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2010 Acorn Vacation photo winner

FLYING HIGH—After a tabulation of online votes, Doug Coutts was declared winner of the 2010 Take Your Simi Valley Acorn on Vacation photo contest. More...

Church’s project in greenbelt comes to a halt

By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

After three years of work and an uphill battle with the county, a proposal to build a religious campus in the Tierra Rejada Valley will no longer go forward. More...

Health & Wellness

Hospital’s HR director recognized

Sandy Werner, director of Simi Valley Hospital’s Human Resources Department, has been recognized by a Ventura County organization for her efforts to help local schools prepare students for careers in allied health. More...

Clinic offers free flu shots, teeth cleanings

The Free Clinic of Simi Valley will offer flu shots, children’s fluoride treatments and teeth cleanings, and blood pressure screenings on Sat., Oct. 9 as part of its participation in National Make a Difference Day. More...

Cancer program begins at hospital

Look Good, Feel Better, an American Cancer Society program for women in active cancer treatment, has begun meeting at Simi Valley Hospital’s Nancy Reagan Breast Center. The program meets from 4 to 6 p.m. More...

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Schools

District’s API scores slip slightly

Most schools still above statewide goal

By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

Budget cuts may be taking a toll on the classroom as the Simi Valley Unified School District struggles to keep up its 2010 state test scores. More...

Save young lives: Stop for the school bus

When it comes to staying on the road to safety, drivers can give themselves a more than passing grade if they remember not to pass a school bus loading and unloading children. To do so is illegal, and for good reason. More...

Royal High to host college fair

The Simi Valley Unified School District College Fair will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. Mon., Oct. 11 in the Royal High School stadium, 1402 Royal Ave., Simi Valley. More...

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Pets

CALM PUP—

CALM PUP—This 3-year-old male black poodle is a gentle, playful, calm lap dog. He likes people and gets along well with other dogs. If you would like to adopt him, ask for animal ID No. More...

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Police

Police Blotter

Sept. 22 A 28-year-old man was arrested on a charge of identity theft. More...

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Faith

Be The Dog

“Be alert as you watch a dog at play or at rest. Let the animal teach you to feel at home in the now, to celebrate life by being completely present. You just watch the tail . . . More...

Gateway Church brings clean comedy to town

Robert G. Lee performing Oct. 10 in Agoura

Gateway Church will host a night of wholesome family comedy with Los Angeles comedian Robert G. Lee and a dessert buffet from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Sun., Oct. 10 at the church, 29646 Agoura Road, Agoura Hills. More...

Bishop will bless pets at St. Francis

Barbecue luncheon to follow Holy Eucharist service

The annual Blessing of the Animals service will take place at 10:15 a.m. Sun., Oct. 3 on the patio of St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church, 280 Royal Ave., Simi Valley. The community is welcome to bring pets, including horses. More...

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Letters

Benefits for council are ‘ridiculous’

I have recently seen several articles in the local papers about the benefits that our City Council members for Simi Valley are making. I have worked the same job for over 10 years as a part-time teacher, and I am not offered medical benefits. More...

E-Verify has only led to 2 new jobs

Paul DiCecco (letters, “Impact of E-Verify being overstated,” Sept. 3) must have been reading my mind. I saw the City Council meeting on Aug. 30, and as I thumbed through the Acorn on Sept. More...

Ordinance keeps signs to minimum

Political signs aside, I, for one, was happy for the sign ordinance. Are we forgetting all the signs that were popping up for everything imaginable? It was truly turning our city into a mess. Has it affected me? Yes. More...

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Vacation Photos

Take Your Simi Valley Acorn on Vacation - 2010 Photo Contest

NEVER-ENDING WALL—Brett Nelson, 17, takes a break on the Great Wall of China after climbing up on crutches. He visited Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong and Xi’an with 34 other students from People to People. More...

