April 25, 2008 RSS feed / Front Page

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Crosswalk crackdown

Sting allows police to see who yields- and who doesn't
By Joann Groff joann@theacorn.com
Nicole Anderson took a deep breath, looked both ways and stepped off the curb into the crosswalk. More...

Pageant winners take Ventura County honors

LOOKING MARVELOUS- Julia Valenzuela, left, Allison Soto, Beth Block-Weiss, Doris Kochan and Katie Karp were winners in Crowning Glory Productions' Ventura County pageant in midApril. More...

Health & Wellness

Love on a Leash therapy dogs bring joy to the sick, suffering

By Nancy Needham nancy@theacorn.com

Dying is not easy on anyone, but a dog named Tess made it a little more bearable for the Holloway family in Thousand Oaks when she came to spend time with her very sick friend Jack. More...

Study shows a happy marriage can prevent high blood pressure

A happy marriage can be good for one's blood pressure, according to new research. More...

ALS Walk returns to Ventura

Walk to Defeat ALS, an effort to raise funds benefiting research and patient care services for people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, will be Sunday, May 4 at Plaza Park in Ventura. More...

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Schools

Give a little whistle

SWEET SOUND OF SUCCESS- Simi Valley resident and Moorpark College student Morgan Surrena is happy after finally getting the proper sound out of the clay whistle she made Tuesday, April 15, after a presentation on ancient Columbian whistle sculptures More...

Lecture to address wildlife

The Moorpark College Biology Department's Gary Ogden Memorial Lecture and The Year of the Environment will present a free lecture open to the public, "Carnivores on the Fringe" from 7 to 9 p.m. More...

Board wants Simi schools to keep parents involved

By Eliav Appelbaum eliav@theacorn.com

It's no secret that parents play a vital role in their children's education. To this end, one of the primary goals of the Simi Valley School Board this year is to increase parent involvement. More...

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Police

Blotter

A 37-year-old man was arrested on the 400 block of Appleton Road on April 15 and charged with domestic infliction of corporal injury. More...

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Family

Hike safely, hike often, says the National Park Service

The National Park Service recommends the following tips while hiking in the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area: More...

Topanga Days fair offering family fun

The 35th annual Topanga Days Country Fair will be held Memorial Day weekend at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 24 to Monday, May 26 at 1440 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd., Topanga. More...

Strawberry Festival needs volunteers

The California Strawberry Festival is looking for volunteers to provide assistance at the festival Saturday, May 17 and Sunday, May 18 at 3250 S. Rose Ave., Oxnard. Volunteers must be at least 14 years old. More...

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On The Town

"Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed"

Directed by: Nathan Frankowski Starring: Ben Stein, lots of unhappy scientists and professors Rated: PG (brief archival footage of Nazi atrocities) Running time: 90 minutes Best suited for: the open minded, More...

University women will present modern adaptation of 'Cinderella'

The Simi Valley Branch of the Association of University Women will present a modern musical adaptation of "Cinderella," written by local teacher Cheryl Talbot, at its production of Children's Theater. More...

'Earnest' actors are 'Wilde' and witty in classic comedy

Play review
By Sally Carpenter sallyc@theacorn.com

If playwright Oscar Wilde were alive today, he'd have his own syndicated radio show on which to express his pithy observations of social foibles. More...

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Neighbors

A night for heroes

Peace Officers Association honors those showing courage under fire
By Carissa Marsh Special to the Acorn

In the summer of 2006, Dep. Sheriff Robert Bornet returned home from serving two tours of duty in the Iraq war. As a master chief at arms in the U.S. More...

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Datebook

Datebook

FRI., APRIL 25 Bella Vita Club Bella Vita Italian Social Club meets for dinner, 6 p.m., St. Jude Catholic Church Parish Hall, 32032 W. Lindero Canyon Road, Westlake Village. Program after dinner. April birthdays celebrated. More...

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Real Estate

Updated Indian Hills Pool Home

This updated 4 bedroom, 2 ½ bathroom single story Indian Hills Pool Home is situated in North East Simi Valley, adjacent to the Simi Hills Golf Course. More...

Cook's Kitchen

This home includes a gourmet cook's kitchen with professional appliances and a cooking island. The private dining room and large family room open to the kitchen. The master bath has cherry colored cabinetry and a walk-in closet. More...

