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January 8, 2010 / Front Page

Mighty mascot makes stop in Simi

Texas longhorn was en route to Rose Bowl

By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

Even under the cloak of darkness Tuesday evening, the burnt orange Longhorns trailer was clearly visible as it exited the 118 Freeway at Kuehner Drive. More...

Will 2010 be a better year for Simi business?

City’s top economist shares his thoughts on what’s to come

By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

Many in the nation happily bid adieu to 2009, a year filled with uncertainty and suffering as the country continued to experience what economists called the worst recession since the Great Depression. More...

Health & Wellness

Are you getting what the doctor ordered?

The prescription medicine patients receive at the pharmacy may not necessarily be their doctor’s first choice. Depending on the situation, the pharmacist may call the doctor and ask for a change to an entirely different medicine. More...

California to receive $2.5 million for electronic health records program

The centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services announced recently that California’s Medicaid program will receive federal matching funds for state planning activities necessary to implement the electronic health records incentive progr More...

Kick smoking habit with free classes

The Ventura County Public Health, Tobacco Education and Prevention Program will host weekly stop smoking classes from 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesdays, Jan. 12 through March 2 at Alamo Hills Medical Group, 2876 N. Sycamore Drive, Ste. More...

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Schools

Heralding in the new year

MEMORABLE MARCH—Mitchell Lopes, a senior at Simi Valley High School, marches in the 121st Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade on Jan. More...

Senior center offering class on requiems old and new

The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute of California State University Channel Islands will offer a course on “The Great Requiem Mass.” The course is for people over the age of 50 and will be at the Simi Valley Senior Center, 3900 Avenida More...

Simi native makes honor roll

Amanda Hutchinson of Simi Valley has been named to the fall scholastic honor roll at Oregon State University in Corvallis, Ore. More...

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Pets

FULL OF LOVE

FULL OF LOVE—Chachis is a 6-year-old female Norfolk terrier mix dog who was surrendered by her owner. She is sweet and cuddly. More...

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Police

Police Blotter

Dec. 30 At Corto Street and Royal Avenue, a 34-year-old man and a 36year-old woman were arrested for being under the influence of a controlled substance. Dec. 31 At the Home Goods store in the 3000 block of E. More...

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Family

Community Council will host horse therapy speaker

The Simi Valley Community Council will host guest speaker Ina Frank, from Special Equestrian Riding Therapy, at its monthly meeting at 11:30 a.m. Thurs., Jan. 14 at Lost Canyons Golf Club, 3301 Lost Canyons Drive, Simi Valley. 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. Costs are listed. More...

Bingo Bonanza to benefit seniors

The Simi Valley Council on Aging will host a Bingo Bonanza on Sat., Jan. 16 at the Simi Valley Senior Center, 3900 Avenida Simi. Doors open at 9:30 a.m., and games begin at 11 a.m. Tickets are $25 for 28 games. Lunch will be sold. More...

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Letters

Police pay cuts had nothing to do with a vendetta

This letter is in regard to the page 1 article about the Simi Valley Police Officers Association and its new contract with the city of Simi Valley (Acorn , Jan. More...

It’s 2010—time to bring our troops home

Unfortunately, I don’t know how much of a happy New Year it will be for our family members in the armed forces. What with the war against terrorism going strong in Iraq and Afghanistan, who knows how many casualties are yet to come? More...

Honest store clerk deserves praise

A couple days after Christmas I stopped at the Quik-Stop Market on Heywood and Erringer. I got talking with the lovely lady who runs the store along with her husband. My bill came to $22 and some odd cents. I gave her what I believed to be More...

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Datebook

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Election 2010 Sojka files intent to run for mayor

But says he won’t challenge Miller if he returns

By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

Election Day may be 10 months away, but some Simi Valley City Council incumbents and one newcomer are already gearing up for the 2010 campaign season. More...

When drug dealers cross jurisdictions, local cops do too

By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

In the world of narcotics enforcement, collaboration is key. More...

Police happen upon backyard cockfighting operation

A check forgery investigation inadvertently exposed a cockfighting operation in the backyard of a Patricia Avenue home on Wednesday, according to Simi Valley Police. More...

Community

Motorcycle accident claims life

A Simi Valley resident was killed Dec. 24 in a motorcycle accident. Matthew Recheck, 21, lost control of his motorcycle at about 1:30 p.m. Dec. 24 while traveling west on Lake Park Drive North, according to a police report. More...

Several well-known businesses fell victim to economy in ‘09

In 2009, Simi’s business landscape witnessed several changes, including new arrivals and sad good-byes. As a result of the economic downturn, a number of Simi businesses closed due to the bankruptcy of the parent company. More...

Suspected thief caught red-handed

An early morning traffic stop resulted in the recovery of items stolen from vehicles in Simi Valley. More...

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Business

Realtor earns GRI title

JoAnn Levine of Keller Williams Realty in Simi Valley has recently completed the curriculum required to achieve the designation of Graduate Realtor Institute (GRI). She is a member of the ConejoSimi-Moorpark Association of Realtors. More...

Chamber CEO to head regional board

Leigh Nixon, president and CEO of the Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce, has been selected as the chair of the board for Southern California Chamber of Commerce Executives, an organization of more than 300 chambers of commerce throughout Sou More...

Shop Simi campaign honored

Graphic Design USA has recognized the Shop Simi Valley First program with awards for its creativity in marketing through graphic design in the American Graphic Design competition that honors outstanding graphic design in 23 differ More...

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Sports

Simi Valley strong-arming its Marmonte foes

Wrestling team making a run at Royal

By Eliav Appelbaum eliav@theacorn.com

The Pioneers have finished third in the Marmonte League for the past two seasons. They’re ready to make their move to the top. More...