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October 17, 2008 / Front Page

Where there's smoke . . .

OMINOUS SIGN— Smoke from the Sesnon Fire, above, fills the air at Yosemite Avenue and Katherine Street in Simi Valley on Monday at the beginning of what was to be a weeklong fight with brush fires burning in the hills between L.A. More...

A clarification

The Acorn Newspapers and their publisher, Golden Rule Publishing Inc., are in no way affiliated with ACORN (Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now), which has been involved in recent controversy regarding the upcoming More...

Health & Wellness

Halftime presentation will target teenage alcohol abuse

Advocacy group to share stats during RHS football game

Straight-Up Ventura County, a teenage advocacy group dedicated to curbing underage drinking, will share information about teenage drinking at Royal High School's football game during the halftime intermission approximately 7:15 p.m. More...

'Senior moments' may be symptom of epilepsy

When people in their 60s, 70s or 80s experience unusual feelings—lost time, suspended awareness, confusion, seizures—they may think they're a regular part of aging. More...

Beating cancer step by step

Photos by WENDY PIERRO/Acorn Newspapers WALKING FOR A CAUSE—Tents and walkers, above, line the football field at Royal High Oct. 11 during the Simi Valley Relay for Life, which ran 24 hours beginning 10 a.m. Saturday. More...

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Sports

Midseason report

Royal football team playing well, but Simi and Grace Brethren have had issues

By Thomas Gase tgase@theacorn.com

It's still early in the football season, but the Marmonte League has a familiar foe in the fight for a league title—Royal High. More...

Senior tennis team in national playoffs

STILL AT IT—The Moorpark Gladiators, a senior tennis squad with members from Simi Valley and Moorpark, won a sectional tournament at Lakewood and advanced to this weekend's USTA National Playoffs at Indian Wells. More...

Good day, L.A.

I woke up at 7 on Saturday morning and looked out the sliding glass window. A stiff onshore wind had already chopped up the ocean surface, and after an epic week of waves, this day wasn't looking too promising. More...

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Faith

New OneSpirit pastor hopes to grow congregation

By Angela Randazzo Special to the Acorn

Jim Lockard gave his first sermon as the new spiritual leader of OneSpirit Center for Conscious Living last Sunday. "My vision is to create a spiritual community that works for people," Lockard said. More...

View 'Victory Over Violence'

The Ventura County Interfaith Community will sponsor a Victory Over Violence exhibit at 7 p.m. Wed., Oct. 22 at the United Methodist Church of Westlake Village, 1049 S. Westlake Blvd. More...

Church hosts film fest

Lighthouse Bible Church will host a two-night family film festival at 6 p.m. Sat. and Sun., Oct. 18 and 19 at the church, 4910 Cochran St., Simi Valley. "Facing the Giants" will be screened Oct. 18. "Case Open" will be shown Oct. 19. More...

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On The Town

'Bat-Boy: The Musical' hits Moorpark College stage

Moorpark College presents the off-Broadway dark humor hit "Bat-Boy: The Musical" on the Main Stage, Performing Arts Center, 7075 Campus Road. Showtimes are 8 p.m. Oct. 24, 25, 30 and 31, and Nov. 1, 7, 8, with matinees at 2 p.m. Sun., Oct. More...

Simi Mall presents jazz, school fundraiser

Simi Valley Town Center introduces Jazz at the Koi Pond music series and California Pizza Kitchen fundraiser for Simi Valley high schools in October. Freddy Lopez and Spectrum will play from 2 to 5 p.m. Sun., Oct. More...

Royal High vocalists to perform

The Royal High School Vocal Music Department will hold its first concert of the year, "Sure on this Shining Night," at 7:30 p.m. Thurs., Oct. 23 at St. Rose of Lima Church, 1305 Royal Ave., Simi Valley. Doors open 7 p.m. More...

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Editorials

Not every Acorn is the same

Some people apparently think that because our name is The Acorn we're the same folks who've been involved in registering people to vote. More...

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Datebook

FRI., OCT. 17 Crafts At Church Simi Valley United Methodist Women host annual craft boutique, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and Saturday at United Methodist Church, 2394 Erringer Road, Simi Valley. More...

