March 12, 2010 RSS feed / Front Page

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Defending us from what’s up there

A look at the work to keep pollutants from escaping former test site
By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com
At the Santa Susana Field Laboratory, rain is Public Enemy No. 1. The property formerly utilized by the Department of Defense now must do all it can to defend itself from the elements. More...

Health & Wellness

Simi Valley Hospital Foundation selects its Woman of the Year

Deb Holler will receive award at ‘Hats Off’ luncheon

The First Ladies of Simi Valley Hospital Foundation has named Deb Holler as the 2010 Woman of the Year. More...

Health fair sends message to slow down

The Slow Down Simi Wellness Event/Community Health Fair will be from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sat., March 20 at Yoga Nook, 2472 Stearns, Simi Valley. More...

Put your final wishes in writing

The Simi Valley Senior Center will give a presentation on advanced directives from 1 to 2 p.m. Wed., March 17 at the center, 3900 Avenida Simi. More...

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Sports

Marmonte baseball in a league of its own

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By Stephen Dorman sdorman@theacorn.com

Nothing beats Marmonte League baseball. In a league that produces tremendous student-athletes across a spacious spectrum of high school sports, baseball shines as the most competitive, well-balanced, talentladen activity of them all. More...

Swish sounds sweet for county All-Stars

NOTHING BUT NET—The Ventura County Youth Basketball Conference just completed its winter season and has announced the league’s sixth-grade All-Star team. More...

The Acorn’s 2010 Marmonte Baseball Preview

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Police

Police Blotter

March 4 At Rambling Road and Mellow Lane, a 19-year-old woman was arrested for possession of marijuana. A 22-year-old woman was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs in the 3900 block of Alamo Street. More...

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Faith

The anatomy of faith

“Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.” —Hebrews 11:1 What does faith mean to you? More...

Camping program in Greece takes teens on apostles’ path

Ionian Village, the summer camping program in Greece that is operated by the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, is accepting registrations for Summer Camp 2010. More...

Unitarians to discuss Middle East conflict

Rabbi Joshua Levine Grater will discuss “Dancing on the Head of a Pin: Trying to Make Peace in the Middle East” at 3 p.m. More...

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Dining & Entertainment

’80s live on in movie-turned-musical

Predictable love story still fun to watch
By Cary Ginell soundthink@aol.com

One of the most curious choices for a Broadway musical during the 2006 season was “The Wedding Singer,” a trifle of a show that is based on the hit Adam Sandler movie that garnered mostly poor reviews from critics. More...

Simi Valley High jazz ensembles host fundraiser

Music, dancing and dessert included

The Big Band and Latin Band Jazz ensembles at Simi Valley High School will provide an evening of various jazz styles from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Fri., March 26 at the school, 5400 Cochran St. More...

‘Sweet Charity’ at Moorpark College features more than 40 student actors

The Moorpark College theatre arts, music and dance departments will present their spring 2010 production of Neil Simon’s musical comedy “Sweet Charity” from March 12 through 28 on the main stage of the college’s Per More...

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Editorials

Students caught in middle of fight

It was sad to see members of the education community having to hit the streets last week in protest of the state’s budget cuts. We feel their pain and wish the demonstrations weren’t necessary. More...

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Datebook

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Simi High students busted with ecstasy

Group accused of selling drug on campus
By Joann Groff joann@theacorn.com

Seven Simi Valley High School students were arrested on campus Wednesday on charges relating to possession of the drug ecstasy, and Simi police officers say they are expecting more arrests at other schools. More...

Suspect leads police on wild pursuit

By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

Residents at the Shadow Ridge Apartments in West Simi Valley got a scare Monday morning when police cars screeched through their complex with sirens blaring during a high-speed pursuit. More...

County won’t allow ‘places of assembly’ to be built in areas zoned as open space

Churches, schools and community centers included
By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com

The Ventura County Board of Supervisors has approved a change to the zoning code, forbidding most places of assembly from being constructed on the county’s remaining pockets of undeveloped land. More...

Community

Time to spring forward

Don’t forget to set your clocks forward an hour on Sunday at 2 a.m. when daylight saving time returns. Some people make the adjustment easier, they say, by changing their clocks on Saturday night and going to bed earlier than usual. More...

