January 19, 2007 RSS feed / Front Page

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King's dream celebrated in Simi

IRIS SMOOT/Acorn Newspapers PRAISE- Light from a stained glass window falls on the faces of church members as the congregation listens to a speaker at Monday's Martin Luther King Day celebration at the 30year-old Simi Second Missionary Baptist Church More...

Grassroots effort leads to change in Simi building code

New mandatory provisions 'benefit everyone,' supporters say
By Kyle Jorrey kjorrey@theacorn.com

In the beginning, she swears, they were just trying to share a good idea- one that made too much sense not to share. More...

Health & Wellness

Treating the body as a temple

Local chiropractor shares his spritual approach to good health
By Angela Randazzo Special to the Acorn

Chiropractors Michael Willis and his wife, Laura Paine, have been practicing their healing art at Chiropractic for All in Simi Valley for 15 years. More...

Donors at blood drive offered candy hearts

United Blood Services, Central Coast will sponsor a Heart to Heart Blood Drive from Sunday, Jan. 21 through Saturday, Feb. 17. More...

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Schools

Residential colleges

While I'm a big fan of smaller colleges, many of my students want to attend large universities. More...

Moorpark College theater arts adds faculty from entertainment industry

The Performing Arts Department of Moorpark College announced that two entertainment industry professionals will be teaching classes that focus on building a career in the business. More...

Kindergarten applications now being accepted at Hollow Hills and Vista

Applications for children entering kindergarten during the 200708 school year will be accepted at the Simi Valley Unified School District's two fundamental schools from Feb. 1 through 15. More...

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Pets

BEAUTIFUL BABY- Dusty, a 4-month-old kitten, used to be feral. Now, however, the gorgeous smoky gray cat is extremely friendly and loves to be petted. She's looking for a new home. More...

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Police

A 43-year-old male was arrested for possession of methamphetamine Jan. 13 in the 900 block of W. Los Angeles Avenue. A 21-year-old male was arrested for possession of a controlled substance Jan. More...

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Faith

An easier way to make the world a better place

"The purpose of life is the expansion of happiness." - - Maharishi Mahesh Yogi Several years ago we were blessed to have Don Miguel Ruiz, the author of "The Four Agreements," come to our center and present a seminar. More...

Women in Worship conference to be held next month in Simi

Musician/speaker Jennifer Rothschild will be the main speaker at a Women In Worship conference, 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 9 and 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Feb. 10 at Cornerstone Community Church, 3090 Winifred St., Simi Valley. More...

Students called to the Torah

Jenna Ginsberg was called to the Torah as a bat mitzvah on Saturday, Dec. 16 at Temple Etz Chaim in Thousand Oaks. She is a seventh-grader at Hillside Middle School and daughter of Abbie Ginsberg of Simi Valley. More...

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Letters

Protect yourself from identity theft with these firsthand tips

At the beginning of the year my purse was stolen from my van. Within hours the thief/ thieves used my credit cards all over Simi Valley and the San Fernando Valley, spending at such stores as Target, Wal-Mart, Lowe's and many other places. More...

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Editorials

Simi Valley winter survival tips

While it's unlikely that this week's below-30 degree temperatures mean the start of the next Ice Age, they do bring about a thought-provoking question: What if we had to deal with temperatures like these every winter like- dare we say it- the More...

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Datebook

FRI., JAN. 19 Global Dancing West Valley Folk Dancers teach international folk dances, 7:15 to 10 p.m., Canoga Park Senior Center, 7236 Jordan Ave. Line, couple, set, mixer dances. All ages, experience levels. $3. Wear soft shoes. (818) 591-9078. More...

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Real Estate

Nip And Tuck Your Home For Lasting Beauty

Advances in science and technology have allowed millions of people to enhance their appearance almost immediately through cosmetic surgery. In 2005, Americans spent more than $12.5 billion to make themselves more attractive. More...

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Frigid temps freeze county crops

Ag officials estimate crop loss at $94 million
By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com

Ventura County farmers found themselves once again at the mercy of Mother Nature as an arctic front engulfed Southern California last weekend. More...

