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April 18, 2008 / Front Page

All eyes on the butterfly

IRIS SMOOT/Acorn Newspapers SPREADING ITS WINGS- Troop 878 Girl Scouts Charlie Coons, 11, left, and Sarah Wix, 10, watch in amazement as they open a tiny box to release a monarch butterfly, which spread its wings and flew into the air over the Simi V More...

Security cams may be installed on city buses

By Darleen Principe darleen@theacorn.com

Simi Valley's fixed-route buses may have video security by the end of the year, if the city's Department of Community Services is successful in securing an $80,000 grant to install the Webbased system. More...

Health & Wellness

Symposium addresses county's nursing shortage

By Michelle Knight knight@theacorn.com

An unsafe work environment for nurses working in hospitals may be contributing to a shortage of nurses, said an industry expert at an April 4 nursing symposium at St. John's Regional Medical Center in Camarillo. More...

Home health care agency hosting gala celebration

Ventura-based Livingston Memorial Visiting Nurse Association will have a gala celebration on Saturday, May 17 at the Hummingbird Nest Ranch in Simi Valley. At the event Charles M. More...

Annual fundraiser targets breast cancer

Simi Valley Hospital Foundation's annual Hats Off to Women event is scheduled for Friday, April 25, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum, 40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley. More...

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Schools

Simi High senior receives scholarship from Indian Education Consortium

By Eliav Appelbaum eliav@theacorn.com

Whitney Tautkus does her best to be a well-rounded person. The 18-year-old Simi Valley High School senior recently returned from the National Young Leaders Conference in Washington, D.C. More...

Presentation counts

Atherwood GATE students show off research projects to guests

By Angela Randazzo Special to the Acorn

More than 50 students in Atherwood Elementary's Certificate of Merit program displayed the final results of their long-term projects earlier this month. More...

Summer school classes will be limited

Due to the current fiscal situation, summer school class offerings in the Simi Valley Unified School District will be limited this year. More...

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Pets

Pet of the Week

WENDY PIERRO/Acorn Newspapers SWEET AND SHAGGY- Wesley is a 3-year-old grey and white Schnauzer. He is mellow but friendly, trusting and very gentle. He also shows signs of being house trained. More...

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Police

Police Blotter

Collectible currency and jewelry valued at $4,115 was reported stolen April 8 from a home in the 1800 block of Patricia Avenue. More...

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Faith

Master's College choir to perform

Lighthouse Bible Church will host a concert by the singing group Majesty of the Master's College in Santa Clarita at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, April 27 at the church, 4910 Cochran St., Simi Valley. More...

B'Nai Emet will host community Seder to mark Passover

Congregation B'nai Emet's annual community Seder will be at 5:30 p.m. Sunday, April 20 at the Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center, 3050 Los Angeles Ave. More...

Understanding Passover

Cyril Gordon will speak on "Christ in the Passover" at 5 p.m. Saturday, April 26 at The Live Ride Christian Church, 6245 Sylvan Drive, Simi Valley. Gordon is an evangelist with Jews for Jesus' Los Angeles branch. More...

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Editorials

Need a solution for the shortage

Residents of the Santa Susana Knolls confirmed this week what many of them had been whispering about for years. There are more homes in the Knolls than there is water available to properly serve them. More...

Guest opinion

Women have a long history in Rotary

By Sally Adelblue, Simi Sunset Rotary Club and Elaine Freeman, Simi Sunrise Rotary Club

Rotary International had its beginning in 1905 in Chicago, Ill. Paul Harris, Esq. started the club for male professionals . Fellowship was the original focus, along with lunch with friends and networking with other business professionals. More...

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Real Estate

This Home Has An HD Theater With Widescreen And DTS Sound

This is a five bedroom, four bathroom home with a downstairs bedroom that has been converted into a home HD theater with 126" widescreen and DTS sound. More...

Enjoy A Wood-Burning Brick Fireplace

This home has 4 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. The single family single story residence features an updated front door and formal living room with newer dual-paned window facing front. More...

Features Textured Walls And Ceramic Tile Flooring

This singlestory townhome in Agoura Hills has textured walls and ceramic tile flooring and is located near a community pool. There are two bedrooms, a large living room and a bright dining area. More...

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Not enough water for the Knolls

Water district puts a stop on new service requests

By Darleen Principe darleen@theacorn.com

Property owners in the Santa Susana Knolls may not be permitted to build any new construction projects for the next two years, due to a recent "water service moratorium" declared by the local Waterworks District No. 8. More...

Resident returns home to find burglar inside

A woman was assaulted in her home by a burglar at 12:57 p.m. on April 11. More...

City will create auto dealer overlay district

Compromise reached on electronic sign height

By Darleen Principe darleen@theacorn.com

The Simi Valley City Council unanimously approved an ordinance Monday night developing a New Vehicle Dealer (NVD) Overlay District that allows the city's auto dealerships to have their own set of architectural and promotional guidelines. More...