May 15, 2009 RSS feed / Front Page

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Plant a seed and watch it grow

IRIS SMOOT/Acorn Newspapers MAY FLOWERS—Roy Nitschke, left, helps Hannah and Amy Truong, 10 and 4, fill up handdecorated pots with tiny flowers while father Michael looks on during the Simi Valley Street Fair on Saturday. More...

Simi stiffens water-use restrictions

By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

Following a request made by the Metropolitan Water District, the City Council approved the implementation of two water conservation ordinances this week. More...

Health & Wellness

Summer safety: 10 basic rules to prevent child drownings

Summer will soon arrive, and UCLA emergency physicians remind parents how to prevent drowning and water immersion injuries involving children. More...

Weekly grief support groups offered at Simi Hospital

Simi Valley Hospital offers two grief support groups for those who are suffering from a loss and need a safe place to give expression to their feelings, questions and emotions. The groups take place from 2:30 to 4 p.m. More...

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Schools

School district drains trust fund to build new bleachers at Simi High

By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

The City Council granted a request from Simi Valley Unified School District Monday to release a balance of about $1.6 million from the district's capital improvement trust fund to pay for new bleachers at Simi High. More...

5 local women earn scholarships

The Simi Valley Branch of American Association of University Women has awarded five $1,000 Kay Barker Scholarships to local young women going to college this fall. Emilie Mateu of Royal High School has been accepted at USC and UCLA. More...

Royal singers present top Billboard hits

Royal High School Vocal Music Department will present its final concert of the year, "Top Billboard Hits," at 8 p.m. tomorrow, May 16 at the school quad, 1402 Royal Ave., Simi Valley. More...

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Pets

Pet of the Week

WENDY PIERRO/Acorn Newspapers SNAKES ALIVE!—Slinky is a 2½-foot ball python. He is friendly, calm, likes to be held and will grow to about four feet. Owning a ball python is an enjoyable experience but does require work. More...

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Police

Polic Blotter

Four men were arrested between May 6 and 9 for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. One 25-year-old man caused an injury accident at the corner of Madera Road and E. Los Angeles Avenue May 8. On the corner of E. More...

Cops arrest suspected heroin dealer

A Simi Valley man was arrested recently on charges of selling heroin from his home. More...

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Family

Young cheerleaders win tops in state

POM POMS IN HAND—The Simi Valley Young Champions cheerleading squad, Division AA, girls ages 5 to 6, won a state championship April 5 at Cal-Poly University in Pomona. More...

Oldest male Holocaust survivor to speak at college

Seventy years after his imprisonment in a Nazi concentration camp, the Holocaust's oldest male survivor, Leopold Engleitner, will speak at Moorpark College as part of a major U.S. tour at 7:30 p.m. Fri., May 22 and 6:30 p.m. More...

Serving in Uniform

Army Pvt. Nadia L. Hydinger has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, SC. She is the daughter of Robin Hydinger of Simi Valley. More...

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Letters

Not everyone should have to pay for public education

In response to a letter in the May 1 Simi Valley Acorn ("Teacher critics are missing the big picture"), it seems that some folks are more than willing to shoulder higher taxes for the benefit of better public education. More...

Beware the power of a pack of galloping hounds

I would first like to express my approval for the Simi Dog Park. I was pleased when it opened and was impressed at the quick response of the park district in fixing the areas of concern reported by the community. More...

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Editorials

Don't be caught off-guard

The recent Jesusita Fire in Santa Barbara is a grim reminder of the devastating power wildfires present. More...

Political Cartoon

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Contact your area representatives

City Council *All council members can be contacted through the city manager's office: (805) 5836701. Mayor Paul Miller E-mail: pmiller@simivalley.org Councilmember Steve Sojka E-mail: ssojka@simivalley. More...

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Metrolink denies request to help fund memorial

By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

Metrolink CEO David Solow informed the city this week that the rail authority would not help pay for the construction of a memorial at the Simi Valley train station for the vic tims of the Sept. More...

