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MOVING ON

IRIS SMOOT/Acorn Newspapers MOVING ON—A westbound Metrolink train enters the Santa Susana pass tunnel at the location of last year’s head-on crash with a freight train that left 10 S More...

Under drought conditions, residents on water watch

By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

Nowadays, water flowing down the gutter or a broken sprinkler head is cause for alarm for conservation-minded citizens. More...

As the nation debates how to control costs as part of healthcare reform, an Alzheimer’s disease researcher says early diagnosis and treatment of the disease could save America billions of dollars in costs down the road. More...

Hospital hosting bone marrow drive during Simi Valley Days

City of Hope Hospital will conduct a bone marrow donor drive during Simi Valley Days from noon to 6 p.m. tomorrow, Sept. 12, and Sun., Sept. 13 on the carnival grounds at Rancho Simi Community Park, 1765 Erringer Road, Simi Valley. More...

Doctor gives tips for aging gracefully and living a long, healthy life

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the U.S. is on the brink of a longevity revolution. By 2030, one in every five Americans will be over the age of 65. More...

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Schools

Parents: Help, don’t hinder

If you have a high school senior who’s planning to attend college, the next seven or eight months could be an emotional roller coaster. More...

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Pets

Pet of the Week

BRIGHT EYES—Rosie, a 5-year-old female domestic cat was surrendered by her owner. Rosie is an indoor-only cat. If you would like to adopt Rosie, ask for animal ID No. More...

Ride over to T.O. for Day of the Horse

The fifth annual Day of the Horse will start at 10 a.m. tomorrow, Sept. 12 at the Conejo Creek Equestrian Park, 1300 Avenida de Las Flores, Thousand Oaks. More...

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Faith

Serve at work camp in Nigeria next year with Church of the Brethren

A team of volunteers will travel to Nigeria from Jan. 9 through 30 next year as part of an annual Nigeria work camp sponsored by the Church of the Brethren. More...

Men of the church to gather

The Valiant Men Ministries of StoneBridge Community Church in Simi Valley will host the third annual No Man Left Behind Conference from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sat., Sept. 19 at the Reagan Library, 40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley. More...

Lecture to explain Christian Science beliefs

First Church of Christ, Scientist, Camarillo will host a free talk titled “Just what is Christian Science?” at 7:30 p.m. Thurs., Sept. 17 at the Camarillo Library community room, 4101 Las Posas Road. More...

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Letters

Reader says enough already with barking dogs

I have been reading the Acorn for a long time. Most of its contents are very interesting, and I have, in the past, commented on a few. More...

Upset over council member’s comments

I attended the Aug. 31 Simi Valley City Council meeting hoping for some good news about this barking dog business. More...

Without fines, barking law still has no teeth

The Simi City Council and specifically Councilmember Glen Becerra blew it on the barking issue. No fines? There must be ramifications to the breaking of any rule or there is no rule; that makes sense, right? More...

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Neighbors

Traveling war memorial teaches new generation the price of freedom

By Sophia Fischer sfischer@theacorn.com

An ongoing stream of visitors came to Westlake Village over Labor Day weekend to pay tribute to those who lost their lives in the Vietnam War. More...

Learn to be a docent at Strathearn Park and Museum

Help keep city’s history alive

The Simi Valley Historical Society is offering classes to prospective volunteers to serve at the Strathearn Historical Park and Museum, 137 Strathearn Place, Simi Valley. Free training classes will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Tues. More...

CHP to teach teen drivers the rules of the road

The California Highway Patrol is offering a traffic safety program for teenage drivers and their parents. More...

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Crash anniversary stirs debate over safety improvements

Metrolink survivors still suffering, want more to be done

By Joann Groff joann@theacorn.com

A year after the Metrolink crash that claimed the lives of 25 riders, most of whom were from Simi Valley and Moorpark, local leaders are still working to ensure that a rail disaster like the Chatsworth crash never happens again. More...

New developers purchase land near Happy Face Hill

City unsuccessful in its attempts to buy property at end of Kuehner

By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

After being on hold for nearly two years, a project to build 66 condominiums on the eastern end of Simi will move forward under new developers. More...

Musicians jam at Blues Fest

MEAN LICKS—Guitarist Alan Mirikitani of BB Chung King and the Buddaheads gets the crowd rocking during the band’s performance at the fourth annual Simi Valley Blues Festival aRancho Sim More...

Community

City Council reaches decision on Candlelight

Permit granted, but venue must follow strict set of conditions

By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

After 2½ years of headaches and months of waiting for a final answer from the city, Simi residents who live near Candlelight Kitchen & Bar finally have the conditions they’ve fought for. More...

SVUSD may adjust search and seizure policy

Board members discuss district procedures

By Joann Groff joann@theacorn.com

The Simi Valley Unified School District school board will vote at its Tues., Sept. 15 meeting on an updated search and seizure policy, which would include a change that specifies that contrabandsniffing dogs can search student parking lots. More...

Workshops are mandatory for nonprofits seeking CDBG funds

The city of Simi Valley is requesting project submissions for the Community Development Block Grant Program which uses funds made available through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. More...

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Business

Conejo Valley, Simi-Moorpark Realtors form new entity

Associations vote to join forces

The Conejo Valley Association of Realtors and the Simi Valley–Moorpark Association of Realtors have voted to merge the two organizations into a single corporation. A vote on Aug. More...

Business briefs wanted

If you have business news to announce regarding your operation, such as an award, a promotion or a new location, please write to us at Simi Valley Acorn , Attention: Business Briefs, 30423 Canwood St., Ste. More...

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Sports

Young Highlanders still considered an elite team in Div. IV

Marmonte League outlook: Boys’ water polo

By Eliav Appelbaum eliav@theacorn.com

Coaches agree on two things: Parity will rule in the Marmonte League, and Agoura High is the team to beat. More...

FOR THE RECORD

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Local girls take two titles

REACHING FOR THE SKY—The Real SoCal White girls’ U-11 soccer squad won the CFC Cup in August and the Simi Valley Eclipse Labor Day tournament. More...

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Police

Police Blotter

Sept. 2 In the 1900 block of Elizondo Street, a 19-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of being under the influence of a controlled substance. More...

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Family

Last Bit Of Summer Fun

Photos by Iris Smoot

COMMANDO KIDS—Above, YMCA campers crawl under a camouflage net as part of an obstacle course during “Character Kids Challenge,” the Y’s end-of-summer event on Aug. 26 at Rancho Santa Susana Community Park in Simi Valley. More...

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