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September 9, 2011 / Front Page

GOP hopefuls get their say in Simi

Economy, Obama take center stage during primary debate

By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

This week the Reagan Library was once again the center of the GOP universe, hosting the 2012 Republican presidential primary debate. More...

Health & Wellness

Are you ready to be edutained?

Edutainment is the art of combining education and entertainment. Those of us on the other side of 50 can learn how to navigate new possibilities and the complexities of getting older while having some fun at the same time. More...

Hospital hosting blood drive

Simi Valley Hospital and the American Red Cross will host a blood drive from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tues., Sept. 20 in the hospital’s Cafe Conference Room, 2975 N. Sycamore Drive. More...

Concert will benefit Alzheimer’s Association

An Alzheimer’s benefit concert titled “Mary Predmore and Friends” will take place at 2 p.m. Sat., Sept. 18 in the sanctuary of Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, 4191 Cochran St., Simi Valley. More...

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Sports

Marmonte League overview: Girls’ golf

Royal, Simi poised for strong seasons on the links

By Stephen Dorman sdorman@theacorn.com

The Marmonte League girls’ golf season has hit the fairway. All eight high school programs began league competition last week. Thousand Oaks is the defending Marmonte champion and the heavy favorite to repeat as firstplace finishers. More...

Clean sweep for Eclipse

PERFECT ON THE PITCH—The Simi Valley Eclipse Blue U-14 girls’ soccer team went undefeated at the Thousand Oaks Classic. More...

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Pets

Pet of the Week

STRIPED SWEETIE—Sheeba, a 1-year-old petite German shepherd mix, has a beautiful brindle coat with black tiger stripes. She is a bit shy at first but gets along well with other pets and children, and has excellent manners. More...

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Faith

9/11 remembrance at Royal High

A free 9/11 memorial service will take place from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Sun., Sept. 11 at Royal High School, 1402 Royal Ave., Simi Valley. The special guest speaker is 9/11 survivor Judith Francis, who will share her story. More...

Back to Church event Sept. 18

Simi Church of Christ will participate in the national Back To Church Sunday at 8:30 and 11 a.m. Sept. 18 at the church, 1554 Sinaloa Road, Simi Valley. More...

Course takes look at manhood

Simi Covenant Church will present an ongoing program on “The Quest for Authentic Manhood” from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays starting Sept. 14 in room 208 at the church, 4680 Alamo St., Simi Valley. More...

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Letters

Pain clinic needs a closer look

I would like to address an article I read in the Los Angeles Times about a pain management clinic that was recently closed down in the San Fernando Valley. More...

Firearm ordinance oversteps bounds

I was shocked to read the article “Simi teen takes aim, nails target” (Acorn, Sept. 2) where it details that a minor is committing an illegal action in Simi Valley, namely illegal discharge of a firearm. More...

More air traffic cause for concern

Is it just me or does the rest of the valley living along the 118 not hear the increase in air traffic? It seems every weekday afternoon starting around 4 p.m. and every weekend starting around noon the air traffic noise increases along the 118. More...

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Columns

Guest opinion

Twin tragedies forge new perspectives

By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

Ten years ago, tragedy struck our nation in a sudden, profound and devastating way. Our world was forever changed. Ten years ago, tragedy struck my family, in a similarly heartwrenching way. My life was forever changed. More...

We all remember that fateful day 10 years ago

Sunday will mark 10 years since the attacks of 9/11. More...

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Headed for the End Zone

IRIS SMOOT Acorn Newspapers

YOU CAN’T STOP ME—Simi Valley Vikings Mighty Mite Black ballcarrier Tegan Sommer tries to dodge Westlake Braves defender Ja’seem Reed during the first game of the Gold Coast Youth Football League season on Sept. More...

City leaders concerned about transit proposals

Commission exploring consolidation

By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

The county transportation commission is considering consolidating regional transit operations, but Simi Valley leaders fear the removal of local control will undermine what they consider the best transit system in the area. More...

Community

SVUSD pleased with API results

District score up 12 points from 2010

By Anna Bitong annab@theacorn.com

Simi Valley Unified School District achieved the third-highest improvement among school districts in Ventura County, according to recently released Growth Academic Performance Index (API) test results. More...

Arledge stops fanning his VCFD flame

Battalion chief retires after 32 years on the job

By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

After 32 years with the Ventura County Fire Department, Battalion Chief Jim Arledge has hung up his fireman’s hat. The 59-year-old Simi Valley resident has responded to more than his share of disasters during his tenure. More...

Wag ’N Walk ready to raise funds for homeless pets

By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com

Lace up those walking shoes and bust out those leashes—this Saturday, the sixth annual Wag ’N Walk comes to Simi Valley. More...

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Schools

Bridge Program prepares students for next chapter

By Anna Bitong annab@theacorn.com

For many people trying to transition between high school and college, there’s a missing link, according to Loredana Carson, coordinator of the new Bridge Program at Conejo Valley Adult School in Thousand Oaks. More...

Merit scholarships

In the past few years, with the economy either in recession or struggling to recover from it, public colleges have experienced increases in applications from students seeking a quality education at a reasonable cost. More...

Simi Valley Adult School establishes memorial fund

Simi Valley Adult School and Career Institute recently established a memorial fund in remembrance of English as a Second Language instructor Priscilla Cornell Ervin. More...

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Police

Blotter

Aug. 25 In the 1700 block of E. Cochran Street, officers responded to a report of narcotics activity and arrested a 20-year-old woman for possession of a controlled substance for sale. More...

CHP officers talking safety at Simi Valley Farmers’ Market

The Simi Valley Farmers’ Market welcomes the California Highway Patrol during Traffic Safety Month in September. Officers will be on hand at the market during regular market hours, 3 to 7 p.m., on Tues., Sept. More...

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Family

Saying goodbye to summer

Photos by IRIS SMOOT/Acorn Newspapers

SPLISH SPLASH—Above, Lamsus siblings Caitlin, 5, and Blake, 6, climb and swing on the water-spraying rainbow at the Rancho Tapo Community Park splash pad last Saturday. At right, 9-year-old Kane Agnar sprays his friend More...

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