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March 19, 2010 / Front Page

Mayor Miller says no mas

Popular city leader announces he won’t seek reelection

By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

Paul Miller’s third term as mayor will be his last. The 72-year-old Miller, standing before the who’s who of Simi Valley, made the announcement Wednesday in his typical fashion—straightforward and with little fanfare. More...

Simi man reportedly linked to bank robberies in T.O.

By Nancy Needham nancy@theacorn.com

A Simi Valley resident was arrested Monday as a suspect in two recent bank robberies in Thousand Oaks. The East County Major Crimes Unit allegedly connected Daniel Paul Raaf, 24, to the Jan. More...

Health & Wellness

Hospital to build parking lot adjacent to new lobby

City Council wants to see ‘dressed up’ crosswalk

By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

Now that Simi Valley Hospital has a new patient care tower and lobby, parking is at a premium. More...

WIC program now offers healthier foods

The National Public Health Week 2010 campaign aims to create the healthiest nation in one generation, one community at a time. Public Health Week is April 5 through 11. More...

Parkinson’s group to meet

The American Parkinson’s Disease Association will have a monthly support group for people with young onset Parkinson’s disease at 6:30 to 8 p.m. More...

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Schools

Students protest education budget cuts with demonstration outside city hall

GRAVE SITUATION— Above, Royal High School students, from left, Jennee Kuang, 18; Maddie Kurtz, 16, and Ram Murthy, 17, protest the proposed education budget cuts outside of city hall on Tapo Can More...

Breakfast fundraiser to benefit high school choirs

Turn in tickets for McDonald’s meal

Santa Susana High School Choirs will benefit from a McBreakfast fundraiser scheduled from 6 to 11 a.m. tomorrow, March 20 at McDonald’s on 2375 Tapo St., Simi Valley. More...

Royal singers present show

The Royal High School Choral Department will present its spring concert, “Kaleidoscope,” at 7 p.m. Tues., March 23 at St. Rose of Lima Church, 1305 Royal Ave., Simi Valley. General admission is $10. More...

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Pets

BARNYARD PET

BARNYARD PET—Go-Tee is a young brown male goat. He is very cute and sweet. A home inspection is required for adoption. More...

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Faith

Plumb the depths of your pure potential

“The Law of Pure Potential ity could also be called the Law of Unity, because underlying the infinite diversity of life is the unity of one all-pervasive spirit. More...

Houses of Worship

Blessed Hope Chapel, Rev. Joe Schimmel, 23 W. Easy St., No. 204, (805) 520-5882. Bridge Community Church, Rev. David Wilkinson, 1925 Royal Ave., (805) 526-2964. More...

Faith Christian hosts candlelight service for Good Friday

Faith Christian Church will have a Good Friday candlelight service at 7 p.m. Fri., April 2 at the church, 1925 Royal Ave., Simi Valley. The pastor is Lance Skifter. More...

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Dining & Entertainment

‘Sweet Charity’ is eye, ear candy with peppy songs, outstanding dances

Play review

By Sally Carpenter sallyc@theacorn.com

How does one find true love in a cold town like New York City? Charity Hope Valentine doesn’t know, but she’ll keep on trying in “Sweet Charity,” Moorpark College’s spring musical. More...

“Green Zone”

Given the status of “The Hurt Locker,” I suspect our sudden interest in Iraq war flicks may be on the uptake. More...

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Editorials

Artifacts aren’t for the taking

The foothills and mountains of Simi Valley offer a wonderful respite from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. More...

Cartoon

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Datebook

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Jobs of nearly 100 school employees threatened

More than half teach in Simi elementaries

By Joann Groff joann@theacorn.com

With a budget deadline looming, the Simi Valley Unified School District board voted last week to lay off nearly 100 certificated employees, including teachers, counselors and nurses. More...

T-ballers get first peek at Opening Day

SIGNS OF SPRING—Above, 5-year-old David Torres of the Rays T-ball team peeks out over his squad’s banner before marching onto the field last Saturday during the Opening Day festiviti More...

Moorpark school board member enters race for county supervisor

By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com

Peter Foy’s once-clear path to another four years on the Ventura County Board of Supervisors met a hurdle last week with the introduction of a serious challenger. More...

Community

Council debates campaign finance rules

By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

With 2010 election campaigns already underway, the City Council is revisiting the idea of amending the city’s campaign finance ordinance. More...

City strengthens anti-tagging laws

Vandals, parents and businesses all targeted

By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

Officials at city hall have been forced to take a hard look at Simi’s growing graffiti problem, and as a result they’ve strengthened laws aimed at preventing and punishing taggers. More...

Arrests yield guns, drugs, stolen property

Investigation began with vehicle break-in

Three Simi Valley residents— two men and one woman— were arrested recently after a police investigation uncovered a large cache of firearms, methamphetamines and stolen property. More...

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Business

Is Simi getting an Arby’s?

Bob’s Big Boy also rumored to be opening

By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

A restaurant that many Simi Valley residents have long hoped for may soon be coming to town, according to one city official. It’s Arby’s. More...

Harley dealer hosting event for women only

Learn for free the basics of motorcycling

Simi Valley HarleyDavidson in Moorpark will host a free, women-only Garage Party from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Sat., March 27 at the dealership, 6190 Condor Drive, Moorpark. More...

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Sports

Royal, Simi break the ice

Volleyball teams meet for the first time this season

By Eliav Appelbaum eliav@theacorn.com

For the Highlanders, victory was music to their ears. In the final moments of the Royal High boys’ volleyball team sweep of rival Simi Valley on the road, RHS students chanted: “Royal Valley!” Ouch. More...