November 28, 2008 RSS feed / Front Page

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No plea yet in case of Heavenly Court shooter

By Joann Groff joann@theacorn.com
More than 200 people gathered last weekend to say their final good-byes to Bryan Wall, a 31-year-old killed on Nov. 16 in Simi Valley, outside the home of Harry Scribner, the father of his girlfriend. More...

Planning Commission says Bridle Path couple can keep their cows

By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

Despite concerns voiced by more than 30 residents, the Simi Valley Planning Commission granted a conditional-use permit to a local couple last Wednesday allowing them to keep eight cows, two pigs and 12 hens at their Bridle Path home. More...

Health & Wellness

Cancer survivors find much to be grateful for

By Angela Randazzo Special to the Acorn

Jenny Saturday passed cards around the room and asked those who received them to complete a simple craft project—trace a hand and decorate the outline with dry macaroni. More...

Chiropractor now certified in Webster technique

Katie Greeley, DC, of Simi Valley recently completed her certification of the Webster technique, which she will use in her family based chiropractic practice. More...

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Schools

Program honors colorful, creative minds

Photos by WENDY PIERRO/Acorn Newspapers IMAGINATION ON DISPLAY—Santa Susana High School student Karen Hon, above, smiles brightly as she receives an award in the visual arts category at the National PTA Reflections program awards ceremony he More...

Moorpark College to host adult education fair

The Outreach and Admissions Department will host the third annual "Getting Started at Moorpark College Education Fair and Info Session" for adults from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tues., Dec. 2 in the Campus Center, 7075 Campus Road. More...

Learn about paying for college

National College Planners will hold a free workshop on getting money for college education from 7:30 to 8:45 p.m. Thurs., Dec. 4 at the Grant Brimhall/ Thousand Oaks Library; 10:30 a.m. to noon Sat., Dec. More...

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Faith

The Art of Being

"Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough and more. It turns denial into ac ceptance, chaos to order and confusion to clarity. More...

Community Christmas returns to Mormon Church

The Simi Community Christmas event featuring the international créche exhibit and musical performances will take place on Dec. More...

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On The Town

Great DVD gift ideas for the holidays

Film and television author Randy Williams reviews the lat est movies, television shows, documentaries and music pro grams now available for pur chase online and at retail stores. More...

Recent releases

• 300-Special Collector's Edition • James Bond Blu-ray Collection Six-Pack • National Lampoon's Animal House-30th Anniversary Two-Disc Gift Set • Get Smart-Two-Disc Special More...

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Editorials

The gift that almost wasn't

In a day and age when Americans seem to be losing hope, one street corner in Simi Valley—at least for now—is chock-full of it. More...

Political Cartoon

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Datebook

Datebook

SAT., NOV. 29 Conejo Valley Archers Shoot 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Tapo Canyon Park, 4651 Tapo Canyon Road, Simi Valley. Equipment, instructors provided. All ages, rain or shine. $3, four hours of shooting. Phone: 805.530. More...

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Real Estate

East Coast Sophistication Meets West Coast Elegance

East Coast sophistication meets West Coast elegance. More...

A 30-Day Close

Roy and Dee Dee Belson have recently sold their listing in Morrison Ranch Highlands at 29508 Ridgeway. The home closed escrow in less than 30 days. More...

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Home for the holidays

IRIS SMOOT/Acorn Newspapers BIG DAY—Laura Aguilera, center, surrounded by her children, Giselle, 7, Mayra Rocha, 15, and Jose Rocha, 12, grins as Mayor Paul Miller congratulates her on her new Habitat for Humanity home during the project's long More...

Elected officials paint sobering picture of the state's ongoing budget woes

By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

The local business community met last Friday afternoon to find out the condition of the state of California—and as expected, the prognosis was not good. More...

Community

Wells Fargo bank employee charged with embezzlement

Teller admits to stealing $35,000 over the course of two days

Corey Nolan, 22, of Simi Valley, was recently arrested on charges of embezzlement, grand theft and burglary. According to police reports, Nolan was a teller at the Westlake Village Wells Fargo Bank branch. More...

New community prosecutor pledges to make city safer

Eicher will be D.A.'s 'eyes and ears' in the East County
By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

When Dep. District Attorney Jim Eicher started his first day of work Nov. 17 as the newly appointed community prosecutor for Simi Valley and Moorpark, he had the phrase "do justice" in mind. More...

Seat belt violators beware

The Simi Valley Police Department has been aggressively enforcing the state's seat belt and child safety seat laws during the "Click It or Ticket" campaign taking place through Sun., Nov. 30. More...

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Sports

Rebuilding year? Not for Simi

Sophomore center Davis could be Pioneers' next big thing
By Thomas Gase tgase@theacorn.com

The Simi Valley High boys' basketball team is sick and tired of hearing about last season. Oh, sure, the Pioneers are proud of the team that went 26-2 and won a Marmonte League title. More...

Former Pioneer hoop stars form strong bond at Pepperdine

Jackson, a freshman with the Waves, is mentored by Coach Wilson
By Eliav Appelbaum eliav@theacorn.com

Marty Wilson and Lorne Jackson joke around with each other as if they've been friends for years. More...

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Police

Police Blotter

The following were arrested Nov. 19 on suspicion of possession of a controlled substance: a 26-year-old man on the corner of S. More...

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Family

Family Men Don't Wear Name Brands

Men Aren't Giving A telephone rings. I answer it. ME: Hello . . . Hello? . . . HELLO, IS ANYONE THERE? Click . Twenty minutes later, the telephone rings again. I answer it. ME: Hello . . . Hello? . . . More...

Magic Mountain hosts toy drive

Six Flags Magic Mountain will offer free admission to anyone who brings a new, unwrapped toy valued at $15 or more to the theme park on Dec. 7, 13 and 14 for the annual Toys For the Holidays drive. More...

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Letters

State took a big step backward by passing Prop. 8

It is a bittersweet moment in our history when we as a nation take a historical and healing step forward in electing the first African American president of the United States. More...

Memorial should be paid for with private money

Two issues on this one. First, in the first article about more cuts coming at city hall, City Manager Mike Sedell discusses all city programs are being reviewed and no one is off the hook. More...

Apollo High teacher thanks Kiwanis

On behalf of the Minor Parent Program at Apollo High School, I would like to thank the Kiwanis Club of Simi Valley for their generous donation of $800 to the teen parent program. More...

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Neighbors

A Thanksgiving homecoming

Community helps make amilies' dreams come true
By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

Gabriella Silletti feels like she is living in a fairy tale, one that began Aug. 29, 2007. More...

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