Simi Valley, CA News
Simi Valley, CA News
Hospice benefits available for terminally ill
Fusion to face Chivas USA
Royal run out of softball playoffs
Simi girls seal a place in school history
Church offering Bible-centered kids’ event
The Art of Being
Reagan Foundation awards $50,000 to local high school seniors
Parents urged to vaccinate children against pertussis
Bound up: Justin Elementary students see their stories in print
Simi kids step out on the greens
Cajun Festival returns to spice up Simi with music and dancing
BRIEFS
Calendar
Simi seniors keep on ‘Dreaming’
Take Your Simi Valley Acorn on Vacation
Council on Aging looking for representative
Pet of the Week
CASA needs volunteers
Family Men
On the Trail
Good eats for a good cause
Simi Chamber welcomes new businesses - and celebrates!
2012 Street Fair Scenes
Are you free for lunch?
‘Yes’ or ‘No’ on Props 28 & 29?
City Honors Chamber
SV Chamber wins business advocacy award
BRIEFS
The Other Side of 50
Veterans group rolls into county
Police Blotter
SVPD celebrates prime performers
Costs decrease for statewide auto insurance program
Two killed in Chatsworth collisions
CHP: Keep an eye out for motorcycles
Sheriff’s office on lookout for wayward sex offenders
SVPD seeks burglary suspects
Local events recognize veterans, fallen military
Simi man commits suicide by train
Gang arrests nab Simi Valley man
Council gets it right on bike lanes
Wilk is the one who’s qualified
Judge needs to save us the spin
Kids need to earn their playing time
Letter discussing coaches offensive
Volunteers worthy of credit, not scorn
Remember the reason
‘Let’s Draw Dad’
City leaders concerned about courthouse closure
SVPD makes arrest in card-skimming scheme
Library bids have public unveiling
Ready for a license?
25th Annual Chili Cookoff & Car Show hosted by Knights of Columbus
Coaches take fun out of game
Los Robles offering robotic-assisted surgeries
Los Robles offering roboticassisted surgeries
Simi Valley Hospital breaks ground on state-of-the-art labs
Soccer star Ward picks Jackson State
Grace Brethren’s Janik captures CIF dive crown
Marmonte softball teams fit to be tied
Simi Valley Hospital breaks ground on state-of-the-art labs
Soccer star Ward picks Jackson State
Grace Brethren’s Janik captures CIF dive crown
Marmonte softball teams fit to be tied
Surviving Division 1 bracket a battle of attrition
Surviving Division 1 bracket a battle of attrition
Summer camp encourages students to soar
CSUCI grads turning tassels
Summer camp encourages students to soar
CSUCI grads turning tassels
Simi scholars on a roll •
Spend the summer speeding at Karting Kamp
CVUSD trying transitional kindergarten
Simi scholars on a roll
Spend the summer speeding at Karting Kamp
CVUSD trying transitional kindergarten
Royal bands to perform year-end show
Protecting those pearly whites
Royal bands to perform year-end show
Protecting those pearly whites
UMC of Westlake Village offers Bible school
Comedy show to benefit pregnancy clinic
Local song circles to meet
Jazz orchestra to play Junkyard Cafe
UMC of Westlake Village offers Bible school
Comedy show to benefit pregnancy clinic
Local song circles to meet
Jazz orchestra to play Junkyard Cafe
The Movie Nut
The Movie Nut
Calendar
Calendar
On The Town
On The Town
Take Your Simi Valley Acorn on Vacation
Take Your Simi Valley Acorn on Vacation
Briefs
Community council hosts breakfast
Briefs
Community council hosts breakfast
Pet of the Week
Police believe missing hiker isn’t in danger
Pet of the Week
Police believe missing hiker isn’t in danger
Kids’ car show cruises into Simi
Hair today, good deed tomorrow
Simi Valley’s lady of the dance
City: Don’t let oil spoil the arroyo
Kids’ car show cruises into Simi
Hair today, good deed tomorrow
Simi Valley’s lady of the dance
City: Don’t let oil spoil the arroyo
Police Blotter
Police Blotter
Food truck festival to help support military
CVS must pay up to settle waste case
Growth plan on ballot
Food truck festival to help support military
CVS must pay up to settle waste case
Growth plan on ballot
For the record
Rethinking college in today’s world
Explaining the benefits decision
Neighbors need to voice concerns
Council getting too much heat
Rethinking college in today’s world
Local housing programs feeling pinch
DTSC dropping ball on field lab
Signals wasting our time, money
Simi school scores shout-out
Local housing programs feeling pinch
No room for another McKeon
DTSC dropping ball on field lab
Keeping an eye on council votes
Signals wasting our time, money
For the record
Simi school scores shout-out
Explaining the benefits decision
No room for another McKeon Coaches take fun out of game
Neighbors need to voice concerns
Keeping an eye on council votes
Council getting too much heat
Retirement spurs TARP questions
There she is!
Retirement spurs TARP questions
There she is!
Hospital names new president, CEO
PADS program a success last winter
Hospital names new president, CEO
PADS program a success last winter
Lazarus sentenced to 27 years
Council holds off on library takeover
Simi’s Happenin’ Scene
Lazarus sentenced to 27 years
Council holds off on library takeover
Simi’s Happenin’ Scene
Former NFL player missing following Simi hike
Missionary seeks hometown’s support
Discus domination
Royal golfer turns page on his rage
CDC offers sobering stats on teen alcohol abuse
A shot in the arm for better health
Local doctor to discuss pelvicfloor disorders in women
Briefs
Local doctor to discuss pelvic floor disorders in women
College Corner
Discovering handmade treasures
Student experiment to lift off
Women’s Economic Ventures hosting informational meetings
Local teens on the job hunt
Ballet presents encore performance of company’s original ‘Noah’s Ark’
Singer puts hometown in the spotlight
Calender
Calendar
Cajun fest boasts nonstop music lineup
Take Your Simi Valley Acorn on Vaction
Habitat for Humanity to host women’s building effort
Pet of the Week
Serving in Uniform
City offering home rehab loans
Simi Valley Elks announces officers
Quilters rise to the challenge
Simi’s bountiful bazaar
The happiest place in Simi
The Other Side of 50
The Nature of Things
Street Fair set for Saturday
Senior center unveils trip schedule
Simi synagogue to host concert
Authors fair comes to T.O.
A mother’s love knows no bounds
Police Blotter
DTSC hosting Santa Susana Field Lab open house
Task Force tackles current programs
Second Wal-Mart hurts community
Simi needs shopping variety
Some memories a little cloudy
Don’t let Simi lose courthouse
Be considerate of neighbors
School program makes an impact
Drivers, cyclists just don’t care
Residents right to be concerned
Benefits decision a selfish move
Intimidation not good for politics
And the winner is . . .
And the winner is . . .
