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Oh, what a feeling!

MISSION ACCOMPLISHED- Simi Valley High School senior Chance Cross, right, celebrates with junior Drew Sandler after the pair scored the final two runs of the Pioneers' 4-1 victory over Long Beach Wilson in the CIF-Southern Section Division I baseb More...

Gallegly an easy winner in primary

By Joann Groff joann@theacorn.com

Marta Jorgensen, a teacher from Solvang, pulled a surprise victory in Tuesday's Democratic primary for the 24th Congressional District. Longtime incumbent Elton Gallegly was an easy winner on the Republican side. More...

Health & Wellness

MADD to host training and orientation session

The Los Angeles-Ventura counties affiliate of Mothers Against Drunk Driving will host an orientation and training for volunteers from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 21 at the Proud Bird Restaurant, 11022 Aviation Road, Los Angeles. More...

Senior Concerns gives special needs seniors something to sing and dance about

Nonprofit helps Alzheimer's, stroke victims
By Darleen Principe darleen@theacorn.com

Emilia Kinder had a smile on her face as she danced slowly to the big-band jazz streaming from the record player speakers. More...

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Schools

Grace Brethren Class of 2008

Juan Avellaneda, Brian Bellanca, Nicole Box, Isabella Brilhante, Benjamin Burg, Katherine Cary, Kelsey Dillon, Zachary Duncan, Kyle Fritz, Kyle Goshman, Kristina Gourley, Shane Hampson, Bryanna Hardy, Garrett Henry, Brett Hockenberry, Lauren More...

Grace Brethren standout seniors

Lauren Hoffman, daughter of Derrick and Ingrid Hoffman, earned highest honors in all four years at Grace Brethren. More...

Students will learn about leading

Sophomores Alyssa Gervosoni of Royal High School and John Casselberry of Simi Valley High School will both attend the Hugh O'Brien Youth Leadership Conference starting today, June 6, at California Lutheran University. More...

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Sports

Guts, guile and glory

Simi Valley baseball squad goes nine innings to win Division I title
By Stephen Dorman sdorman@theacorn.com

Simi Valley's supermen don't wear an S in the middle of their chests, but it's pretty darn close. The letter, in fact, is a little further to the left, over the heart, and instead of just an S there's a small V, too. More...

Nobody's perfect

Pioneer softball team comes one win shy of undefeated season
By Thomas Gase tgase@theacorn.com

Well, they couldn't win 'em all. The Simi Valley High softball team ended a stellar season last Saturday, losing to Valencia High 3-0 in the CIFSouthern Section Division I championship game at Deanna Manning Stadium in Irvine. More...

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Faith

Camarillo author speaks on sexism and religion

Woman shares tales of female ministers
By Eliav Appelbaum eliav@theacorn.com

Sarah Sentilles has heard the horror stories of female ministers, and now she's sharing their tales. More...

Ministry will hold Saturday night services

By Angela Randazzo Special to the Acorn

Starting this month, Hope Coming Ministries will hold its religious service at 6 p.m. Saturday evenings instead of 10 a.m. on Sundays. The congregation of 75 meets at 2250 Union Place in Simi Valley. More...

New priest joins St. Peter Claver Church

William Robert Crowe Jr. was ordained a Roman Catholic priest on May 31 at an ordination Mass at Our Lady of the Angeles Cathedral in Los Angeles. His first assignment will be at St. Peter Claver Church in Simi Valley. More...

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On The Town

"Roman de Gare"

Directed by: Claude Lelouch Starring: Dominique Pinon, Fanny Ardant, Audrey Dana Rated: R (for brief adult language, brief sexual references) Running time: 103 minutes Best suited for: suspense fans Least suited for: More...

MC presents summer music revue

The Department of Music and Dance at Moorpark College presents the annual summer musical revue, "Fearless on Broadway" at 8 p.m. Friday, June 13 and 2 and 8 p.m. More...

There's something funny going on at Stage Door Theatre in Agoura

Play Revie
By Sally Carpenter sallyc@theacorn.com

Stage Door Theatre's comedy "No Sex Please, We're British" lives up to its name. No sex or nudity here. You won't see anything more than a married couple kissing and a guy in very long (and colorful) boxers. More...

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Neighbors

Leading by example

Volunteers from leadership class fix up playground
By Carissa Marsh Special to the Acorn

Eighteen enthusiastic students spent their day on a playground Saturday, but they weren't playing tag. And they weren't kids. More...

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Datebook

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FRI., JUNE 6 GOP Women Event Reservations due for Thousand Oaks Republican Women Federated special event "A Tale of Two Futures: McCain and the Democrats on National Security and the Economy," Wed., June 11, Westlake Village Inn, More...

