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January 25, 2008 / Community

Avoid cellphone pitfalls

A cellphone contract doesn't always have to be a drain on the wallet. More...

All Metrolink train tickets and passes include the Los Angeles County EZ Transit Pass feature and are valid as a local boarding pass on participating transit systems in Los Angeles County, including DASH, Commuter Express and Metro buses and More...

Park district has upcoming events for those 50-plus

The Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District is offering new events and classes for people 50 and over. Those who enjoy the card game hearts can participate in a Valentine's Hearts Tournament at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13. More...

Meet this year's Lew Roth Award winners

Dinner to honor excellence in education begins tonight at 6 p.m.

By Eliav Appelbaum eliav@theacorn.com

This year's Lew Roth Award winners will be honored tonight, Jan. 25, for their commitment to serving the Simi Valley Unified School District. The award dinner at the Grand Vista Hotel begins at 6 p.m. More...

Unique delivery

MAKING BULLIES DISAPPEAR- Merrill Merman, above, performs a magic trick onstage with the help of 7-year-old Franco Candiotti last Friday night at Katherine Elementary School in Simi. More...

Remember falling in love?

Anyone can catch your eye, but it takes someone special to win your heart. Do you recall the moment your spouse or loved one walked into your life? Was it love at first sight? Did fireworks go off and Cupid's arrow find its mark? More...

State, federal tax agencies share return tips for '08

Several new filing programs available at no cost to taxpayers

By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com

As local residents prepare to file their 2007 income tax returns, state and federal officials unveiled new programs, promised better service and reminded taxpayers to be aware of commonly overlooked credits. More...

City works to settle tree disputes

By Eliav Appelbaum eliav@theacorn.com

Sharon Edwards has lived in the same house in the 5500 block of Katherine Street for 23 years. The last four have given her a headache. More...

Good deals, good cause

Photos by WENDY PIERRO/Acorn Newspapers HANDFUL- Simi resident Stacy Edwards-Adrian, above, takes one last look around to see if there's anything else she'd like to buy at the Simi Valley High girls' basketball yard sale on Saturday. More...

Simi students take home honors at annual Reflections program awards ceremony

Photos by WENDY PIERRO Acorn Newspapers REFLECTIONS OF TALENT- Royal High School junior Tamara McCarty, 16, above, and Lana Marie Alicata, 16, right, a junior at Simi Valley High, were among the Ventura County students who won awards at the Na More...

Beloved music teacher loses battle with cancer

By Angela Randazzo Special to the Acorn

For more than 20 years, Debra McCarthy taught piano and music theory to students in Simi Valley. The music faded on Dec. 21 when McCarthy, 51, died after a valiant battle with breast cancer. This Sunday, Jan. More...