January 2, 2009 RSS feed / Front Page

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Magic moment

JANN HENDRY/Acorn Newspapers SUMMER BLOCKBUSTER—Simi Valley High School senior Chance Cross, right, celebrates with junior Drew Sandler after the pair scored the final two runs of the Pioneers' 4-1 victory over Long Beach Wilson in the CIF-Sout More...

Man robbed at gunpoint outside Grand Vista Hotel

'Several' people with handguns rob, then assault 23-year-old victim

Simi Valley police are investigating an armed robbery that happened Sun., Dec. 28 outside the Grand Vista Hotel, 999 Enchanted Way. More...

Health & Wellness

Maintaining fitness goals whatever the season

While staying fit should be a yearlong commitment, some seasons come with more than their fair share of challenges. More...

It's important for modern couples to 'unplug'

Many couples live in a "wired" world, juggling lengthy to-do lists, busy schedules and the daily demands of children while trying to manage it all through cellphones, personal digital assistants and other electronic devices. More...

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Sports

January a critical time in boys' hoops

Simi Valley has huge showdown at Thousand Oaks on Jan. 7
By Thomas Gase tgase@theacorn.com

Marmonte League boys' basketball action will resume next week, but three of the league's teams are already off to blazing starts. More...

Four for the Month

Still trying to figure out how to spend those holiday gift cards from Uncle Edward and Aunt Irene? The Acorn sports department suggests picking up one of these fine books. More...

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Pets

Pet of the Week

LONELY SWEETIE - Journey, a 1½-year-old brown-and-white pit bull terrier was surrendered because her military owners could not keep her. More...

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Family

Career center releases January class schedule

The East County Job & Career Center at 980 Enchanted Way, Simi Valley offers the following classes in January. Classes are offered at no cost to job seekers. Space is limited, and prior registration is required by calling (805) 955-2282. More...

Community Council meets Jan. 8

Eric Sternad, executive director of Interface Children Family Services, will address the Simi Valley Community Council following a brief business meeting at 11:45 a.m. Thurs., Jan. More...

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Letters

Off to that big highway in the sky

Jack Hepple was my friend. My wife and I have known Jack and Patti Hepple for the better part of a decade. In that time our paths crossed several times, although not nearly enough. More...

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Editorials

Chin up: It's time for 2009

Phew! We finally made it. To 2009, that is. After almost a decade of prosperity, the California economy—the world's sixth largest—could not escape the grips of a nationwide recession in 2008. More...

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Contact your area representatives

City Council *All council members can be contacted through the city manager's office: (805) 583 6701. Mayor Paul Miller E-mail: pmiller@simivalley.org Councilmember Steve Sojka E-mail: ssojka@simivalley. More...

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Datebook

Datebook

SUN., JAN. 4 Jewish Genealogical Society Meets 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Temple Adat Elohim, 2420 E. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. More...

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Top stories of 2008

For all its hardship, 2008 will also be remembered as the year when Simi Valley got behind those who needed it most. More...

Search warrant in Heavenly Court shooting contains telling testimony

By Joann Groff joann@theacorn.com

Details from a search warrant have shed more light on the recent shooting of a 31yearold Simi Valley man. Bryan Wall, 31, was gunned down Nov. 16 in Simi Valley outside the home of Harry Scribner, the father of his girlfriend. More...

Community

Resident is an Eagle Scout

Michael Foster, 17, of Boy Scout Troop 622, received his Eagle Scout rank at an Eagle Court of Honor at the Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center. Michael started Scouting in 1998 as a Tiger Club in Pack 2617. He joined Troop 622 in 2002. More...

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Schools

College Corner

Standardized tests and college admission Up until now, high school juniors have watched their older classmates suffer through SATs and college applications. More...

Still learning while school is out

IRIS SMOOT/Acorn Newspapers FAMILY OUTING—Richard Cabrera of Simi Valley brought his granddaughters, from left, Ryeanne Benson, 7, Crystal Cabrera, 7, and Hanna Benson, 3, to the Santa Susana Railroad Depot and Museum on Sunday to have a look a More...

Riding therapy center relocates to Moorpark

Special Equestrian Riding Therapy has moved to Equestrian Performance Center, a 24-acre ranch in Moorpark. More...

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Police

Police Blotter

In the 2800 block of E. Cochran Street, a 36-year-old man was arrested and charged with being under the influence of a controlled substance Dec. 21. The following were arrested Dec. More...

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Faith

Securing water for all: a job for heroes with a license to pray?

James Bond, water and the churches

World cinema's most famous spy is back, and this time he fights a villain trying to control strategic water resources in a developing country. Is the script of the latest James Bond movie too farfetched a fictional plot? More...

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On The Town

Simi Boys & Girls Club to honor congressman

$200-a-seat dinner is Jan. 10

The Boys & Girls Club of Simi Valley will honor U.S. Rep. Elton Gallegly (R-Thousand Oaks) as the club's Humanitarian of the Year at a dinner scheduled for Sat., Jan. 10 at the Reagan Library, 40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley. More...

Resident places in national poetry contest

The Women's Artistic Network has announced the winners of its inaugural poetry contest, which drew 140 entries nationwide. Local winners are Kenneth Billau of Simi Valley for "The Naked Lady (humor)" and Joan D. More...

Grants available for nonprofit arts groups

The Ventura County Community Foundation is accepting proposals for grants from local nonprofit arts organizations. The two-year grants cycle will distribute more than $90,000 through the foundation to the nonprofits. More...

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Neighbors

Former SWAT team leader becomes Food Network competitor

Tune in this Sunday to see local resident compete on 'Ultimate Recipe Showdown'
By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

After he retired from the Los Angeles Police Department in October 2006, longtime Simi resident Rick Massa was unable to just sit around and relax. He'd spent 35 years on the force, the last 25 on the SWAT team. More...

Miniature village is family's holiday centerpiece

By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

Simi resident Ann Jordan has a village in her home—a bright, snowy scene nestled in the corner of her dining room. More...

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