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Residents use landfill scoping meeting to vent frustrations

Expansion motive put into question
By Darleen Principe darleen@theacorn.com

Simi residents and local community leaders took the podium this week at city hall to express concerns about the proposed expansion of the Simi Valley Landfill and Recycling Center. More...

Simi school district bracing for impact

By Eliav Appelbaum eliav@theacorn.com

Although Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's revised budget is less difficult for schools to handle than his January proposal, Simi Valley will still feel its impact. More...

Skating legend Tony Hawk draws huge crowd

WORTH THE WAIT- Pro skateboarder Tony Hawk, above, signs a skateboard for a fan at Skatelab in Simi Valley last Saturday. More...

Community

GOP women to host awardwinning speaker

Simi ValleyMoorpark Republican Women will meet jointly with Conejo Valley Republican Women at 11:30 a.m. Friday, June 20 at the Posada Royale, 1775 Madera Road, Simi Valley. More...

Organization claims state is using California as if it were an ATM

Rally held on steps of Simi Valley Courthouse
By Carissa Marsh Special to the Acorn

Members of the grass-roots coalition Americans for Prosperity stood before a 12foot inflatable ATM Monday outside the East County Courthouse in Simi Valley calling for an end to government overspending and tax hikes. More...

Canine cop and partner have good showing

Competition largest of its kind in California

Simi Valley Police Officer Vince Allegra and his K9 partner Rocco competed in the 21st annual Redondo Beach Police Canine Trails on May 9 and 10. The team won first place overall in the Novice Division. More...

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Business

Facing the energy efficiency conundrum

The U.S. average cost per gallon of gasoline is at an all-time high. Increased energy costs are taking a toll on the nation, not only at the pump but also in homes. More...

Loan Smart

LoanSmart Inc. has been providing residential and commercial lending services in Ventura County for the last six years. More...

Home Video Studio

The Home Video Studio offers individuals, businesses, schools and organizations at least 27 types of professional video services, such as video to DVD transfers, photo-video montage keepsakes, videotape duplication, video editing, and sports or mus More...

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Pets

Pet of the Week

SWEETIE- Little Frida Kahlo is a black brindled Boston terrier/Beagle mix. She was never picked up by her owner and now needs a new home. She is friendly and energetic without being too wild. She likes other dogs and children. More...

Learn about thoroughbreds at famous Hollywood Park

The public is invited to a free Conformation Clinic hosted by Thoroughbred Owners of California beginning promptly at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 21 in the Backstretch Owner-Trainer Lounge, Hollywood Park, 1050 S. Prairie, Inglewood. More...

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Police

Blotter

A 27-year-old man in the 1200 block of Madera Road and a 20year-old man in the 2100 block of Abraham Street were arrested on May 28 and charged with possession of narcotics. More...

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Family

Stuffed toys for peace officers

BEARING GIFTS- In honor of National Peace Officers' Week (May 11 to 17), the residents and staff of Simi Hills Gracious Living collected more than 30 bears for the police department to use for children who are in distress during investigations. More...

Play it safe at the beach

Summer is rapidly approaching and with it comes an increase in the number of visitors to the county's beaches. More...

Youth groups admitted free to Valley Fair

The Valley Fair is offering free admission to youth organizations from Los Angeles and Ventura counties on opening day, Thursday, June 26. The fair is at the Saugus Speedway, 22500 Soledad Canyon, Santa Clarita. More...

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Letters

There is no pain like the pain of losing a child

There are so many sons and daughters that have been lost in the Iraq conflict. They are praised and prayed for by many, including the parents. They have given their lives for a cause. They have earned the praise. More...

Grateful police are being proactive about break-ins

I have just read, "Police use decoy vehicle to catch suspected car burglar" ( Acorn , May 16). Recently, my brother's car got broken into right in front of our house, so I found this article very uplifting. More...

No law against nofliers ordinance

In his May 23 letter to the Acorn , Peter Carrube felt that his constitutional rights were being trod upon by the city's passing of the no-flier ordinance. However, he offered no constitutional support for this assertion. More...

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Editorials

The good and the bad from Monday's scoping meeting

Monday's meeting at city hall concerning the upcoming environmental impact report for the Simi Valley Landfill expansion was both discouraging and inspiring. More...

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Real Estate

Recently Remodeled On The Golf Course In Thousand Oaks

This home, located on the golf course in Thousand Oaks, has recently been remodeled with a brick and precast exterior and mansard slate roof with dormer windows. More...

Stacy Richardson

Sales partner, Stacy Richardson was once again named Dilbeck Realtors GMAC's Westlake Village Office Associate of the Year, and was congratulated by Dilbeck President, Mark Dilbeck, at the firm's annual Appreciation Celebration held More...

Located Near The Pool And Spa

This Agoura townhome is located near the commu nity pool and spa, and faces the greenbelt. There is a fireplace in the living room and an indoor laundry area, as well as an enclosed patio and attached garage. More...

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