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Transient charged with assaulting teen near Duck Park

Girl says homeless woman tried to push her over railing into the wash

By Kyle Jorrey kjorrey@theacorn.com

A homeless woman was arrested last Friday on a charge of battery after she allegedly instigated a fight with two 15yearold girls, physically striking one of them, as they were on their way home from Rancho Simi Community Park. More...

Sheriff ordered to allow Dean back to work

By Daniel Wolowicz camarillo@theacorn.com

Geoff Dean is glad to be back in uniform, but Sheriff Bob Brooks has made it clear he doesn't agree with a civil commission's decision to allow the 31-year veteran to return to the Ventura County Sheriff 's Department. More...

Health & Wellness

Don't neglect to have your child's blood pressure checked

Should a child's blood pressure be checked during a routine visit to the doctor? More...

Burn a few extra calories on Walk to Work Day

The fifth annual National Walk to Work Day is Fri., April 3. The event encourages Americans to turn their commute into an exercise and healthy living opportunity by walking all or part way to work. More...

'Donate Life' month observed at Simi Hospital

Simi Valley Hospital is celebrating April as National Donate Life Month by inviting the public to electronically register their organ donation wishes from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thurs., April 2 at the hospital, 2975 N. More...

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Schools

Royal High senior a candidate for scholars program

Geobio Boo, a graduating senior at Royal High School, has been named one of more than 3,000 candidates in the 2009 Presidential Scholars Program. More...

Annual event connects grandparents, grandkids

TIME WELL SPENT— Above, fourth-grader Ryan Chandler, 10, shoots some hoops with his grandfather, Bob Chandler of Victorville, during Grandparents Day at Grace Brethren Elementary School last Friday. More...

Schools encouraged to prepare for disaster

Sheriff Bob Brooks wants students to be better trained

The Ventura County Sheriff's Office of Emergency Services is continuing its commitment to community disaster preparedness education by reaching out to the schools in Ventura County. More...

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Pets

Much ado about mud at dog park

By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

The new Simi Dog Park reopened today after being closed Wednesday and Thursday to complete repairs on the park's water stations, which were causing a muddy mess for dogs and their owners. More...

New spay and neuter clinic opens Wednesday

Valley Veterinary Clinic's charitable nonprofit is opening a new low-cost dog and cat spay/neuter clinic on Wed. April 1 at 1659 E. Los Angeles Ave., Simi Valley. More...

Pet of the Week

CUDDLY COMPANION— Sky is a 3-year-old domestic shorthair gray tabby. Sky is sweet and is good with kids and other animals. If you would like to adopt Sky, ask for animal ID No. A463034 at the Camarillo Animal Shelter, 600 Aviation Drive. More...

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Family

Stealing third?

THREE JAKES— Jacob Cook, left, Jake Theroux and Jake Frerer, all 7, try to fit the third-base bag into place during Opening Day of the Santa Susana Baseball League earlier this month. More...

They must match

My wife and I lost our washing machine last month. It died. We were forced to get a new one promptly. We bought the really expensive front loader. It's worth the cost because it saves us money in the long run. More...

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Letters

Glendale train wreck victims also deserve memorial

After reading the article titled, "Vision for train crash memorial comes to life" in the Simi Valley Acorn , announcing the formation of the memorial dedicated to the victims of the recent train accident in Chatsworth, it occurred to me that the More...

Money for Title 1 schools isn't taken from general fund

Patricia Park's recent letter to the editor ( Simi Valley Acorn , March 20) regarding the Title 1 schools in the SVUSD gives a false impression of the program, and as someone who has worked at a Title 1 school for 14 years I feel it's impo More...

Not going back to dog park until changes are made

I've just returned from the new Simi Dog Park and am mortified at the complete lack of thought put into it's construction and use. More...

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Neighbors

Simi's own Olympic hopeful

Talented sisters push one another to succeed

By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

Walk into Monarchs National Gymnastics Training Center in Newbury Park on any given Saturday and you will find a hub of backbending, body-hurling activity. More...

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Real Estate

Four Bedroom, Two Bath One-Story Has Spacious Floorplan

This popular one-story model has a spacious floorplan and approximately 2,000 square feet with four bedrooms and two baths. More...

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Free Clinic may have to cut services

'If we don't get substantial funding soon, we're going to have to modify our services.' —Fred Bauermeister, Free Clinic executive director

By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

Adriana Trujillo, a nurse and administrator at the Free Clinic of Simi Valley, said she sees nervousness and desperation on the faces of many of the people who walk through the doors these days. More...

Sharing a good book with Grams

SPECIAL DAY— Grace Brethren Elementary School fourth-grader Bryce Skolnick, 10, looks at a book with his grandmother, Rochelle Skolnick of Granada Hills, last Friday during Grandparents Day at Grace Brethren. More...

Community

Richard Karn to host Celebrity Golf Classic

The Kiwanis Club of Simi Valley and the Boys & Girls Club of Simi Valley will host the Celebrity Golf Classic on May 7 at Lost Canyons Golf Club. The event is a major fundraiser for the Boys & Girls Club. More...

Serving in Uniform

Air Force Airman Vincent J. Baer has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. Baer is a 2008 gradate of Monte Vista High School, Simi Valley. More...

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Business

Spotlight on Business

TitanCredit.com

Have you been turned down for a loan recently? Or maybe you're afraid to even apply? If seeing your credit report scares you, you're not alone. In today's tough economic environment, good credit is more important than ever. More...

Smokin' Steve's BBQ

Smokin' Steve's, an authentic Southern-style barbecue caterer, will open its first restaurant, Smokin' Steve's BBQ Joint, in Simi Valley. The restaurant's grand opening will be from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. tomorrow, March 28, at 1407 E. More...

Christine Farrell

Bioidentical hormone therapy has become a hot topic lately for men and women. Oprah Winfrey presents specials, celebrities write books, but what therapy is best? More...

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Sports

Marmonte League spring outlook: Swimming

Talent pool is deep for area high schools

By Thomas Gase tgase@theacorn.com

March has brought with it Marmonte League action in boys' and girls' swimming. More...

Pitching is key for Simi Valley softball squad

Deepest, most talented staff in league makes Pioneers the team to beat once again

By Thomas Gase tgase@theacorn.com

There may not be a local softball team that wanted the 2009 season to begin more than the squad at Simi Valley High. More...

Marmonte League honors its top athletes

The Marmonte League has announced its all-league selections for the 2008-09 winter season. Listed below are the award winners from each sport as well as the first-team choices. More...

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Police

Police Blotter

At Sycamore Drive and Royal Avenue, an 18-year-old man was arrested March 18 and charged with possession of marijuana while driving. More...

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Faith

Power in your problems

"Happiness requires problems." —H. L. Hollingworth

A woman who had come to me for spiritual mentoring must have thought I'd gone a bit batty when I smiled like the Cheshire Cat and congratulated her on the painful relationship she was in. More...

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Obituaries

Patricia Lou Davis

Patricia Lou Davis ("Pat") passed away peacefully on Monday, March 16, 2009 in Woodland Hills, CA, surrounded by her family. She was 79 years young, and will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her. More...

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Dining & Entertainment

'Lysistrata' urges citizens to make love, not war

Play review

By Sally Carpenter sallyc@theacorn.com

A 2,000-year-old play gives good (and funny) advice on how world leaders can end wars in Moorpark College's production of "Lysistrata," the Greek comedy by Aristophanes in a translation by Sarah Ruden, directed by John Loprieno. More...