June 19, 2009 RSS feed / Front Page

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Moving on up!

A DAY FOR GRADS— With all three of Simi's largest high schools holding their graduations on Tuesday, more than 1,200 students received their diplomas on a single day. More...

Chili from the can

HAVE SOME—Sandy Wilson of Moorpark serves Whiskey Tango Chili Co. chili during the annual Chili Cook-off and Car Show last Sunday at St. Rose of Lima School. See more pictures from the event at www.theacornonline.com. More...

Health & Wellness

Moorpark College home to new weekly Farmers Market

The Ventura County Certified Farmers' Market Association will open a new farmers market at Moorpark College, an activity sponsored by the Moorpark College Foundation. The market will officially open from 8 a.m. More...

Nursing students pinned, 3 from Simi

Twenty nursing students successfully completed 185 hours of nurse's assistant training at Professional Medical Careers Institute and received their CNA pins on June 15 at the Grant Brimhall/Thousand Oaks Library in Thousand Oaks. More...

Caring for an autistic child

As doctors, families and schools learn more about autism, people living with autism have overcome obstacles to lead healthful, meaningful and productive lives. More...

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Schools

Grad coverage: Simi Valley High School

GUESS WHO SAW SOMEBODY—Simi Valley High's Jenifer Donato, second from right, takes a moment to excitedly acknowledge family and friends during the procession at the start of Simi Valley's 85th commencement ceremonies on Tuesday. More...

Grad would let nothing stand in the way of getting his diploma

Student's path paved with hard work, dedication
By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

Simi High graduate Dario Jasso exudes a sense of maturity far beyond his 19 years. But it's not his focused and motivated demeanor that sets him apart from his class. More...

Senior standouts: Simi Valley High School

Editor's note: Senior standouts are compiled from questionnaires filled out by the students themselves Tyler Gearhart, son of Bill and Lisa Gearhart, wants to pursue a career in the performing arts. More...

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Police

Police Blotter

A Yucaipa man, 21, was arrested June 10 and charged with stealing a vehicle at Elizondo and Cherry Avenue. A 20-year-old Yucaipa man was also arrested and charged with receiving stolen property. In the 2100 block of N. More...

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Faith

Houses of Worship

Blessed Hope Chapel, Rev. Joe Schimmel, 23 W. Easy St., No. 204, (805) 520-5882 Bridge Community Church, Rev. David Wilkinson, 1925 Royal Ave., (805) 526-2964 Calvary Baptist Church of Simi Valley, Pastor Dennis Chapman, 3050 Kadota St. More...

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Family

Pet of the Week

THREE LITTLE KITTENS— These adorable kittens are just three of several kittens available for adoption. If you would like to adopt one of these kittens, ask for animal ID No. More...

Singer croons kid-friendly tunes

Charlotte Diamond, a singer, songwriter, storyteller and musician for children, will perform a free, family friendly concert in the park from 5 to 8 p.m. Fri., June 26 at Arroyo Vista Park, 4550 Tierra Rejada Road, Moorpark. More...

Last chance to view Magna Carta

The Magna Carta, which has been on display at the Reagan Library since January, will return to Lincolnshire, England, on Mon., June 22. The public can view the document from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. More...

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Letters

Nosy neighbor should butt out

This note is to the neighbor that lives seven doors down from Yvonne Moran: Get a life! (letters, Acorn , June 12) I admire Yvonne for what she is doing to help support her family to be a stay-at-home mom. More...

Barking issue is a matter of respect

I felt compelled to respond to last week's letters about barking dogs. I think the problem is really much bigger than proper pet training and covers respect and civility in many forms. More...

Supports a tougher law for repeat barking offenders

I couldn't agree more with James George (letters, Acorn , June 12) when he stated "No Simi Valley resident should be given unchecked authority to harass his or her neighbor," because that is the status quo in Simi Valley. More...

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Neighbors

Adopted from Europe at age 7, teen develops passion for U.S. Scouting tradition

By Joann Groff joann@theacorn.com

When Nanci Hanover brought her newly adopted son home to Simi Valley, she vowed to do whatever she could to assure he'd be the best person he could be. More...

