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May 1, 2009 / Front Page

Top young skaters shred in Simi

RIDIN' THE RAIL—Simi Valley High School student Josh Nichols, 17, competes in the National High School Skateboard Association's Futures AM Series April 25 at Skatelab in Simi Valley. More...

Health & Wellness

Swine flu reported in county

County medical chief: 'We've been expecting it. But it's not a time for panic.'

By Daniel Wolowicz camarillo@theacorn.com

County health officials confirmed Wednesday that two Oxnard boys were diagnosed with the swine flu. Their ages were not released. One reported death in the U.S. More...

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Business

Simi street fair is next Saturday

Popular annual event draws 300 area businesses

The annual Simi Valley Street Fair sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce gets underway Sat., May 9 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. More...

Give Mom the gift of saving on prescriptions

By Essie Landry Social Security public affairs specialis

This Mother's Day is the best of times to help your mom save an average of $3,900 a year on her prescription drug costs. Here's how. More...

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Schools

Nonprofit mails out 10,000th care package to troops

By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

Pfc. Jason Trusdell of Texas, who is currently stationed in Iraq, will soon receive an unexpected package, one that was packed with love by Simi Valley hands. More...

IRIS SMOOT/Acorn Newspapers ENGLISH WEDDING—Phoenix Ranch School kindergartner Rayne "Miss U" Bleckner, 5, slips a Ring Pop onto the finger of Jackson "Mr. Q" Garcia, 6, during a "wedding" at the school last week. More...

Enrollment to open for community college summer sessions

Students have several options for completing full-semester class

Summer sessions will begin May 26 and June 22 at Moorpark, Oxnard and Ventura colleges. Students can enroll at the colleges and complete a fullsemester class in four weeks during the summer. More...

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Police

Police Blotter

On April 22, a 48-year-old man was arrested for burglary in the 1800 block of E. Cochran Street. In the 1800 block of Galt Street, a 21-year-old man was arrested for possession of a controlled substance April 22. More...

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Dining & Entertainment

The Movie Nut

"Earth" is Disneynature's feature-length film version of the BBC's remarkable 2006 "Planet Earth" series that spawned a stellar 11-disc DVD set. More...

Young at Art Studios hosts art show, contest

Young at Art Studios will present a "California Dreamin'" art show and contest this weekend in Simi Valley and Camarillo. The art show will be from 1 to 3 p.m. Sat., May 2 in the Simi Valley Young at Art studio, 5762 E. More...

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Editorials

Take flu warnings seriously, but no need to overreact

America's media has a bad case of swine flu hysteria. News stories, sound bites, tweets and twitters are whipping us into a paranoid frenzy. Why not? More...

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Neighbors

Residents take stewardship over the Arroyo

Annual cleanup always attracts helping hands

By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

Laura Lainfiesta wanted to sleep in Saturday morning, but her 14-year-old daughter, Becky, wouldn't allow it. More...

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Real Estate

Three Bedroom Manufactured Home In Senior Community

This 2004 Cavco manufactured home is approximately 1,120 square feet, and has an easytomaintain yard in a senior community. It has three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and an indoor laundry area. More...

Sherri Sweeney

Sherri Sweeney was the Top Selling agent from Prudential California Realty's Thousand Oaks regional office for January 2009. Sweeney serves clients from the Conejo Valley to the beaches of Oxnard and Ventura. More...

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Gun-toting dad case likely headed to trial

Grand jury brings indictment of involuntary manslaughter

By Joann Groff joann@theacorn.com

A Simi Valley man who shot and killed his daughter's boyfriend in November has been indicted on charges of involuntary manslaughter with the use of a gun. More...

Simi High student, 17 struck and killed by train

College-bound senior was walking on tracks near state beach

By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

A 17-year-old Simi Valley girl was killed Tuesday when she was hit by a train while walking on the railroad tracks in the Rincon area of Ventura, officials said. More...

Community

Metrolink addressing safety concerns, local rep reports

By Joann Groff joann@theacorn.com

Nearly nine months after the Metrolink crash that left 25 dead, Moorpark City Councilmember Keith Millhouse reported that the rail system has undergone several groundbreaking safety enhancements. On Sept. More...

Simi Planning Commission votes not to vote on Candlelight

By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

Following a three-hour public hearing April 22, the Simi Valley Planning Commission decided not to make any decisions regarding an application by a popular local nightspot for a permit to allow amplified music and dancing. More...

Simi Valley detective wins statewide policing award

By Joann Groff joann@theacorn.com

A longserving SVPD detective known for his compassion for victims' families has been honored with a top investigative award. More...

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Sports

Bowling blowing 'em away at Royal

Freshman pitcher piling up strikeouts

By Eliav Appelbaum eliav@theacorn.com

Nancy Bowling doesn't bowl, but she hears the word "strike" all the time. The freshman pitcher for Royal High's softball team has racked up more punch-outs than Manny Pacquiao. More...