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Reason for Tuesday morning's shooting still unclear

Community struggling to understand why
By Darleen Principe darleen@theacorn.com
The motive in a shooting rampage that left two people dead and two injured on Tuesday morning is still unclear, Simi Valley police said Thursday. More...

Health & Wellness

County's Area Agency on Aging hands out $1.8 million in funding

By Michelle Knight knight@theacorn.com

The Ventura County Area Agency on Aging- the largest single funding source for senior and caregiver programs and services- announced recently it gave $1.8 million to 25 organizations for a variety of senior programs. More...

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Business

Contest gives nominees the chance to win a new Honda

Dealerships sponsoring 'Helpful Awards'

The Southern California Honda Dealers Association, the Honda Helpful Guys and Girls in Blue, announced the 2008 Honda Helpful Awards, a celebration that honors helpfulness among residents in Southern California. More...

Cosmetology office raising money for Simi Valley Vikings

The Ultimate Body Aesthetics, Simi Valley Vikings fundraiser, will be from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 18 at 1445 E. Los Angeles Ave., No. 101, Simi Valley. More...

Credit union opens new branch in Simi

Lockheed Federal Credit Union has opened a new branch at 153 Cochran St., Simi Valley in the Plaza shopping center. A grand opening celebration will be held in November. Branch hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. More...

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Sports

Highlanders in the hunt for a postseason berth

Royal girls' volleyball team looking to fend off Moorpark, Simi Valley
By Eliav Appelbaum eliav@theacorn.com

Heidi Buonauro doesn't know how the Marmonte League girls' volleyball standings will shake out, but she does know about the spirit of her team. More...

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Learning the basics about football

Pacific Youth Football League keeps the game fun and competitive
By Eliav Appelbaum eliav@theacorn.com

The Pacific Youth Football League continues to prosper after 15 years. With almost 4,000 players on 140 teams throughout much of the southland, the PYFL is an independent, nonprofit football league for players ages 7 to 14. More...

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Faith

The Art of Being

"If an idiot were to tell you the same story every day for a year, you would end by believing it." - Horace Mann That's my story and it's stickin' to me! More...

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On The Town

Blackjack benefit

YESSSSS!!!!!- Pamela Whiting of Newbury Park, left, Sally Tomniczak of Simi Valley and Nancy Rasmussen of Ventura play blackjack Sunday evening at the Moorpark Country Club in Moorpark. More...

Concert at CLU

A U2 tribute, U2charist, featuring "The Joshua Tree" will take place at 7 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 13, in Samuelson Chapel at California Lutheran University, 60 W. Olsen Road, Thousand Oaks. Cost is $5 at the door. More...

Simi underground rockers make musical war

By Darleen Principe darleen@theacorn.com

Wes "Danger" Dalton falls a lot, and he has the scars to prove it. More...

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Neighbors

Tea expert brings a passion to the leaves he brews

By Michelle Knight knight@theacorn.com

The day David De Candia found a small box of tea-tasting cups was the day he discovered his spiritual side. More...

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Datebook

Datebook

FRI., OCT. 12 Networking Breakfast Thousand Oaks-Westlake Village Regional Chamber of Commerce Networking Breakfast of Champions, 7 to 9 a.m., Los Robles Greens Banquet Center, 299 S. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks. More...

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Park district purchases 57-acre plot with intentions of building a youth football facility

Site located near Lost Canyons Country Club
By Darleen Principe darleen@theacorn.com

A permanent home for the Simi Valley Vikings youth football league was secured last week when the Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District closed a $725,000 deal to acquire 57 acres of open space off Tapo Canyon Road. More...

Protestors set to return to Simi on Sunday

By Darleen Principe darleen@theacorn.com

United Church of Christ in Simi Valley is likely to be the site of a second major antiillegalimmigration rally this weekend, despite the mayor's plea for protest groups to direct their efforts toward the federal government. More...

Community

State superintendent visits Wood Ranch

School earns National Blue Ribbon honors
By Eliav Appelbaum eliav@theacorn.com

As far as surprises go, Wood Ranch Elementary received a big one last Friday when State Superintendent of Public Instruction Jack O'Connell popped in for an unexpected visit just a few days after the school had been notified it had ea More...

Jails to utilize drug-sniffing dog

Cops hope K9 will prevent smuggling

The Ventura County Sheriff 's Foundation has donated funds to purchase a K9 police dog to help detect drugs in jail facilities. Ghera, a female Labrador retriever, was purchased in June and went into action in July. More...

Park district shares updates on its most pressing projects

Opponents of proposed golf course expansion remain vocal
By Darleen Principe darleen@theacorn.com

The first phase of upgrades to Rancho Simi Community Park will soon be underway if a construction contract is awarded on Nov. 1 as scheduled, according to a report from the Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District. More...

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Schools

College Corner

College not just for the young

Eighteen-year-olds aren't the only ones heading off to college. According to the U.S. Department of Education, 46 percent of Americans will sign up for continuing education classes this year. Lifelong learning is a growing phenomenon. More...

Money and Me conference at college offers budgeting advice

MC program gives students a heads-up on managing their finances

Money and Me, a financial literacy conference for high school seniors, will take place from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 26 at Moorpark College, 7075 Campus Road, Moorpark. More...

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Pets

Pet of the Week

Animal Rescue Volunteers is a local nonprofit organization making a difference in the lives of hundreds of abused and abandoned animals. Visit them at PetSmart Simi Valley every Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. More...

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Police

Blotter

A residential burglary was reported on Oct. 1 where $3,699 worth of personal property was stolen from a home on North Muirwood Court. More...

Youth, 16, stabbed outside store

A 16-year-old Simi Valley boy was stabbed repeatedly as he left a store at 6:55 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 7 accompanied by two male adults and a female adult. More...

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Family

Adoptive parents needed

Children's Bureau will offer an information meeting for adoptive parents from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 30 at the Grant Brimhall/ Thousand Oaks Library, 1401 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. Prospective caregivers are encouraged to attend. More...

Girl Scouts realign leadership

Girl Scouts of Monterey Bay and Girl Scouts of Tres Condados have united to establish Girl Scouts of California's Central Coast. More...

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Letters

Join Knights of Columbus in boycotting Miller Brewing Co.

This letter is being written on behalf of Simi Valley's Knights of ColumbusCouncil 5803 to express our concern about the proliferation of yet another antiChristian message. More...

Child health insurance bill in need of your help

The president's veto of federal legislation to expand the State Children's Health Insurance Plans (SCHIP) is a historic setback for millions of children and families who need medical insurance. More...

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Editorials

When you can't find a reason why

Tuesday's deadly shooting spree wasn't the first time a gun has been used to kill an innocent bystander in the city of Simi Valley. Nor will it be the last. More...

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For the Record

The Simi Valley Acorn ran a story last week on the weight loss enjoyed by Ben Gilbert. We erroneously ran a sentence stating that he "was" the owner of Welcome to the Neighborhood magazine. More...

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Real Estate

Functional Luxury In The Bathroom

These days, what used to be the most forgotten room in the house is getting a lot of attention. One of the most popular trends in home improvement is to turn the bathroom into a luxurious getaway. But how do you do it? More...

Michael and Arleen Delgado

In their ongoing success, award-winning husband and wife team Michael and Arleen Delgado swept the monthly awards in July 2007 for Prudential California Realty's Oxnard/Channel Islands office. More...

This Home Has Views Of The Surrounding Hills That Can Be Seen From Several Rooms.

This townhome with 2 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms has more than 1,400 square feet. Each suite features a large closet and private bathroom, plus there's a powder room for guests. More...

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