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April 11, 2008 / Front Page

A toast to trees

SPECIAL DAY- Leslie Galloway of Burbank, at right, adds a shovelful of earth to cover the roots of a sapling tree planted in honor of his late son, Simi Valley Police Officer Gary Galloway, during the Simi Valley Arbor Day celebration on Sat More...

Health & Wellness

Here's looking at you, kid

When my son was about 3 years old, he developed an interest in baseball and began trying to hit an old beach ball we kept in the garage with an oversized plastic bat. More...

Braille Institute van comes to Simi

The Braille Institute's Mobile Solutions van be in Simi Valley from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, April 14 at the Simi Valley Senior Center, 3900 Avenida Simi. More...

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Business

Petal Pushers donate food to support local care and share

For more than 20 years, residents of Simi Valley have enjoyed the craftsmanship of Phil Medweb and his team at Petal Pushers for their bouquets and arrangements for all occasions. More...

Chamber going back to China

The Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce will host a trip to China, Nov. 9 to 17, which will include stops in Beijing, Shanghai, Suzhou and Hangzhou. More...

CSUCI economics professor will speak at Chamber business development luncheon

Local economy will be discussed

The Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce will host Ashish Vaidya, PhD, as the guest speaker at a business development luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 16 at the Lost Canyons Golf Club, 3301 Lost Canyons Drive, Simi Valley. More...

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Sports

Pickoff play helps Simi Valley take down Royal

SVHS alone in first place after upending Highlanders, 6-4

By Stephen Dorman sdorman@theacorn.com

It's a bang-bang play that Simi Valley High pitcher Nick Russo and first baseman Eric Bernstein have worked on many times in practice. More...

Fischer's big bat powers Pioneers

Senior shortstop climbing the state's all-time home run list

By Thomas Gase tgase@theacorn.com

Sam Fischer couldn't have dreamed up a better script for her senior year at Simi Valley High. In November, the 17-year-old Pioneer shortstop began taking lessons with Camarillo softball legend and current Olympian Jessica Mendoza. More...

Royal golf team still perfect

Highlanders push record to 13-0

By Thomas Gase tgase@theacorn.com

Royal High senior golfer Shane Blanchard likes life at Wood Ranch Golf Club just the way it is. Blanchard, along with a number of his Highlander teammates, frequently plays 18 holes at the Simi Valley private club. More...

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On The Town

Top notch entertainment scheduled for Strawberry Festival

Big Bad Voodoo Daddy and the E Family featuring Sheila E are among the many musical acts playing at the 25th anniversary California Strawberry Festival open from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. More...

Go off to see 'The Wiz' at Royal High School

The Royal Drama Players will present the musical "The Wiz" at 7 p.m. April 17, 18, 19, 24, 25 and 26 in the multipurpose room at Royal High School, 1402 Royal Ave., Simi Valley. More...

'Baby Boomers' Night Out' benefits local senior center

Take a trip back in time

All proceeds from "Baby Boomers' Night Out" at 8 p.m. Friday, April 18 at the Simi Valley Senior Center, 3900 Avenida Simi, will benefit the senior center. More...

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Editorials

A story far too familiar

Ventura County is again mourning the tragic death of one of its own, this time a junior at Newbury Park High School who died in a senseless car wreck that police say involved alcohol. More...

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For the Record

The correct date of this year's Arroyo Cleanup is Saturday, April 26, not April 16, as was printed in last week's Acorn . For more information, call Mara Malch, Neighborhood Council coordinator, at (805) 583-6756. More...

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Datebook

FRI., APRIL 11 'Motion Flux' Moorpark College Dance Department presents annual spring student dance concert, "Motion Flux," original works by student choreographers, guest artists, faculty. 8 p.m. today & Saturday, 2 p.m Sunday. More...

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Real Estate

Newest Development, Paseo De Las Flores In Simi Valley Announced

LT Development, LLC introduces their latest development, Paseo de las Flores in Simi Valley, offering active adults aged 55 and older a townhome community in Ventura County. More...

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Media reps attack city's attempt to limit news racks

Council agrees to leave limit of 16 per block in place

By Darleen Principe darleen@theacorn.com

The vote on an ordinance amending the regulation of news racks in the public right of way has been delayed until the next meeting of the City Council after it was met with opposition Monday. More...

Out-of-town thieves get busted with stolen property

Chance traffic stop leads to arrest

Two men from the San Fernando Valley were arrested Tuesday in Simi after police said they were found to be in possession of thousands of dollars worth of stolen tools and construction equipment. More...

Praise for she who raised you

Mother's Day is May 11, and the Simi Valley Acorn wants your mom to receive the recognition she deserves. In 100 words or less, please write and tell us why your mother is special. More...

Community

City considering Traffic Overlay District

Change would give car, RV dealers their own set of standards

By Darleen Principe darleen@theacorn.com

The decision to approve an ordinance creating a new zoning district that would allow Simi Valley vehicle dealers to have their own set of architectural and promotional guidelines has been continued to the next meeting of the City Council on Apr More...

Last-minute tax tips

The Franchise Tax Board offers last-minute tips for taxpayers and outlines the 10 tax filing errors that delay refunds. More...

Protect your mailbox

Based on an ongoing burglar investigation, Malibu Lost Hills Sheriff's Station detectives this week arrested Jay Yang and Amanda Prescott of Agoura Hills on charges of theft of mail, identity theft, forgery/fraud and grand theft of money. More...

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Schools

Government students sit down with superdelegate

By Darleen Principe darleen@theacorn.com

Royal High School senior Keaton Elam sat in his fifth-period Advanced Placement government class last Friday, listening with the rest of his classmates to a member of the Democratic National Committee (DNC) speak about the upcoming president More...

Bringing science to life

"Science in Our Lives" is the theme of the 54th annual Ventura County Science Fair, which runs Tuesday, April 22 to Thursday, April 24 at Seaside Park in Ventura. More...

Scholarships available through Ed. Foundation

The Simi Valley Education Foundation is accepting applications for five available $1,000 scholarships. Scholarships will be awarded to one student each from Apollo, Royal, Santa Susana and Simi high schools as well as Moorpark College. More...

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Police

Blotter

A residential burglary resulting in the loss of $1,500 worth of personal property from a home in E. Bonita Drive was reported April 2. An 84-year-old man was arrested in the 3100 block of N. More...

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Faith

Acorn faith columnist now available in hardcover

"The Art of Being: 101 Ways to Practice Purpose in Your Life," written by Acorn columnist Dennis Merritt Jones, goes on sale Thursday, April 17. More...

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Family

My son the comedian

Some fathers teach their sons how to play baseball, with big dreams that their boys will play in the major leagues. My 4-year-old son doesn't want to play baseball. He says he wants to be funny. More...

Easter Seals seek donations

Now through Thursday, May 15, Easter Seals is holding its annual "Be an Angel of Change" campaign. More...

Fans at the finish line

WENDY PIERRO/Acorn Newspapers SUPPORT GROUP- Simi Valley residents from left Eliana Gomez, Becca Perenchio, 5, and Karina Perenchio cheer on Mike Perenchio as he heads to the finish line after completing the Chesebro Half Marathon during the 23rd Dol More...

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