November 21, 2008 RSS feed / Front Page

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Crowds flock to mall for annual tree lighting

SPARKLE IN HIS EYE— Above, Simi Valley resident Brandi Campos holds her 2-year-old son Charlie as the Simi Valley Town Center Christmas tree comes to life last Friday at the Tree Lighting Spectacular. More...

Strickland appears poised for victory over Jackson

Assembly race finally drawing to a close
By Joann Groff joann@theacorn.com

Republican Tony Strickland continues to build on his lead over Democrat Hannah-Beth Jackson for the 19th District State Senate seat. More...

Health & Wellness

Connecting

Thoughts on Marriage My husband and I are coming up on 25 years of marriage. My parents have been together more than 50 years. More...

County hires CERT coordinator

The Ventura County Fire Department announced recently that Ramona Armijo has joined the department to serve as the countywide coordinator for its Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training program. More...

Time for seniors to sign up or switch Medicare drug plans

From now until Dec. 31, seniors who are eligible for Medicare can sign up for prescription drug coverage or change their existing plan. More...

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Sports

Little guys lay the lumber

Simi Valley Vikings Green topple Camarillo Cougars Black in Mighty Mite playoffs
By Thomas Gase tgase@theacorn.com

Eight-year-old Corey Pool woke up early Saturday morning, but it wasn't to watch cartoons. More...

Cross country teams heading back to Mt. SAC

By Thomas Gase tgase@theacorn.com

After running countless miles this fall, many local high school cross country teams are now only one step away from a trip to the CIF State Championships. More...

Highlanders run through Pioneers

WENDY PIERRO/Acorn Newspapers SAME OLD STORY—Royal High ball-carrier Matt Rulon gets a block from Scott Holty, right, and heads straight at Simi Valley defender Jens Jeters during last week's rivalry game at RHS. More...

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On The Town

The Movie Nut

Hollywood's always been a place larger than life. Even Hollywood's mythology is far more grandiose than whatever mundane mythology you'll find about Topeka or Dayton or anywhere else. More...

Drama club will present Christmas performance

The Simi Valley Senior Center Drama Club will present "A Special Christmas Gift" from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Thurs., Dec. 4 at the senior center, 3900 Avenida Simi. Nancy Wright wrote and directed the show, which features song and dance. More...

Jazz show tonighat Simi Harley

Davey Miller and Friends will present free live jazz from 5 to 8 p.m. tonight, Nov. 21 at Simi Valley HarleyDavidson, 6190 Condor Drive, Moorpark. For more information, call (805) 552-9555. More...

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Editorials

Hunger happens, even in Simi Valley, and the food pantry needs your help

Californians have long looked at the economic struggles experienced in other parts of the country—places like Ohio and Michigan—as not affecting them. More...

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Full Story

For the record

A listing in last week's Datebook incorrectly stated that the Baby Boomer's Night Out event scheduled for Fri., Nov. 21 was sponsored by the Simi Valley Elks. More...

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Real Estate

J.D. Power And Associates Ranks Prudential Real Estate

Prudential Real Estate ranked "Highest in satisfaction for home sellers among national fullservice real estate firms," in J.D. Power and Associates' 2008 Home Buyer/ Seller Study. More...

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Murder strikes Heavenly Court

65-year-old man arrested for killing daughter's boyfriend, 31
By Joann Groff joann@theacorn.com

An apparent domestic dispute turned fatal this week outside a home on Heavenly Court in Simi Valley More...

DTSC says it will have final say on Runkle next summer

By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

The city of Simi Valley got another step closer Monday to getting an answer about whether or not it's safe to build in Runkle Canyon. More...

Falling revenues force city to revisit budget sooner than expected

More cuts coming at City Hal
By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

Due to the national economic downturn, Simi Valley's coffers have experienced a larger than expected drop in revenues compared to the same time last year, leading officials to prepare for cutbacks in programs and services citywide. More...

