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SVPD remembers fallen comrade

Officers fill church for Anderson memorial
By Carissa Marsh
cmarsh@theacorn.com
Because she put her life on the line every day, Simi Valley Police Officer Nicole Anderson had prepared words for those she might someday leave behind. “I loved my family very much. More...

Small Tapo Canyon blaze serves as another warning

By Carissa Marsh
cmarsh@theacorn.com

There’s no doubt that fire season is here. A week after a fire scorched 78 acres off the 118 Freeway between Madera Road and Collins Drive, another, albeit smaller, fire broke out Sunday morning, this time in Simi Valley’s northern hills. More...

Health & Wellness

How to make trim choices while dining out

Be prepared to skip the bread

The National Restaurant Association reports that 73 percent of adults say they try to eat healthier when at a restaurant. Here are some tips to help identify healthier restaurant options. •Keep portion sizes small. More...

Hospice foundation teeing up for Simi Hills golf tourney

Event benefits terminally ill

The Loving Heart Hospice Foundation “Lights Out” golf tournament will take place Sat., Aug. 13 at Simi Hills Golf Club, 5031 Alamo St., Simi Valley. The proceeds support terminally ill low-income Ventura County hospice residents. More...

Group helps those with hearing loss

HLA to discuss captioned phones

The Hearing Loss Association, an educational, advocacy and support group for the hearingimpaired, will meet at 1 p.m. Sat., Aug. 6 at the Goebel Senior Adult Center, 1385 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. The group will discuss captioned telephones. More...

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Schools

Future educators secure scholarships

Simi collegian among awardees

Members of the California Retired Teachers Association, Division 28 Ventura County, and its affiliate, Ventura County Retired Teachers Scholarship Foundation, gathered July 20 for their annual scholarship barbecue. More...

Simi preschool and kindergarten earns national accreditation

St. Peter Claver Preschool and Kindergarten in Simi Valley recently earned accreditation from the National Association for the Education of Young Children, an organization of early childhood professionals. More...

Theater camps introduce kids to world of acting

CATS offers two-hour sessions to younger children

Creative Active Theater School will present CATS Camp Off Broadway, and Into the Jungle Play and Pretend this summer for young children who are not ready for a all-day camp experience. More...

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Pets

Pet of the Week

NEEDS A HOME—Negra is a 9-year-old female black-and-brown miniature pinscher. She has a sweet disposition and makes a great lap dog. She is also available at a discount. More...

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Family

Soaking up the cinema

GOING FOR A SPIN—Simi Valley resident Annmarie Boland spins her daughter Melissa, 7, around in a float tube at the Rancho Simi Community Pool during a Dive-In Movie showing of “Despicable More...

Garage sale benefits First 5

A giant kids’ garage sale will take place from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sat., July 30 at Moorpark Family Resource Center, 61 High St. The sale will offer new and gently used children’s clothing, toys and books. More...

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Dining & Entertainment

Simi author takes on PTA in novel

Dager’s book scored crime writer award
By Anna Bitong
annab@theacorn.com

When 18 members of an elementary school parent-teacher association are killed in an explosion in a quiet suburban town, Daphne Lee-Lee is the prime suspect. More...

Exotic tale weaves story of love, sacrifice

By Cary Ginell
originjazz@aol.com

The musical “Once On This Island,” the first collaboration between Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty, garnered eight Tony Award nominations when it made its Broadway debut in 1990. More...

Simi Arts Center casting ‘Marvelous Wonderettes’

Musical to feature ’50s, ’60s pop music

The Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center has announced open auditions for the upcoming musical “The Marvelous Wonderettes” at 1 p.m. Sat., July 30 at the arts center, 3050 Los Angeles Ave. More...

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Datebook

Calendar

SAT., JULY 30 Giant Kids Garage Sale 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Moorpark Family Resource Center, 61 High St., Moorpark. New and used children’s clothing, toys, books. Moorpark/Simi Valley Neighborhood for Learning fundraiser. Phone: 805.910.8516. More...

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Redevelopment advocates seek court’s intervention

Lawsuit centers on constitutionality of state’s move
By Carissa Marsh
cmarsh@theacorn.com

The future of the 425 redevelopment agencies throughout the state is now in the hands of the court. More...

