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June 18, 2010 / Front Page

Too cool for school

Simi Valley, Royal and Santa Su celebrate graduations

DIPLOMA DAY—Three of the city’s four public high schools held their commencement ceremonies on June 10 this year. In all, more than 1,300 students received their diplomas that day. More...

To catch a tagger

An inside look at the effort to curb graffiti

By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

With the evening light beginning to fade, Simi Police Officer Chris Lam and his sergeant, Darin Muehler, cross over a wooden bridge at Mayfair Park and scale the rocky slope down to the floor of the Arroyo Simi. More...

Health & Wellness

Time for a medicine cabinet makeover?

This year, Americans will suffer from about 1 billion colds. To be prepared and avoid last-minute trips to the pharmacy, have a well-stocked medicine cabinet. More...

Give the gift of health for Dad’s Day

June is traditionally a special time to celebrate the men in our lives. Here are some tips that can improve a man’s health and also benefit the entire family. More...

Local martial arts students succeed

FEARSOME FIGHTERS—In May, five students from the American Martial Arts Academy in Simi Valley were selected to the California United Taekwondo Team and represented the state at the International More...

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Business

Simi’s long-running Chevrolet dealership wins fight to stay alive

Business was in hard-fought battle with its parent company

By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

After months of uncertainty and a legal battle with parent company General Motors, William L. Morris Chevrolet in Simi found out this week that it will keep the doors to its dealership open. More...

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Sports

Dads and sports go together like a bat and ball

Father’s Day salute

By Eliav Appelbaum eliav@theacorn.com

Fathers can be found in neighborhood parks, playing catch with their sons and daughters. They’re on the sidelines coaching. They’re in the stands or behind the dugout videotaping games. They’re cheering, always. More...

Simi soccer star’s stock on the rise

Simi Valley High girls’ soccer standout Ariana Ward has been placed by U.S. Club Soccer into the ID2 national player pool and could be invited to a regional training camp later in the year. More...

Royal’s Buckel, Bowling earn MVP accolades

The Marmonte League honored outstanding student-athletes from the spring sports season. First team, second team and honorable mention athletes are listed below. More...

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Pets

Pet of the Week

THE EYES HAVE IT—Evie is a 1-year-old, grey, domestic shorthair cat. She is very friendly, affectionate, curious and well-adjusted. More...

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Family

FIERY FOOD, FRIENDLY FIGHTING, AND FAST CARSAND CARS

Huge crowds turn out for the 23rd annual Simi Valley Chili Cook-off and Car Show

UNDER THE SUMMER SUN—Good times were had by residents attending the Chili Cook-off and Car Show on June 13 at St. Rose of Lima School. More...

Set sail with Fairwind club

The Fairwind Sailing Club will host its monthly open house from 1 to 4 p.m. Sun., June 27 at the Peninsula Yacht Marina parking lot, 3700 Peninsula Road, Oxnard, at Channel Islands Harbor. More...

Local kids have drawn the faces of their dads for the Simi Valley Acorn

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Letters

Peeved over political phone calls

I’ve thought about writing many times about the subject of political phone calls at our home phone. Well, it’s time to quit thinking about it and write about it. Who decided it was okay to torment people with this stuff on the phone? More...

Obama protestors need history lesson

On Sat., June 12, I drove past the U.S. Post Office on Galena Avenue to be greeted by a poster showing President Obama boasting a Hitler mustache and a call for his impeachment. More...

Why we should fear illegal immigration

In his June 11 letter to the Acorn, Arthur Hernandez asserts, “It (opposition to illegal immigration) is an all-consuming fear of a man looking for work, at any price, that makes us forget the values of a free society.” More...

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Neighbors

The freeloading cowbird

Spring often conjures images of verdant hillsides covered in wildflowers, peaceful scenes of young romping animals and weather coming in like a lion yet leaving like a lamb. More...

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Datebook

FRI., JUNE 18 For The Troops More...

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Job cuts looming as city seeks to balance budget

Less money coming in, more going out

By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

Declining revenue is again forcing elected officials to make tough decisions concerning the city budget. More...

Explosion rocks Easy Street

One dead after industrial building collapses

By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

An explosion at an alternative fuel business Thursday afternoon collapsed an industrial building on Easy Street and left one person dead, authorities said. More...

Verdict expected next week in Scribner trial

By Joann Groff joann@theacorn.com

Closing arguments are set to begin this morning in the trial of a Simi Valley man charged with killing his daughter’s boyfriend in 2008. The trial of Harry Scribner, 66, began last week at Ventura County Superior Court. More...

Community

Residents have a heart for hospice

SUPPORT STEPS—Runners and walkers take off from the starting line at Rancho Tapo Community Park in Simi Valley last Saturday morning at the start of the Second Annual Loving Heart Hospice Founda More...

Names of veterans needed

Residents can submit veterans’ names for the Rancho Tapo Community Park and Veterans Plaza in Simi Valley. The names are due as soon as possible. The names are engraved on the monument in sets of 15 names per granite sheet. More...

Active Adult Programs

The Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District presents the following programs for seniors. Unless otherwise noted, activities take place at the Simi Valley Senior Center, 2900 Avenida Simi. More...

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Schools

Simi High grads revel in success

SEA OF RED AND GOLD—Amazed by the huge audience, senior Derek Rendahl, at left, snaps a quick photo of the assembled graduates before his speech at the Simi Valley High School graduation ceremon More...

Thai teen learned English, studied hard to graduate

Girl given Trailblazer Award for overcoming obstacles

By Joann Groff joann@theacorn.com

When Alisa Samakapiruk was 8 years old, living in Thailand, her father died of leukemia. She and her brother were raised by their mother, but it was difficult for her to manage. More...

Senior standouts: Simi Valley High School

Editor’s note: Senior standouts are compiled from questionnaires filled out by the students themselves.

CJ Faulwell CJ Faulwell, son of Jerry and Marita Faulwell, has spent his high school career balancing academics and sports. More...

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