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August 8, 2008 / Front Page

Still not forgotten

By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

City officials, Simi Police, and family and friends of Officer Michael Clark gathered outside the Simi Valley Police Department Monday to dedicate a piece of the city to its first fallen police officer. More...

City working to blend old, new

Rethinking Simi Valley

By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

Part four of a seven-part series A goal of the city's General Plan update is to find places for additional housing to accommodate growth in Simi. A possibility for future high-density residential development is Old Town. More...

Health & Wellness

Alzheimer's advocates meet to discuss latest breakthroughs

By Michelle Knight knight@theacorn.com

Struggling to speak through her tears, Mary Ann Holstrom told a group at Senior Concerns in Thousand Oaks last week that it's difficult to watch a loved one slowly succumb to Alzheimer's disease. More...

Keep youngsters fueled with fiber-rich food

No one likes to be hungry, especially children. More...

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Schools

College hopes to provide a deeper understanding of free government

Moorpark College will feature a 'Year of Democracy'

For the 2008-09 academic year, Moorpark College has adopted the theme of Year of Democracy. More...

Society studies the stars

The Ventura County Astronomical Society will hold its monthly meeting at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 15 in the multipurpose room at Mesa Union School, 3901 Mesa School Road, Somis. More...

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Sports

Thrilling finish to city golf championships

Winner takes title in sudden-death playoff

By Thomas Gase tgase@theacorn.com

Simi Hills Golf Course received a lot of praise from players regarding its condition and layout when the course hosted the Simi Valley City Amateur Golf Championships last weekend. More...

Simi soccer squad wins Islands Classic

TOTAL ECLIPSE—The Simi Valley Soccer Club Eclipse U-11 team went 4-0 at the Islands Classic in Camarillo to win the tournament title. More...

Royal boys' water polo tryouts on tap

Royal High boys' water polo players looking to try out for one of the program's teams can do so Monday from 8 to 10 p.m. at Rancho Simi Community Park Pool, said longtime head coach Steve Snyder. More...

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Family

Beating the heat

SUMMER TREAT— Richard Moreno, 7, enjoys a cup of crushed ice from a street vendor on California Avenue in Simi Valley on a steaming hot Monday afternoon. More...

Taking the trick at the park

FOLLOWING SUIT— A game of bridge is a Concert in the Park tradition for friends, from left, Linda Christopher of Agoura, Don Taetzsch of Simi Valley, Beverly Piecha of Camarillo and Carmen Lavender of Thousand Oaks. More...

Relive Simi's roots at Strathearn Park Pioneer History Day

The Strathearn Historical Park presents Pioneer History Day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 23 at 137 Strathearn Place in Simi Valley. More...

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Editorials

Hey, it's still summer—enjoy it!

We love summertime. Warmer weather brings with it picnics, days at the beach and backyard barbecues. It stays light longer, which means there are still a few hours of sunlight to enjoy after work. More...

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Neighbors

Shelves bare at many local food pantries

By Michelle Knight knight@theacorn.com

Like food pantry operators around the county and across the country, Kittie Fidermutz is being squeezed. More...

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It's official: Simi will have race for mayor

By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

For the first time in the past two mayoral elections, Mayor Paul Miller has a challenger. More...

Amid tough times, city remains in the black

By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

Despite taking in $500,000 less in revenues than expected during fiscal year 2007-08, city officials said Simi Valley remains in strong financial shape. More...

Community

Council members get a raise

By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

Simi Valley City Council members are getting a raise. Following November's general municipal election, the salary for council members will be $83.93 per month more than this year. More...

Gang task force renamed, duties expanded

Crime prevention education new focus

By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

The City Council last week changed the name of the Community Gang Task Force to the Community Crime Prevention Task Force, expanding the committee's role to address and combat a wider range of illegal activity in the city. More...

City reviews tree removal policy

By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

The Simi Valley City Council took an opportunity recently to review how the city's tree removal and relocation ordinance is applied to new development. More...

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Business

Young job hunters affected by sluggish national economy

By Michelle Knight knight@theacorn.com

Teenagers are having a difficult time finding work this summer, according to some youth employment agencies. More...

Self-employment training available for women

Classes offered throughout Ventura County

Women's Economic Ventures will hold free one-hour training orientations for their 14-week self-employment training classes. More...

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Pets

Pet of the Week

SWEET AND FLUFFY— Zoe, a poodle mix, is a spunky, fun 3-year-old looking for a new home. She is good with kids and other pets. If you would like to adopt her, ask for animal ID No. More...

Simi Valley to host horse show

Public invited to watch

A local horse club will host "Show for the Gold," an open horse show, starting 8 a.m. Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 30 and 31 at Arroyo Simi Equestrian Center, 3495 Chicory Lane, Simi Valley. Aug. More...

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Police

Blotter

On July 29, an 18-year-old man was arrested and charged with burglary on the 1300 block of E. Los Angeles Avenue. A 34-year-old man was arrested July 29 at Hubbard Street and E. Los Angeles Avenue and charged with invasion of privacy. More...

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Faith

New ministry assists dads

The United Methodist Church of Simi Valley will host a kickoff barbecue event to introduce a new men's ministry, Letters From Dad, at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 20 in the church's Witman Hall, 2394 Erringer in Simi Valley. More...

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On The Town

AC/DC tribute band to rock The Canyon

Group's bassist hails from Simi

By Eliav Appelbaum eliav@theacorn.com

Bonfire, an AC/DC tribute band with members who live in Simi Valley and Moorpark, headlines tonight's 11 p.m. show at The Canyon in Agoura Hills. More...