Community

Simi High Homecoming king and queen

Courtesy Ashlie Munoz PIONEER ROYALTY—Simi Valley High School seniors Evan Green and Samantha Castagna are honored as the school's Homecoming King and Queen last month at halftime of the Simi Valley-Calabasas football game. More...

Annual drive benefits Native Americans

Redbird will host a blanket, toy and school supplies drive from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., rain or shine, in the Simi Valley Library Community Room, 2969 Tapo Canyon Road, Simi Valley. The event will include a potluck and drumming. More...

Residents weigh ideas for train wreck memorial

Group says tribute must be built in Simi, not just at crash site
By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

A small group of 11 met Wednesday at the senior center in Simi Valley to share ideas on establishing a memorial to honor the victims of the Sept. 12 Metrolink crash. More...

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Schools

Art show produces big smiles at Big Springs

By Eliav Appelbaum eliav@theacorn.com

Kimberley O'Toole already has a wall in her home covered with her three daughters' artwork. More...

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Police

Police Blotter

A 21-year-old woman was arrested Nov. 13 in the 5100 block of Hidden Vista Court for knowingly or maliciously preventing or dissuading a witness or victim from giving testimony at a trial. On Nov. More...

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Faith

A lot's going on at Lighthouse

Church is busy for the holidays

Lighthouse Bible Church will have a Thanksgiving Day service at 10 a.m. Thurs., Nov. 27 at the church, 4910 Cochran St., Simi Valley. The public is invited. "The Simplicity of Christmas" program will be presented at 7 p.m. Fri. and Sun., Dec. More...

Nativity scenes coming soon to Simi United Methodist

Various nativity scenes will be on display from 1 to 5 p.m. Sat., Dec. 6, and from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Sun., Dec. 7 in Witman Hall at Simi Valley United Methodist Church, 2394 Erringer Road, Simi Valley. More...

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Family

Event celebrates new adoptions

The Ventura Superior Court will celebrate Court Adoption and Permanency Month with a special adoption calendar at 1:30 p.m. today, Nov. 21 in Courtroom J6 at the Juvenile Courthouse, Judge Steven Z. More...

Learning mixes with fun at library's Family Nigh

Photos by WENDY PIERRO/Acorn Newspapers SHARING A GIGGLE—Coleen Hester and her 6-year-old daughter Brianna enjoy a humorous tale during the Simi Valley Library's Superheroes and Cool Cats LOVE Books Family Night held Nov. More...

Male chorus presenting holiday show

The San Fernando Valley Male Chorus will present its annual holiday show "Season of Love" at 7:30 p.m. Thurs., Dec. 11 at the Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center, 3050 E. Los Angeles Ave., Simi Valley. More...

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Letters

Those bailed out should pay back every cent

I have been a registered Republican since before I was drafted during the Vietnam War in 1967 and I am so fed up with being taken advantage of as a taxpayer. More...

School district needs to get its house in order

This is in response to a letter from Jim Jarrad, an employee of the Simi Valley Unified School District and published in the Nov. 7 issue of the Simi Valley Acorn. Mr. More...

SCE should listen to its customers

I want to thank you for your article regarding the underground wiring of the proposed Presidential Substation ( Acorn , Nov. 14). More...

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Vacation Photos

Take Your Simi Valley Acorn on Vacation

WELL-DESERVED REST—Janice Somple of Simi Valley, right, and Denny Poplawski visit San Marcos Square in Venezia, Italy, to celebrate Janice's retirement after 33 years of teaching high school English. More...

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Neighbors

Trip to Africa inspires local photographer into action

Resident creates calendar to raise money for children of Zambia
By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

Disembarking from a 20-hour plane ride to the Republic of Zambia in Africa, Tony Maddox took a moment to take in his surroundings: the blue skies, massive clouds and vast, green expanse. More...

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Datebook

Datebook

FRI., NOV. 21 Economic Outlook Luncheon 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Spanish Hills Country Club, 999 Crestview, Camarillo. Mini expo 11 a.m. Lunch, program 11:30 a.m. Dr. More...

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