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June 22nd, 2007
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Moving on up
THEY DID IT- Ricki Nilles and Michael Astorga, Class of 2007 graduates of Simi Valley High School, pose for a picture shortly after receiving their diplomas. Below, Trenton Myles Brazie, a graduate of Royal High's Class of '07, waves to friends and family during the ceremony on Thursday, June 14. C... More...
City feeling crunch from development dip

Rising operational costs and declining developmentbased revenue have combined to make 2007-08 a difficult budget year for Simi Valley, forcing departments citywide to tighten their belts to help the city pass a balanced budget. More...

Resident killed in freak accident at Cal Lutheran

Roger J. Curtis of Simi Valley died Monday at California Lutheran University in Thousand Oaks when a utility cart he was driving crashed into a curb and overturned at around 12:15 p.m. Curtis was employed in the facilities department at CLU. More...

 Community
•Casden pledges 67 affordable units in proposed development
Representatives from Casden Properties LCC, a Beverly Hillsbased developer, met with the city's affordablehousing subcommittee on June 11 to discuss plans for its proposed 266-unit residential community at the southeast corner of Los Angeles Avenue and Madera Road. More...
•Curfew a tool in the fight against gangs
•County assessor to reduce property taxes for nearly 9,000 homeowners
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 Health & Wellness
•Severe allergies? Better have a backup plan
The incidence of severe allergies, especially to food, is increasing dramatically. In the United States alone, the number of children who are allergic to peanuts has more than doubled in the past five years. Severe allergies can cause anaphylaxis, a sudden, severe and potentially lifethre... More...
•Salon raises $2,400 to help cancer patients
•Narcissism is alive and well
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 Datebook
•Article
FRI., JUNE 22 Country-Style Fun City of Westlake Village TGIF presents "Western Hoe Down," Foxfield Park, 31981 Foxfield Drive. Western barbecue dinner for sale starting 6 p.m. Free line dancing lessons 6:30 p.m. Show starts 7 p.m. Live country music, trick roper. Bring lawn chairs, ... More...
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 Business
•Quite a collection
JANN HENDRY/Acorn Newspapers WARDROBE BAGS- American Vision Windows, whose corporate offices are in Simi Valley, held an improptu, in-house clothing drive this month for Simi Cornerstone Church and World Impact, a Christian missions organization dedicated to ministering in the inner city of Los Ange... More...
•Recycle your fluorescent bulbs at Simi Wal-Mart
•McCaffrey joining the 'Round Table'
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 Schools
•Year's class of Royal High grads counts 15 valedictorians at the top
The 570 members of the Royal High School Class of 2007 came together with great pride and accomplishment last Thursday, when administrators and faculty presented them to friends and family as graduates at their longanticipated commencement ceremony. More...
•Royal High School Class of 2007
•Huge crowd turns out to usher in next generation of Simi High grads
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 Sports
•For Jackson, success is about balance and options
Simi Valley High's Lorne Jackson is keeping his options open. As standout guard on the Pioneers boys' basketball team, and super student in the classroom, Jackson, who will be a senior in the fall, is receiving a lot of interest from some of the finest universities this nation ... More...
•Pirates strike in Simi Valley
•Eclipse defense blocks out the goals
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 Pets
•Article
MY BUDDY BART- Bart is 3 years old and according to his foster parent gets along with everyone he meets. Bart is good around dogs, cats and kids. He is housebroken. More...
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 Police
•Article
On June 14 at the intersection of Fifth Street and Pacific Avenue a 30year-old male was arrested and charged with possession of a controlled substance. A 36-year-old male was arrested in the 2800 block of Cochran Street on June 15 and charged with grand theft and burglary. More...
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 Faith
•Article
"All growth is a leap in the dark, a spontaneous, unpremeditated act without benefit of experience." - Henry Miller Growing in the dark As I opened the door and stepped into the darkness of my kitchen pantry to grab my box of Cheerios this morning I looked down and notice... More...
•Chabad Simi lists agenda of summer events
•Methodist church raising money for children to attend Bible school
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 Family
•Heapin' helping of gyros
HOT STUFF- Simi Valley resident Tom Vegos cooks up gyro meat at the Ventura County Greek Festival held two weekends ago at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Camarillo. Organizers say the event drew more than 5,000 visitors. JANN HENDRY Acorn Newspapers More...
•Auditions to begin Saturday for musical 'Bye Bye Birdie'
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 On The Town
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"Once" Directed by: John Carney Starring: Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova Rated: R (adult language) Running time: 86 minutes Best suited for: fans of the relevant folk/rock musical genre, musicians, More...
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 Editorials
•Beat the summer doldrums
"What'd you do today, Tommy?" "Nuthin'." "What're you going to do tomorrow?" "I dunno." Summer's here and the kids have nothing to do? Not a chance. Not in this town. Just look at all the opportunities there are for fun and games, camps and activities. More...
•Cartoon
•Guest opinion
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 Vacation Photos
•Take Your Simi Valley Acorn on Vacation
Do you want to see your picture in the Simi Valley Acorn? Here's How: 1. Send a color print depicting scenery, people and the front page of any edition of the Simi Valley Acorn. 2. Tape a 3X5 card on the back describing the location, names of people (left to right), and the name, address and pho... More...
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 Real Estate
•Full Story
Left - This 3-bedroom 2.5-bath Moorpark home features a large, flat lot with plenty of room for a pool. It backs to open land with unobstructed views of the Moorpark Hills. The entryway features large picture windows, and there are vaulted ceilings in the formal dining room and living room wi... More...
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