November 16, 2007 RSS feed / Front Page

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A solo for Selleh

IRIS SMOOT/Acorn Newspapers BENEFIT- John Stack, lead guitarist for the Pink Floyd tribute band, Which One's Pink?, plays the first electric notes Sunday evening at a benefit concert at The Canyon club in Agoura Hills for the family of LAPD Detective More...

State agency wants to provide oversight of Runkle Canyon

By Darleen Principe darleen@theacorn.com

The proposed Runkle Canyon development may soon be subject to oversight from the California Department of Toxic Substances Control, according to a letter sent to home builder KB Home last week. More...

Health & Wellness

A look inside Simi Valley Hospital's $75-million, 4-floor tower

State-of-the-art facility will be a big step up
By Eliav Appelbaum eliav@theacorn.com

Hospital president and CEO Gary Irish stepped down the staircase of the new $75-million patient tower under construction at Simi Valley Hospital, praising the amenities of the 144room privatecare facility expected to open in spring. More...

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Business

Bally to serve as host of toy collection drive

By Joann Groff joann@theacorn.com

Along with running on the treadmill and hitting the evening yoga classes, giving to the needy can now be included in the workout regime of Simi Valley locals. More...

EDC-VC unveils expanded website

Economic Development Collaborative-Ventura County has launched its updated website at www.edc-vc.com. More...

Local woman offers new facial and skin cremes

Christa Winter of Simi Valley offers BeautiControl Microderm Abrasion facial and body buffing creams with the benefits of traditional microdermabrasion without the high cost, time or skin irritation. More...

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Sports

Playoff chance slips away from CLU

By Thomas Gase tgase@theacorn.com

Cal Lutheran University's football team was hoping to turn a new page last Saturday. Instead, the Kingsmen kept turning the ball over. More...

RHS falls to a familiar foe

By Thomas Gase tgase@theacorn.com

If Steve Snyder had a choice, the Royal High boys' water polo head coach would probably like to cancel what seems to be an annual playoff game with Mira Costa High. More...

Cross country runners ready for Mt. SAC

By Thomas Gase tgase@theacorn.com

When high schools begin their cross country seasons, the one goal most teams share is to make it to Fresno for the CIF-Southern Section Finals. More...

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Family

Game night proves a winner at Simi Elementary

By Eliav Appelbaum eliav@theacorn.com

Instead of zoning out in front of the television, students and their parents had a break from the norm last Thursday night. More...

Making holiday cooking easier this year

Holiday entertaining can be fun by keeping it simple. Here are a few tips to help you enjoy the holidays more and be less stressed. •Prepare as much as possible in advance. More...

Get a haircut for a cause

Cali Gymnastics will host a communitywide hair drive for Locks of Love from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 18 at Cali Gymnastics, 2175 Agate Court, Simi Valley. Local hair stylists will give free haircuts to volunteers. More...

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Letters

Developer should unlock access gate into the hills

Yes, the developer must complete three things before it puts the property on mothballs: 1) complete the storm drain (drainage), 2) put the oak trees back without killing them (landscape), 3) unlock the chain-link gate at the south end of More...

Property tax law needs to be changed

Surprise. The king has decided the county needs more money, and your property tax is going up ("Be on the lookout for property tax bills," Simi Valley Acorn , Oct. 26). More...

Recalling good old days of Simi Valley Kmart store

I may have been out of the loop on news about the closing of our local Kmart, but I just saw the signage on Madera Avenue with the announcement. I am so very disappointed. I remember as a kid here when that was an empty lot. More...

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Neighbors

New lease on life

Forced to reconsider plans to join the Navy, victim of shooting at tire shop remains optimistic
By Carissa Marsh Special to the Acorn

Less than a mile from where the Tire Pros shooting took place last month, Albert Ramirez sits in a wheelchair mingling with friends and family outside Simi Valley's Skatelab. More...

Medical group holding Vegas-style fundraiser

Dr. Richard Merkin, the Regal Medical Group and the Regal Charitable Foundation will present the inaugural Viva Las Vegas Charity Dinner at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library on Friday, Nov. 30. More...

Veterans Day 2007

Photos by IRIS SMOOT/Acorn Newspapers FOR THE VETS- At Sunday's Veterans Day ceremony at Rancho Tapo Community Park, park district board members Elaine Freeman and Kate O'Brien, left, present a plaque to Adrian, at lectern, and Ann Murphy in apprecia More...