New developer rethinks plan for vacant Simi parcel
City Council says no to bike lane conversion
SVUSD sends out 31 layoff notices
It isn’t made of cheese
Candidate forum a big draw
Cajun And Blues Music Festival 2012
Memorial Day Weekend - Cajun and Blues Music Festival
University Village offers active lifestyle
Weaver tosses no-no
Top marks
Just warming up
BRIEFS
The Art of Being
CSUCI to pin nursing grads
Assemblyman Jeff Gorell seeks interns
College Corner
YES hosting job fair for youth
Simi Valley school to screen ‘Race to Nowhere’
Moorpark High fundraiser to benefit sports programs
Moorpark High fundraiser to beneft sports programs
Vibrant conference focuses on women’s wellness
Fighting cancer one paw at a time
Community, experts to discuss children’s mental health
Locals purge pills
BRIEFS
The Movie Nut
Calendar
Grammy-award winners to perform classics in Ventura
Festival revels in all things strawberry
Take Your Simi Valley Acorn on Vactation
Teddy Roosevelt coming to library
Writers’ Club honors local poets
BRIEFS
Pet of the Week
The Other Side of 50
On the Trail
Simi Street Fair set for May 12
Family Men
Simi woman on a mission of love
Police Blotter
Tarzana man arrested following car theft
Simi drivers fail to show compassion
City has no say about new tenant
Public will decide store’s success
Second store is nothing but greed
Wal-Mart must be happy with leader
U.S. dollar in a world of trouble
Freeway needs better signage
DARE should be back in schools
Simi residents have a voice
Next vote could save city cash
Swipe at mayor was unfair attack
Decision doesn’t pass smell test
Store has right to do business
City wasting money on flag
Take advantage of ticket amnesty
Take advantage of ticket amnesty
Gang members charged in Simi Valley crime spree
Stocking up the Salvation Army
Boys & Girls Club, city reach lease agreement
Council approves repairs along Cochran Street
Anything but blue
Simi PD makes two more heroin arrests
Simi Valley Green Beret killed in action
V.C. track meet at Moorpark
Simi resident totally invested in school, community
Kills thrill
Foundation toasts leading ladies
Christian women invited to Aglow meeting
Faiths unite at annual prayer breakfast
LDS planning service project
Ministering to those in chains
Just some friendly competition
Carnival complete with fun and games
Special needs advocates to discuss sex education
Talented high school stars light up stage in ‘Mame’
Local comic Bets Malone dazzles in ‘Mattress’
The Movie Nut
Calendar
Railway taking kids on mystery train tou
Arts Council offering community partnership grants
Pet of the week
Railway taking kids on mystery train tour
Blues Fest returns to rock Hummingbird Nest Ranch
Take Your Simi Valley Acorn on Vacation
Chamber Visits
Ambassador of Quarter
Simi Chamber Welcomes New Business
Redistricting Overview
Sign Onto SB 975 or Sign Off on Civic Events
Emergency Expo returns to Street Fair
Spring brings renewal to Simi Valley businesses
Give Mom a special moment
Ask the Arborist
Salvation Army hosting food drive
SVHS coach takes successful spin
Help Mom save $4,000 a year
Simi’s garden ready to grow
Help Mom save $4,000 a year
Historical Society seeks docents for Strathearn Park
Police Blotter
Simi PD collecting unused pills
Guest opinion
Writer didn’t have his info straight
Mayor isn’t to blame for losses
SVUSD wasted money on study
Make your voice heard on heroin
Take a stand and boycott Wal-Mart
City needs to find better options
Simi City Council isn’t up to snuff
Don’t lie around in spring
Public to vote on city flag
Former mayor fondly remembered
Don’t lie around in spring
Council limits future benefits
Just boys being boys
Behjan will guide city in interim role
New Reality Show a Gift For Families of Autism Around The World
Wall forties Grace Brethren track andeld team
Time to get tough
Spiritual author presenting full-day retreat
The Art of Being
Newbury Park ministry blankets sick kids with love
Runners chomp down on Simi
Proposed changes to PAC draw protest
Kids bowled over by World of Stories
SELPA hosting crisis intervention workshop
Local teachers inducted into Educators’ Hall of Fame
Calendar
Sub Zero churns out cryogenic ice cream
Take Your Simi Valley Acorn on Vacation
Pet of the Week
Blues Festival will host auditions for talent show
City gives volunteers their due
Mount Sinai to honor Holocaust victims
Community Briefs
Neighborhood Council boards seek applicants
Poker tourney to benet Samaritan Center
Simi artist rediscovers her calling
Police Blotter
Local CHP officers taking aim at distracted drivers this month
Gun report forces school lockdown
Library decision still costs money
WM money should lower trash bills
Council members targeting mayor
City needs more kid-friendly fare
Mayor responsible for brain drain?
Council not open about Wal-Mart
Diamonds in the rough
New heroin task force establishes ground rules
Boys & Girls Club CEO steps down
Out for a swim
Supply store comes with a cause
Tell us about Mom!
Becerra new president of regional planning council
For the love of leaves
New preacher brings energy to church
The Art of Being
New preacher brings energy to church
The Art of Being
The Acorn wants your favorite Mom Moment
Trips for seniors
Singing to save the music
The Acorn wants your favorite Mom Moment
Trips for seniors
Singing to save the music
Sotheby’s International Website For Mobile Users
The Movie Nut
Cathie Messina
Sotheby’s International Website For Mobile Users
The Movie Nut
Cathie Messina
Arts Center puts steampunk twist on ‘70s musical ‘Pippin’
Calendar
‘Harvey’ hops happily to High Street
Learn to recognize stroke symptoms
Pain clinic to open in Simi
Adventist Health, Aetna at odds
Arts Center puts steampunk twist on ‘70s musical ‘Pippin’
Vacation Photos
Calendar
‘Harvey’ hops happily to High Street
Learn to recognize stroke symptoms
Pain clinic to open in Simi
Adventist Health, Aetna at odds
Vacation Photos
Pet of the Week
Pet of the Week
Baxter scorches eld at Arcadia
Crunch time for local ballclubs
Other Side of 50
Baxter scorches field at Arcadia
Crunch time for local ballclubs
Other Side of 50
In The Garden
L.A. Marathon is a family affair
Simi Scout shares passion for trees
Seniors prep for Bingo Bonanza
Vintage flea market opens April 22
Tree board hosts Arbor Day event
In The Garden
L.A. Marathon is a family aair
Simi Scout shares passion for trees
Seniors prep for Bingo Bonanza
Vintage flea market opens April 22
Tree board hosts Arbor Day event
City Council adds library to duties
Police Blotter
Political signs on council’s mind
Simi needs better business options
School district not helping task force
City Council adds library to duties
Police Blotter
Political signs on council’s mind
Simi needs better business options
School district not helping task force
Task force makes debut
Wal-Mart isn’t stupid
Council approves rewritten condom law
Task force makes debut
Wal-Mart isn’t stupid
Council approves rewritten condom law
Longtime city manager announces retirement
Longtime city manager announces retirement
Two Simi schools score coveted award
Judge delays ruling on library suit
A rumor no more: another Wal-Mart in store
A Simi egg-stravaganza!
Two Simi schools score coveted award
Judge delays ruling on library suit
A rumor no more: another Wal-Mart in store
A Simi egg-stravaganza!
Salute to Arms Announces its Veteran of the Year 2012, Ford Rice, US NAVY Pearl Harbor Survivor
Acupuncture Another Option To Achieve Pain Relief
Theresa’s Continues Role as a ‘Top Dog’ Sponsor
Salon Nuuvo—Did You Hair the News?
Baseball blowhards: Who’s taking the N.L. West crown?
Baseball blowhards: Who’s taking the N.L. West crown?
The legend of Jonnhy Lavallee
Parenting seminar to discuss how to nurture faith at home
Hadassah hosting fun family day
What the health reform law means to Medicare
St. John’s Seminary hosts spring choral concert
Do the thing you don’t want to do
Santa Su players to perform ‘Mame’
Dance brings dads, daughters together
Simi High scholars shine
Strawberry Festival announces sweet entertainment schedule
Calendar
Simi Blues Fest returns
Taylor Dayne to tell all on T.O. stage
Community garden ready for grand opening
Pet of the Week
The big Easter Bunny heist
Park district offering $500 for medallion
Applications being taken for CERT class
New program devoted to California history buffs
Boys & Girls Club celebrating 42nd anniversary with carnival
A lifelong friend
Brownie is one resourceful cookie
Murder suspect’s arraignment postponed
Police Blotter
Survey shows funerals aren’t cheap
‘Hunger Games’ or flower power?
