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June 20, 2008
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Class of '08 is feeling great
GLAD GRADS- Above, Raul Rodriguez, 17, and Matt Magill, 18, cheer as they walk past the crowd to their seats before Royal High School's Class of 2008 commencement ceremony last Thursday evening. At right, Simi Valley High School senior Alex Litvinoff, 18, pumps her fist in celebration during the pr... More...
Lean city budget results in cutbacks
Council adopts balanced budget despite $5-million shortfall
By Darleen Principe darleen@theacorn.com

The downturn in the national economy and a local shortfall in development-related revenues left city officials scouring the books in detail again this year as they attempted to close a general fund budget gap of more than $5 million for fiscal year 2008-09. More...

Moratorium on mobile home park conversions extended to '09
More than 800 rental spaces affected
By Darleen Principe darleen@theacorn.com

The Simi Valley City Council unanimously adopted an ordinance last week extending an urgency moratorium on the closure or conversion of mobile home parks throughout the city to May 2009. The moratorium, which affects more than 800 rental spaces in Simi Valley's seven mobile home park... More...

 Community
•Don't get burned by illegal firework fines
Officials warn that dry conditions make the danger more severe
With the Fourth of July approaching, authorities in Simi Valley are cracking down on the use of illegal fireworks. The Simi Valley Police Department, in cooperation with the Ventura County Fire Department, has begun a zerotolerance policy, promising to cite anyone found using or... More...
•City provides $250,000 loan to rehab apartment complex
•State water shortage could lead to new restrictions
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 Health & Wellness
•The grace in aging
Twenty-four years ago I met my very first client, an elderly man who showed symptoms of depression and the beginnings of pulmonary disease. He had a long-standing marriage but not a happy one. He had been a force in the business realm but had been retired for many years, sometimes doing... More...
•Walk-athon raises funds for service dogs
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 Datebook
•Datebook
FRI., JUNE 20 'Pippin' Camarillo Community Theatre presents musical "Pippin," 8 p.m., 330 Skyway Drive (inside airport). Through July 27. 8 p.m. Fridays & Saturdays. 2 p.m. Sundays. For ages 12 and up. $17 adults, $13 seniors, students, military. (805) 388-5716. More...
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 Schools
•571 seniors enjoy green and gold send-off
The graduating seniors of Royal High School walked in pairs as they approached center stage from both sides of the football stadium. Across the track and past the ivy chains, members of the Class of 2008, wearing green and gold, marched toward their seats to the tune of "Pomp and Circumstance" wh... More...
•Royal High School Class of 2008
•Simi Valley High's graduates prepare to make great leap into adulthood
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 Sports
•County's best on the diamond on display
West team beats East, 7-4, on Father's Day
Paper beats rock. Rock beats scissors. Scissors beats paper. Camarillo High's Kevin Ball apparently beats them all. At the 11th annual Jim Parker Ventura County Baseball All-Star Game last Sunday, Westlake High's Zach Miller, coach of the East, decided to determine his starting lineup ... More...
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 Pets
•Pet of the Week
CHIP OFF THE BLOCK- Chip is a 3-year-old male Chihuahua mix. He loves to give kisses when held, but once on the ground he leaps and bounds around. He can also be calm and well-behaved when asked. He would be great for a family with children. If you would like to adopt Chip, ask for animal ID No. A4... More...
•Dealing with the death of a pet
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 Police
•Blotter
The following were arrested and charged with being under the influence of a controlled substance on June 11: a 44-year-old man on the corner of Tapo Canyon Road and the 118 Freeway, and a 49year-old woman on the corner of Winifred and Carlotta streets. More...
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 Faith
•Summer youth program benefits kids in India
The Simi Church of Christ will host a weeklong children's summer program titled "Power Lab: Discovering Jesus' Miraculous Power" from 9 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday, June 23 to 27 at the church, 1554 Sinaloa Road, Simi Valley. More...
•Christian Alliance to perform
•Reading for riches
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 Family
•Making summer vacation affordable
When traveling, a little preparation can offer big benefits. Experts say keeping an eye on the bottom line doesn't have to mean less enjoyment when it comes to leisure-time travel. More...
•Lipizzaner Stallions dance at Seaside Park
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 On The Town
•"The Happening"
Directed by: M. Night Shyamalan Starring: Mark Wahlberg, Zooey Deschanel, John Leguizamo, Ashlyn Sanchez MPAA rating: R (for violence, disturbing images) Running time: 92 minutes Best suited for: More...
•Themed sunset dinners return to Reagan Library this summer
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 Letters
•Self-defense instructor goes on the offensive
Following the printing of my letter expressing my concerns about the no-flier ordinance in the Acorn last month, I was both surprised and impressed the following Friday morning when I received a message on my voice mail from City Councilmember Barbra Williamson. More...
•The perfect Father's Day surprise
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 Editorials
•Not all grads on equal footing
The high school graduation season concludes this week, and from the small, alternative high schools where challenged teens have been molded into respectable students, to the large, blue ribbon campuses where many will graduate with glowing honors, the class of 2008 is moving on. More...
•Cartoon
•Let your voice be heard!
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 Neighbors
•Staff, patients move into new tower at Simi Valley Hospital
Historic day for 43-year-old healthcare facility
As Yvonne Neumann was wheeled through the corridors of Simi Valley Hospital on Tuesday, she couldn't help asking the nurses the ageold arewethereyet-question. "Are we in the new area yet?" Almost, the nurses assured her. More...
•Simi Valley Masons hosting blood drive, yard sale
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 Real Estate
•Dark Wood Floors And Handmade Cabinets Are Just A Few Of The Features Offered
This estate in Agoura Hills has been upgraded with dark wood floors, faux-finished Tuscan wash throughout interior, remodeled bathrooms with handmade cabinets, five bedrooms featuring smart-system closets matched to the theme, age/ gender of each room. The kitchen includes a dining ... More...
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