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Simi turns center of GOP universe for a day

By Joann Groff joann@theacorn.com
CNN's Anderson Cooper, moderator for the Republican Debate at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library on Wednesday, kicked off the contest with few guidelines for the four candidates. More...

Health & Wellness

Avoiding Dangerous Liaisons

Years ago, folk artist Joni Mitchell wrote a song called "Big Yellow Taxi." The lyrics had a refrain that went: "Don't it always seem to go that you don't know what you've got till it's gone." Betrayal in relationship can be summarized More...

Pet wellness plans protect health, wallets

Keeping a pet's health from going to the dogs has become a top priority for many people in the U.S. Americans will spend $41 billion this year on their pets and nearly $10 billion of those expenses will be on veterinary care. More...

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Schools

Hillside students get to hear about the ups and downs of show business

By Eliav Appelbaum eliav@theacorn.com

Don Stark sat alone in Hillside Middle School's library, carefully thumbing through a book's yellowing pages. More...

Fundamental schools accepting apps

The two fundamental schools for the Simi Valley Unified School District will take applications for children entering kindergarten for the 2008-2009 school year from today through Feb. 14. More...

SVHS music boosters hosting V-Day dinner

Reservations must be made by Feb. 4

Simi Valley High School Music Boosters will hold their second annual Valentine Dinner and Fundraiser 7 to 11 p.m. Friday, Feb. 8 at Paul's Italian Villa, 2585 Cochran St., Simi Valley. More...

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Pets

Learn about owning a race horse

Thoroughbred Owners of California will host a free seminar titled "Ownership 101- An Introduction to Racehorse Ownership" from 8:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, Feb. 23 at the Top o' the Stretch, Clockers' Corner, Santa Anita Racetrack, 285 W. More...

Pet of the Week

WENDY PIERRO/Acorn Newspapers LOVELY LUNA- Luna is a 2-year-old spayed Siberian Husky and is a staff favorite at the Camarillo Animal Shelter. She is energetic but also able to settle down. More...

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Family

Fossils, bugs, critters and more at the Natural History Museum

The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County has announced its February program schedule. For more information on any of these programs, visit www.nhm.org. •The museum stays open late the first Friday of every month. More...

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On The Town

Local artist, 14, looks to bring new sound to hip-hop

By Darleen Principe darleen@theacorn.com

Tyler Freeman is a poet, a skater and a movie enthusiast. He's also a freshman at Simi Valley High School. More...

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Editorials

Tell us how you met the person who makes your heart go pitter-patter

We're asking people, including you, to tell us how you met your spouse or significant other. You need to do it in 200 words or less and send it to valentines@theacorn.com. We need it no later than 5 p.m. next Monday, Feb. 4. More...

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ICE keeping up the heat at local jails

Guest opinion
By Congressman Elton Gallegly (R-Ventura and Santa Barbara counties)

When the amnesty bill died in the U.S. Senate last year, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) finally realized the American people demand enforcement of our immigration laws without amnesty as a prerequisite to any guest worker program. More...

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Real Estate

Located On A Quiet Cul De Sac

This Foxmoor pool home is located on a quiet cul de sac. It has four bedrooms and three baths, with a bed and bath downstairs. The home has large living, family and formal dining rooms. More...

Tudor Style Home

This Tudor style home has 10 bedrooms, 10 full baths and 2 half baths in approximately 12,000 square feet on over one flat acre. More...

Lori Mills

For November 2007, the award for Top Selling Agent and Top Producer from Prudential California Realty's Camarillo office went to Lori Mills. Mills' personal trademarks are her remarkable energy, focus, enthusiasm, and drive. More...

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A view from inside the spin room

By Darleen Principe darleen@theacorn.com

Hours before most of America sat down to watch the Republican presidential debate on television Wednesday night, hundreds of media representatives, event staff and volunteers rushed behind the scenes to get ready for the big event. More...

Council gives unanimous support to 266-unit development

By Darleen Principe darleen@theacorn.com

After five long years of working with the Simi Valley community, Beverly Hills-based developer Casden Properties, LLC received unanimous approval Monday night from the City Council to build a 266-unit residential development on the last majo More...

Community

Sign ordinance amended to allow electronic signs

Will be allowed in places of public assembly
By Darleen Principe darleen@theacorn.com

Places of public assembly, such as Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center and Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District, will soon be allowed to install and use electronic marquee-type changeable copy signs at their facilities, according More...

Police publish '07 crime statistics

Following standards set forth by the FBI, the Simi Valley Police Department released its 2007 Part I crime statistics on Wednesday. More...

City tightens restrictions on homebuyer's assistance program

By Darleen Principe darleen@theacorn.com

Citizens who want to apply for Simi Valley's First Time Homebuyer Assistance Program must now meet stricter credit requirements to qualify for help, according to a resolution unanimously adopted by the City Council Monday night. More...

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Business

How businesses can protect customer privacy

Growing numbers of Americans are making demands on corporate America to treat their personal information with secrecy. More...

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Sports

10 questions with Kris King

Senior forward Kris King is a vital member of the Royal High girls' basketball team. An All-Marmonte League performer a year ago, King currently leads the firstplace Highlanders in points (14.6) and rebounds (6.3) per game. More...

Lady Lancers performing well on the pitch

Grace Brethren plays important home match today vs. Carpinteria
By Thomas Gase tgase@theacorn.com

After struggling for many years, the Grace Brethren girls' soccer team's future is bright. More...

SVHS hoops team ranked ninth in state

The Simi Valley High boys' basketball team is one of the best squads in California, according to the latest rankings by CalHiSports.com. The Pioneers (21-1 overall, 10-0 in the Marmonte League) were ranked No. More...

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Police

Blotter

On Jan. 24, two 27-year-old men were arrested on the 2700 block of Tapo Canyon Road and charged with attempted murder, committing crime for the benefit of a street gang and committing a hate crime. More...

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Faith

Area Catholic churches participate in 'The University'

St. Rose and St. Peter Claver both offer adult education program

Entering its seventh season, The University returns to 10 participating parishes for its adult education program beginning Feb. 7. The University offers 12 subjects with 100 sessions presented by 70 speakers. More...

Local woman nominated for 'Worship Artist of the Year'

Vocalist attends Discovery Church

Erica Dean of Simi Valley has been nominated as "Worship Artist of the Year" in the third annual Momentum Awards, which will be handed out at the IndieHeaven CIA Summit2008 conference on March 29. More...

Lutheran church sponsoring online fundraiser

Trading Graces, an online auction on eBay hosted by Lutheran Services in America, will open Feb. 5 and continue through June 10. More...

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Letters

Not willing to stay neutral, or silent about the war

Sgt. Jeremiah Waggoner, Simi soldier proudly serving in Afghanistan, wants me to "shut my mouth." With all due respect, sir, I cannot. I am an American, too. I pay taxes. More...

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Neighbors

Crestview Elementary one of several schools to honor lastest collection of D.A.R.E. graduates

Photos by Iris Smoot

MAKING A PLEDGE- Officer John Hughes, above, speaks to the 2008 D.A.R.E. graduating class at Crestview Elementary School last week while fellow officers look on. More...

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Datebook

Datebook

FRI., FEB. 1 'On Golden Pond' High Street Arts Center presents drama "On Golden Pond" by Ernest Thompson, 8 p.m., 45 E. High St., Moorpark. Through March 2. 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays. More...

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