December 25, 2009 RSS feed / Front Page

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Police fought for their jobs; teachers did too. The economy continued to dictate headlines in 2009, but the recession didn’t prevent Simi Valley from achieving several major milestones. More...

Health & Wellness

Cancer survivor will ride in Rose Parade float

SPECIAL OPPORTUNITY—Monica Trent of Simi Valley, left, is one of eight Kaiser Permanente patients who’ve been selected to ride on the healthcare provider’s Rose Parade float on New Y More...

Six tips to ward off holiday bloat

The holiday season is a time for family gatherings, festive parties, holiday treats and occasional digestive upsets. Registered dietitian Ashley Koff offers advice on how to enjoy Grandma’s eggnog, holiday sweets and more. More...

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Sports

Winter chill does little to cool off red-hot Simi Valley

Pioneer girls’ soccer squad opens season with 10 wins in 11 matches
By Eliav Appelbaum eliav@theacorn.com

Mark Johnson offers a laugh when asked to describe his team. “They’re so screwballish,” he said. More...

Eclipse powers its way to a division title

WINNERS—The Simi Valley Eclipse girls’ U-11 soccer team finished first in the Coast Soccer League Bronze Division. More...

Gourley relinquishes post as Grace Brethren football coach

Terry Gourley couldn’t pass on the opportunity. More...

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Dining & Entertainment

Annual Strawberry Festival calling for poster submissions

The 27th annual California Strawberry Festival is seeking submis sions for its 2010 official poster contest, with $2,000 awarded to the winner. The entry deadline is Jan. 4. More...

Two local art shows looking for entries

The Thousand Oaks Art Association’s annual juried show will take place Feb. 2 through 27 at the Thousand Oaks Community Gallery, 2331 Borchard Road, Newbury Park. More...

Choir auditions

The California State University Channel Islands Choir will have open auditions for community members on Sat. and Mon., Jan. 9 and 11 on campus. More...

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Vacation Photos

Take Your Simi Valley Acorn on Vacation

Send your photo to vacation@theacorn.com!

DISTANT COUSIN?—Desnee Boyle of Simi Valley joins the famous Lincoln “family” at the Abraham Lincoln Library in Springfield, Ill. More...

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Neighbors

Woman’s Christmas gift: her own place

By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

The holiday classic “I’ll Be Home for Christmas” at long last rings true for Cynthia Jenkins. More...

Garage door serves as Christmas canvas

THE REASON FOR THE SEASON—Local artist Bobby Doran decided to shift from snowmen and reindeer to more Christmas-focused holiday decorations this year, so he painted a nativity scene on the garag More...

Classes teach how SVPD and DA’s office work

By Joann Groff joann@theacorn.com

The city of Simi Valley is offering classes for residents interested in the workings of the police department, the district attorney’s office or the city’s emergency response team. More...

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Eight cows still causing commotion in Bridle Path

By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

A local family’s request to keep eight cows on their property has caused a rift in Simi’s Bridle Path neighborhood for more than a year, and residents are looking to the city to resolve the issue once and for all. More...

City, police union reach deal on new contract

Breaking news
By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

After eight months of heated debate, both at the bargaining table and in the press, the city and the Simi Valley Police Officers Association have struck a deal. The new contract is for 18 months, retroactive from July 1, 2009 to Dec. More...

Community

Fleeing vehicle slams into car at intersection

Police called off their pursuit of a stolen vehicle moments before the car ran a red light and collided with another car in a Simi Valley intersection on Monday, causing minor injuries. More...

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Schools

Simi names new school board president, clerk

By Joann Groff joann@theacorn.com

Jeanne Davis, Simi Valley Unified’s new board of education president, said her optimistic personality will serve her well over the next year. More...

Free job classes in January

The East County Job & Career Center will present the Career Shops in January at the center, 980 Enchanted Way, Simi Valley. More...

One gift can brings smiles to many

JOY IN GIVING—Simi Valley High School students, left to right, Jaimie McCormack, Shannon Esswein and Megan Barron worked on the Giving Tree Program for families in the community. More...

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Police

Police

Dec. 16 A 38-year-old man was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs after causing a noninjury accident at Erringer Road and E. Los Angeles Avenue. At the Wal-Mart in the 200 block of E. More...

Police on lookout for DUIs

Checkpoint nets three arrests

Three people were arrested during a sobriety/driver’s license checkpoint conducted by the Simi Valley Police Department from 8 p.m. to midnight Dec. 18 in the 3000 block of Cochran Street. More...

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Faith

Christmas of the heart

“Because of Christmas we feel the fellowship of kindred spirits, of something deeper than the gift that’s been given, and we know in stinctively that beyond the frenzy of it all, a hopeful quiet lies ahead, gift-wrapped in a day More...

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Letters

Teachers shouldn’t assign work over winter break

As a child, I so looked forward to Christmas vacation. I could hardly wait to be free of school, homework and studying for tests. All of that work was put on hold for two wonderful weeks. More...

Sycamore trees belong to everyone

I’m writing to commend your neighbor, Nicole Vitto, for speaking out at the City Council meeting against the destruction of the sycamore trees near Atherwood Elementary School. More...

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Editorials

So now that we’ve got a deal, what happens next?

Christmas came a couple of days early this year in Simi Valley. The city and its police officers have reached a deal on a new contract. More...

Cartoon

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Datebook

Datebook

FRI., DEC. 25 Community Holiday Dinner 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Thousand Oaks High School, 2323 N. Moorpark Road. Sponsored by Temple Adat Elohim. Nonsectarian holiday meal with trimmings. Free, all welcome. More...

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