Use good examples in heroin battle
Council, get tough on pit bull owners
Shelter needs to put animals first
WM deal just a tax by another name
Don’t make Simi ‘Strip Mall Central’
A wish list for Simi business
City Council has too much control
We see the glass half full
Cartoon
Imposters posing as SoCal Gas employees
Park district hosting Easter events
Ticket amnesty program provides for cheap tixfix
Simi HomeTown Buffet no more
Ticket amnesty program provides for cheap tix fix
City allows Free Clinic late shot at grant money
SVPD makes major heroin bust
Brain Fitness workshop to ‘wake up’ the mind
How to spot the signs of heart failure
Marmonte appeals shot down
Royal swim captains lead by example
Jewish Center hosting Passover Seder
The view from the freeway isn’t that good
Hyperactive kids: Tips to help parents spot ADHD
Chaminade performers tell story of Dietrich Bonhoeer
Career Day lets students explore their future
Speaker to look at spiritual side of financial stability
Buddhist temple celebrates one year in Westlake Village
Chaminade College Prep opens new performing arts facility
Hilarious ‘Harvey’ to hit High Street
Calendar
“The Hunger Games”
Take Your Simi Valley Acorn on Vacation
Gator Run returns to Simi Valley
Pet of the Week
TEDx Conejo available via webcast
Watch out for scorpion’s sting
Money coach speaking in Simi
Library hosting Family Fest
Single? Be prepared for the unexpected
Parenting classes taking reservations
Can’t trust my wife
YMCA raises $266K in campaign
Ready to take a spin?
Police Blotter
Show me the money!
D.A. issues telephone scam warning
Too much secrecy about store site
Simi needs to spice things up
Drainage fee does not wash
Writer’s ‘facts’ do not add up
Simi schools face plenty of issues
Sign removal a double standard
Bring us your bright ideas
Cartoon
Pedal pushers
SVPD concludes Safe Schools effort
Lorenzen promoted to fire chief
SVPD concludes Safe Schools eort
County hopeful about freeway funding
Parameters established for grant money
Condom law needs tweaking
Solving the pit bull problem?
Historical Society docents share Simi Valley’s story one talk at a time
Strike up the band
Tips for improving a child’s reading skills
Hoopsters net all-county honors
Lancers scoring runs in bunches
Sign up for youth football
Sultans of swat
Faith Briefs
City offering drug discounts
Association hosting free diabetes classes
Homeland security
Of course, you already knew that
Local theatres casting ‘Mockingbird,’ ‘Music Man’
The spirit of the Irish
Calendar
The Movie Nut
Take Your Simi Valley Acorn on Vacation
Permits required for pool draining
Pet of the Week
Make your travel plans with the Simi Valley Chamber
Nov. 6 ballot will present policy decisions for voters
Young Professionals Network mixer on April 19
Simi Valley Laundry
Quilty Pleasures
Welcome To The Neighborhood Magazine
Simi Chamber welcomes new businesses - and celebrates!
Simi Foundation to launch campaign
Mixer promotes three chambers, draws 600
Knowing new labor laws helps avoid work disputes
Happy Anniversar y!
Chamber membership offers no-guilt growth for business
Street Fair to show best of Simi Valley
Several indicators rise as city works to create jobs, improve economy
And baby makes five
Water polo squads in action at CLU
Zoo unveils Spring Spectacular
Mediation board taking applications
And baby makesve
Seniors heading to Reno
The silver rings of Zuma
Superior Court seeking grand jury nominations
Treelight saving
Battery store under new ownership
Meeting focused on prospective foster parents
Underwood Farms all about the eggs
California caregivers stressed, in poor health
Prepping toddlers to top chefs
Four file in 38th Assembly District
Police Blotter
College district considering cuts
Trio arrested on heroin charges
Two Simi Valley residents in congressional race
Fourle in 38th Assembly District
Moves make the man
School board must look in the mirror
Political Cartoon
Where pills go to die
Cell tower critics are dropping the call
Several new retailers preparing to call Simi Valley home
Simi High student arrested following alleged threat
SVUSD delivers layo notices to 31 teachers
T.O. wants to tackle Simi library
SVUSD delivers layoff notices to 31 teachers
Proposed moved to Pac-5 has Marmonte football coaches seething
Playing favorites
Class to focus on joint replacement
Simi Valley dentist offering free screenings
Live well: Get your plate in shape
Reverence thyself first
Young newsies hear anti-tobacco message
SELPA hosting inspirational youth event
Teens tackle tough subjects at annual youth summit
Crafters hawk their handiwork
Lawyer-cum-actor eyes Broadway
Calendar
Ombudsman program needs volunteers
Election commission seeks members
Applications sought for neighborhood councils
Youth club offering several spring break activities
Cooking school ready to make Simi debut
New board members for Bottle Village
Animal rescue group hosting pet adoptions
Pet of the Week
Coming soon
Simi student passionate about service
An accidental awakening
Drug problem is real, and we know it
Restaurant a good Simi option
Food battle a frustrating issue
Republican newcomer to challenge Pavley
Police Blotter
Simi man named one of VCFD’s best
Motorcyclist killed in head-on collision
Youth continue to trash Simi Valley
Final field set for 26th District race
Cars on grass not much of a solution
At least one fan of Becerra’s fee plan
Not appeciative of editorial nonsense
Acorn opinion missed its mark
Editorial has feel of personal attack
DiFatta force for good on board
Cartoon
The first Girl Scout
Finalfield set for 26th District race
Former LAPD detective found guilty of murder
Search continues for next Simi Valley Police chief
Let the good times roll!
D.A.finds Simi officer ‘justified’ in lethal shooting
Latest drug discussion draws another full house
Small scorcher
D.A. finds Simi officer ‘justified’ in lethal shooting
CD sales nets donations For The Troops “We Care” packages
Royal’s magic ride comes to an end
Local ballclubs like their chances
Free Clinic announces new dental director
Local babies make the leap
Practicing the power of presence
Synagogue hosting special events
Jewish connection hosting meeting
Hadassah group presents ‘Anne Frank’
Russian immigrant to speak in Simi
Former Simi Valley students named to dean’s lists
Shake your groove thing
Visiting colleges during spring break
Pucker up, you silly pig!
Railway offering special March trips
Calendar
‘The Lorax’ wonderfully entertaining
Career center offers one-day workshops
Pet of the Week
Kind act catches council’s attention
Police Blotter
Council picks Baxter as interim city attorney
Firm stance is the way to go
Political Cartoon
City signs o on masseuse musts
Water changes concern residents
Edison needs to explain outages
Keep election about real issues
City right to take stand against porn
SVUSD fails to see drug problem
School district dropping the ball
Parks registers as independent
Set your clocks!
Council wants flexibility in filling vacancies
City leaders paint positive picture during annual update
A golden spring in Simi
Study finds excessive radiation levels at field lab
Ventura County Credit Union sees record growth
Hormone therapy brings body back into balance
MOGL rewards diners for eating out
Local wrestlers win titles
Highlanders eager to seize the moment
Valley synagogue hosting open house
Italian Catholic Federation offering traditional St. Joseph’s Table dinner
Cirque show weaves tale of boy with magical dreams
Calendar
Repertoire performing ‘Utopia Limited’
The LAB Brewing Company
Wellness Community presents annual day of magic
Medicare working to reduce risk of heart attack and stroke
Health Briefs
Scholarship fund honors fallen Simifirefighter
Special ed conference planned
Royal choirs welcome springtime with song
Scholarships offered for transfer students
Royal to crown Mr. Highlander
Mission trip inspires musical awakening
Royal students rewarded for sterling citizenship
Council On Aging holding crafts fair
Active Adult PROGRAMS
Pet of the Week
Chamber boss reaches rare milestone
Pet shop has a special purpose
Police Blotter
Simi Valley Hospital CEO steps down
Financial projection leaves city optimistic
He could not tell a lie!
