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Family carnival attracts big smiles

GOOD LAUGHS—Above, Greg Chatman and his daughter, Danielle, 10, make silly faces in a photo booth at the Amanda McPherson Foundation Family Walk and Carnival last Saturday at Rancho Madera Community Park in Wood Ranch. More...

Gang members found guilty of torturing two men in 2006

By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

Two Simi Valley gang members were found guilty Oct. 16 of the gangrelated assault and torture of two men in 2006. More...

Health & Wellness

Support group available for kids with diabetes

The Free Clinic of Simi Valley and Southern California Kaiser Permanente will provide a monthly support group for children with Type 1 diabetes, ages 6 to 12, and their families. More...

Church organizes benefit concert for Simi family

A benefit concert to support a Simi Valley family will take place form 3 to 8 p.m. Sat., Nov. 8 at Simi Covenant Church, 4680 Alamo St., Simi Valley. The proceeds will go directly to the Hirschy-Maas family. More...

Has the economy got you down?

The Counseling Center at California Lutheran University in Thousand Oaks has witnessed an increase in the number of people calling the center to report a wide range of psychological problems and a pressing need for affordable counseling as More...

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Schools

Simi Elementary celebrates its fall carnival

UP AND AWAY—Simi Elementary School first-grader Laila Akberzie does the basketball toss Fri., Oct. 17 at the school's annual fall carnival, which raised $8,500 for a variety of school uses. More...

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Sports

Tiger to be a spectator at Chevron World Challenge

By Thomas Gase tgase@theacorn.com

Local golf fans will be in for a treat this holiday season as the Chevron World Challenge presented by Bank of America returns to Sherwood Country Club in Thousand Oaks. More...

Royal's right on par

Solid team chemistry has the Highlanders competing at a high level

By Thomas Gase tgase@theacorn.com

In the 10 years Bob Misko has coached the Royal High girls' golf team, he's never had a squad quite as good as the one he has right now. More...

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Faith

Give a pastor a hug

WENDY PIERRO/Acorn Newspapers TOO CUTE—Pastor Gary Stevenson of Our Saviour Lutheran Church gets a snuggle from young resident Leah McCarter, 3, during Pastor Appreciation Day on Oct. 15 at Good Shepherd Lutheran School. More...

B'nai Emet is moving to a new location

Torah march set for Nov. 2

Congregation B'nai Emet will be moving to a new location and celebrating with a Torah march at 11:30 a.m. Sun., Nov. 2, starting at the congregation's old site at 4645 Industrial St., Ste. 2C, Simi Valley. More...

Church sponsoring trip to observatory

Lighthouse Bible Church Primetimers for ages 50 and up are going to Griffith Park Observatory on Sat., Nov. 8. Participants will carpool/ caravan at 9 a.m. from the church, 4910 Cochran St. Simi Valley. More...

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Letters

Kudos to the Golden Arches for helping volunteers

The Ventura County American Red Cross would like to extend a much-deserved thank-you to the management of the McDonald's restaurant at 1495 Los Angeles Ave. in Simi Valley. More...

Be a good neighbor and keep your house tidy

When my wife and I first moved to Simi Valley about 14 years ago we thoughtlessly left our garbage cans out in public view and received a warning letting us know that the cans should be hidden or a citation might be issued. More...

Police updates helped during recent wildfires

I wanted to say thank you to the Simi Valley Police Department for updating us about the fire conditions via telephone on Monday night, Oct. 13. We received an automated message around 10:30 p.m. More...

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Neighbors

Longtime resident in foul mood over errant baseballs

Close proximity to school practice field has led to conflict

By Eliav Appelbaum eliav@theacorn.com

It's not raining cats and dogs in Eleonore Friesz's backyard. It's been pouring baseballs. More...

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Datebook

FRI., OCT. 24 Baby Boutique Stroller Strides Holiday Bou tique 10 a.m. to noon, Oak Canyon Community Park, 15600 Hollytree Drive, Oak Park. Baby specialty items, mother care, natural home care, raffle prizes. Open to community. More...

EERIE EVENTS !

Thousand Oaks • Sat., Oct. 25. Thousand Oaks . Conejo Recreation and Park District hosts safe Halloween fun for families, 6:30 to 10 p.m., Thousand Oaks Community Center, 2525 N. Moorpark Road. More...

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Williamson leads in campaign fundraising

Incumbents raise the most money

By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

City Council candidates have raised more than $75,000 this election season, nearly all of which was brought in by the incumbents. More...

Ribbons represent a promise to 'say no'

RED ALERT— First-grader Natalie Knight, 6, attaches her red ribbon to the Hollow Hills Elementary School fence on Tuesday morning for Red Ribbon Week, an annual districtwide celebration of being drug-free. More...

Community

Republican Gallegly again a heavy favorite

Former Simi mayor running for 12th term in U.S. Congress

By Joann Groff joann@theacorn.com

U.S. Rep. Elton Gallegly (RThousand Oaks) is looking to cinch his 12th term as representative for the 24th Congressional District, but challenger Marta Ann Jorgensen thinks it's time for a Democrat to take over. More...

Masry challenges Strickland again

By Joann Groff joann@theacorn.com

Although Assemblymember Audra Strickland has defeated her twice before, Democrat Ferial Masry is back to fight for a spot as the representative of the 37th District. More...

Man, 52, discovered dead in trash bin

Michael Scamaldo, 52, of Simi Valley was found deceased in a trash container at 1518 Patricia in Simi Valley at 12:45 p.m. Oct. 16. More...

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Business

New leadership for SCORE

Ventura County Chapter SCORE (Service Corps Of Retired Executives) has chosen Cristian Arrieta as the new chapter chair, with his term effective Oct. 1. More...

Karate instructors are kicking up some character

Mel Abraham, chief instructor/ owner of PUMA Karate of Simi Valley, and assistant instructor Ashley Scott have recently completed the training curriculum for certification as character development specialists for CHARACTER COUNTS! More...

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Pets

Pet of the Week

CUDDLY—Arthur, a neutered 2-year-old male brown-and-white tabby, is great with other cats and small children. To adopt Arthur, ask for animal ID number A452489 at the Camarillo Animal Shelter, 600 Aviation Drive. More...

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Police

Police Blotter

On Oct. 16, a 21-year-old woman was arrested on a shoplifting charge in the 1400 block of Simi Town Center Way. A 26-year-old man was arrested Oct. 16 in the 3800 block of E. Gaines Court and charged with trespassing. More...

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Family

Guide to Halloween '08

Maybe you're a youthful trickor-treater seeking insight on how to collect large quantities of candy this Halloween. Maybe you're a concerned mother hoping to ensure that your little Halloween candy hunters are safe. More...

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On The Town

'The King & I' brings beauty to T.O. stage

Play review

By Cary Ginell Soundthink@aol.com

"The King and I" is the first of Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein's musical plays to be based on a true story. Cabrillo Music Theatre has assembled a stellar cast in presenting this opulent show at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza. More...