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Business

Simi resident heads up safetyfirst company in Camarillo

By Daniel Wolowicz camarillo@theacorn.com

Throughout much of the 19th and 20th centuries, coal miners knew to keep an ear tuned to the high-pitched tweets of canaries. More...

Pizza joint offering free cheese slices in honor of grand opening

Simi Valley’s East Coast Pizza Company will celebrate its grand opening today, March 12. The Chamber of Commerce will be on hand to cut the ribbon at 11:30 a.m. More...

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Schools

Two-day event at Simi Valley High School focuses on the reality of drunk driving

KNOW THE CONSEQUENCES— California Highway Patrol officer Tony Pedeferri, at left, speaks to Simi Valley High School juniors and seniors at the Every 15 Minutes assembly on March 4. More...

Seminar will discuss autism

The Ventura County Special Education Local Plan Area will host an autism services panel from 6 to 8:45 p.m. Wed., March 24 at Tri-Counties Regional Center, second floor, 1900 E. Los Angeles Ave., Simi Valley. More...

Standout Students

•Tyler Genovese will be inducted into the Beta Sigma Rho Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa at Moorpark College on April 29. Genovese is a criminal justice major and the son of Bob and Gina Genovese of Simi Valley. More...

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Pets

Americans don’t skimp on furry friends

Americans love their pets and will do what they can to keep their faithful companions happy and healthy, whatever state the economy is in. That’s what a recent survey by the American Pet Products Association found. More...

CURIOUS

CURIOUS—George is a 1-year-old white terrier mix. He is playful and very energetic. If you would like to adopt George, ask for ID No. More...

Therapy riding group to open new ranch

Ride On Therapeutic Horsemanship will celebrate the opening of its new permanent therapeutic horseback riding ranch in Chatsworth with a free grand opening from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sat., March 30 at 10860 Topanga Canyon Blvd. More...

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Family

Library to play temporary home to not-so-small White House miniature

The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum will open its latest display, “Inside the White House: A Special Exhibit,” on Mon., March 15 at the library, 40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley. More...

Kids can meet toymaker

The Moorpark College Child Development Center will host its annual Discovery Day, a fundraiser for the center, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sat., March 20 on the center’s patio and grounds at the college, 7075 Campus Road, Moorpark. More...

Go behind scenes at teaching zoo

America’s Teaching Zoo at Moorpark College will host the 20th annual Spring Spectacular fundraiser from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekends, March 13, 14, 20, 21, 27 and 28 at the campus zoo, 7075 Campus Road, Moorpark. More...

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Letters

Let Chelsea King be a lesson

The story of Chelsea King is a parent’s worst nightmare—a daughter who fell victim to a sexual predator. More...

Scrap city’s ban on wood fences

This is a “give me a break” moment. In regards to the ban in Simi Valley on new wood fences, I must admit that I was ignorant of such an outrageous ordinance that went into effect in 2006. More...

A tale of two teas

I recently became aware of an afternoon tea being offered by the Reagan Library. More...

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Vacation Photos

Take Your Simi Valley Acorn on Vacation

Send your photos to vacation@theacorn.com!

ROOT, ROOT, ROOT FOR THE HOME TEAM—The Ritchie family— Audrey, Reynolds, Tom, Rod, Josh, Ryan and Kai (in front)—attend a Dodgers versus Angels spring training game More...

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Neighbors

Simi Dog Park: 7 dog years later

By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

On Tuesday morning, Simi resident Robyn Willis kicked around a tennis ball for her pair of dogs, River and Gypsy, to chase and fetch. More...

Simi banker takes seat on park district board

New appointee replaces Jim Meredith
By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

The park district’s board of directors has selected a woman with numbers know-how and a love for her hometown to fill an open seat on the board. More...

Fundraiser supports Assistance League

“Come Travel With Us,” the annual fundraiser hosted by the Nancy R. Brandt Auxiliary of the Assistance League of Ventura County, will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sat., March 27 in the Pierpont Inn, 550 Sanjon Road, Ventura. More...

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