Mailbox a symbol of family’s efforts
Gas prices should create more value
Smart choices key to heroin fight
Becerra’s proposal good for business
Grass parking won’t sell cars
Cartoon
Fighting heroin in Simi Valley
Drug response a head-scratcher
Homeless alliance encouraged by 2011 housing numbers
City wants masseuses to receive state’s OK
Becerra proposes extensive fee waiver for businesses
Workshops allow youths to explore career paths
Joe Carnahan
Conejo YMCAs host spring break camps
Newbury Park, Simi Valley soccer stars show sportsmanship
RHS boys power into basketball quarterfinal
Highlanders undone in double OT
Marmonte wrestlers take fight to Temecula
St. Max ministry helps local charities
You are one of a kind, like it or not!
Free sessions to discuss dealing with autism during emergencies
Events to explore causes of eating disorders
Family dentist opens new Simi Valley office
Free vision screening available
Ladder safety: Tips to avoid a slip
Simi scholars excel at colleges across the country
Apollo High School deemed a model to follow statewide
La Reina High hosts info night
Special Ed advocates to meet
Choosing a major with job prospects in mind
Local authors to share recent works
The envelope, please—Acorn Movie Nut goes Oscar
Calendar
Taking a trip down ‘Avenue Q’
Take Your Simi Valley Acorn on Vacation
City seeking reps for CEAC selection board
Pet of the Week
Tax service opens new Simi Valley office
Job center hosting workshop
Active Adult PROGRAMS
Trail Tamers
Bedcrime story
City still seeking ag designs
Police Blotter
Fireghting’snest
City extends sign ordinance
Murder suspect’s arraignment postponed
New face in district race
Simi auto dealers get pass on grass
Town Center needs to embrace change
Awards a tribute to Simi education
Coverage of heroin issue appreciated
Letter causes a case of the funnies
Shading the truth a shady practice
Becerra’s job plan a welcome idea
Political Cartoon
Battle royale in race for Congress
Simi man arrested in swindling case
Simi Valley’s crime rate heading in the right direction
Transient arrested in major fraud scheme
Community leaders discuss heroin issue
Keeping things Civil
Benefit concert aids clinic’s dental program
Playoff push starts now
Expo encourages heart health
Local nutritionist to lead chat on best food choices for seniors
Benet concert aids clinic’s dental program
Lecture to discuss hormonal imbalance
Bandit Trail Run returns
Playo push starts now
Highlander hoopsters having some serious fun
Eye on the (pickle)ball
Art contest open to collegians
Aviation, science scholarships available
Conejo parents pledge to keep homes safe for teens
Mantooth joins county Community Foundation board
Practicing the power of presence
Faith Briefs
African folktale comes alive in T.O.
Kole concert coming to Simi
Calendar
The Movie Nut
Take Your Simi Valley Acorn on Vacation
Storyteller sharing tales at library
Pet of the Week
Washington exhibit coming to Simi Valley
Simi woman new director for state parks
Honesty remains best policy
Meeting centered on adoption info
Birthday expectations
Presidents Day comes to library
VCCF seeks Unsung Hero nominations
The third place
Simi model shedding the skin
Stepping up for Simi’s seniors
Police Blotter
Bennett drops out of 26th District race
Council remains concerned about golf center lights
Community needs to fight heroin battle
Simi not good about dog waste
Join the fight against GMO food
Heroin battle takes all of us
Political Cartoon
Time to stand up to heroin
DAV chapter avoids closure
Big air!
Council unsure about feasibility of condom law
Noonan steps down as Simi Valley city attorney
Making a stand against heroin
Faith Briefs
The Power of Silence
Simi, Royal in dual meet
Simi Valley grapplers seize the moment
Specialist to lead free seminar on hearing loss
Hospital Foundation seeking Woman of the Year nominees
Collegians hosting cancer fundraiser
Simi Valley Hospital names first chief medical officer
Spanish Harlem Orchestra headlining jazz concert
Brendan’s Irish Pub expanding to Agoura Hills
Young artists delight in adapation of Disney classic ‘Beauty and the Beast’
Calendar
Local performer to make hometown debut
Pinecrest holding open house
Capital fellowships available
Running for Simi’s special needs students
Royal girls’ soccer to host fundraiser
VCCCD in jeopardy of losing accreditation
Simi High hosting cabaret night
Police, SVUSD tackling traffic
Love Stories. . .
City wants to hear about a few good volunteers
Pet of the Week
Michael Pelham Hall
Toastmasters hosting speech contest
Simi Senior Center unveils trip schedule
The creepy-crawly convert
SERVING IN UNIFORM
Volleyball league opens registration
Paratransit committee filling spots
Pickleball courts ready for debut
A guide for Simi’s sweethearts
Take Your Simi Valley Acorn on Vacation
Police Blotter
Facing off for a cause
New laws have effect on property taxes
Making your government more efficient
Girls true heroes for saving home
Natural green is the way to go
Cartoon
Debit cards: blessing and curse
Simi PD continues prostitution crackdown
Simi Town Center loses another two
Library continues run through legal wringer
Gr atefu l for the Gipper
Grateful for the Gipper
Wood Ranch center finds itself at crossroads
Cherry on Top celebrating milestone in Simi Valley
Hoops action heats up
Royal raising cash for cancer
Hoosier dandy: Giants or Pats on Super Sunday?
Hoosier dandy: Giants or Pats on Super Sunday?
Wrestling finals Saturday at Moorpark
Dynamite duo helps Pioneers reach Marmonte mountaintop
High Street auditioning Hollywood classic
Young musicians to perform withousand Oaks Philharmonic
Event offers taste of local vintners
‘3 Blonde Moms’ pokes fun at parenthood
Calendar
The Movie Nut
Medicare: Home health services available
Health Briefs
Fath Briefs
Standout Simi scholars
Lew Roth Awards honor SVUSD’s brightest
Red Cross still working to rebuild Haiti
Take Your Simi Valley Acorn on Vacation
Pet of the Week
Chamber honors local business leaders
A worthy milestone
Police Blotter
High-speed chase ends with driver’s arrest
Simi police nab trio in connection with local burglary
No-kill advocates show their support
Simi met many challenges in 2011
Simi shows its support for father
Family, friends and football
Political Cartoon
Family seeks its cherished gift
Complex trying to ease smoke issue
Suspect sought in bank heist
Fake grass gets another pass
Shelter a full house
Life with autismlled with challenges
Simi Valley denied CDA reprieve
Police still have no motive in murder of Simi woman
Simi kids enjoy a magical night
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Heavy lifting
Options for B and C students
Camarillo resident recounts Holocaust horrors
Super Saturday at RHS
Highlanders hope to double down on league titles
Students stage one-act plays at High Street center
St. Olaf Band to perform in Thousand Oaks
Playhouse opens season with Americana musical
Music association seeking new members
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Arts council announces scholarship program, exhibition
Westlake’s star QB transfers to Royal
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Alzheimer’s Association hosting workshops
Skate for Steve to benefit ailing Simi dad
Senior Congress encourages healthy living
Temple offers child safety tips
The power of giving with no strings attached
Countywide video contest seeks entries
Community garden to receive blessing
Civil War encampment at Strathearn Park
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Age is nothing but a number
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Remember when?
