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May 16, 2008 / Front Page

Snow cone conundrum

IRIS SMOOT/Acorn Newspapers SIGNS OF COMING SUMMER- One-year-old Tyler Boen tries to figure out how he will devour his giant cone of shaved ice during the annual Simi Valley Street Fair on Saturday. More...

No-fliers ordinance adopted without opposition

By Darleen Principe darleen@theacorn.com

The Simi Valley City Council unanimously approved an anti-litter ordinance Monday night prohibiting the placement of fliers and other printed materials on vehicles throughout the city. More...

Health & Wellness

Mother's milk protects child's health

One way mothers can enhance their child's health is with the nutritional benefits of breast milk. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that moms breastfeed exclusively for at least the first six months of a baby's life. More...

Conejo hospice now offers young adult grief support

Hospice of the Conejo is sponsoring grief support for young adults ages 18 to 26. The group meets Wednesdays in the human services building, 80 E. Hillcrest Drive, Ste. 204, Thousand Oaks. More...

State dietary guide is available online

Officials hope site will be a resource for parents

The California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) has released the 2008 California Food Guide, a nutrition resource designed to promote healthy eating habits and physical activity for Californians. More...

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Schools

Vandals slay Knolls Elementary dragon

School exhibit is dismembered; officials ask that perpetrators don't do it again

By Eliav Appelbaum eliav@theacorn.com

Puff, the Magic Dragon would have been breathing fire if he heard what happened to one of the dragons at Knolls Elementary School. More...

Students show appreciation for the military

By Eliav Appelbaum eliav@theacorn.com

Friends Ashley Cooke and Heather Tomaszewski baked snickerdoodles and chocolate chip cookies on Monday and delivered them to the Simi Valley Police. So went a typical day for students in leadership class at Sinaloa Middle School. More...

Simi student makes dean's list at DePaul

Rebecca Heteniak of Simi Valley has been named to the dean's list for the 2008 winter quarter at DePaul University in Chicago. More...

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Pets

Pet of the Week

FRIENDLY- Ricky, a 7-year-old black Lab, above, was surrendered by his owners because they were moving and couldn't take him with them. He is housebroken, leash-trained and good with other pets and children. More...

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Faith

Mirror, Mirror . . .

The tendency to judge others seems to find a home in most of us, and at those times when we encounter an individual whom we see as objectionable- in appearance or personality, or both- our first reaction may be to want to get away from that More...

Holocaust commemoration

Congregation B'nai Emet will observe Yom Hashoah, Holocaust Commemoration Day, at 8 p.m. Fri., May 16 at the synagogue, 4645 Industrial St., Simi Valley. Rabbi Michele Paskow will conduct the service. More...

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On The Town

Italian eatery offers romantic setting

Diners will be served classic family recipes

By Carissa Marsh Special to the Acorn

Alessio Ristorante Italiano Tucked away in the oftoverlooked Sycamore Plaza lies Alessio Ristorante Italiano, where authentic house-made recipes are served in a welcoming and elegant environment. More...

Hagmans hosting KCLU event

Event will be at family's Heaven Ranch in Ojai

Larry and Maj Hagman will host a celebration in honor of KCLU from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 31 at their Heaven Ranch in Ojai. The gathering will allow guests to roam the grounds and meet other KCLU supporters. More...

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Letters

To Church of Christ protesters: Enough is enough

The protesters at Simi Valley's United Church of Christ have made their point about illegal immigration- and for about eight long months. I agree we must do something about our borders. More...

Why can't Cornerstone just build in city limits?

Ray Miller clearly missed the entire point of my April 18 letter. More...

Honor local history and contribute to the General Plan

During the recent National Volunteer Week, the media was filled with information about how we can all contribute to making our county and cities a better place to live. More...

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Neighbors

Power of friendship helps return injured runner to marathon form

Simi Valley man beats near-fatal injuries from bike accident, regains strength to finish L.A. Marathon

By Darleen Principe darleen@theacorn.com

After Harry Staples ran his first Los Angeles Marathon in 1987, he was hooked. More...

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City researching options to fix water shortage at Knolls

Specific recommendation yet to be made

By Darleen Principe darleen@theacorn.com

Officials from the local Waterworks District No. 8 are currently conducting studies of the water shortage in the Santa Susana Knolls and plan to discuss their findings at a meeting of the Simi Valley City Council in mid-June. More...

Lyons named head of environmental services

Current city planner will take over vacated position

City Planner Peter Lyons will take over as the city of Simi Valley's new director of environmental services, City Manager Mike Sedell announced Thursday. More...

Community

Signal planned for Tapo Canyon-Township corner

The Simi Valley Department of Public Works awarded a $173,062 construction contract last week to build a new traffic signal at the intersection of Tapo Canyon Road and Township Avenue. More...

Live to ride- safely that is

May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month in California. More...

Snakes alives, it's rattler season again

Tips on how to protect your pets

By Nancy Needham nancy@theacorn.com

An abundance of rattlesnakes is keeping rattlesnake wrangler Bo Slyapich and local veterinarians busy this spring. "I thought last year was real bad with lots of rattlesnakes, but this year is a whole lot worse," said Slyapich. More...

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Business

Local print shop recognized by assemblyman

WENDY PIERRO/Acorn Newspapers MAKING MORE THAN COPIES- The staff of PrintMasters in Simi Valley, which was selected by Assemblyman Cameron Smyth as his "Small Business of the Year" for the 38th District, which encompasses parts of north Los Angeles, More...

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If you have business news to announce regarding your operation, such as an award, a promotion or a new location, please write to us at the Simi Valley Acorn , Attention: Business Briefs, 30423 Canwood St., Ste. 108, Agoura Hills, CA 91301. More...

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Sports

Superstitious Simi prepping for a perfect finish

Undefeated Pioneers earn top seed and a bye in Division I; Royal to face Mater Dei in first round

By Thomas Gase tgase@theacorn.com

If there's any team that's familiar with the pressure the New England Patriots felt last January, it's the Simi Valley High School softball team. More...

Multidimensional man

Inside the classroom or on the ballfield, Simi Valley's Chance Cross shines

By Steve Ames Special to the Simi Valley Acorn

His goal was to attend an Ivy League school and, after making visits to Harvard, Yale and Princeton universities, the decision for Chance Cross of Simi Valley High was an easy one: Princeton University. More...

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