City puts moratorium on new massage parlors

Illegal activity causes council to act
By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

Illegal activities at several local massage parlors have prompted the City Council to place a moratorium on the establishment of new massage salons and the permitting of new therapists. More...

Voter information guide

May 19 ballot is all about the budget
By Joann Groff joann@theacorn.com

On May 19 voters will be asked how best to solve the budget crisis in California. More...

Community

Sunday is free day at Simi landfill

No cost for residents to dump from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Residents of Simi Valley may dispose of residential rubbish for free from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sun., May 17 at the Simi Valley Landfill and Recycling Center, 801 Madera Road. More...

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Business

Shop Around The Corner

Shop Around the Corner is the largest antique store in Simi Valley, in the heart of the city at 4365 Valley Fair St. More...

Euphoria "THE" Salon

Euphoria "THE" Salon features two aestheticians, two nail technicians and six cosmetologists. Jennifer Dittman, a client, said, "Euphoria presents a warm atmosphere that makes you feel like you're part of the family. More...

Simi Valley Adventure Boot Camp

Simi Valley Adventure Boot Camp for Women is starting. The one-hour-per-day camp runs for four weeks. Women can choose the intensive Monday to Friday program or a three-day-per-week program. More...

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Sports

Royal, GBHS fall short at golf tourney

Westlake wins back-to-back divisional titles
By Stephen Dorman sdorman@theacorn.com

The Westlake High boys' golf team has lived in the red all season, and Tuesday morning at Soule Park Golf Course at Ojai was no different. More...

Pioneer baseball squad finds its rhythm

By Stephen Dorman sdorman@theacorn.com

The sweet sound of Montell Jordan's 1995 R&B classic "This Is How We Do It" is music to the ears of the Simi Valley High baseball team. More...

Marmonte swimmers battle at Rancho Simi

By Eliav Appelbaum eliav@theacorn.com

Almost every school had something to smile about at the Marmonte League Swimming Championships. More...

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Faith

LDS church will open its doors to veterans

The fourth annual "Salute to Arms" veterans recognition buffet luncheon will be from noon to 3 p.m. on Memorial Day, May 25 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 480 Sinaloa Road, Simi Valley. More...

The Art of Being

"Whether you think you can or whether you think you can't, you're right!" —Henry Ford Argue for your limita tions and they are yours Few will disagree that we are being pummeled daily by the media with how bad things are today. More...

Laugh at 'The Human Comedy'

The Center for Spiritual Living will present a one-woman show, "The Human Comedy," at 8 p.m. tomorrow, May 16 at the center, 1756 Erringer Road, Ste. 100, Simi Valley. More...

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Dining & Entertainment

The Movie Nut

This ain't your father's "Star Trek," boys and girls. This one's a little bit different. Yes, I'm a fan. Not a Trekkie (excuse me, a Trekker), mind you, but I do know a tribble from a temporal rift. More...

Strawberry Fest takes over Oxnard this weekend

The 26th annual California Strawberry Festival will take place from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Sat. and Sun., May 16 and 17 at Strawberry Meadows of College Park, 3250 S. Rose Ave., Oxnard. More...

The circus is in town

Circus Vargas 2009 will perform this weekend only at the corner of Los Angeles Avenue and Madera Road in Simi Valley. Show times are 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. today, May 15; 1:30, 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. Sat., May 16; 1:30, 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. More...

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Neighbors

Just 21, Simi native is touring globe alongside jazz legend

Gifted pianist finding the keys to success
By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

When New Orleans jazz legend Donald Harrison Jr., "The King of Nouveau Swing," calls you a "phenomenal talent," it's akin to putting the seal of approval on your musicianship. More...

Big hats, smiles for scavenger hunt winners

FIRST DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE—Larry and Nadine Block, Scott and Rhonda Hansen, and Ashley Raines, all dressed as the Mad Hatter, took home first place in last Saturday's Boys & Girls Club of Simi Valley scavenger hunt. More...

College group raising money for AIDS walk

Yolanda's Mexican Cafe in Simi Valley is hosting a fundraiser Wed., May 20 for a group of Moorpark College students participating in the upcoming AIDS walk. More...

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