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February 12, 2010 / Front Page

Simi’s leading lady honored for life’s work

TOUCHING—Community and business leader Elaine Freeman holds back tears as she walks to the stage to accept the Strathearn Lifetime Achievement Award Jan. More...

Outlook is cautious for 2010 economy

Unemployment keeps local recovery on hold

By John Loesing newstip@theacorn.com

With new residential construction at its lowest point in 50 years and job losses continuing to mount, Ventura County’s economy will continue to sputter this year before finally showing true signs of recovering in 2011, industry forec More...

Business

Simi’s best in business

Hopes for a better 2010 highlight Chamber achievement luncheon

Also honored were: More...

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Schools

Making The Grade

Educators celebrate at the 18th annual Simi Valey Education Foundation Lew Roth Awards Dinner

DIFFERENCE MAKERS—Among those accepting honors at the Feb. More...

Beatles tribute band playing for RHS softball

The Beatles tribute band Ticket to Ride will perform at a softball fundraiser concert and dance from 7 to 10 p.m. Sat., Feb. 20 in the multipurpose room at Royal High School, 1402 Royal Ave. More...

Presentation on special ed will focus on transition into adult life

The Ventura County Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA) will present a program, “Transition: From School to Adult Life,” from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wed., Feb. 17 at Sinaloa Middle School, 601 Royal Ave., Simi Valley. More...

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Pets

LOOKING FOR LOVE

LOOKING FOR LOVE—Danny is a 1-year-old male tan-and-cream-colored Lhasa apso mix. He is a stray with a nice disposition. If you would like to adopt Danny, ask for animal ID No. A486969 at the Camarillo Animal Shelter, 600 Aviation Drive. More...

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Police

Police Blotter

Feb. More...

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Family

Science pros needed to judge entries at fair

Year’s theme is ‘Science for Change’

Professionals in the sciences are needed to volunteer as judges for the 2010 Ventura County Science Fair, set for April 13 to 15 at Seaside Park/ Fairgrounds in Ventura. More...

Library hosting Presidents Day celebration

The Reagan Library will present the 18th annual Presidents Day Celebration from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mon., Feb. 15 at the museum, 40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley. More...

Overload on chocolate at Golden Spoon

The Golden Spoon Frozen Yogurt shop is offering Chocolate Lover’s Valentine Indulgence and white-gloved service from 6 to 11 p.m. Sat. and Sun., Feb. More...

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Letters

Graph didn’t paint the whole picture

On the surface, the article “Council pushing pension reform,” Simi Valley Acorn , Feb. 5, and the accompanying graph certainly draw alarming attention to the city’s pension contributions. More...

Disagrees with Acorn editorial

Your editorial “The Time has Come for Pension Reform” (Feb. More...

3 at 55 plan a budget buster

I’m not sure of the mechanism that allowed the Simi Police Officers Association to acquire its 3 at 55 percent plan; however, I suspect, it was similar to the Los Angeles Police Department’s 3 at 55 plan. More...

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Editorials

What goes down must come up

The regional economy is in the early stages of recovery. That’s the good news. More...

Cartoon

Full Story

Curbing graffiti will take a citywide effort

Guest opinion

By Steve Sojka Special to the Acorn

Having grown up in Simi Valley, I know that public safety is paramount. We enjoy living in one of the safest cities in the nation because our citizens actively partner in maintaining that safety, but we should never rest on past accomplishments. More...

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Datebook

FRI., FEB. 12 California International More...

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Valentines Special Section

Love Stories. . .

This Valentine’s Day, we asked our readers to share stories about how they met the love of their life. Their answers warm the heart.

July 19, 1964, Zuma Beach, Calif. Brown-haired brown-eyed small-town girl from Pueblo, Colo., meets blond-haired blue-eyed hunk from Van Nuys, Calif. More...

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Huber is candidate for mayor

Former councilman has notable support

By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

In the shadow of city hall, longtime resident and former council member Bob Huber announced Monday his intent to run for mayor. More...

Park district may come to bat for ball fields

By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

Simi Valley’s park and school districts may be teaming up soon to provide better care for three school-owned athletic fields that are in disrepair. More...

Case of gun-toting dad headed to trial

By Joann Groff joann@theacorn.com

Jury selection in the trial of a Simi Valley man who shot and killed his daughter’s boyfriend in November 2008 is expected to begin Feb. 16 at Ventura County Superior Court. More...

With candidacy official, Strickland goes on offensive

By Joann Groff joann@theacorn.com Assemblymember Audra Strickland has officially announced her candidacy for Ventura County Supervisor Linda Parks’ 2nd District seat, just a week after moving her family into the district. More...

Community

Boy, 2, badly injured in wreck

A 2-year-old boy who may not have been properly restrained in his safety seat suffered significant head trauma in a traffic collision on Feb. 8. More...

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Health & Wellness

Volunteers sought for statewide bike race

More than 4,500 volunteers are needed for the 2010 Amgen Tour of California. Volunteer opportunities are posted online at www .amgentourofcalifornia.com. More...

Daffodil Days are back to support cancer patients, research

The American Cancer Society presents its annual Daffodil Days program. A donation of $25 will purchase the Gift of Hope, a bouquet of 10 daffodil stems in a vase that is delivered anonymously to local cancer patients. More...

County’s mental health recovery classes provide attendees with peer support

Regular classes available in Simi

Recovery Innovations of California offers an ongoing recovery curriculum at the Ventura County Behavioral Health clinics in Oxnard, Simi Valley, Thousand Oaks and Ventura. More...

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