SVPD searching for In-N-Out Burger bandit
He’s glad to see SVPD involvement
Writer needs to explain her bias
Some fifth-graders getting raw deal
SVUSD wellness plan a total waste
Gingrich is no match for Obama
Comparison not a good selling point
Letter writer right: Gingrich is a dog
Simi man charged with sexual assault
Securing services a struggle in some locales
Sales tax revenues see uptick
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Sex is no city’s business
SVPD investigating apparent homicide
City worried porn industry could set up shop in Simi
New venue for swim finals
High school courts have mass appeal
Camarillo seminary hosting lecture series
Synagogue oering educational classes
Author of ‘Dead Man Walking’ to speak at CLU
Surgeon to lead talk on PAD
Free diabetes class oered
YMCA launchestness challenge
Building blocks
Kids get up to speed in charming ‘Cheaper by the Dozen’
Middle-schoolers make honor band
CLU music instructors staging debut tuba concert
Performances to honor legacy of civil rights leaders
PTSA hosting mock SAT, ACT
Simi collegian makes the grade
Mobile orchestra makes stop at Hollow Hills Elementary
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‘Troubadours’ to take Cabaret Lounge stage
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Senior center to oiter tips on driving test preparation
Troop support group marking milestone
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CASA holding orientation in Camarillo
City asking forag designs
MB2 Raceway hosting club night in Sylmar
St. Patrick’s Day Parade accepting entries
February programs for senior wisdom
The root of the problem
Local grocer fondly remembered
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Metrolink performing track work
Donations keep Crime Stoppers going
Arrests made in RV battery thes
Something fishy with FEMA actions
Gingrich best dog in political fight
Second-hand smoke causing a problem
SVPD should not be part of task force
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SVPD sting puts pinch on parlor prostitution
Let’s turn this ship around
Simi man sentenced in drug case
Strickland enters 26th District race
Remember when?
Schools tailor education to achieve success
Employee union sues to stop library switch
Simi bands ready to Rock
Wheezing could indicate lung disease
Los Robles physician to oversee trials for degenerative disc disease
ALS group to meet
Health should be focus of resolutions
Bringing pain with much to gain
‘Screwtape Letters’ coming to T.O. arts plaza
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Republican women seeking scholarship applications
Author savvy
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Simi, Moorpark theaters offer dueling ‘Hairspray’
Moorpark College hosting baseball fundraiser
Simi Valley Education Foundation to recognize exceptional service
State launches program to laud green schools
SVUSD exploring options to improve employee health
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Pet shop paying homage to animals
Bridal Premiere coming to Westlake
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Park district hosting dance
Small business seminar coming to Simi Valley
Fancy stickwork
Writer’s claims got his attention
Simi schools have fan in one parent
Customer’s kind act a blessing
Charity Checks make it easier to support a favorite cause
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America’s political picture isn’t pretty
Agency didn’t give him a fair shake
SVUSD won’t listen to parent concerns
Many reached out to hoops player
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26th district now anybody’s guess
Supervisor throws hat into race
Redevelopment law has ‘unintended consequences’
Tenants ready to take over retail spots
SVHS teacher enters plea in 7-Eleven case
Santa Su stars share their secrets
Gallegly announces retirement at end of current term
Blessing of the Waters in Camarillo
How to be spiritually fit in 2012
New leadership team takes reins at Simi Valley Hospital
Beneciaries have 10 days to report any changes in living arrangements
Foundation set to award $1.2 million in scholarships to county students
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Conejo Players to deliver big family comedy
Magician to saw mayor in half
Broadway classic ‘Hairspray’ to take stage
Take Your Simi Valley Acorn on Vacation
Beneficiaries have 10 days to report any changes in living arrangements
Academy for Salon Professionals offers unique approach
Teams still swimming upstream to catch Chargers
Club elects new ocers
Miss Scarlett coming to life at library
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Recreation classes available to seniors
Straight shooter
Same ol’ new
Senior Center unveils trip schedule
Life skills for positive aging
Y oers free trials
A grand New Year’s entrance
Y offers free trials
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Chamber, Rotary hosting free shredding event
New year means hundreds of new laws throughout the state
Business seminar coming to Simi
DUI arrests up this holiday season
Simi woman killed in crash
Winter wonderland
Council on board with Wood Ranch cell tower
Simi Valley schools rife with issues
Too much time going to homework
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Is Simi walking on worthy water?
It’s party time
We’ve been violated
Unemployment numbers moving in right direction
Oh baby!
State court upholds redevelopment elimination
Rabbi to discuss Christian shift
Temple Ner Ami hosting events
Women invited to Aglow meeting
Goals keep getting higher
Former Stoneridge student finds peace away from court
Try these tips to keep braint
Former ‘Laugh-in’ cast member to help ring in New Year
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Former ‘Laugh-in’ cast member to help ring in New Year
What Medicare covers when you go to the hospital
St. Bonnie hosts food, wine tasting
Scholarship honoring fallen soldier seeking applications
College district calling on reserves
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CUDDLY COMPANION—
Why New Year’s resolutions don’t work
Simi Rec and Park oers clogging classes
Aowery tribute
Paratransit committee to meet
Simi Historical Society looking for volunteers
Samaritan Center helps say goodbye
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New law addresses child safety seats
Realtors unveil new board
Residents need to clean up signs
School district owes us answers
Parents need to lead in education
Teachers should be tested for drugs
Council made wise move with library
Customers pay it backward in Simi
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Where does the time go?
Photos of the year
Four arrested in home invasion
Man gets eight years in Ponzi scheme
Motorcyclist hurt in collision
Teen injured in alleged DUI wreck
Vandals take aim at Simi residences
Fido’s biggest fan
Top 10 stories of the year
A fight to the finish
Los Robles recognized for heart, stroke care
Christmas comes early
Holiday donations honor elderly loved ones
Santa letter
Reagan Foundation, G.E. offer scholarships for 2012
Former Supreme Court justice offers civics lesson to students
Village Voices Chorale announces auditions
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Take Your Simi Valley Acorn on Vacation
Volunteer opportunities available in Israel
The greatest gift you can ever give
Tiger cubs make debut at L.A. Zoo
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City accepting CERT applications
Christmas tree recycling available
Santa Sal delivers holiday cheer
Rotarians help kids roll
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Good Samaritans
Roam‘n Relics hosts party for military kids
A song in their hearts
Legislation gives city flexibility with lighting district funds
Knolls dwellers want voices heard
City leaders don’t care about citizens
Homework a part of good education
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A gift that keeps on giving
First-quarter finances yield optimism
Business tax waived for smaller shops
Voters will keep their say on growth
Takasugi in more trouble
Magic hands
Water users get extra drop in the bucket
Chugging along with Christmas cheer
Volunteers needed to prepare tax returns
Be on the lookout for phone scams
Westlake to play De La Salle for state football crown
All-Stars soccer club gets its kicks at Panther Shootout
Simi’s cross country season one for the record books
Nominations sought for action awards
Faith Briefs
Los Robles debuts ultrasound procedure
Utilize these seven tools to help manage diabetes
Special education group announces January meeting
Technology focus of education forum
Full of Christmas cheer
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ARTS ready to debut Simi Town Center annex
Not your average Christmas tree
Red Hat ladies hosting luncheon
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Elks hosting annual Christmas party
Simi Valley Town Center bracing for snow
Simi Y selling Christmas trees through Dec. 23
Being there when you are far away
Tree board seeks applicants
SVPD o???ering Parent Project classes
Shi???ing into overdrive
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Knolls residents should embrace vets
Simi needs to save ARC daycare facility
Homework taking over our kids’ lives
Councilmember not a man of his word
Tico’s continues to feed homeless
Library must be financially viable
Couric talks shop, new book in Reagan visit
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Bad moon rising
Awareness just???rst step in curbing prescription problem
SVUSD forging ahead in wake of budget cuts
Council votes to leave county library system
Remembering Pearl Harbor
Hospice Requires Its Own Holiday Planning
Addressing Substance Abuse Among Local Teens
Hospice Requires Its Own Holiday Planning
Addressing Substance Abuse Among Local Teens
Simi sluggers swing for the moon
Coaching changes give league a new look
Simi sluggers swing for the moon
Coaching changes give league a new look
Foundation to give $1.2 million in scholarships to county students
Simi Valley church hosting manger musical
What freshmen should be doing
Chanukah musical takes Civic Arts stage
PAD screenings can save legs and lives
Whom are you taking for granted?