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Neighbors

Hometown comes to aid of injured dad

By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

Mike Budding was playing with his kids when the unthinkable happened, and in an instant his life changed—possibly forever. On Aug. More...

Pooches step out to help furry friends

DOG DAYS—Above, Jill Cullen of Northridge offers her dog Mork a free ride during last Saturday’s Wag ’N’ Walk fundraiser at Rancho Simi Community Park. More...

Seniors to sell crafts, flip pancakes

The Simi Valley Senior Center will host the annual Fall Arts and Crafts Fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Fri. and Sat., Oct. 15 and 16 at the center, 3900 Avenida Simi. More...

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Campaign sign stakeout called into question

By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

For weeks, Bob Huber campaign signs were disappearing all across town. Scott Santino, campaign manager for the mayoral candidate, filed a police report Aug. More...

Candidate forum set for Oct. 19

Candidates from the city’s most talked-about election cycle in more than a decade are coming together to answer questions from the Acorn. The first-ever Simi Valley Acorn candidates forum will be Tues., Oct. More...

Council gives final word on wooden fences

By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

The fate of wooden fences in Simi Valley has at last been decided. The City Council’s final word this week: Wood fencing will be allowed in the city’s residential areas. More...

Community

Candidate won’t raise a dime for council campaign

By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

You may not know Ken Sandberg, but you’ve probably read his writing. A prolific writer of letters to the editor, he has often been featured on page 4 of this paper. More...

Write-in candidate approved for Simi Valley mayoral race

A write-in candidate is hoping to shake up the mayor’s race. More...

SVPD warns about increase in local crime

The Simi Valley Police Department has announced an increase in crime reports involving burglaries to vacant houses that are for sale. More...

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Business

Direct deposit saves time and worry

Social Security benefits can go straight to bank

By Essie Landry Special to the Acorn

These days, almost everyone gets their benefit payment by direct deposit. Whether you receive Social Security or Supplemental Security Income, you can depend on your payment arriving in your account on time, every time. More...

Simi business brings wine tasting experience home

WineShop At Home, based in Simi Valley, is hoping to help locals hold wine tastings in their own home. To book a wine tasting party, simply pick a date, select a wine sampler, invite 10 to 15 guests and make a few simple appetizers. More...

Free classes for job seekers

The East County Job and Career Center of 980 Enchanted Way, Simi Valley, will offer a variety of one-day workshops starting Oct. 4. The classes are free for job seekers. More...

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Sports

The Mighty Thor

English does it all for Royal

By Eliav Appelbaum eliav@theacorn.com

Thor English’s athletic prowess covers land, sea and air. Give him a ball or pit him against a foe and it’s game on. More...

Royal’s rally stuns Westlake

AN EPIC—Amanda Woodward and the Royal High girls’ volleyball team rebounded from a two-games-to-none deficit to beat Westlake at home Tuesday 23-25, 10-25, 25-22, 25-18 and 15-12. More...

Highlander, Pioneer football teams hit the road

The Royal and Simi Valley high school football teams have road tests tonight at 7. Simi Valley (1-2 overall, 1-1 in league) plays at Calabasas, while Royal (2-1, 1-1) goes to Thousand Oaks. More...

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Family

Surf’s up at Skate & Jam

BOWL OF FUN—Simi Valley resident Kevin Denning, 19, tears it up in the bowl at the Moorpark Skate Park Skate & Jam event on Sept. 25. More...

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Dining & Entertainment

“Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps”

It was as inevitable as Hannibal Lecter’s return. More...

Club to taste Asian whiskey

Whisky Business, a whiskey tasting club in Ventura County, will host a tasting of Japanese whiskey on Oct. 28 at Eric’s Restaurant in Newbury Park, 495 N. Ventu Park Road. More...

Los Robles Master Chorale welcomes new staff, officers

Simi resident named executive director

Los Robles Master Chorale has announced the appointment of two new staff members as well as the election of new officers to its board of directors. More...

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