Park district outlines goals for '07

By Avi Rutschman avi@theacorn.com

Even though the new year is barely underway, Rancho Simi Recreation and Parks District already has big plans for 2007. More...

Community

County fire season comes to a close

After responding to 28 wildfires in 2006, the Ventura County Fire Department officially closed the fire season Jan. 15. The forecast weather patterns have reduced the potential for major wildland fires in the area. More...

Gallegly bill targets dog, cock fights

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What's been your secret to staying warm during this week's cold weather?

FERNANDO CALDERON, 26 Firefighter "Pretty simple- a space heater. I put it 8 inches from my bed and leave it on all night." More...

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Business

Moving the office out of the house

It could be a barking dog or an overflowing file cabinet. Whatever the reason, you've decided your homebased office just isn't working out. Before giving up on your small-business dream, it may be time to consider "real" office space. More...

Pizzeria sending letters to the troops

San's Pizzeria invites the public to come and sign Valentine's Day cards and/or write letters to the troops overseas on Sunday, Jan. 21. More...

All-female gym reopening under new ownership

Contours Express will reopen its doors under new ownership on Monday, Jan. 22. More...

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Sports

SVHS bearing down on Marmonte League boys' basketball title

Pioneers off to a 7-0 start in league play
By Stephen Dorman sdorman@theacorn.com

The Marmonte League boys' basketball season has reached its midway point, so it's about time to separate the contenders from the pretenders in the race for a league championship. More...

Scott expected to leave Moorpark

By Stephen Dorman sdorman@theacorn.com

Oaks Christian School head football coach Bill Redell has a message for Moorpark High junior running back Darrell Scott: Stay with the Musketeers. More...

Cross country team runs wild in Florida

WHEELS OF STEEL- The Simi Valley Running Rebels cross country team competed at the AAU Cross Country National Championships last month at Disneyworld in Orlando, Fla. More...

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Family

Scholarship money available for Ventura County students

Applications for scholarships to be awarded to Ventura County students by the Ventura County Community Foundation are now available. The deadline to submit applications is Friday, Feb. 16. More...

Do your neighbor a good deed

From the woman across the street who collects your mail when you're out of town to the man next door who shovels your sidewalk, a neighborhood is filled with sweet people- and it's always a sweet idea to let them know how much you ap More...

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On The Town

We sometimes forget- we Americans who've been sanitized and coddled by cute Disneyesque versions of such things- that the fairy tale (from the French word feerie, meaning illusion) was originally meant as a cautionary fable, a legend or p More...

South African a cappella group will perform at Pepperdine

Ladysmith Black Mambazo will perform at 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 1 at Pepperdine University's Smothers Theatre, 24255 Pacific Coast Hwy., Malibu. Tickets are $40 and are available by calling (310) 506-4522 or through Ticketmaster, (213) 3653500. More...

Play review

'Crazy' about 'Patsy Cline' at SV Arts Center
By Sally Carpenter sallyc@theacorn.com

Yee haw! Ready to have a good time? Even if you're not a country music fan, you'll find your toes a-tappin' and your head a-bobbin' at "Always . . . Patsy Cline" at the Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center. More...

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Neighbors

Rejoicing in the spirit of Martin Luther King

Simi Second Missionary Baptist church honors civil rights leader
By Avi Rutschman avi@theacorn.com

Words of inspiration and songs of praise reverberated in memory of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. this week at Simi Second Missionary Baptist Church. More...

Ninth annual police banquet goes Irish

The Simi Valley Police Foundation will host its 9th annual banquet on Friday, Feb. 9 at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum. Reception begins at 6:30 p.m. with an Irish Blessings buffet opening at 7 p.m. More...

Boys & Girls Club in need of helping hands

Volunteers are needed to work during the Boys & Girls Club of Simi Valley's 29th annual auction, "An Adventure on the Orient Express," Saturday, June 2. The auction kickoff party with drinks and hors d'oeuvres will be 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. More...

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