Great job, Dad!

KIDS’ KUDOS—Ventura County Fire Department 47th Academy graduate Brian McGrath of Simi Valley happily receives congratulations from daughters Stevie, 4, and Jasie, 6, after graduation-day More...

Community

Boys & Girls Club two years past due on lease payments

By Carissa Marsh
cmarsh@theacorn.com

For the past two years, the Boys & Girls Club of Simi Valley has failed to make its lease payments, and now the youth-focused organization owes the city more than $175,000. More...

Stand Down aims to lift up vets

By Michelle Knight
knight@theacorn.com

Claire Hope is in the business of giving hope to down-and-out military veterans. More...

Simi could pay millions to keep redevelopment

By Carissa Marsh
cmarsh@theacorn.com

When Gov. Jerry Brown signed legislation that wiped out redevelopment agencies last month, he also signed a bill that gives cities a way to keep their agencies operational. More...

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Business

Borders closing doors for good

Simi losing bookstore after bankruptcy effort fails
By Carissa Marsh
cmarsh@theacorn.com

Shockwaves from another corporate bankruptcy are being felt in Simi Valley. More...

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Sports

Hawks soar to title

OMAHA’S FINEST—The 12-U Platinum Hawks, made up of players from Camarillo, Newbury Park and Simi Valley PONY baseball leagues, won the SlumpBuster Tournament from June 23- 26 in Omaha, Ne More...

Simi Valley police ready to tee it up

The 18th annual Simi Valley Police Golf Tournament is scheduled for Fri., Aug. 19 at Lost Canyons Golf Club, 3301 Lost Canyons Drive, Simi Valley. Tourney hosts are Simi Valley Police Foundation and Simi Sunrise Rotary Charitable Foundation. More...

Elks excited about cars, chili

The Simi Valley Elks Lodge is gearing up for the eighth annual Walk In the Park Car Show and Chili Cook-off on Sun., Aug. 7 at the lodge, 1561 Kuehner Drive. Breakfast will be served from 7 to 11 a.m. More...

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Police

Police Blotter

July 15 At Tapo Canyon Road and Alamo Street, a 32-year-old man was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. More...

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Faith

Jones: Learn to love the mystery of life

Author and teacher Dennis Merritt Jones will speak on “The Art of Uncertainty” at the 10 a.m. Sunday Celebration service on July 31 at the Center for Spiritual Living, 880 Hampshire Road, Suites V and W, Westlake Village. More...

Chabad takes Shabbat outdoors

RSVP now for dinner under the stars

The annual Shabbat Under the Stars service will take place at 7:30 p.m. Fri., Aug. 12 at Chabad Jewish Center, 4464 Alamo St., Simi Valley. A full Shabbat dinner will follow the service. More...

Aglow invites women to fellowship

Aglow Community Lighthouse will meet at 9 a.m. Tues., Aug. 2 at the home of a member, 4346 E. Springfield St., Simi Valley. All Christian women are invited. The guest speaker will be Sally Klein O’Connor. More...

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Letters

Acorn misses mark on suggestions

After reading the Acorn’s “Opinion” section in last week’s issue, I had to respond. More...

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Columns

Answers to questions about Social Security

Q: When a person who has worked and paid Social Security taxes dies, who is eligible for the benefits? More...

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Editorials

Put the brakes on bicycle road rage

With summer in full swing and bicyclists riding longer hours, both sides in the battle over cycling etiquette need to exercise some spin control. Man-versus-machine encounters invariably occur as the roads become more crowded. More...

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Neighbors

Cycling for a cause

Simi man won’t let cerebral palsy slow his quest to help military
By Carissa Marsh
cmarsh@theacorn.com

Jon Seyster is gearing up for one of the biggest—and most meaningful—challenges of his life. More...

Rotary makes $5,000 in donations

The Rotary Club of Simi Sunset-Morning Edition recently distributed $5,000 to several local charitable organizations. More...

Senior Center announces trip schedule

The Simi Valley Senior Center will sponsor the following trips. • The Simi Valley Senior Center will sponsor a bus trip to the Ventura County Fair on Tues., Aug. 9. Riders will board the bus at 9:45 a.m. More...

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