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Residents join in on healthcare debate

‘WHAT DID HE JUST SAY?’—Charlene Olexiewicz, above, turns in frustration to fellow Newbury Park resident Pam Rhodes after hearing a panelist respond to a question during the healthca More...

Government scientists to shed light on 1959 nuclear accident

Panel of experts will discuss meltdown at field lab

The Department of Energy will host a public workshop to explore various perspectives on an accident that occurred in the Sodium Reactor Experiment in July 1959 at the Santa Susana Field Laboratory. More...

Health & Wellness

Parents may overlook certain vision problems in kids

Parents generally know when their children are coming down with an illness, feeling anxious or in need of a nap, but they may not always know for sure if their kids can see normally. More...

Senior Wellness & Info Expo to feature more than 50 resource agencies

The Simi Valley Council on Aging will host its annual Wellness and Information Expo from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wed., Sept. 9 at the Simi Valley Senior Center, 3900 Avenida Simi. More...

Free headache workshop

As a community service, Gladden Hunter Chiropractic is offering a free headache resolution workshop every Wednesday at 6 p.m. at the clinic, 990 Enchanted Way, Ste. 101, Simi Valley. More...

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Schools

Motorists urged to drive safely in school zones as new classes begin

As the new school year approaches, local police remind parents and other drivers to practice traffic safety when driving near schools. These traffic tips will help children have a safe school year. More...

Phone system goes down at Sinaloa Middle School

The Simi Valley Unified School Board approved an emergency action at its meeting last week to purchase a new communications system for Sinaloa Middle School after the old one broke down last month. More...

SVUSD junior kindergarten program has space available

Simi Valley Unified School District still has openings in its pilot junior kindergarten program, which will begin in the fall. More...

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Pets

Pet of the Week

LITTLE PRINCESS—Ariel a brown female 4-month-old tabby mix needs a home. If you would like to adopt Ariel, ask for animal ID No. A474756 at the Camarillo Animal Shelter, 600 Aviation Drive. More...

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Police

Police Blotter

Aug. 12 On the corner of Yosemite Avenue and Alamo Street, a 38year-old man was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. A 23-year-old Lakewood man was arrested and charged with burglary. More...

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Family

Summer concert series gets sounds of the ’70s send-off

GOT THAT GROOVE—Jeannie Liss and Patricia Gold of Simi Valley, above, came out in costume to get down to the classic ’70s dance tunes of tribute band Disco Inferno during a free summe More...

Simi Boys & Girls Club offers after-school pickup for kids

The Boys & Girls Club of SimValley will provide van service to the clubhouse and after-schoocare for elementary and middle school children. More...

Get a cup, help a cause

A lemonade stand fundraiser for the Hugs Foundationbenefiting children who’ve been near-drowning victims, will be from 11 a.m. to 4 p.mSat., Aug. 29 at 2594 Fitzgerald Road, Simi Valley. The cost is 50 cents per glass. More...

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Editorials

Your generosity is appreciated

We’ve long boasted that Acorn readers are some of the most generous in the world. While it may sound like we’re just playing to the home crowd, we have the proof to back up our claim. More...

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Neighbors

Mother works three decades to bring her 10 children to United States

After 32-year wait, final child arrived from Philippines this week

By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

Ramonito Gamboa had been waiting 32 years for one moment—the moment when he would touch down in Los Angeles, finally on American soil. More...

VISTA bus schedule changed

The Ventura County Transportation Commission has announced new schedules for the VISTA buses effective immediately. The changes should improve commute options in Thousand Oaks and Simi Valley. VISTA Hwy. 101 route weekdays . More...

Active Adult Programs

The Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District presents the following programs for seniors. Unless otherwise noted, activities take place at the Simi Valley Senior Center, 2900 Avenida Simi. More...

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In hot water

City fielding hundreds of calls in response to new restrictions

By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

Longtime Simi resident Larry Lukunich is not a fan of the city’s new rules limiting outdoor watering to three days a week. He says if he adheres to those rules, severe damage to his lawn is inevitable. More...

Memorial to Metrolink victims will be dedicated Sept. 12

Solemn ceremony set for first anniversary of crash that killed 25

By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

The memorial to honor the victims of last year’s Metrolink train collision is beginning to take shape, and city officials say the monument will be unveiled on Sept. 12, the first anniversary of the crash. More...

Simi students return to class Wednesday

Wed., Aug. 26 is the first day of school for 20,000 students in the Simi Valley Unified School District. More...

Community

Council still skeptical of Candlelight

By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

Earlier this year, residents living near Candlelight Kitchen & Bar had nothing but complaints about the nightclub sitting in the middle of their neighborhood. More...

Man stabbed outside popular Simi burger joint

The Simi Valley In-N-Out Burger was the site of a violent stabbing Monday, an incident possibly sparked by a drugrelated issue between the suspect and the victim. On Aug. More...

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Business

Play It Again Sports owner gains insight from summer trade show

Manager learns about the latest in sports equipment

Dave Raulin, Simi Valley business owner of Play It Again Sports, has returned from the company’s 2009 Summer Conference and Trade Show with insight on how to enhance the local franchise. The annual event took place in Providence, R.I. More...

Seminar on federal and state payroll tax Tuesday at Career Center

Know the law or it could cost you

A seminar on federal and state basic payroll tax will take place from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Tues., Aug. 25 at the Job and Career Center, 980 Enchanted Way, Ste. 105, Simi Valley Room, Simi Valley. More...

Green consulting firm names new consultant

Green Irene LLC, a national consulting firm that promotes eco-friendly homes and offices, has named Rik Converse as its newest eco-consultant with the opening of his green consulting practice in Simi Valley. More...

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Sports

Familiar faces

Area football talent poised to make an impact throughout Pac-10

By Stephen Dorman sdorman@theacorn.com

The University of Southern California football team has long been the class of the Pacific-10 Conference. In the past seven years, the Trojans have won four outright conference crowns and split three others. More...

Royal, Agoura grads qualify for U.S. Amateur golf championship

By Eliav Appelbaum eliav@theacorn.com

Russell Boring understands the magnitude of the U.S. Amateur Championship, the oldest golf championship in the country. More...

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Faith

Let happiness happen

“Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.” —Abraham Lincoln More...

Chabad Hebrew School of Simi and Moorpark hosting open house

The Chabad Hebrew School of Simi Valley and Moorpark, which begins its second year, will host an open house from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sun., Aug. 30 at 4464 Alamo St., Simi Valley. More...

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Dining & Entertainment

‘Dear Edwina Jr.’ lively and tuneful

Producer hopes for year-round expansion of summer youth program

By Cary Ginell soundthink@aol.com

“Dear Edwina Jr.,” described as “a musical comedy for kids,” recently completed a successful run at the Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center in a production that was lively as well as tuneful. More...