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This year's Street Fair was 'All good!'

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False alarm at Santa Su leaves some parents asking questions

By Miguel Morales miguel@theacorn.com

A mistaken report of gunshots fired on campus at Santa Susana High brought police onto campus last week with their weapons drawn and left some students, parents and teachers asking why they weren't informed until hours later. More...

Health & Wellness

Basic information on the nature of strokes

May is National Stroke Awareness Month, intended to educate and spread awareness about stroke prevention, symptom recognition and recovery. This year's campaign, "Women in Your Life," focuses on educating women. More...

A serious look at the effects of underage drinking documented

Straight Up Ventura County, a nonprofit organization focused on community change and reducing underage and binge drinking, has released a documentary, "Access and Excess," a 17-minute DVD that looks at underage and binge drinking in Ventura County More...

Panel will discuss quality of life in Ventura County

A panel of speakers will discuss quality of life issues in Ventura County at 7:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 22 in the Lundring Events Center at California Lutheran University. More...

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Sports

Nobody's backing down this postseason

Simi Valley, Royal baseball teams open on the road today
By Stephen Dorman sdorman@theacorn.com

All four Marmonte League baseball teams that made the playoffs believe they have a shot at winning it all. And why shouldn't they? This afternoon the CIFSouthern Section Division I postseason will begin. More...

Skaters soar to new height

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Softball teams face tough challenge

Advancing in Division I bracket won't be easy
By Thomas Gase tgase@theacorn.com

The CIFSouthern Section Division I softball playoffs start today, and many teams from the area have a chance at making it to the championship game the first weekend of June at Deanna Manning Stadium in Irvine. More...

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Family

Walk for arthritis will be held at Warner Center Park on May 20

The Arthritis Foundation will host a fundraising walk beginning at 9:30 a.m. Sun., May 20 at Warner Center Park, 5800 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Woodland Hills. Registration begins at 8 a.m. Participants can choose a 5K or 1-mile walk. More...

Police offering free fingerprinting for kids

Tomorrow is National 'Missing Children's Day'

In connection with the upcoming National Missing Children's Day on Friday, May 25, the Simi Valley Police Department will conduct free fingerprinting for children from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. More...

Local students win national merit scholarship

The names of some of the high school seniors who've won National Merit $2,500 Scholarships were announced by officials of National Merit Scholarship Corporation. More...

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Editorials

City misses first opportunity to revoke anti-peddling law

While this week's debate over the city's law that prohibits vending on public streets proved to be a good forum for civic participation and demonstrated the colorful back-and-forth interaction that's possible between electorate and el 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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Pair of suspected criminals in hospital following run-ins with SVPD

Tuesday night incidents were unrelated
By Kyle Jorrey kjorrey@theacorn.com

A 33-year-old Simi resident who crashed his car into the backyard of a house while trying to evade police remained in critical condition at Simi Valley Hospital as of Thursday afternoon, after a hit from an officer's Taser gun caused h More...

Council decision proves fruitful for berry vendors

Law remains intact until Planning Commission can consider change to city's zoning code
By Kyle Jorrey kjorrey@theacorn.com

Though a local family of strawberry vendors may have won their battle to stay in business, opponents of the city's anti-peddling ordinance did not win the war Monday night at a highly anticipated council meeting where the board promised to revisit More...

Simi's oldest house of worship will be dedicated today

The fully-restored St. Rose of Lima Church will be dedicated at 5 p.m. today, Friday, May 18, at the Robert P. Strathearn Historical Park and Museum, 137 Strathearn Place. More...

Community

Wildlife Rescue Hotline comes to Ventura County

Residents who find an injured animal now have an option

WildRescue, a nonprofit wildlife organization based in Malibu, has launched an emergency hotline designed to help people who find injured wild animals. More...

Dump for free this Sunday at the landfill

Residents of Simi Valley may dispose of residential rubbish for free from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 20 at the Simi Valley Landfill and Recycling Center, 2801 Madera Road. More...

Metrolink rates on the rise

Metrolink's board of directors recently approved a 3.5 percent increase in all train fares effective July 1. For train schedules, fare calculator and directions to the nearest Metrolink station, call (800) 371-LINK (5465). More...

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Schools

Local Cal Lutheran grad is all smiles

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Valley View students show their stuff

Valley View Middle School will host the sixth annual Eighth Grade Professional Portfolio Day from 7:45 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. Thursday, May 31 in the gym, 3347 Tapo St., Simi Valley. More...

SVHS junior accepted into society of scholars

Marcus Shelby, a junior at Simi Valley High School, has been accepted for membership in the National Society of High School Scholars. The society invites students who have achieved superior academic excellence. More...

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Police

A 36-year-old female was arrested in the 1000 block of Simi Valley Town Center Way on May 11 and charged with embezzlement. More...

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Faith

"Just as your car runs more smoothly and requires less energy to go faster and farther when the wheels are in perfect alignment, you perform better when your thoughts, feelings, emotions, goals and values are in balance. More...

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On The Town

Animal lovers tend to love animal-friendly films. I'm reminded of a few fairly recent, fur-light efforts: "The Truth About Cats and Dogs" in '93, and the underrated "Must Love Dogs" in '05. More...

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Letters

In defense of Acorn's coverage of the GOP debate

As a counterpoint to the righteous indignation of the two letters complaining of your coverage of the debate, I want to remind people that not everyone living in Simi Valley is a conservative Christian Republican. More...

Greenbelt agreements should be strengthened

I agree with the statement that Janice Parvin made that even though current Simi Valley officials may make certain promises, no one knows what future councils may do. A handshake agreement is not enough, as Mr. More...

Discussion of Faith columnist has led to healthy debate

I've enjoyed very much the recent reflections and comments on Dr. Dennis Merritt Jones' faith columns. I feel it's been productive for readers to express their views. More...

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Datebook

FRI., MAY 18 Teen Flick City of Moorpark hosts teen movie nite, 7 p.m., Arroyo Vista Recreation Center, 4550 Tierra Rejada Road. Film "Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby" shown on 120-inch screen. $5 includes popcorn, soda. More...

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Real Estate

The Ten Most Common Questions Home Sellers Ask

By Reuben Brentwood

Selling a home. For most people, it's a little like being on trial: They're faced with more questions than they could imagine, and one wrong answer could cost them dearly. More...

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