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Dog days don’t keep us down

SCOUT GETS SOAKED—Girl Scout Rachel Corley, 8, gets drenched during a game of Drip-Drip-Drop in the scorching summer heat at the Simi Valley Girl Scouts “Raiders of the Lost Camp” da More...

Pot legalization proposal most potent among 10 measures on November ballot

By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com

Besides choosing a U.S. senator, a governor and various state and local representatives, Californians will go to the polls this November to vote on 10 new ballot measures. More...

Health & Wellness

Dancers get a lesson in technique

SWEEPING MOVES—Above, pointe ballet and lyrical jazz instructor Linda Borini of Los Angeles works with dancer Breanna Falls, 13, during a class with ballet students of all different levels at th More...

Seminar will discuss advances in the detection, treatment of breast cancer

Doctor to share latest state-ofthe art findings

The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura will offer a free seminar for people affected by breast cancer from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thurs., July 29 at 530 Hampshire Road, Westlake Village. More...

Tips to balance work and family

One thing to remember: Be realistic

The world keeps changing, bringing more distractions into our daily routines. With everything going on between work and home, true balance can be elusive. Here are a few hints to make daily duties easier to manage. More...

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Schools

Protect children from cyberbullying

A year ago, many did not know what cyberbullying was. Today, parents all over the country are concerned and want to know what to do to prevent it. More...

SVUSD special ed staff certified as autism experts

The Ventura County Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA) has announced the special education staff members who have completed all requirements for the Autism Certification Program in June 2010 and are recognized as experts. More...

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Police

POLICE BLOTTER

July 15 An 18-year-old woman was arrested for burglary after shoplifting from the Macy’s in the 1400 block of Simi Town Center Way. More...

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Family

Keeping their tradition alive

SPECIAL STEPS—Paul Sanchez of Simi Valley dances with his grandson Hilike, 2, during the 2010 Children of Many Colors Native American Powwow at Moorpark College on Sunday. More...

How to be honest

A friend told me how one of his coworkers was the most dishonest, angry, aggravating, unfair individual he’d ever met. When the two were together, however, you’d think they were best friends. More...

Cool off with Dive-In Movies

Pools, splash pads available

Dive-In Movies at Rancho Simi Community Park Pool continue, with “Toy Story” tomorrow, July 24, and “Monsters vs. Aliens” Sat., Aug. 7. Admission is $3 per person. More...

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Letters

Police officers get to take breaks too

I would like to address the letter written by Stacy Fischetto in the July 16 Acorn regarding police and DUI checkpoints. It’s apparent that Stacy has no concept of how law enforcement works. More...

Harry Scribner got away with murder

I am outraged about the Scribner-Wall case. More...

Huber right to hold off on signs

Regarding the July 9 editorial in the Simi Valley Acorn (“Moving beyond campaign signs”), Bob Huber has always been the one candidate for mayor who focuses on the issues. More...

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Neighbors

Young guitarist rocks Grammy Camp

Only 81 musicians nationwide were chosen to participate
By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

Kristen Castro had the best experience of her life last week. That’s because the young guitarist and 80 other talented high school musicians from across the nation spent July 10 through 19 at the sixth annual Grammy Camp in Los Angeles. More...

Class will examine Einstein

The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute of California State University Channel Islands will offer a course called “Imagine our World Without Einstein” next month in Simi Valley. More...

Girl Scouts aim for fun at day camp

BEATING THE HEAT—Local Girl Scouts had plenty to do during the Simi Valley Girl Scout “Raiders of the Lost Camp” Day Camp in Corriganville Park last week. More...

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City employees agree to changes in benefits

By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

The current recession has opened the door for pension reform at Simi Valley City Hall. More...

Popular Apple products also a hit with SoCal thieves

Shoppers being followed from stores

The Simi Valley Police Department is asking members of the public to be extra cautious after making a retail purchase from an Apple Store. More...

Final suspect from May ‘09 stabbing found in Wyoming

By Joann Groff joann@theacorn.com

The last of 13 suspects—all Simi Valley gang members—has been arrested more than a year after the brutal stabbing of a rival gang member in Moorpark. More...

Community

Local man, 24, freed from overturned car

A Simi Valley man was treated at a Thousand Oaks hospital Monday then released after his car overturned on a Camarillo road. About 5:19 a.m. More...

Teachers union wants to meet with school board candidates

The Simi Educators Association (SEA) will have interviews for school board candidates on Thurs., Aug. 5. More...

Stand Down gives vets a chance at new start

Annual event offers homeless, destitute veterans services, respite
By Michelle Knight knight@theacorn.com

Five years ago, Rex Belisle and his wife, April, were addicted to crystal meth and living in bushes behind Wagon Wheel Road in Oxnard. More...

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Business

City Council strives to be more friendly to local business

Advocate will aid companies during planning process
By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

The City Council recently approved two programs that it hopes will make Simi Valley a more business friendly community—but not everyone is convinced the move will bolster the local economy. More...

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Sports

An hour away, but a world apart

Ocean kayaking adventure offers a unique experience
By Stephen Dorman sdorman@theacorn.com

Fifteen seconds outside the Ventura Harbor and you really start to feel alive. More...

Swim club selected to host Junior Olympics competition

Conejo Simi Swim Club will host the Southern California Swimming Junior Olympics Competition this summer, marking the first time this swim competition has been held in the Conejo Valley. The event takes place July 29 through Aug. More...

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Faith

What you think of me

“The second agreement: Don’t take anything personally. When you are immune to the opinions and actions of others, you won’t be the victim of needless suffering.” —Don Miguel Ruiz More...

‘Clean’ comedy show to benefit mission trip

Comedian Jerry Miner will perform a “clean” comedy show at 7 p.m. Sat., July 24 at Life Spring Church, 5384 Kazuko Court, Moorpark. More...

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Dining & Entertainment

“Inception”

Filmmakers and audiences have long been intrigued with films that dare to play “mind games,” manipulating us through hypnosis or drugs, through mental illness or rogue computers, through sleep or lack thereof. More...

Two-day Tropical Daze Festival coming to T.O.

Enjoy an authentic luau buffett

Caribbean, reggae, surf and island music and entertainment will be presented at the second annual Tropical Daze Summer Music Festival from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sat. More...

Kingsmen fest to tell a ‘Winter’s Tale’

The 14th annual Kingsmen Shakespeare Festival will present “The Winter’s Tale” for the first time at 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays tonight through Aug. More...

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Editorials

Get your vacation photo published in the Acorn

Often we hear from our readers that one of things they enjoy most about the Simi Valley Acorn is the paper’s long-running vacation photo page. It’s evident by the increasing number of submissions we receive year after year. More...

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For the record

Simi Valley resident Victoria Axworthy was among the local students who made the spring 2010 dean’s list at California Lutheran University in Thousand Oaks. More...

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