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Church's bid to build in greenbelt denied

Cornerstone says it plans to appeal to board of supervisors

By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

Simi Valley's Cornerstone Community Church was denied its request last week for a conditionaluse permit that would have allowed the church to build a religious campus on 60 acres in the Tierra Rejada Valley. More...

Samaritan Center looking to stock up for winter

By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

Simi Valley's Samaritan Center is hoping residents will remember the less fortunate this fall by donating money and goods to help the city's homeless during the year's coldest months. More...

Community

Extra office hours for voter registration

The County of Ventura Elections Division in Ventura will be open from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sat., Oct. 18 for those wishing to register to vote for the Nov. 4 election. The last day to register to vote is Mon., Oct. 20. More...

Be aware of arson

California wildfires pose a year-round threat to lives and property. More...

Secretary of State predicts big turnout Nov. 4

California has registered 16.2 million voters

Political experts believe the Nov. 4 election could bring a record turnout. According to the Secretary of State's latest report, the ranks of registered California voters continue to grow. More...

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Schools

Strike up the bands!

By Eliav Appelbaum eliav@theacorn.com

The marching bands at Royal and Simi Valley high schools are reaching significant milestones during their respective showcases this year. The Highlanders' marching band will host its 25th Royal Classic this Saturday from 1 to 10:30 p.m. More...

Nominate someone for a Lew Roth Award

The Simi Valley Education Foundation is accepting nominations for the Lew Roth Awards. Roth was the founder of the foundation. More...

Financial aid workshop coming to Newbury Park

Workshops on how to obtain financial aid for college will be held at 10:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Sat., Oct. 18 at the Newbury Park Library, 2331 Borchard Road; Wed., Oct. 22 at the Simi Valley Library, 2969 Tapo Canyon Road; and Thurs., Oct. More...

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Pets

Humane Society needs help caring for rescued horses

13 neglected equines recently taken from local ranch

The Humane Society of Ventura County is reaching out to the community for extra help and assistance in the care of 13 severely neglected horses that were rescued by Animal Control officers and humane officers from a local ranch on Sept. More...

Riding lessons offered

Goodenough Farms Horse Spa offers riding lessons for children from 3 to 5 p.m. at Castle Rock Ranch, Tierra Rejada and Highway 23, Moorpark. Carpools will pick up students from school. More...

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Police

Blotter

At E. Cochran Street and Cordero Avenue Oct. 8, a 38yearold man was arrested and charged with possession of a controlled substance. On Oct. More...

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Family

Saturday dog washing will benefit Pawz and Clawz rescue

Pawz and Clawz Animal Rescue will host a dog wash fundraiser tomorrow, Sat., Oct. 18 from noon to 4 p.m. in the parking lot of Theresa's Country Feed & Pet, 1836 Erringer Road, Simi Valley. More...

Discover roots at genealogical society class

The Ventura County Genealogical Society will hold its annual seminar from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sat., Oct. 18 at the LDS Family History Center, 3501 Loma Vista Road, Ventura. More...

CHP offers program on safe driving

The California Highway Patrol will offer a Smart Start traffic safety program for teenage drivers and their parents at 6:30 p.m. Thurs., Oct. 23 at the Ventura CHP office, 4656 Valentine Road, Ventura. More...

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Letters

Sign ordinance works in favor of incumbents

The local election is heating up as signs keep popping up all over town. But have you noticed they are all from the three incumbents. Where are the signs from the six challengers? More...

Pit bull apologists always sing the same tune

I'm deeply saddened by the tragic death of yet another innocent child, Katya Todesco, due to what should be defined as an act of domestic terrorism, perpetrated by the dog's owner. More...

Candidate makes impact outside council chambers

I have personally watched Steve Sojka in action for several years, not only as a Simi Valley City Council member, but also volunteering his time to worthy local organizations such as the Simi Valley Police Foundation. More...

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Vacation Photos

Take Your Simi Valley Acorn on Vacation

SUNNY DAY— Simi residents Janice, Kevin, Andrew and Angie Koch; Mike and Mariann Tatum; and Joey (back) and Tori Thimian (holding Acorn) visit Gilroy Gardens in Gilroy, Calif. More...

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Neighbors

Candidates square off at forum

By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

In a rare event, nearly all the local school board, City Council and Assembly candidates gathered together Wednesday afternoon to take part in a forum to share ideas on the hotbutton topics this election year. More...

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