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Not exactly the Iditarod

DRAG RACE—Simi Valley resident Mike Getting, with a skateboard underfoot, cruises along a neighborhood greenbelt near Sequoia Park south of Cochran Street in Simi on Sunday with the help of his beagles Frankie and Eva. More...

Old church gets new life

LOVE RENEWED—Simi residents Nancy and Larry Lukunich, below, celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary by renewing their vows at the freshly renovated old St. Rose of Lima Church at Strathearn Historical Park last Saturday. More...

Health & Wellness

Don't fall prey to myths of the heart

Patients who believe myths about heart disease may be at increased risk, say cardiovascular medicine faculty at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. More...

Local pups take heroic steps

DOG DAY—Above, Denise Zavala of Camarillo holds her dog Abby still as Celeste Brown of Zephyr Airbrush Tattoos paints a bright blue (non-toxic) mohawk on her head for the Heroes Dog Walk at Rancho Tapo Community Park last Saturday. More...

Allergies are nothing to sneeze at

For the more than 50 million people in the U.S. who suffer from allergies, there's good news. That's because there may be a number of helpful steps one can take to help manage the symptoms. More...

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Sports

East All-Stars rumble through West squad

Grace Brethren's Sproat named East's offensive player of the game
By Stephen Dorman sdorman@theacorn.com

Next month, Grace Brethren senior wide receiver Travis Sproat is scheduled to enter boot camp at Camp Pendleton as a member of the United States Marine Corps. More...

Marmonte League's elite honored for spring season

The Marmonte League announced its All-League teams for spring sports. Drew Sandler of the Simi Valley High baseball team was named Player of the Year. More...

MLB teams hone in on Simi

Four local players selected in first two days of baseball draft
By Eliav Appelbaum eliav@theacorn.com

Jonathan Meyer sat at the computer for almost four hours on Tuesday, waiting for his name to appear on the screen. More...

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Police

Police Blotter

On June 3, a 48-year-old man was arrested in the 600 block of E. Los Angeles Avenue and charged with theft. More...

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Family

SVUSD looks at junior kindergarten

By Joann Groff joann@theacorn.com

The Simi Valley Unified School District will hold an informational meeting June 15 on a possible junior kindergarten program at Berylwood Elementary. More...

Kids can enjoy summer reading programs

The Ventura County Library will host free summer reading programs for children and teens from June 15 to Aug. 22 to encourage children of all ages to enhance their reading skills during summer vacation. More...

Group seeking to bring Vietnam Wall replica to Westlake Village

Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks Memorial Park will host an informational meeting for individuals and groups seeking to help bring the Dignity Memorial Vietnam Wall to Westlake Village over Labor Day weekend. The meeting will be at 6:30 p.m. More...

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Letters

Mom says garage sales have landed her in hot water

I'm a stayathome mom trying to make a living while my son is in school. I'm also a part-time caregiver during school hours and have an occasional garage sale on weekends. My husband holds down two jobs. More...

Bark collars aren't the right way to silence a canine

I am so angry after reading "The right way to deal with a barking dog" (Letters, Simi Val ley Acorn , June 5) and the suggestion to use shock collars on animals. More...

Family friend relays pet's amazing tale of survival

Shortly before 3 a.m. on a Sunday morning in May, Greg Gleich of Simi Valley was awoken by an ear-piercing shriek that he immediately recognized. More...

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Neighbors

Keeping guard over Simi's young ones

Resident takes pride in getting students to school safely
By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

For the past 20 years, Barbara McLaren has been protecting Simi youths as they make their way to and from school each day. More...

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Simi resident linked to '86 murder

Woman, 49, is veteran LAPD detective
By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

After 23 years, Los Angeles Police Department investigators received an unexpected break in a case that has led to one of their own being charged with murder. More...

Foy's gubernatorial decision could affect sheriff's race

Supervisor 'taking a hard look' at a run for state's top office
By Daniel Wolowicz camarillo@theacorn.com

Sheriff Bob Brooks has said he may run for the Ventura County Board of Supervisors if incumbent Peter Foy decides to make a bid for governor. Both are Simi Valley residents. More...

Cleaning local waterways comes at a higher cost

By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

The task of making sure clean water flows into California's storm drains has never come easy, or cheap. More...

Community

Simi runners feel the love at Westlake 5K

SHOWING OFF THEIR HARDWARE— Simi residents Samantha Barajas, 9, left, Sarah Baxter, 13, and Wyatt Baxter, 10, show off the medals they won at last weekend's 5K Love Run for Senior Concerns in Westlake Village. More...

Library's new community room will be unveiled this month

The Rotary Club of Simi Sunrise will work with the Simi Valley Library on an ongoing basis on various projects to further enhance and promote the library in the community. The first project was a major renovation to the community room. More...

Resident selected as Vet of the Year

Assemblymember Cameron Smyth (R-Santa Clarita) has named Wayne Wright of Simi Valley as the 38th Assembly District's Veteran of the Year. Wright has been a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars for more than 16 years. More...

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Business

Real estate leader is optimistic

As homeowners and homebuyers in Southern California, including those in the local markets, continue to cope with struggling residential sales, Acorn managing editor John Loesing continues his multipart questionandanswer series with local More...

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Schools

Grad coverage: Grace Brethren High School

Grad Facts Grace Brethren Class of 2009 Number of Graduates 68 Valedictorian Stephanie Leonard Salutatorian Rhianna Topp Class President Nate Rushing Class Motto "I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God More...

GBHS seniors say farewell to beloved educator

By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

While graduates are crossing one stage of their life and moving on to the next, Grace Brethren's Susan Mako is doing the same. The 58-year-old schoolteacher has decided to retire after 24 years in education. More...

Senior standouts: GBHS

Editor's Note: Senior standouts are compiled from questionnaires filled out by the students themselves. Rhianna Topp, daughter of James and Terrie Topp, is the salutatorian of her class. More...

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Faith

Lay Your Story To Rest

"When we drop down below our stories, we are led back to the mystery of here and now." —Jack Kornfield "The Wise Heart" Recently I had the honor of conducting a daylong Mindfulness and Meditation Retreat at the beautiful Tierra Rejada f More...

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Dining & Entertainment

Bring your boots and hats to the Chatsworth Barn Dance

Event will feature country music and line dancing

The fourth annual Chatsworth Barn Dance will start at 6 p.m. Sat., June 27 at Ride On Therapeutic Horsemanship's ranch, 21126 Chatsworth St., Chatsworth. More...

T. O. home to weekly summer jams

Janss Marketplace will host the annual Summer Jams Concert Series at the grassy area near the fountain or in the food courtyard of the shopping center at Moorpark Road and Hillcrest Drive in Thousand Oaks. More...

Famous TV judge has his own brand of root beer

The first judge to appear on television is now the first judge to launch a bottled soda pop drink. Judge Joseph Wapner, the first judge on TV's "The People's Court," will appear in person to present the Judge Wapner Root Beer from 10 a.m. More...

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Editorials

Keep it safe, keep it sober

Simi Valley parents should pay close attention to the story about the 12 Newbury Park High School seniors who were banned from their graduation ceremony because they allegedly drank alcohol on prom night. More...

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For the Record

•In last week's editorial titled "Don't let NASA hit eject," it stated that NASA has been testing rocket engines at the Santa Susana Field Lab for 30 decades. It should have read 30 years. More...

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Datebook

Datebook

FRI., JUNE 12 31st Annual Greek Festival 5 to 9 p.m. today. 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday. 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday at Camarillo Airport, Skyway Drive. More...

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