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December 22, 2006 / Front Page

Waiting for the train to Christmas

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Ban on cannabis clubs passes unopposed

By Kyle Jorrey kjorrey@theacorn.com

With little comment and no debate, the Simi Valley City Council has approved an ordinance prohibiting medical marijuana dispensaries within city limits. More...

Health & Wellness

Holiday stress can trigger trouble for the addicted

Emotional losses may cause drug cravings

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Simi Y will host a Healthy Family Day

Dole Food Co. donated $22,000 to the Southeast Ventura County YMCA to help sponsor Healthy Families Day events at the three East Ventura County YMCAs: Conejo Valley, Triunfo and Simi Valley Family. More...

Blood drive coming up

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Schools

The spirit of giving comes alive at Simi High

By Kevin Gate Special to the Simi Valley Acorn

The holiday spirit has infused several different charitable programs run by both students and faculty at Simi Valley High School. More...

Royal boys’ soccer fundraiser at Paul’s will have comedic touch

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What’s going on in your classroom?

The Simi Valley Acorn welcomes input from teachers, students and/or parents about interesting and innovative learning activities that are going on inside the classroom. More...

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Police

A 28-year-old female was arrested Dec. 11 and charged with hit and run in the 3900 block of Alamo Street. A 19-year-old male was arrested Dec. 13 in the 2800 block of Cochran Street and charged with embezzlement. More...

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Faith

Holiday movies bright, even in black and white

Christmas in Hollywood

By Dave Workman Special to the Acorn Newspapers

Some may feel that the same ol More...

Candlelight worship on Christmas Eve

Our Redeemer Lutheran Church will host Christmas Eve candlelight worship at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 24 at 9 W. Bonita Drive, Simi Valley. For more information, call (805) 583-0556. More...

OneSpirit Center offering unique class in January

Tuition is $55 if enrolled by Dec. 31

Dr. Mike Willis will present a four-week class beginning Wednesday, Jan. 10 from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at the Simi Valley OneSpirt Center for Conscious Living, 1756 Erringer Road, Simi Valley. The class is inspired by the best-selling book, More...

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On The Town

World-class chef brings his talents to new Simi restaurant

The only thing more flamboyant than the cook is the food

By Angela Randazzo Special to the Simi Valley Acorn

With his French accent, flamboyant personality and time spent in the French Foreign Legion, chef Gerard Guijarro immediately puts a guest at his restaurant in a More...

Performance of Dr. Seuss classic puts entertainment on ice

By Angela Randazzo Special to the Simi Valley Acorn

Simi Valley Easy Street Ice Arena was transformed into a theatrical stage last weekend as more than 65 skaters, most of them local, participated in More...

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Editorials

Volunteer coaches deserve cooperation all year long

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Datebook

WED., DEC. 27 Activist Speaks Global Exchange Ventura County Supporters present free public lecture by Alice Greenfield McGrath, More...

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Commercial lot rezoned to allow for residental care facility

Council forced to make hard decision regarding use of acre lot

By Kyle Jorrey kjorrey@theacorn.com

Despite an admitted lack of available commercial office space within the city, the City Council approved an amendment to the zoning code allowing a residential care facility to be constructed on a 1.64acre empty lot previously zoned com More...

Sobriety checkpoint nabs 3 DUI suspects

26 vehicles impounded, 940 motorists briefly detained

The Simi Valley Police Department conducted a sobriety/ license checkpoint in the 3100 block of Cochran Street from 8:30 p.m. Dec. 15 through 12:30 a.m. Dec. 16. More...

Night clerk hurt in knife attack

Police are on the lookout for a man who attacked a night clerk at the Shell Gas Station at 1120 E. Los Angeles Ave. with a knife. More...

Community

Planning commission recommends denial of 55-foot cellphone tower

City Council will review the Town Center plan in January

By Avi Rutschman avi@theacorn.com

A 55-foot tower may soon change the skyline of Simi Valley, but not because the city More...

State awarded $19 million to address homeless issue

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security More...

Police department adds four new faces, still looking for more

Battle for qualified officers is worthy of SWAT

By Kyle Jorrey kjorrey@theacorn.com

What do USC head football coach Pete Carroll and the Simi Valley Police Department have in common? They both rely on good recruiting. According to Sgt. More...

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Business

New CEO of Moorpark Chamber hails from Simi

Resident went from new business owner to business leader

The board of directors of the Moorpark Chamber of Commerce announced last week that Simi Valley resident Lisa Masotti has been chosen to serve as the Chamber More...

Golf instruction offered at Sinaloa

The Better Golf Academy, a PGA recognized golf school serv- ing Lindero Country Club in Agoura Hills for the past 10 years, is now offering golf instruction at Sinaloa Golf Course in Simi Valley. More...

Car dealership selects new sales manager

Shawn Burnett has been named sales manager for Simi Valley Pontiac-GMC-Buick. In this position, Burnett will train sales staff, interact with customers and coordinate all sales transactions for new and used vehicles. More...

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Sports

Jackson’s last-second shot pushes the Pioneers past Calabasas, 62-60

By Thomas Gase tgase@theacorn.com

Even though Christmas is still three days away, basketball fans in Simi Valley received a real gift when they had the chance to watch a key early season Marmonte League match-up between the Pioneers and the Coyotes. More...

Male gymnasts pummel the competition at regional meet

Rigors of gymnastics training can prepare athletes for other sports

By Avi Rutschman avi@theacorn.com

For Dorina Timbol, owner of Cali Gymnastics in Simi Valley, there More...

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Family

Toys for boys

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Kick off 2007 with a family checkup

By Tanya Remer Altmann, MD Special to the Acorn Newpapers

Just as important as a new winter coat, festive decorations, family gatherings and resolutions this holiday season, a physical exam will help prepare your kids for a healthy year ahead. More...

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