Staying well is possible this winter
Foundation to give $1.2 million in scholarships to county students
ALS group to meet
What freshmen should be doing
Doc to discuss how to keep bones strong
PAD screenings can save legs and lives
Nar-Anon offers parents support
Staying well is possible this winter
Simi PD now accepting unwanted prescription drugs
ALS group to meet
‘A Holiday Night at the Opera’
Doc to discuss how to keep bones strong
High Street gets in the holiday swing
Nar-Anon offers parents support
Simi PD now accepting unwanted prescription drugs
Jane McCoy
‘A Holiday Night at the Opera’
Handbell choirs coming to Simi Valley Town Center
High Street gets in the holiday swing
Simi Valley church hosting manger musical
Chanukah musical takes Civic Arts stage
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Whom are you taking for granted?
Handbell choirs coming to Simi Valley Town Center
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Moorpark ballerina lands starring role in ‘The Nutcracker’
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Take Your Simi Valley Acorn on Vacation
Moorpark ballerina lands starring role in ‘The Nutcracker’
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Reagan Library collecting Toys for Tots
Reagan Library collecting Toys for Tots
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Pet of the Week
Strathearn Park hosting family holiday event
Sustainability committee seeks applicants
They’ve got game!
Strathearn Park hosting family holiday event
Sustainability committee seeks applicants
They’ve got game!
Mrs. Claus makes tea date
Fire???ghters taking part in annual ‘Spark of Love’ drive
Showing their support
Mrs. Claus makes tea date
Fire???ghters taking part in annual ‘Spark of Love’ drive
Showing their support
A life well lived
A life well lived
Invasive beetle
Bulldogs bring home hardware
Invasive beetle
Bulldogs bring home hardware
Logging on for a lifesaver
Logging on for a lifesaver
Parents’ actions leave bitter taste
Voters determine length of service
Thank you, Mayor, for exposing ills
Keep the library in county system
Politicians need to earn compensation
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Voters determine length of service
Keep the library in county system
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Witkin gets probation in sex case
SERVING IN UNIFORM
Parents’ actions leave bitter taste
Police Blotter
Thank you, Mayor, for exposing ills
Witkin gets probation in sex case
Politicians need to earn compensation
Be safe this holiday season
Judge questions council’s appointment process
Availability of painkillers at all-time high
Be safe this holiday season
Committee assignments turn fiery for council
Judge questions council’s appointment process
Showing cultural pride
Availability of painkillers at all-time high
Committee assignments turn???ery for Council
Showing cultural pride
Schools on lockdown following robbery
Lewis receives warm send-off
Schools on lockdown following robber y
Lewis receives warm send-o???
No favoritism here
OPEN hosting free job search workshop
Company expands services to provide what customers need
Healthy living: Understanding Medicare changes
Nurses to lead free classes for joint replacement patients
Grief workshop helps families get through the holidays
Hospice erects Tree of Rememberance
Holiday sale promotes Tanzanian craftspeople
Jazz vespers service returns to St. Francis
Church to host Christmas benefit concert
LDS show takes audience on a Christmas journey
Churches work together to give gifts of hope
Special education group to review budget plan
Royal to celebrate winter with song
Water main break causes upset at Simi High
Biz gives big to Simi schools
Pit player o??ers a look under the hood at ‘Chitty Chitty Bang Bang’
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Pit player offers a look under the hood at ‘Chitty Chitty Bang Bang’
Auditions set for ‘Chicago’
Student performers to take stage at Moorpark College
American whisky tasting benefits Seabee scholarship fund
‘Holiday Lights’ to illuminate Moorpark College
Performers bring ‘Christmas Magic’ to High Street
Car donations can benefit charities
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Take Your Simi Valley Acorn on Vacation
Native American group collecting supplies
Financial matters
Senior Center unveils 2012 trip schedule
VFW hosting pancake breakfast
Ceremony to commemorate Pearl Harbor
Santa’s little helpers
Former mayoral candidate pleads to charges
New courts a welcome addition
School does vets proud with event
Time right to vote for term limits
Take outsourcing to the next level
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City again pushing back library decision
Simi needs to take action in drug fight
Union has no say in teachers’ fate
Heads up: distracted drivers on the road
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Mayor takes strong stance against illicit massage shops
Technology gives SVPD a speed read
Expert panel sheds light on prescription drug abuse
Painting a path to HEROIN
Stop smoking classes offered
CLU vigil, panel to mark World AIDS Day
Simi girls secure Southern Section crown
Royal’s season ends with a thud
Jingle Jam encourages spirit of generosity
Simi Community Christmas returns
Huddling up to help
A greeting for a soldier
Simi High class honors staff with Thanksgiving lunch
School nurses see more students with diabetes, serious illnesses
Pet of the Week
Male chorus to take Simi stage
CLU rings in Christmas season with song
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Turkey Rock to benefit Simi’s needy, homeless
Take Your Simi Valley Acorn on Vacation
Young artist makes colorful impression in Simi, Moorpark
Just say thanks
Simi students prepare for disaster
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Four people arrested in Simi auto theft
DEA to present seminar on prescription drug abuse
Nonprofit aimed at domestic violence facing budget crisis
Library costs key to any decision
Park district takes good care of vets
Letter wrong about park district’s role
Simi woman recognized for philanthropy
Mayor needs to set positive tone
Union protects troubled teachers
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Looking for answers in response to tragedy
SVPD officers getting new handguns
Skaters spread some holiday cheer
Training day
City Council ready to put kibosh on some benefits
Cities see benefit in library transition
Simi Chabad to host fashion show
Local religious leaders to take part in interfaith service
Pioneer football team flips out
Synagogue has busy fall schedule
Super Bowl Saturday at Royal
Pioneer football teamips out
Royal seeks its revenge
With Baxter in the lead, SVHS girls favored to claim cross country crown
A peek inside the sweet life
‘Chitty Chitty Bang Bang’ takes Simi stage
Conejo Players delight in ‘Gypsy’
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Credit union hires new loan ocer
Career center to host free payroll tax seminar
Cabrillo names successor for retiring CEO
Credit union hires new loan officer
Tips to help teens navigate diabetes
Rummage sale to benefit teen with brain tumors
Rummage sale to benet teen with brain tumors
Hospital guild reaches goal
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How to make turkey day a healthy one
Palliative care gives critical patients extra support
Ceramics students to show work
Westlake High hosts TEDxYouth conference
Students give the gift of life
Pet Pantry program seeks donations
Holiday for Hounds on tap
Pet of the Week
Take Your Simi Valley Acorn on Vacation
I stink
Dementia and UTIs
Rainbow Girls show their colors
Soball tourney to help Toys for Tots
Activities scheduled for Simi seniors
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Crime Prevention Task Force seeks members
Treats for the troops
Simi studio shows its spirit
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SVHS band teacher arrested after overdose
Sales tax revenues up in Simi
Council adopts Centre Court zoning changes
Jean “Marie” Owings
Townhome project gets planners’ blessing
Simi man arrested in cell phone store burglary
Sex offender check yields one arrest
Veterans deserve break on their day
Veterans pay extra on own holiday
Residents deserve say about station
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Arrests offer sobering reminder
Transient busted for counterfeit cash
Nowhere to run
Fake grass now getting a pass?