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Reagan Library staff works on inventory of 100,000 artifacts

Reaction fast to reports 80 percent of items are not accounted for
By Darleen Principe darleen@theacorn.com

Hundreds of visitors at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library wandered through the rooms and corridors of the museum this week, exploring the replica of the Oval Office, touring Air Force One and gazing at the thousands of artifacts on disp More...

Despite apparent progress, completion of 23 Freeway widening is still years away

County needs transportation sales tax income to make road improvements
By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com

The concrete walls on the 23 Freeway between Moorpark and Thousand Oaks are coming down, exposing a welcome open path of highway. But the new roadway isn't yet ready for drivers. The lanes have been paved and the bridges are complete. More...

Community

Energy drinks with alcohol attract teens

Slick marketing diverts attention from contents
By Sophia Fischer sfischer@theacorn.com

That energy drink your teen is so fond of may contain a potent mix of alcohol and caffeine. More...

The water's fine, just don't drink it

By Darleen Principe darleen@theacorn.com

Although the water flowing through Simi's wash is high in salts, experts say, it's safe for recreation. More...

Planning commission gives thumbs up to 16-townhome project

Public hearing before the City Council to be held Dec. 10
By Carissa Marsh Special to the Acorn

The Simi Valley Planning Commission voted Nov. 7 to recommend the City Council approve a proposal to build 16 townhouses on the southwest corner of Los Angeles Avenue and Stow Street. More...

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Schools

Elementary schools, library celebrate Children's Book Week

By Eliav Appelbaum eliav@theacorn.com

This wasn't an ordinary week for elementary school students. It marked the 12th annual celebration of Children's Book Week, an event that brings to life the importance as well as the fun of reading and writing. More...

Simi girls' varsity basketball hosting second annual Alumni Game

The current Simi Valley High School varsity girls' basketball team will take on Pioneers from teams past during its second annual Alumni Game next Saturday, Nov. 24 at 5:30 p.m. at the high school. Admission is $1. More...

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Police

Blotter

A 39-year-old man was arrested Nov. 7 on the corner of Sycamore Drive and Cochran Street and charged with being under the influence of drugs, possession of burglary tools and possession of fireworks. On Nov. More...

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Faith

The Art of Being

"Not Christian or Jew, Mus lim, not Hindu, Buddhist, Sufi, Zen. Not any religion or culture system. More...

Thanksgiving service at Lighthouse

Lighthouse Bible Church will host a service at 10 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 22, Thanksgiving Day, at 4910 Cochran St., Simi Valley. The community is invited to come for a time of thanking God. For more information, call (805) 584-8222. More...

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On The Town

The Canyon hosts benefit for officer's family

IRIS SMOOT/Acorn Newspapers SHOWING SUPPORT- A large contingent of Simi residents made the drive to Agoura Hills on Sunday night to enjoy a concert at The Canyon club to raise money for the family of Los Angeles Police Detective George "Mi More...

Play recreates Dickens radio program

The Santa Paula Theater Center will present "A Dickens Radio Christmas" from Nov. 16 through Dec. 23 at the Santa Paula Theater Center, 125 S. 7th St. Performances are 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday. More...

The Movie Nut

Suddenly it's holiday crunch time in Hollywood. Big-ticket items like "American Gangster" (worthy) and "Bee Movie" (kidworthy) and "Lions for Lambs" (underwhelming) are jammed into theaters. More...

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Editorials

Glad to see you could make it

Oh, what a difference a year makes. That and a good kick in the seat from the Governator. Thirteen months after it denied a request from the Simi Valley City Council to review scientific data related to the Runkle Canyon development, More...

Cartoon

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Datebook

Datebook

FRI., NOV. 16 Fall Festival Banyan Elementary School hosts fall festival, 4:30 to 8:30 p.m., 1120 Knollwood Drive, Newbury Park. Carnival games, food for sale, family fun. "Ratatouille" movie screens at 6:30 p.m. More...

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Real Estate

This Home Has An Open Floorplan And Hardwood

This was a 5-bedroom model but now has 4 bedrooms with a sitting room off the master bedroom and 3 bathrooms. More...

Agency Offers Free Photos With Santa

Jolly old Santa is on his way to Dilbeck Realtors GMAC's Westlake Village Office for free photos with Santa. For the past 10 years, Conejo Valley children have been visiting Santa at Dilbeck's offices. More...

Real Estate Leaders Look Ahead

As homeowners and homebuyers across America, especially those who live in Southern California, continue to feel the effects of a struggling real estate market, The Acorn begins a multipart series with leaders in the local real estate industry More...

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