tips on how to help keep them safe-and on the playing field

Participating in sports is a great way for children to get exercise, challenge themselves and learn to interact with others. More...

Free grief recovery groups available for those in need

Loving Heart Hospice Foundation and TLC Home Hospice invite interested adults to participate in free ongoing grief recovery groups throughout Ventura County. More...

Can't stand long workouts? Go for short walks instead

If you need to lower you blood pressure but enjoy a long workout about as much as going to the dentist, some new medical findings may be just the thing for you. More...

Schools

Educating the future electorate

VOTERS-TO-BE- Adrienne Bergstrom's third-grade class from Simi Elementary came to the polling station on campus to talk with voting staff volunteers and learn about voting Tuesday. More...

Pumpkin pie, anyone?

ODE TO A YOUTHFUL METABOLISM- From left, Solana Mejia, 16, of San Fernando, Riley Davis, 16, of Camarillo, and Nico Riccardi, 17, of Simi Valley indulge in pumpkin pie left over from the High School at Moorpark College's Tuesday pumpkin pie eating co More...

Program gives city's youth a look inside the justice system

The Ventura County Bar Association's court tour program will celebrate its 30th anniversary this year. More...

Police

On Nov. 1, pearl jewelry valued at $4,832 was stolen from a residence on the 2400 block of North Burlingham Place. More...

On The Town

Moorpark College production takes hilarious look at modern dating

An Acorn Review

Many couples look for the perfect date movie to enjoy together on weekends. Moorpark College presents the perfect date play, "I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change," in the Main Stage theater, Performing Arts Center. More...

Royal Drama Players present '40 Thieves'

The Royal Drama Players of Royal High School will present the play "40 Thieves" Thursday through Saturday, Nov. 16 through 18, and Nov. 30, Dec. 1 and 2 at 7 p.m. in the school's multipurpose room. More...

How does one attempt to define a film like "Borat: Cultural More...

Neighbors

Keeping a watchful eye over U.S. property

Simi man needed his mom's consent to enlist in Marines at 17. Now he protects American embassies

Miguel Cortez likes people to know he wasn't "talked into" joining the military. More...

Benefits of being a troop leader go far beyond the cookie jar, Girl Scouts say

Group's waiting list grows as organization searches for adult volunteers

The Girl Scouts of Simi Valley are looking for a few good women. More...

Real Estate

Lori Mills

Lori Mills was recognized as the Top Listing Agent for August 2006, by Prudential California Realty's Camarillo office. She also took Top Producer for April, and Top Selling Agent in May. More...

Becky Farley

Becky Farley won the award for Top Listing Agent for August 2006, from Prudential California Realty's North Ranch/ Westlake Village office. More...

George Hoybjerg

George Hoybjerg won the award for Top Producer for August 2006, from Prudential California Realty's Camarillo office. Enjoying a productive year, Hoybjerg was also Top Selling Agent in June. More...

Lundstrom, Davis say they will be a force for change

School board results aren't official but top vote-getters are ready to serve

Newcomers Jeanne Davis and Eric Lundstrom are the unofficial winners in the race to represent the taxpayers, teachers, students and parents on the Simi Valley school board. More...

While support for war might be waning, support for troops is not

Simi residents show they haven't forgotten those in harm's way

They're light as a feather and can't stop a bullet, but letters from home play a vital role in supporting our fighting men and women overseas. More...

Community

Strickland keeps Assembly seat; Masry says she won't run again

Although Democrat Ferial Masry's numbers crept up from 2004, Republican incumbent Audra Strickland beat her again to retain her 37th District Assembly seat. More...

At the polls in V.C.

Member of Assembly, District 37

Audra Strickland (R) (incumbent) 41, 674 votes (55.4 percent) More...

Gallegly reelected to Congress

U.S. Rep. Elton Gallegly, a former Simi Valley mayor, won reelection Tuesday to his 24th Congressional District seat by a wide margin over Democratic challenger Jill Martinez of Oxnard. More...

Business

Local company launches program to optimize search engines

Service aims to bring more visitors to company websites

AssistingU.com, a Simi Valleybased provider of Internet design and hosting services, announces More...

Some helpful year-end tax strategies for your investments

What you do with your investments between now and the end of the year can have a big impact on your 2006 tax bill. With that in mind, here are some tips for making the most of your opportunities to save on taxes: More...

Sports

Division IV water polo playoffs have arrived

Highlanders earn No. 2 seed

With the regular season in the books, it's time to separate the men from the boys as the water polo postseason starts today for the majority of local high school teams. More...

And the winner is...

With a notebook in hand and a hop in his step, Simi Valley Acorn staff writer Thomas Gase took to the More...

In its initial year, like the Bowl Championship Series before it, the CIF State Football Championship Bowl Games have been exposed. More...

Faith

Church at Rocky Peak will present holiday boutique

As you wind around Old Santa Susana Pass Road, you'll find the Church at Rocky Peak in the center of 115 acres in the rocky foothills between Simi Valley and Chatsworth. More...

Simi Valley Houses of Worship

Blessed Hope Chapel, the Rev. Joe Schimmel, 23 W. Easy St., No. 204, (805) 520-5882. More...

Letters

The undefeated Pee Wee Patriots deserve more ink

I've read in local publications of the Vikings Football Team but, unless I missed it, I haven't seen any article about the Simi Valley Pee Wee Patriot football team. More...

Looking for support from online poker players

Approximately 20 days ago the Senate passed the Port Security Bill. More...

Editorials

School board selections send a clear message from voters

By electing Eric Lundstrom and Jeanne Davis as the newest members of the school board, Simi Valley voters sent a clear message about what they want from their district: more fiscal responsibility, and better communication between school administr More...

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Datebook

FRI., NOV. 10 Mixed-Up Marriage Adult comedy "Whose Wives Are They Anyway?" opens 8 p.m., Conejo Players Theatre, 351 S. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks. Through Dec. 9, Thursdays through Saturdays 8 p.m. Sun., Nov. 13 at 2 p.m. $14 to $18. More...