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County's head of schools is leaving

Weis takes job in Northern California
By Eliav Appelbaum eliav@theacorn.com

The Ventura County Office of Education will see a different face at the top for the first time in 15 years. Dr. More...

Need to settle a squabble?

Nonprofit offers free dispute mediation
By Darleen Principe darleen@theacorn.com

The Ventura Center for Dispute Settlement (VCDS), a nonprofit organization specializing in alternate forms of dispute resolution, is now offering free onsite mediation services for Small Claims litigants in Ventura County. More...

Community

Monday's hearing will determine grant distribution

Council will again make tough decisions about allocation of federal money
By Darleen Principe darleen@theacorn.com

The Simi Valley City Council will hold a public hearing on May 5 to make final decisions on the use of more than $1 million in Community Development Block Grant funds for fiscal year 2008-09. More...

23 Freeway project nearing completion

JANN HENDRY/Acorn Newspapers PARTING THE TRAFFIC SEAS- Ventura County Board of Supervisors Chair Peter Foy addresses the audience during the official grand opening of the State Route 23 Freeway Widening and Soundwall Project above t More...

Metrolink unveils its 'greenest' trains yet

New locomotive has super-low emissions

Metrolink marked Earth Day by unveiling its newest locomotive, the cleanest diesel-electric option available, and stressing that riding Metrolink even one day a week makes a difference to the environment. More...

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Business

Exorcising the demons of excess inventory

By Emily Collins Special to The Acorn

If you walk through your business's warehouse or storeroom, chances are you will find excess, nonmoving inventory. More...

Restaurant chain gets new operations director

vice president of operations for Ozzie Garcia has been hired as The Natural Cafe, a regional restaurant business with nine locations from Simi Valley to San Luis Obispo. More...

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Sports

SVHS softball team breaks county record

With a 5-1 victory over Moorpark High Tuesday, the Simi Valley softball team established a new Ventura County record with its 22nd consecutive win to begin the season. More...

Leaping grab can't save Simi

JANN HENDRY/Acorn Newspapers BRING IT BACK- Simi Valley High third baseman Kyle Raskin goes into the Pioneers' dugout to catch a foul ball in the top of the seventh inning Wednesday against Thousand Oaks. More...

Pioneer star Jackson taking his game to Pepperdine

Simi Valley High senior point guard Lorne Jackson has signed a National Letter of Intent to play basketball at Pepperdine University. Jackson is Simi Valley's alltime leader in career steals (302) and charges taken (47). More...

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Faith

God is at the heart of Foursquare

Places of faith
By Angela Randazzo Special to the Acorn

NewHeart Foursquare Church 4200 Township Ave. Simi Valley (805) 583-3433 Pastor Paul Kuzma Founded: 1949 Size of congregation: 200 Denomination: International Church of the Foursquare Gospel Services: Sunday, 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. More...

SoCal Mormon Choir will sing in Simi

The Southern California Mormon Choir will perform at 7 p.m. Saturday, May 10 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints Sinaloa Building, 480 Sinaloa Road, Simi Valley. More...

Meditation retreat scheduled

The OneSpirit Center for Conscious Living will sponsor an all-day Mindfulness and Meditation Retreat from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 10 at Underwood Family Farm Walnut Grove, 3370 Sunset Valley Road, Moorpark. More...

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Letters

Army medic just wants to say thanks for the support, Simi

I am a soldier currently serving as a medic in Iraq, south of Baghdad. I wanted to take the time to thank everyone who has spent time and money on supporting troops. More...

In defense of Accelerated Reading

This is in response to a March 14 letter which attacked Simi Valley Unified School District's use of the Accelerated Reader, or AR, program in our schools. More...

Let's ease the rhetoric about Cornerstone

In response to the letter from Margie Roblin in last week's Acorn , Cornerstone Church is being given anything but a free pass. More...

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Editorials

Cross about crosswalks

Remember that amendment to the Constitution? You know, the one that guarantees us the right to operate a motor vehicle? What is it again? The 19th? The 28th? Wait a second . . . ah yes. It doesn't exist. More...

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Even in deficit, education must remain priority

Guest opinion
By Hannah-Beth Jackson Candidate for state Senate

Our local school districts are in crisis, as is the statewide system itself. More...

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