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December 26, 2008 / Front Page

Santa brings smiles to young and old

WENDY PIERRO/Acorn Newspapers HEARTWARMING—Margaret Pfeil greets Saint Nick on Thurs., Dec. 18 at the Simi Valley Care Center during the Be a Santa to a Senior gift-giving event. More...

A smile for all seasons

WENDY PIERRO/Acorn Newspapers FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS—Young resident Isaac Barukh, 6, is dressed and ready as he waits for the menorah to be lit last Sun., Dec. 20 on the first night of Hanukkah. More...

Health & Wellness

Red Cross of Ventura County wins award

By Michelle Knight knight@theacorn.com

The Best Supporting Volunteer Program award was given recently to the American Red Cross of Ventura County for its commitment to preparedness and response to emergencies and disasters. More...

WENDY PIERRO/Acorn Newspapers STILL THINKING OF YOU—Ron Hyrchuk, Simi Valley Hospital's director of spiritual care services, leads the annual candlelight service of remembrance on Thurs., Dec. 18 outside the hospital. More...

Cancer society seeking vehicular donations

The American Cancer Society's Cars for a Cure program is accepting donations of most running and non-running vehicles, including cars, trucks, vans, motor homes, boats, jet skis, motorcycles, ATVs and snowmobiles. More...

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Sports

On the rebound

Struggling girls' programs such as Agoura and Calabasas are now contenders in Marmonte League

By Thomas Gase tgase@theacorn.com

Girls' basketball action this season in the Marmonte League is a lot like the famous Bob Dylan song—"The Times They Are AChangin'. More...

Singh's steady play enough for one-stroke win at Sherwood

By Stephen Dorman sdorman@theacorn.com

Longtime PGA Tour star Vijay Singh knows all the tricks of the trade, which is why on Christmas morning, you can bet he was out knocking it around somewhere on the links. "It's the best time to hit balls," the 45-year-old said. More...

Tennis team excels at Indian Wells

ACES—The Simi Valley Controllers won the 14-and-under USTA Southern California Sectional Team Tennis Tournament. The event was held at Indian Wells Tennis Garden at Palm Desert. More...

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Family

He's making his list ...

AND CHECKING IT TWICE—Five-year-old Beckham Nora hopes he didn't land on Santa's naughty list as he sits on St. Nick's lap earlier this month during the Young Chefs Academy's Breakfast with Santa event. More...

Christmas tree pickup offered through Jan. 9

Waste hauler will recycle trees for no cost

Waste Management of Ventura County will collect and recycle Christmas trees from Waste Management residential service customers during a twoweek period, Dec. 26 to Jan. 9. More...

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Letters

School board members have short memories

What goes around comes around. So Janice DiFatta and Debbie Sandland are shocked that Debbie was passed over for board president. More...

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Vacation Photos

THE GANG'S ALL HERE—Mark and Corky Ohmie, Mike and Tammi Ohmie, Brice and Pam Blackwell, Greg and Monique Ohmie, Jim and Cindy Ward, Mark and Cathy Miller, Dan DiRubio, Theresa Moore, Peter Degos and their families gather for their 42n More...

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Neighbors

Korean immigrant finds American dream alive and well

Yong Shin, a ninth-degree black belt, went from living on the streets to being a successful entrepreneur

By Michelle Knight knight@theacorn.com

It was nearly 30 years ago when Yong Shin left family and friends behind in his native Korea in search of a new life in America. More...

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Helping the help

City makes changes to assistance programs

By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

The city of Simi Valley is making changes to its home rehabilitation, eviction prevention and security deposit assistance programs—changes that will help residents keep a roof over their heads as they grapple with tight budgets. More...

Gang members get life sentences

2006 torture case reaches its conclusion

By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

Two Simi Valley gang members were sentenced to multiple life sentences earlier this month for the assault and torture of two men in 2006. On Dec. More...

Four DUI arrests made during weekend enforcement

Fourteen officers from the Simi Valley Police Department conducted a DUI saturation patrol in the city from 7 p.m. Fri., Dec. 19 through 2:30 a.m. Saturday. More...

Community

Conservation group may purchase North Park land

Once slated for 1,680 homes, property may now become public

By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com

If all goes according to plan, a 3,544-acre property outside of Moorpark once slated for homes could end up in the hands of a nonprofit land trust group that wants to preserve open spaces for wildlife. More...