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Inclusion in high-risk flood zone has some property owners steaming

By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com
New Orleans and Nashville residents know firsthand the devastation a flood can bring. Water up to rooflines, cars washed away, lives lost and countless injured. More...

Health & Wellness

Leave honeybees alone to protect yourself and the swarm

In Southern California, April showers bring May flowers, but May flowers bring honeybees, and that can cause concern for residents. More...

ER wait time a text away

Los Robles Hospital and Medical Center in Thousand Oaks has announced the launch of a new emergency room texting service to help residents determine average wait times at the ER so they know what to expect. More...

Living on a gluten-free diet

More and more individuals and families are following a gluten-free diet—learn why it’s so important from a parent’s point of view. More...

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Schools

Portfolio Day puts students to the test

TOUGH JUDGE—Hillside Middle School student Daniel Nelissen, 13, talks face-to-face with Simi Valley Unified School District Superintendent Kathryn Scroggin on 8th Grade Portfolio Day on May 14. More...

High school students organize charity festival

By Joann Groff joann@theacorn.com

A group of local high school students are joining forces to raise money for the special-needs kids at their schools and elsewhere. More...

New flagpole installed at Big Springs

GROUP EFFORT—Nearly a dozen Big Springs Elementary School sixth-graders work with Simi Valley Education Foundation president Brian Iverson and Councilmember Glen Becerra to haul a 30-foot flagpo More...

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Pets

Pet of the Week

UNDERCOVER— Roxie, a 1-year old female brown Mexican Hairless is a stray. She is a little timid but very sweet. More...

Help your dog live longer, healthier

The bond between dog and owner is as strong as any inter-species relationship. One man even dove into a marina to save his terrier from a shark attack in 2008. More...

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Faith

Bible college graduates its largest class to date

Eternity Bible College in Simi Valley graduated 17 students May 8 in the school’s ninth commencement ceremony at Cornerstone Community Church. More...

Chabad ladies plan spa day

The Chabad Women’s Circle of Simi Valley and Moorpark presents its second annual Spa for the Soul from 9:45 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sun., June 6 at the Tuscan Villa Estate, 1248 Rocky Road, Simi Valley. More...

Pro-life festival tomorrow

Rock concert will follow walk

“Celebrate All Life,” an interfaith anti-abortion walk and festival, will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. tomorrow, May 22 at Rancho Tapo Park, 3700 Avenida Simi, Simi Valley. More...

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Dining & Entertainment

High school choirs rock TV legend’s annual benefit show

Concert review
By Cary Ginell soundthink@aol.com

On May 9, a packed house at the Fred Kavli Theatre was watching a DVD and having the time of its life. More...

Movie Nut

When I think of Robin Hood, the mischievous outlaw of Nottingham, I usually think of Errol Flynn. He was a jolly, swashbuckling sort, taking from the rich with a smile and a swagger, giving to the poor with a wink and a nod. More...

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Columns

Should the U.S. stop all offshore drilling?

EarthTalk

Dear EarthTalk: Given the huge oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico last month, isn’t it high time the government put a stop to offshore oil drilling once and for all? More...

Gas Company offering millions in rebates

Money available to help businesses go green

Southern California Gas Co. announced that more than $23 million in rebates and incentives are available this year to business customers for qualifying energy-efficiency projects. More...

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Neighbors

Seasoned actor, young techie shine brightly at theater

By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

On any given week night or weekend, a visitor sitting in one of the Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center’s 220 seats or walking the halls of the theater is likely to see John McCool Bowers or bump into Jackson Miller. More...

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Construction on Happy Face Hill could soon resume

Controversial project has been in limbo since October ’07
By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

Despite stating its desire to see the hillsides at the eastern entrance to Simi Valley remain undeveloped, the City Council granted building approvals for the controversial Happy Face Hill project last week. More...

Sinaloa Park project gets unanimous approval from planning commission

By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

Seven years of planning and extensive community outreach paid off for the Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District this week when the controversial Sinaloa Park project went before the planning commission for review. More...

Community

Candidates for supervisor have their say

June election
By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com

With the June 8 election primaries nearing, the two men vying to represent Simi Valley and Moorpark on the Ventura County Board of Supervisors are seeking to gain an edge in a quiet campaign that’s attracted little notice. More...

Scam artists sought

Man and woman worked as pair

The Simi Valley Police Department is asking for the public’s help in catching two people it says are responsible for scamming a 57-yearold woman into believing they had a winning lottery ticket—and then using it to steal her jewelry. More...

Real estate agent could get prison time for fraudulent deal

A licensed real estate agent from Simi Valley recently pleaded guilty to one count of felony grand theft and admitted to a special allegation of taking more than $50,000 in a real estate fraud. More...

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Business

Don’t get burned when going solar

The Contractors State License Board is alerting California homeowners about the need to select a licensed and qualified contractor before signing a contract for a solar energy project. More...

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Sports

Spring sports at a fever pitch

CIF track and field meet this weekend at Cerritos College

It’s a busy time for high school athletics. The CIF-Southern Section Track and Field Divisional Finals take place Saturday at Cerritos College in Norwalk. More...

Simi Eclipse takes tourney title

BIG WIN—The Simi Valley Eclipse U-13 girls’ soccer squad won its division at the SAS Kickers Tournament. More...

Soccer stars shine at Chivas Cup

REAL GOOD—The Real SoCal girls’ U-10 soccer team claimed the Chivas Spring Cup. More...

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Police

Police Blotter

May 13 At Ralston Avenue and E. Cochran Street, a 21-year-old woman and a 30-year-old man were arrested on narcotics-related charges. Another 21-year-old woman was also arrested on a bench warrant. More...

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Family

Simi’s next ‘Karate Kid’?

WATCH OUT—Simi Valley resident Daniel Hernandez, 6, practices a tae kwon do punch May 15 at the American Martial Arts Academy open house. More...

Backpack with local venture crew

Venture Crew 9642 will host a Backpacking Adventure Program for beginning and experienced hikers, with backpacking trips and day hikes scheduled for May, June, July and August. Young adults ages 14 to 21 and their parents are welcome. More...

Tour mini White House

During Memorial Day weekend, White House historian Thomas Borcher will conduct tours of the detailed miniature replica of the White House on display at the Reagan Library, 40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley. More...

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Letters

Play critic was too harsh toward actor

Last evening I had the pleasure of revisiting “Camelot,” which I found most enjoyable. Previously, I had read Cary Ginell’s review (Simi Valley Acorn , May 14) and for the most part agreed with his comments. More...

Vote Bob Huber, keep Steve Sojka

I’ve been reading some of the letters to the editor about our upcoming mayor’s race in November. More...

Thomas would do a top-notch job

I’m supporting Bruce Thomas for county supervisor. Why? Because unlike some residents who base their vote on how many signs they see along the road, I know Bruce will address the issues of my community. More...

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Editorials

No election-related letters after next week

Next week’s May 28 Simi Valley Acorn will include the last letters we’ll print concerning the June 8 primary election. There won’t be any county election-related letters in the June 4 edition. The reason is fairness. More...

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Datebook

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FRI., MAY 21 Simi Valley/Moorpark Republican Women Luncheon at Posada Royale Hotel, Simi Valley. Damon Dunn, candidate for secretary of state, speaks. RSVP requested. More...

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