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She's walked in their shoes

Simi mom, once homeless, now assists families facing similar hurdles
By Miguel Morales miguel@theacorn.com
The phone rings. Morena Calderon picks up. On the line a woman is crying for help. "My life is over," the caller says in Spanish. More...

Planning commission meetings now being webcast

Beginning last Wednesday, meetings of the Simi Valley Planning Commission, which are held at least twice every calendar month on Wednesday nights, are now being streamed live onto the Internet via the city's home page: www.simivalley.or More...

Man followed home from work, robbed at gunpoint

A Simi Valley man was robbed at gunpoint after driving home from work at 3:22 a.m. Friday, May 4. Brandon Murray, 23, was on the way home after leaving his shift as a bartender at TGIF restaurant in Simi Valley. More...

Health & Wellness

By Deborah Barber Special to the Acorn

The wedding issue Now that we are entering the season of weddings, several memorable ones come to mind. There was the one where the wedding party wore black formal attire with Converse shoes and their dog was the guest of honor. More...

Programs offered for arthritis sufferers

The Arthritis Foundation's Central Coast Branch is offering two exercise and support programs in Simi Valley that are designed for people living with arthritis. More...

Group looks at solutions to nurses' shortage

By Michelle Knight knight@theacorn.com

Ventura County needs nurses. So says a group of experts who met at the Nursing Summit held at California State University at Channel Islands on April 20. More...

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Schools

Tree planted in memory of classmate

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Simi High sophomores sponsor car show

The sophomore class of Simi Valley High School is hosting a car show from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 19 in the school's east parking lot at 5400 E. Cochran St. The show will raise money for class activities. More...

Alumni to hit the high seas

The Class of 1982 of Royal High School will host a 25-year reunion aboard the Royal Caribbean cruise line, Monarch of the Sea, from Los Angeles to Ensenada Nov. 9 through 12. The weekend includes a bon voyage party from 2 to 5 p.m. More...

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Family

Mother's Day memories "What do you want for Mother's Day?" I asked my wife earlier this week. "I don't need anything," she said. "Do you want to do something for Mother's Day?" I asked. "Anything you want to do, we'll do it. More...

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On The Town

tory are temporary and fleeting. Many expect to die soon. In "Black Book," director Paul Verhoeven has constructed a compelling, intense wartime thriller. Rachel is continually on the run from the Nazis, with few places left to hide. More...

Male chorus to perform

The San Fernando Valley Male Chorus will present "It's a Grand Night for Singing" at 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 15 at the Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center, 3050 E. Los Angeles Ave. For tickets, call (805) 501-5194. More...

Old time radio reigns

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Editorials

Moms- the unsung heros

In the past, the Simi Valley Acorn has run editorials about the hurly-burly pace of working adults and their daily time-starved lives. More...

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Contact your area representatives

City Council *All council members can be contacted through the city manager's office: (805) 5836701. Mayor Paul Miller E-mail: pmiller@simivalley.org Mayor Pro Tem Steve Sojka E-mail: ssojka@simivalley. More...

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Charge of impropriety suspends discussion of peddling ordinance

Council says it will revisit issue at upcoming May 14 meeting
By Kyle Jorrey kjorrey@theacorn.com

Residents were asked to put their opinions about the city's anti-peddling ordinance on hold for one more week Monday when a question of conflict of interest arose. More...

GOP debate was great for Simi

By Joann Groff joann@theacorn.com

In the aftermath of the presidential candidates' debate at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library last week, Simi Valley officials are reflecting on the event, saying they are pleased with the various benefits that resulted. More...

Dead tiger's owner gets house arrest

By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com

The owner of the large Siberian tiger that prowled the Tierra Rejada Valley in early 2005 and was killed after a three-week hunt was sentenced to house arrest in a Los Angeles courtroom this week. More...

Community

Williamson announces her selections for Simi Valley landfill advisory committee

City Councilmember Barbra Williamson announced Wednesday the appointment of a sevenmember citizen task force to investigate the impacts of the proposed of the Simi Valley Landfill expansion. More...

Local officer makes MADD glad

Leads department in arrests of drunk drivers

Mothers Against Drunk Driving recently recognized Police Officer Howard Horwitz of the Simi Valley Police Department for his outstanding achievements in working to prevent deaths and injuries that are caused by impaired driving. More...

Edison underground switch failure blamed in Tuesday power outage

Malfunction triggers minor oil leak; leaves 2,145 customers in dark
By Kyle Jorrey kjorrey@theacorn.com

An equipment malfunction at the corner of E. More...

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Business

Postage stamp price increase will take effect May 14

The governors of the U.S. Postal Service approved an increase in the price of a first-class stamp to 41 cents, authorized the issuance of the Forever Stamp and approved shape-based pricing. More...

New Simi restaurant holding grand opening on Mom's Day

Amuse Bouche, a fine dining restaurant in Simi Valley, is scheduled to open in time for Mother's Day. A grand opening champagne brunch buffet will be served from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sunday, May 13. Reservations are recommended. More...

Job fair connects vets with local companies

A "Hire a Hero, Hire a Vet" job fair will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, May 17 at the West Oxnard Job and Career Center, 635 S. Ventura Road, Oxnard. All job seekers are welcome to participate. More...

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Sports

Highlanders slug their way into playoffs

Royal baseball team hammers Westlake, 13-3
By Stephen Dorman sdorman@theacorn.com

As they say, hard work pays off. More...

Pioneers punch ticket

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Chivas claims a golden grail

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Faith

Methodist Church counts a century in Simi

Editor's note: This is the sec ond installment of a biweekly se ries highlighting different Simi Valley houses of worship, explor ing the beliefs held by different faiths,their practices and their views on life and salvation. More...

Live Ride holds annual Blessing of the Bikers

Following a mass blessing by Pastor Rick Fish, nearly 100 motorcycle riders sped off from Live Ride Church in Simi Valley on Sunday on a 65-mile Scrabble Run through Santa Paula and surrounding areas. More...

Houses of Worship

Blessed Hope Chapel, Rev. Joe Schimmel, 23 W. Easy St., No. 204, (805) 520-5882 Bridge Community Church, Rev. David Wilkinson, 1925 Royal Ave., (805) 526-2964 Calvary Baptist Church of Simi Valley, Pastor Dennis Chapman, 3050 Kadota St. More...

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Letters

Supervisor Parks responds to library editorial

I'd like to correct a statement in your editorial on the Reagan Library and the Tierra Rejada greenbelt. More...

Acorn photo cast incorrect light on last week's debate

Simi was recently honored to have hosted an important and historical debate. Unlike most papers and news stories which spotlighted the debate, your paper chose to highlight something very different with its cover photo. More...

Did front page photo reveal a liberal bias?

Wow, who wrote this? I was at that rally and this little blurb is so offkey it doesn't even resemble what was going on. First of all . . . "emotional outburst"? Come on. More...

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Datebook

FRI., MAY 11 Really Big Show Fireside Concerts presents annual Ed Sullivan-like Variety Show, 8 p.m., Borchard Community Center, 190 Reino Road, Newbury Park. 11 acts by members of Southern California Songmakers. $5 donation at door. More...

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Real Estate

Breathe Easy: Healthy Home Living Advice

When it comes to the health and well-being of a home and its owners, windows and doors can play a major role. A home's environment is an important part of a healthy lifestyle. More...

Single-Story Home Zoned For Horses

This is a 4bedroom, 2bath, single story home with approximately 2,700 square feet. The property is in an exclusive area on 0.5 acre and zoned for horses. The home has a new roof, new windows and smooth ceilings. More...

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