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CITY GOES CRAZY FOR CAJUN

FUN AND FOOD—Clockwise from top, Simi residents Sophia Scalzo, 10, left, and Kaitlyn Mullin, 8, take a break from eating fried alligator on a stick to show off their Cajun spirit Saturday at the More...

D.A. pursuing charges against teen driver

By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

The district attorney’s office told the Simi Valley Acorn this week it has filed charges against the 17-year-old girl who caused a double fatal accident after running a red light. More...

Health & Wellness

Simi seniors get a second prom

NEVER TOO OLD TO DANCE— Above, activities coordinator Flo Trapani, left, and residents Laverne Beckmann and Ingeborg Ontiveros show their moves last Saturday at the Sunrise Senior Living Senior More...

There’s never a wrong time to plan for a wildfire

Wildfires occur all year round, and 2010 presents heightened concerns after a winter of above-normal rainfall. More...

Listen up, men: These foods are for you

Much has been said about how important it is for women to eat certain foods containing specific nutrients. What about men? Are there foods men should eat for better overall health? More...

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Sports

East All-Stars show West who’s the best

Basketball talent puts on a show
By Stephen Dorman sdorman@theacorn.com

Always a bundle of energy, Jenna Bandy could hardly contain her excitement. More...

Lancers fall to a familiar foe

Softball squad ousted in semis
By Thomas Gase Special to the Acorn

Grace Brethren’s softball team should be happy to change divisions next year, because the Lancers have seen more than enough of Marymount High and its top pitcher, Hayley Schultz. More...

Hahn handcuffs Highlander hitters

By Eliav Appelbaum eliav@theacorn.com

The Royal High baseball team found itself on the big stage under the bright lights. Maybe the lights were a little too bright. More...

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Dining & Entertainment

“Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time”

Titillating us with thievery and swordplay, captive women with attitudes, scofflaws on the quest of a lifetime, Disney hit pay dirt with Johnny Depp in “Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl.” So it was only a matter of ti More...

Get away on the cheap this summer

5 tips for money-smart travel

With the days getting longer and the weather getting warmer, families are probably itching to take a break from the work and school routine. Planning a fun getaway doesn’t have to cost a bundle. More...

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Editorials

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See you at the ballot box

Please vote next Tues., June 8. Last Monday, our nation observed Memorial Day so Americans could remember those who died in service to our country. They fought and paid the ultimate price to protect our freedom and our right to vote. More...

For the record

The headline above last week’s front page photo inaccurately described the Santa Susana Rail Depot and Museum as a “replica.” The depot is actually the original Southern Pacific Depot that sat on Tapo Street and Los Angeles Avenue More...

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Candidates get swept up in social media phenomenon

Local campaigns going viral
By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

The Internet’s social media phenomenon has made the world a smaller place, reconnecting long-lost friends and introducing strangers separated by continents. And now it is bringing local candidates closer to the voters. More...

Grand jury chastises city over sewer project

By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

A Ventura County grand jury investigating a sewer project that caused traffic delays on the west end of Simi Valley for months found that the city needs to be “more diligent in the administration of public works contracts.” More...

Draw Dad for his special day

Sun., June 20 is Father’s Day and the Simi Valley Acorn is inviting kids to take out pen, pencil or crayon and draw a picture of dear old Dad. More...

Community

Park district alters employee benefits packages to cut costs

Mileage stipend first to go
By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

In a continued effort to cut costs and streamline its budget, the park district recently made changes to benefits packages for executive managers and new employees. More...

Witness to Pearl Harbor receives city commendation

STILL GOING STRONG— At Monday’s Simi Valley Memorial Day service at Pioneer Cemetery, 94-year-old Navy veteran Ford W. More...

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Schools

Local dances at Kennedy Center

Mackenzey Franklin, a sophomore dance major at Loyola Marymount University, performed at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. over Memorial Day weekend. More...

County arts scholars include several from Simi

Students chosen will attend special summer school

The Ventura County Arts Council recognized the 2010 Arts Scholars at a reception on June 1 at the Ventura County Government Center in Ventura. The students passed a rigorous application process for this honor. More...

Grad coverage starts next week

Grace Brethren High School and Monte Vista School will kick off the Simi Valley Acorn’s coverage of local high school graduations in next week’s issue (June 11), followed by Royal, Simi Valley and Santa Susana high schools in the follow More...

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Police

Rowdy bar-goer Tased by Simi PD

A Moorpark man was Tased last week after allegedly being thrown out of a local bar and challenging an officer to a fight. According to Simi Police Lt. More...

Police offer tips to prevent burglaries

Car break-ins on the rise, officials say

In view of ongoing residential and vehicular burglary trends, investigators with the Ventura County Sheriff Department remind the public of important security tips. More...

POLICE BLOTTER

May 26 Officers responded to a call of suspicious activity in the 3400 block of Chicory Leaf Place and arrested a 36-year-old man for possession of drug paraphernalia. More...

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Faith

Perspective is everything

“A great canyon began as a tiny cleft. A great master was born a small babe; be happy in your place, growth is inevitable. More...

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Letters

Cajun Fest creators to be commended

Kudos to everyone that produced and directed the Cajun Fest. There was a silly “catfight” there in the food area on Sunday around 5 p.m. The security was superb and very prompt to intervene. More...

Please drive slowly by ball fields

Concerning the Darrah Baseball Fields, drivers who speed at 50 to 60 mph should be the ones to have healthy respect for the law. Those speeds are way too fast to begin with. More...

Sojka has delivered results

In these pages Jim Capaldi recently offered the deal of electing Bob Huber and keeping Steve Sojka as a City Council member (Letters, Acorn, May 21). More...

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Vacation Photos

Take Your Simi Valley Acorn on Vacation

Send your photos to vacation@theacorn.com!

THAR SHE BLOWS!—Dan and Michelle Kroll arrive in Wyoming’s Yellowstone National Park just in time to watch Old Faithful erupt. More...

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Neighbors

Local couple answered the call to duty in WWII

Husband, wife honored as Vets of the Year
By Scott Tittrington Special to the Acorn

Sal Ayala is north of 80 and a Korean War vet. However, all the flips of the calendar and ribbons on the chest have never diminished his willingness or desire to respect his elders. More...

Support for annual vets lunch growing

By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

To the masses, Memorial Day is about barbecues, beach balls and beer. It’s the unofficial kickoff to summer, a day off from work. More...

Friends mourn loss of Simi Valley man beloved for portraying Santa

Resident was a staple at T.O. shopping center for two decades
By Nancy Needham nancy@theacorn.com

A kind, thoughtful man who said he believed the true spirit of Christmas is love, brought Santa Claus to life for thousands of children and who sang “Jingle Bells” with great enthusiasm is dead at age 53. More...

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