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Life with a fast lane

Incidents of speeding have tripled since stretch of freeway was widened
By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com
Finally freed from years of gridlock, drivers are enjoying the additional lane of traffic on the eastbound Ronald Reagan Freeway (SR 118)—a little too much, it seems. More...

DARE program may return in altered state

By Joann Groff joann@theacorn.com

The return of the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) program in 2010 is still being debated, and if it does return, eighthgraders may be its new focus. More...

Health & Wellness

Kiwanis gifts will deliver cuddly comfort to hospital's young patients

The Kiwanis Club of Santa Susana recently presented a gift of 120 Beanie Babies for the child patients in the Emergency Department of Simi Valley Hospital. More...

Hearing loss group to meet

The Hearing Loss Association of Simi Valley will discuss practical and emotional issues of hearing loss at 7 p.m. Mon., May 11 at Harmony Hearing Center, 2650 Jones Way, Ste. 29, Simi Valley. More...

Still time to buy Red Cross quilt square

The community may still purchase a square in the American Red Cross of Ventura County's Quilt of Caring Program. More...

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Schools

Newbury Park High reopens; swine flu milder than expected

By Joann Groff joann@theacorn.com

County health officials announced earlier this week that 10 cases of swine flu have been confirmed in Ventura County. According to Dr. More...

Fighting diabetes step by step

JANN HENDRY/Acorn Newspapers AWARENESS, FUNDS RAISED—View Middle School eighth-grade students Ankita Devareddy, left, and Poorva Singh, both 13, participate in the Walk for Diabetes sponsored by the Builder's Club at Valley View Middle School a More...

Nominations sought to honor women

Girl Scouts of California's Central Coast is seeking nominees for the annual Women of Distinction Awards, which honors three women who embody the values of Girl Scouting: leadership, courage and community service. More...

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Police

SFV trio accused of making off with $1,000 in alcohol

Arrests made in grocery store heis

Three men were arrested April 28 on charges of theft at the Vons Pavilions grocery store at 2938 Tapo Canyon Road, Simi Valley. More...

Police looking for man who robbed bakery

A man robbed Garcia's Bakery at 1603 E. Los Angeles Ave. at 7:31 p.m. April 29. A man dressed in dark clothing entered the store armed with a handgun and demanded money from the clerk, according to police reports. More...

Restraining orders can be obtained at Simi courthouse

Residents may obtain assistance in obtaining domestic violence restraining orders at the district attorney's East County office in the East County Courthouse, Ste. 2880, 2855-F Alamo St., Simi Valley. Office hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. More...

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Dining & Entertainment

Iconic Dick Van Dyke to perform in school music benefit, SSHS choral group as well

For the 10th year performer Dick Van Dyke will star in the annual benefit concert "Wishing on a Star" for local high school choral music programs at 4 p.m. Sun., May 10 in the Kavli Theatre, Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, 2100 E. More...

Writer's club calling for unpublished poems

The Ventura County Writer's Club is sponsoring a poetry contest for local poets. The entry deadline is May 31. The age categories are adults over 18 years old, and youths 18 years old and younger. More...

The Movie Nut

Okay, so I'm not really an XMen fan. I guess I like my superheroes in single doses, not in multiple numbers. More...

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Letters

Group will address council regarding barking dogs

My previous letter concerning barking dogs in Simi Valley resulted in a very good response from residents. Now we have a new county director of Animal Control. This is an encouraging sign for the county of Ventura. More...

Public employees unions are sucking California dry

Regarding tough love, I could not agree more. We have reached our limit. If you haven't heard, businesses and people are leaving California; they can no longer afford to do business or live here. More...

Neighbor of Arroyo grateful for cleanup volunteers

The volunteer group who recently donated their valuable time in cleaning up the arroyo deserves our thanks. I was amazed to actually hear frogs "singing" from my backyard. These are the sounds of a healthy environment. More...

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Young anglers have some reel fun at fishing derby

ON THE POND— Above, Chelsea Mitchell of Simi Valley shows her niece, Bianca Morris, 3, how to cast into the Rancho Simi Community Park pond during the 34th annual Huck Finn Fishing Derby on Saturday. More...