Simi sees drop in property crimes
SETTING UP FOR SANTA'S SEASON
Arraignment postponed for teacher accused in robbery
SVHS seniors forge a college connection
Grace Brethren girlsre through Frontier League
Candy trade saves smiles
StoneBridge hosts fall potluck
Forum to focus on surviving suicide of a loved one
Local artist to perform worship concert
Norwegian to share family’s Holocaust experience
Free e-waste drop-off for local residents
Earth talk: Consumerist culture takes a toll on the environment
Traveling nurses care for nation’s heroes
Free webinar for caregivers
Retirement community of the future
Simi High library wants old books
Backpack safety: what parents need to know
Seasoned TV actor at give talk at CLU
Scholarships available for collegians with disabilities
Simi native named analist in media arts festival contest
Student-built robots will do battle at Cal Lutheran competition
Directory helps navigate online learning options
Simi High heeds hospital’s call
Archers offer open house
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Songstress takes to Thousand Oaks stage
Auditions open for ‘110 in the Shade’
Take Your Simi Valley Acorn on Vacation
Discovery Center talk focuses on biodiversity
Town Center ready to light Xmas tree
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Former OSS agent presents CLU lecture
Is marriage overrated?
Holiday card signing dedicated to soldiers
Community Briefs
Leadership Academy welcomes 17th class
Clothes for a cause
Guilty plea entered in Ponzi scheme
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Armed robber hits sub shop
Barbs at hikers miss the mark
Event helps with several causes
Reenactment a valuable teacher
Council wise to look into library
Council should heed residents’ concerns
Couple opposed to library change
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Make a choice, and move on
Tax break keeps employer in Simi
Council sees no need for term limits
Library control still an open book
Chambers appointed SVPD’s interim chief
Boys & Girls Club of Simi Valley and Simi Valley Girls Softball Team Up on Nov. 17 for Registration Drive, Clubhouse Tours
Simi sledgehammers Royal
Pioneer runners dominate Mt. SAC event
A fierce battle until the end
Prayer ministry presenting training seminar
NewHeart hosting fall fiesta
Trunk-or-Treat at StoneBridge
In the here and now
Tips to keep Fido safe this Halloween
The Amazing Spider-boy
Doctors to discuss holistic options, healthy aging at H2U meeting
Halloweeen sweets not worth the cavities
Joint replacement class available
Local police stations host prescription drug take-back event
Walking for a cure
Tennessee Williams plays take center stage at CLU this fall
Auditions announced for ‘All My Sons’
‘Heart and Soul’ kicks off Civic Arts cabaret series
Elvira to host Halloween radio dramedy
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More spine-tingling Halloweenflicks
More spine-tingling Halloween flicks
The movie mash
RHS, library link up for leadership institute
Virtual lessons make learning to read fun
Students get a dose of reality
Pet of the Week
Pre-Halloween surprise
Girl Scouts offer free dog wash
Authors will discuss their craft
Council on Aging seeks executive board members
Rotary collecting items for troops
And the race is on!
County book fair coming to Camarillo
Take Your Simi Valley Acorn on Vacation
Simi Valley teen quick with a trick
Police Blotter
Changes in store for Centre Court
For the record
More bike lanes overdue in Simi
Bike lane opinion misses the mark
Bike lanes good for Simi Valley
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Provocative costumes send wrong message to young girls
City Hall expansion moving forward
Council discusses plan for old Station 43
City joins parolee task force
Civil court services may leave Simi
House of horrors
Faith Briefs
Football Friday
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Bandit back in action at annual Simi Valley ghost tour
Free program oered for caregivers
Alzheimer’s walk set for Oct. 29
Expo encourages residents to live healthy
‘Biggest loser’ at Oaks mall
Lymphedema group to meet
Docs to discuss breast cancer breakthroughs
Gains made inght against healthcare fraud
CSUCI recognized as military friendly
Home economics students to meet for leadership summit
New website aids foundation’s Holiday Lights fundraiser
Gains made in fight against healthcare fraud
Big Springs gets jumping
Striking up the band
Mix and mingle
College hosting Boo at the Zoo
Pet of the Week
Oak trees from acorns
Interactive children’s show will feature Mr. Blue Oven Mitt
Hospital foundation hosting 16th annual golf fundraiser
Bike ride leads Scouts on spiritual path
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ree people arrested in burglary investigation
Simi Valley ready to fill bike path gap
Newspaper makes immediate impact
Garage sales to benefit family
‘Smart meters’ not a wise choice
Three people arrested in burglary investigation
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VCFD ocially dedicates new Station 43
VCFD officially dedicates new Station 43
Bike lanes: Too much of a good thing?
Grant funds necessary to reshape Arroyo Simi
City favors alternative power plan
A walk to remember
Football Friday
Girls’ volleyball update
Yogi to lead calming workshop
Synagogue celebrates Sukkot
Steve Jobs: official guide on the road less traveled
Flory hosting Halloween carnival fundraiser
Genealogical seminar to help trace roots
Car burglaries in school lots on the rise, Simi Police says
Highlanders hosting marching band competition
Pioneer alum invited to warmup at crosstown rivals’ game
Simi students get up close and personal with wolves
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‘Learned Ladies’ curtsy on college stage
Theater grows blue-ribbon winner with ‘Little Shop of Horrors’
“Drive”
Free flu shots available tomorrow
Doctor to lead lecture on shingles
Breast cancer event stresses early detection
Seminars will help make sense of Medicare plans, assist in choosing prescription drug coverage
City planners grant expansion of Simi ER
Local woman fights to save leg
Looking for a lucky number
Classical guitar program cancelled
Housing rights workshop
Harvest Festival returns to Ventura
Active Adult Programs
My kid the salesman
Pet of the Week
Bike ride helps Simi woman find triumph amidst tragedy
Teacher arrested in robbery
Police Blotter
Smart meters coming in 2012
Brown signs bill against E-Verify mandate
For the record
Councilman not paying attention
Call for tax hike was a money grab
Support businesses that support kids
More love for Simi’s Fitness Expo
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Preparing for the Big One
Grant will addzz to park project
Takasugi guilty on 34 charges
Burying the bad stu
Lewis stepping down as SVPD’s top cop in December
Landfill hosting free dump day for Simi residents
Landll hosting free dump day for Simi residents
Local WIN hosting networking luncheon
Pet feed store honored by trade magazine
Local wins back-to-back BMX crowns
M.J. all day
Massage Envy donating funds to fight arthritis
Expo aimed at helping locals live well
Massage Envy donating funds toffght arthritis
Extra Help available for some Medicare recipients
Teacher puts focus on helping stragglers excel
Interfaith feast aimed at building understanding
Student play puts zany spin on biblical stories
Blessing of the Animals
Railway gets into the spirit of the season
Simi, Moorpark theaters casting ‘Hairspray’
‘Glass Menagerie’ hits T.O. stage
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Simi author to sign books
Murder, mayhem and mulch
Take Your Simi Valley Acorn on Vacation 2011 Photo Contest
CraPub fair coming to senior center
VFW reopens art exhibit
Pet of the Week
Heading to the hoop
Stay up-to-date on Medicare changes
Royal High band member marching to London
Simi teen seeking title of county’s top crooner
Police Blotter
Auto metal shredder accused of dumping hazardous waste in Simi
A soggy Simi day
City did right with MOPH designation
Press trying to sway the news
Embrace health next weekend
Political Cartoon
Open up about suicide
Pavley, Strickland facing new political realities
County wades into redevelopment fray
Luck of the Irish in photo contest
Cops shop in support of Simi’s food banks
Royal football team seeks first win over Westlake in six seasons
Highlander water polo squad still can’t solve Agoura problem
Captain Jack
Ending well
St. Max’s ministry aids the unemployed
Campus hosting discussions on social justice
Sheldon’s Art Academy gives students edge an
Health Briefs
Local nonprofits unite to help families with a child with cancer
Simi priest to bless pets
Forum to focus on rescue of children sex trafficking
‘Jerusalem’s Finest’: Church production benefits ailing actor
La Reina hosting events for prospective students
Car sales aid Simi schools
Highlanders to march in band showcase
Keep your eye on the ball . . .
