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Queens of the asphalt

MOTORCYCLE-LOVIN' MAMAS— Above, Simi resident Beverly Leeds rides her Harley Davidson onto the 101 Freeway during the fourth annual Ventura Harley-Davidson "Heels & Wheels" all-female ride on July 18 in Camarillo. More...

Palin to pay Simi a visit?

Alaska governor and former vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin has agreed to speak at an event next month for local Republican women. More...

Health & Wellness

What to expect after surviving cancer

Childhood cancer survivors could face health problems later in life

The prognosis has improved for children with cancer. Many pediatric and adolescent forms of the disease now have a 75 percent to 80 percent cure rate, according to The Journal of the American Medical Association. More...

Class offered on emergency prep for seniors

SCAN Health Plan and Ventura County Public Health will jointly offer an emergency preparedness class for seniors at 10 a.m. Tues., Aug. 4 at the SCAN Senior Resource Center, 1001 Partridge Drive, Ste. 200, Ventura. More...

Six grocery shopping tips will lower your risk of diabetes

For those with a family history of diabetes or anyone who has been told by a healthcare professional that they're at risk for Type II diabetes, it's important to take steps now to reduce risk. More...

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Sports

Captain Zac returns to a hero's welcome

Young sailor, a former Grace Brethren student, completes trip around world
By Eliav Appelbaum eliav@theacorn.com

Brad Dobin perfectly summarized Zac Sunderland's 13-month journey sailing alone around the world in a small boat. "I think it's one-half crazy and onehalf really cool," said the 14yearold spectator from Simi Valley. More...

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Faith

Life flows—don't push it

"Make a commitment to fol low the path of no resistance. This is the path through which nature's intelligence unfolds spontane ously, without friction or effort. More...

Flea market to benefit Unitarians

Conejo Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship will host a flea market and live acoustic music jam from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sat., Aug. 8 in the church parking lot at 3331 Old Conejo Road in the Songbird Office Park, Newbury Park. More...

Synagogue's Shabbat service coming up

Congregation B'nai Emet will hold its monthly Family Shabbat service at 7 p.m. Fri., Aug. 7 at the synagogue, 9 W. Bonita Drive, Simi Valley. Rabbi Michele Paskow will lead the service with singing and Sabbath prayers. More...

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Dining & Entertainment

'Nice People' explore romance in college play

Play review
By Sally Carpenter sallyc@theacorn.com

Yee haw! More...

Mall to host art show

The Simi Valley Town Center and the Simi Valley Art Association will host their monthly art show and sale from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sat. and Sun., Aug. 1 and 2, 1555 Simi Town Center Way, Simi Valley. More...

Arts Center says 'I Do! I Do!'

The High Street Arts Center, in association with Moorpark College, will present the matrimonial musical "I Do! I Do!" from Aug. 7 through Sept. 13 at 45 E. High St., Moorpark. Showtimes are 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays. More...

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Editorials

School unification snub shows lack of concern for taxpayer

We're disappointed that school district officials throughout the county weren't interested in considering consolidating with other districts, More...

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Real Estate

Cul-de-Sac Home

This approximately 3,400-square-foot family home is on a cul-de-sac among a small community of newer homes. The home has five large bedrooms plus a bonus room and three bathrooms. More...

On A Large Lot

This Wood Ranch property is on a builder's pre mium lot with more than 25,000 square feet on the top of a cul-de-sac. The home has four bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms with more than 3,200 interior square feet. More...

Bonnie Kronfeld

Alternative Realty Group broker-owners Chuck Leko and Norm Brust welcome Bonnie Kronfeld to their new real estate company. Kronfeld had been a consistent top producer with her former company. More...

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Coroner unsure of cause of death in Torrence case

Autopsy doesn't reveal why 36-year-old man died after confrontation with police
By Joann Groff joann@theacorn.com

The Ventura County Medical Examiner's Office has performed an autopsy on a 36year-old Simi Valley man who died after struggling with several police officers who were trying to arrest him. More...

A look at city hall's top earners

By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

Simi Valley's top five paid public employees will make a combined sum of more than $1 million in the coming fiscal year in salary alone—and yet they're paid right in line with neighboring cities of similar size. More...

Reactor worker speaks out 50 years after meltdown

Man gives frightening details
By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

Fifty years ago, a nuclear reactor in the hills above Simi at the Santa Susana Field Laboratory suffered a partial meltdown. For 20 years, that accident remained hidden from public knowledge. More...

For the record

The names of the two men involved in a stabbing incident in Simi Valley on July 11 were confused in the police report sent to the Acorn and then printed incorrectly in last week's paper. More...

Community

Council will have last word on Candlelight

After months of meetings with neighbors, major operational changes and still no agreeable resolution in sight, the owner of Candlelight Kitchen & Bar is now turning to the Simi Valley City Council. More...

Simi steps up water restrictions

City designates which days residents may water their lawns
By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

Homeowners who receive their water from the city will now be allowed to irrigate their lawns only two or three days a week, depending on the time of year. More...

Short-term solution for Knolls water shortage takes next step

In some areas, new water service requests won't be granted until '11
By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

The city of Simi Valley is moving forward on a plan to increase water storage capacity in the Santa Susana Knolls, and officials say construction on a new water tank should begin this fall. More...

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Schools

Area schools shoot down grand jury's unification request

By Joann Groff joann@theacorn.com

Area school districts have turned a cold shoulder to the recent Ventura County grand jury recommendation that some of the districts consolidate their facilities and services in order to save taxpayer dollars. More...

New leadership at helm of SVEF

Board named for 2009-2010

The Simi Valley Education Foundation has named its 20092010 Board of Directors. More...

Local student wins scholarship

Himani Nadgauda of Simi Valley is the recipient of a $1,000 scholarship from the Baxter International Foundation. Nadgauda was selected from more than 350 applicants on the basis of academic record and personal achievements. More...

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Family

No better way to beat the heat

IRIS SMOOT/Acorn Newspapers COOL SURPRISE—Cameron Williams, 8, of Simi Valley surprises her friend Peyton Graham, 8, while playing on the splash pad at Rancho Tapo Community Park on a blazing hot afternoon earlier this week. More...

Putting their skills to the test

QUICK FIRE PIT— Boys Unit campers Matthew Corley, 8, and Nick Park, 9, hurry to construct a fire pit with sticks and large rocks as part of a camping skills relay race at the Simi Valley Girl Scouts Day Camp, held at Corriganville Park July 16. More...

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Letters

Simi Valley sidewalks could use a stimulus

My heart aches for the family and friends of those that were injured or killed as a result of the Metrolink crash, but a taxpayerfunded memorial is simply not appropriate. More...

Memorials aren't only for heroes

Reading between the lines of Mr. More...

Husband grateful his wife's wallet was returned

To the good Samaritan who found my wife's wallet on Sun., July 13, I want to say thank you from the bottom of my heart. More...

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Neighbors

Exceeding expectations

Agency helps the developmentally disabled find their place in society
By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

When Simi resident Marlene Ackermann gave birth to her son Brandon in 1985, she thought she was the mother of her third perfectly healthy baby. But when he was just 3 days old, Brandon developed a severe case of jaundice. More...

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Datebook

SATURDAY, AUGUST 8

Tropical Night Under The Stars 7 to 11 p.m. at Lost Canyons Golf Club, 3301 Lost Canyons Drive, Simi Valley. Live jazz, reggae, soca, steel drum music. Wine tasting, food, raffle for big screen TV. $60. More...

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