Community mourns high school senior killed in train accident

By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

Amanda Shoemaker lit up a room with her smile. Her toothy, sunny grin is one of the first things people noticed about the blondehaired, green-eyed girl, and it is something her friends and family will never forget. More...

Community

The Gipper to be honored with statue in D.C.

The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation is working alongside congressional leaders to plan the June 3 unveiling of a statue of President Ronald Reagan in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda. More...

Simi divvies out larger CDBG allocation than expected

By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

Local nonprofits walked away with more money than they expected after Monday's City Council meeting. That was because the city received a much larger than expected allocation in federal grant money to aid moderate- to lower-income individuals. More...

Fire station approved for Big Sky

Construction wilmost likely begin in January 2010
By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.co

The 800home Big Sky residential community will soon have a fire station to call its own. At its meeting last Wednesday, the Simi Valley Planning Commission voted 40 to approve the construction of Fire Station No. More...

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Business

Cycle shop hopes to rev up sales with deal for Simi residents only

It's been a roller coaster ride for the twowheeled transportation industry the last few years. More...

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Sports

Simi's 'Rambo' shows no fear

Talley, a senior, earned nickname with his tough-as-nails approach
By Eliav Appelbaum eliav@theacorn.com

If John Rambo played baseball, he may have aspired to be like Chris Talley. More...

Pioneers' magic number down to 1

JANN HENDRY/Acorn Newspapers SWEET SPOT—With a victory at home today against Westlake, Jared Zahorik and the Simi Valley baseball team can wrap up the outright Marmonte League title. More...

Emotional day for county's top track and field athletes

Royal's Garner wins three times, while Miller of Simi takes first in a thrilling 1,600 race
By Stephen Dorman sdorman@theacorn.com

An approaching weather front added a sense of urgency to last Friday's Ventura County Track and Field Championships at Moorpark High. More...

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Faith

Congregation B'nai Emet will give update on solar cooker project

Product empowers African women

The Women of Congregation B'nai Emet will host Jewish World Watch for an update on the solar cooker project at 7:30 p.m. Tues., May 12 at the synagogue, 9 W. Bonita Drive, Simi Valley. More...

Pro-life organization hosts corsage sale

The Life Centers of Ventura County will be raising funds with their annual corsage sale on Mother's Day, Sun., May 10. Locally grown corsages will be available for purchase at the following Catholic churches: St. More...

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Family

Fishin' for some springtime fun

IRIS SMOOT/Acorn Newspapers A PERFECT CAST—As her brother Danny, 9, watches with a grin, 7-year-old Anjie Stipanovich of Simi Valley carefully pulls back her pole to make a perfect cast into the Rancho Simi Community Park pond du More...

My son the chef

My fatherinlaw bought my 5year-old son a chef's jacket the other day, and now the kid thinks he's Wolfgang Puck, cooking "masterpiece meals" made from Tinker Toy pieces. More...

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY 2009!

Readers tell why their moms are the best

To my mommy, Kristen, you are the bestest mommy and the wooster, and I love you sooo much. We will try to be the best dirty peas' you know. Enjoy your special day . . . Dad is going to take all of us to dinner. More...

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Editorials

Your biggest fan is Mom

Once moms bring us into this world, their commitment is forever. Even after the child has left the nest, the mother never stops mothering. More...

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Neighbors

Pitter patter of small feet later in life inspires picture book

Grandmother has been there for her granddaughter
By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.co

Six-year-old Paris Van Dyke calls her grandma "mom." While she has happily taken on the title, Renée Van Dyke never expected that she would be raising an energetic youngster when she was in her 50s. More...

New RSRPD teen lounge offers place for young gamers to gather

By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District has created a new, inexpensive hangout for local middle school and high school teens who love playing video games. More...

Simi Prez car show will have a military flair

Valiant Men Ministries of Simi Valley Presbyterian Church will host the fourth annual charity car show from 8 a.m. to noon Sat., May 16 in the center parking lot at the Simi Valley Town Center. More...

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