Pageant winner to speak out on SIDS

Simi Valley resident and reigning Mrs. Ventura County International 2010 Sabrina Hayes will compete for the Mrs. California International Crown on Sept. 11 and 12 at the Downey Civic Center. More...

Serving in Uniform

Air Force Airman Christopher T. Follett graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, and earned four credits toward an associate degree through the Community College of the Air Force. More...

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City employees agree to take 2 percent pay cut

Balancing budget comes at a cost
By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

Despite efforts to adopt a balanced budget without slashing jobs, the City Council authorized the elimination of nine city positions Monday night in an attempt to bring spending in line with revenue. More...

Union pressure has Title I teachers fearful for their jobs

By Joann Groff joann@theacorn.com

Teachers in Simi Valley Unified's Title I program are speaking out against talks between the teachers union and the district to replace them with traditional teachers. More...

Thieves hit Snack Shack

By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

The Simi Valley Baseball League is asking for the community's help in identifying the person or persons who burglarized and vandalized the league's Snack Shack last Friday. Between 9 p.m. on the evening of June 12 and 6 a.m. More...

Community

Public's input sought on power line proposal

By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

The California Public Utilities Commission has agreed to hear local residents' opinions on a 3.5-mile power line project slated to run through the Tierra Rejada Valley. More...

Pursuit leaves officer with injuries

A Lancaster resident fled police after being pulled over for a red light violation, resulting in a collision on an offramp which sent the Simi Valley police officer to the hospital. More...

What's up with that?

Signs offer differing spellings

"Please note that the Tonopah Court street name signs in the Indian Hills area of Simi Valley are spelled differently. The sign as I drive south on Yosemite is Tonopaw Court, while the sign driving north is Tonopah Court. More...

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Business

Force Tactical

Force Tactical, a superstore and showroom featuring topoftheline tactical gear and equipment for law enforcement, military personnel and security professionals, is now celebrating its grand opening in Simi Valley. More...

Conejo Tankless Water Heaters

As part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, the U.S. government is offering a full 30 percent tax credit, up to a maximum of $1,500, for homeowners who invest in an energy-efficient tankless gas water heater in 2009 and 2010. More...

Legal Production Service

Legal Production Service is a locally owned and operated business. It began operations in Simi Valley in 1989 when it was founded by Theron Murphy, a Simi resident since 1968. More...

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Sports

Martin takes over Pioneer football program

Coach spent two seasons with Calabasas, six at Royal
By Eliav Appelbaum eliav@theacorn.com

A former Highlander is now a Pioneer. On Tuesday, Simi Valley High hired former Royal assistant Lance Martin to lead its varsity football team. More...

Weaver vs. Weaver Saturday night at Anaheim

For the first time in their professional careers, brothers and former Simi Valley High stars Jeff and Jered Weaver are scheduled to pitch against each other Saturday night. More...

Conejo Oaks in the swing of things

By Stephen Dorman sdorman@theacorn.com

They've given up summer freedom in the name of baseball, and they wouldn't have it any other way. More...

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Dining & Entertainment

The Movie Nut

When you remake a classic, you'd better be pretty sure of yourself. More...

Oxnard salsa contest seeks spicy entries

All types of homemade salsa are eligible for entry in the Great Oxnard Salsa Challenge 2009 at the 16th annual Oxnard Salsa Festival on Sun., July 26. More...

Locally Grown benefit concert to reconnect people with nature

The Locally Grown benefit concert will take place Sat., June 20 in Libbey Bowl, Ojai. Doors open at 5 p.m. The concert celebrates community diversity and environmental stewardship. More...

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Editorials

Give credit where credit's due

Considering the massive toll the recession has already taken on workplaces throughout the state, it'd be easy to lack sympathy for the situation at Simi Valley City Hall. But maybe we shouldn't. More...

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Datebook

Datebook

FRI., JUNE 19 Conejo Valley Republican Women Federated Luncheon meeting at Thousand Oaks Inn, 75 W. Thousand Oaks Blvd. Assemblymember Chuck DeVore speaks on "The next great tax revolt." Cost $20. Reservations requested. More...

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