December 18, 2009 RSS feed / Front Page

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Citizens cited for good deeds

‘YOU STOPPED ME FOR WHAT?’— Tammy Brewer of Chatsworth, above, and Hugo Gallegos of Simi Valley, at right, were surprised Wednesday with a $50 gift certificate from City Councilmembe More...

Resident upset with city’s plan to remove 33 sycamores

By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

The city is considering cutting down 33 old sycamore trees near Atherwood Elementary School. More...

Health & Wellness

Hospital dedicates new lobby

Healthcare facility gets $41 million to fund phase 2 improvements
By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

Simi Valley Hospital unveiled the last piece of its new Patient Care Tower to city and hospital officials on Tuesday. More...

Parkinson’s group needs vounteers

The San Fernando Valley Regional Chapter of the American Parkinson’s Disease Association is seeking new members and volunteers. More...

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Schools

Hillside students collect food for furry friends

By Joann Groff joann@theacorn.com

While many organizations are helping families keep food on the table over the holidays, the students at one local middle school decided to focus on the smaller, furrier members of households. More...

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Police

Police Blotter

Dec. 9 At the Kohl’s department store in the 2900 block of Tapo Canyon Road, a 21-year-old man was arrested for shoplifting and charged with burglary. On the corner of Sycamore and E. More...

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Family

Exchange students bring culture to families

By Sophia Fischer sfischer@theacorn.com Several area families are learning about other cultures firsthand without leaving home. More...

Santa coming to Santa Susana

The Santa Susana Railroad and Museum, in connection with the Simi Valley Care and Share program, will host a visit from Santa Claus from 1 to 4 p.m. Sat. and Sun., Dec. More...

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Dining & Entertainment

Right of Light wins battle of the bands

NIFTY FINGERS—Above, Kevin Pugh, 15, left, and Christophe Allard, 15, perform with their band Right of Light last Saturday during the finals of the Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District's Syc More...

‘Christmas Carol’ is on the air

Every Now and Then Theatre will air “Christmas Carol—A Ghost Story,” at noon, 5 and 10 p.m. Christmas Eve, Dec. 24 on radio stations NewsTalk 1520 KVTA and 1400 KKZZ. More...

Civic ballet presents ‘The Nutcracker’

Show playing tonight and tomorrow only

The Moorpark Civic Ballet will present its annual production of “The Nutcracker” at 7 p.m. tonight, Dec. 18 and 1:30 p.m. tomorrow, Dec. 19 at the Ray Scherr Forum, Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, 2100 E. More...

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Neighbors

Foundation created in memory of Simi Valley cancer victim

By Angela Randazzo Special to the Acorn

Relatives of Sharon LesleyAnn Henney insist doctors missed symptoms and an early diagnosis of cancer that may have saved her life. More...

Team In Training wrapping holiday gifts at the mall

Donations benefit Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

Volunteers from the Ventura County Chapter of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Team In Training will offer holiday gift wrapping in exchange for an optional charitable donation. Gift-wrapping booths will be open daily through Thurs., Dec. More...

Fun trips planned for seniors

The Simi Valley Senior Center will host the following trips in 2010. All trips will leave from the center’s north parking lot at 3900 Avenida Simi. More...

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Ruling bars Strickland from seeking treasurer’s seat

Assemblywoman fires back, calling decision a ‘flagrant abuse’ of power
By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com

The Ventura County Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to impose new requirements for candidates seeking the treasurer-tax collector’s job, a move that will end Audra Strickland’s bid for the post due to her lack of training in finances. More...

Landfill debate heating up as year comes to a close

Task force says ‘no way,’ WM defends its position
By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

The proposed expansion of the Simi Valley Landfill brought dozens of residents to Monday’s City Council meeting, where strong feelings were expressed by those on both sides of the controversial project. More...

Community

Police check in on Simi’s sex offenders

Arrest warrants issued for four not living where registered
By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

The Simi Valley Police Department conducted its first-ever sweep of the city’s registered sex offenders last Saturday and found that four were in violation of state-mandated rules. More...

Hummingbird Nest Ranch: future hospice site?

End-of-life care providers have an idea for the $75-million property
By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

The $75-million Hummingbird Nest Ranch in eastern Simi, which has been on the market for two years, is attracting interest from an unexpected suitor. More...

Police want public’s help in catching lotto ticket thieves

Area law enforcement is looking for suspects involved in the theft and attempted cashing of stolen lottery tickets throughout Ventura and Los Angeles counties. More...

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Sports

Royal’s ready to make some noise

Highlander wrestlers having fun
By Eliav Appelbaum eliav@theacorn.com

Ulysses Parlebas stood before his teammates in the sweltering wrestling room at Royal High. More...

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Faith

Bringing the miracle of Hanukkah to light

LEGO MENORAH—Simi Valley residents Jesse Doctrow, 11, and Isaiah Mittelman, 12, build a tower for a 12-foot Lego menorah at the Simi Valley Town Center on Dec. 15. More...

‘Messiah’ sing-along tomorrow

The Channel Islands Chamber Orchestra and First United Methodist Church will present its annual “A Messiah Singalong” at 3 p.m. Sat., Dec. 19 at the church, 1338 E. Santa Clara St., Ventura. KuanFen Liu is the artistic director. More...

Readers’ theater

The Arts at St. Patrick’s Performing Arts Ministry presents “Christmas in Prose and Poem” as a fundraiser for Manna of the Conejo Valley from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Sun., Dec. 20 at St. More...

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Letters

Unhappy with hospital’s hiring council member

I am irked that active City Councilmember Michelle Foster has been hired by Simi Valley Hospital as their director of marketing (Simi Valley Acorn , Dec. 11). More...

Doesn’t see the benefit of landfill expansion

In order for Scott Tignac, operations manager for Waste Management, to “set the record straight,” some additional facts should be added (Letters, Acorn , Nov. 27). More...

Acorn was wrong to publish officer’s sour grapes

Chief Lewis is getting tarred and feathered. Who couldn’t find a disgruntled ex-employee in a stressful organization highly focused on performance? More...

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Editorials

Shopping Simi makes good sense

Want to avoid that lump of coal in your stocking? Then do your last-minute shopping locally. More...

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THURS., DEC. 17 Agoura Chamber of Commerce 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Reeds Furniture, 28401 Canwood St., Agoura Hills. Holiday reception. Penland Award presentation. Guest speaker Mike Paule, Oak Park MAC chair. Time: 5:30 p.m. More...

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