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January 4th, 2008
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Skateboard league flying high
WENDY PIERRO/Acorn Newspapers ON THE FLIPSIDE- Sean Patton,14, of Simi Valley gets air at Skatelab during an all-night skateboarding event held Dec. 29 to benefit the National High School Skateboard Association, which was started last year. About 100 kids showed up for 12 hours of skateboarding from... More...
Drivers urged to be cautious over rainy weekend

Ventura County residents should take extra precautions while driving on the road this weekend as weather officials are predicting a major storm system full of gusty winds and intense rainfall. More...

City awaiting state response to latest Runkle test results

City staff continues to wait for an official response from two state agencies on the results of a soil test conducted in Runkle Canyon over a two-week period in September and October to measure for levels of strontium-90. More...

 Community
•Simi man dies in single-car accident
Evan Salgado, 22, of Simi Valley died in a one-car traffic accident at 7:30 a.m. Dec. 28. He was driving northbound on Madera Road near Vista Lago Drive when his vehicle drifted off the roadway and collided with a traffic signal pole. Salgado suffered major head and chest injuries. He wa... More...
•High winds snap holiday tree at Town Center
•Supervisor pledges to stick to his guns in '08
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 Health & Wellness
•Discover the YMCA of Ventura County during open house
Branches of the Southeast Ventura County YMCA will host a "Discover the Y" open house from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 5. The free events will feature games and activities for the kids. Hosting the open houses are the Conejo Valley YMCA at 4031 N. More...
•Understanding the consequences of osteoporosis
•Massage Envy celebrates grand opening
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 Datebook
•Datebook
FRI., JAN. 4 Reservations Due Reservations due for Thousand Oaks Women's Connection monthly luncheon, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wed., Jan. 9, Naylor's Banquet Center at Thousand Oaks Inn, 75 W. Thousand Oaks Blvd. Linda Zeller presents Balloon Creations. Linda Olson shares her per... More...
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 Schools
•Santa Su High recognized by U.S. News and World Report
Several local high schools have been recognized as the best in the country, according to the latest ranking by U.S. News and World Report . Out of nearly 19,000 public high schools analyzed by the magazine, Oak Park, Westlake, Thousand Oaks, Moorpark, Newbury Park and Santa Susana Hig... More...
•Latin music contest seeks student applications
•Parents can schedule their children's car pool online
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 Sports
•Tough to stick
For Michael Meza, New Year's Day wasn't about slouching on a couch, watching football and snacking on cholesterol-laden treats. It was about working for a Marmonte League title. The standout senior center joined the rest of Simi Valley High's boys' basketball team for an 8 a.m. pr... More...
•Runnin' Rebs hit Virginia Beach
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 Police
•Blotter
On Dec. 24, a 41-year-old man was arrested on the 1400 block of Hilgard Avenue and charged with cultivation of marijuana. A Beretta pistol valued at $500 was reported stolen from a home on the 2100 block of First Street on Dec. 24. More...
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 Faith
•ReJoice Ministries offers programs to help those who are hurting
ReJoice Ministries Church 5924 E. Los Angeles Ave. Simi Valley (805) 584-1161 Pastor Fran Richards Assistant Pastor Lonnie Kumar Founded: 1993 Size of congregation: 40-50 Denomination: Pentecostal Service: Sunday, 10:30 a.m. More...
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 Family
•Nothing like a good book
JANN HENDRY/Acorn Newspapers BOOK SHARE- Simi Valley's Andreolli family from left, Andy, Lynnette, Matthew, a senior at Royal High School, and Timothy, 8, Grace Brethren second-grader, read aloud from "The Mitten" at Barnes and Noble at the Promenade in Westlake Village on New Year's Day. More...
•Ferrier estate gives donation to Habitat for Humanity of Ventura
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 On The Town
•"Charlie Wilson's War"
Directed by: Mike Nichols Starring: Tom Hanks, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Amy Adams, Julia Roberts MPAA rating: R (for adult language, brief nudity, drug use) Running time: 98 minutes Best suited for: More...
•Comedy fundraiser returns
•Teen artists sought for InnerSpark
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 Letters
•Simi should harness the power of wind
Windmills in Simi Valley? What a great idea. I would like to see those windmills built in Simi Valley similar to the ones you see on the way to Palm Springs. What a great green resource that would add to our city. More...
•Unhappy with inappropriate use of toilet paper
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 Editorials
•One resolution worth keeping
As we get set to begin another year, some of us are thinking about making New Year's resolutions. But think back: How did those vows for 2007 turn out? Maybe a few people stopped smoking or drinking last Jan. 1; maybe several more gave up overeating and lost weight. More...
•Cartoon
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 Vacation Photos
•Take Your Simi Valley Acorn on Vacation
Follow these instructions if you'd like to see your photo published in the Simi Valley Acorn : 1. Send a color print depicting scenery, people and the front page of any edition of the Simi Valley Acorn. 2. Tape a 3X5 card on the back describing the location, names of people (left ... More...
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 Neighbors
•Tortoise and the chair
King Arthur has been through a lot lately. But despite losing two of his legs after being attacked by a neighbor's dog on two separate occasions last year, the 40yearold California desert tortoise is proving to be very resilient . . . especially with the help of his loving Simi Valle... More...
•Habitat for Humanity searching out its next crop of volunteers
•Don't let go!
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 Real Estate
•This Remodeled Five-Bedroom Home Has Mountain Views
This remodeled, 5bedroom, 3-bath home has mountain views. The elegant living room has a slab granite fireplace. The for mal dining room includes French doors and crown molding. More...
•Mary Fealkoff
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