Kids get cooking
Pet of the Week
Spanish guitarist to perform
Libations abound at Oktoberfest
Distinguished Speakers coming to T.O.
Keep pets safe during emergencies
YES board seeks applicants
Roughing it
Going green pays off for Simi shop
Police Blotter
Census yields Simi’s official tally
Vote online for favorite vacation pic
Vick now on the receiving end
CRV program one big rip-off
Coyotes aren’t the only predators
Gov. Brown needs to kill bill
Gas pumps ripe for credit scam
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Cheney offers Washington insights
Reforms a smart move
Cheney o'ers Washington insights
A rroolllliicckkiingg ggoooodd ttiimee!!
A rollicking good time!
Simi Valley secures its own Purple Heart
City makes push to help stores open doors
Settlement reached in PD sex case
October marks return of Underwood Family Farms’ Harvest Fest
SVHS duo loving life in the fast lane
Simi Valley, Grace Brethren poised to keep perfect records intact
Free classes prepare patients for joint replacement
Screenings available to detect blocked leg arteries
Classes will focus on diabetes management
Residents welcome proposed ER expansion
Program honors healing power of animals
Spiritual leaders to gather for Community Prayer Breakfast
Food, wine fest to benefit St. Rose services
Minister to address interplay between evolution and Scripture
Film tells story of Liberian women’s uprising
Temple hosting special S’lichot service
Expo unites different faiths
Expo unites di'erent faiths
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Recycle e-waste, aid Simi schools
Success of virtual summer sessions prompts district to consider more online course options
Preschoolers prepare for Jewish New Year
What seniors should be doing
Academy reps to discuss application expectations
Scholars wrap summer research
City seeks submissions for grant program
Indian Guides celebrates 85 years
City, Chamber present landscape workshop
Community Garden ready to move
Pet of the Week
Acorn proofreader pens sleuth caper
Dirtbags clean up at tourney
I Want a Reason
And the winner is . . .
Mules central to Scout’s Eagle success
Grant to help local homeless overcome financial barriers
Police Blotter
Keeping Fido fit
Grant to help local homeless overcome 'nancial barriers
Coyotes continue to pose problems
Kiwanis helpful to teen parents
Informed consent a double standard
Political Cartoon
Giving is an everyday blessing
Proposed state bill could end E-Verify
Clean scene
Vote online for favorite vacation pic
Sales tax revenues on the rise
Renamed Simi fair focuses on fun
Lost, but never forgotten Settlement reached in PD sex case
Lost, but never forgotten
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Marmonte League overview: Girls’ tennis
Chabad events focus on good eats
Simi deacon takes ministry to remote Alaskan village
Performing arts academy enables local kids to develop their talents
Open house to honor Alzheimers families, caregivers
Chiropractic Board adopts ‘informed consent’
The Secret
Free stop-smoking classes available
Foundation teeing up to help local schools
Live auction to benefit Simi High students
Nominees sought for Lew Roth Award
TV, movie actress to speak at CLU
‘Gondoliers’ to open with champagne gala
Simi VFW seeking entrants for annual scholarship program
The Acorn Epicurean
To astmasters helps develop oratory skills
Historical Society seeks volunteers
Appointments available for waste collection
City Council donating personal computers
Simi Valley man finalist for annual community service award
Scandinavia comes to Agoura
Library seeks donations for soldiers
SWEET AS CANDY—
Survivor’s story helps secure scholarship
Theater family comes together to aid performer’s long recovery
'eater family comes together to aid performer’s long recovery
Man sentenced in national security case
Tom Barber Golf Center granted permit extension
Man pleads not guilty in DUI death
Political Cartoon
Editorial Submission Policy
Got a beef?
Blotter
Council not looking out for residents
Flag thieves should be ashamed
People need to mind own business
Vote for top Acorn photos
Vote online for favorite vacation pic
Three years later, the anger remains
House fire investigation uncovers suicide victim
Simi man sentenced in child porn case
House 're investigation uncovers suicide victim
9/11 memories keep marching on
Simi Valley 5k and10k
Free Clinic of Simi Valley’s ‘100 from 100’ Campaign Reaches 25% of Goal
Political Cartoon
We all remember that fateful day 10 years ago
Council approves Chamber loan in wake of redevelopment flap
Clean sweep for Eclipse
Marmonte League overview: Girls’ golf
Saying goodbye to summer
Feast to honor Filipino saint
Set yourself free from the weight of hate
Mystic Candles coming to Simi
Course takes look at manhood
Back to Church event Sept. 18
9/11 remembrance at Royal High
Know your prostate cancer stats
Are you ready to be edutained?
Concert will benefit Alzheimer’s Association
Hospital hosting blood drive
RHS hoops hosting fundraiser
Simi Valley Adult School establishes memorial fund
Merit scholarships
Bridge Program prepares students for next chapter
‘Wonderettes’ coming to Cultural Arts Center
FRI., SEPT. 9
New attractions highlight annual Simi Valley festival
Pet of the Week
VCFD stations to commemorate 9/11
VFW to recognize POWs, MIAs
CHP o'cers talking safety at Simi Valley Farmers’ Market
Wag ’N Walk ready to raise funds for homeless pets
Arledge stops fanning his VCFD flame
Guest opinion
Blotter
City leaders concerned about transit proposals
More thoughts on SVUSD grading
Grateful for a look inside Ground Zero
Food letter strikes chord with reader
No data to support plastic bag ban
More air traffic cause for concern
Firearm ordinance oversteps bounds
Pain clinic needs a closer look
Free workshop reveals 7 ways to cut college costs!
SVUSD pleased with API results
Headed for the End Zone
GOP hopefuls get their say in Simi
Boys & Girls Club of Simi Valley Invites Parents to Day for Kids on Sept. 14
Calendar
Living Green Expo seeking exhibitors
Earth Talk
Start school year off right at Farmers’ Market
Acupuncture, herbal medicine play role in weight control
Lancer football team gets started
Simi softball squad sizzles in summer
Pigskin paradise
Synagogue preparing for High Holy Days
Spiritual Expo to honor 9/11 by creating united community
Workshops available for job seekers
Boys & Girls Club members get smart about money
Girl Scout creates biblical garden
Locals invited to join Newcomers
Stone company opens in T.O.
Workforce Investment Board adds new members
Hearing loss support group to meet
Program helps women with cancer
Free Clinic seeking vendors for October expo
East Coast hospital revamping medical education
Simi seniors organizing Wellness Expo
Free classes to discuss diabetes management
Sun safety tips: Know the facts, skip the scorch
The spirit of unity
Honor Roll
Simi teen takes aim, nails target
Simi theater group casting fall musical
Festival features French films
New West announces new executive director
‘Cuckoo’s Nest’ questions definition of sanity
Take Your Simi Valley Acorn on Vacation
Take Your Simi Valley Acorn on Vacation
Simi park seeks favorite status
Wine Festival coming to Wood Ranch
Wag ‘n’ Walk focused on animal rescue
Pet of the Week
Meeting will focus on food engineering
Fashion show to benefit homeless
SERVING IN UNIFORM
Square dance class available
Taking ownership
What’s your life story telling you?
Born to run
Police Blotter
Drive sober this weekend
Time to say no to altered food
Scam artists leave sour taste
Grading system misses the mark
Act ensures jobs filled by legal workers
Calendar changes hurtful for families
Cartoon
All aboard!
Groundwater puzzle taking shape
Tow companies 'ght for slice of Simi Valley pie
Golden State pushing for another hike
Tow companies fight for slice of Simi Valley pie
Sharing the Simi Valley love
Blazing A path
Simi Valley man pleads guilty in heroin deaths
Dance academy hosts annual open house
Simi attorney to lead free backruptcy seminar
Simi grad Weaver inks big deal with Angels
Kickoff faceoff: Who plays for the Lombardi Trophy in February?
Kickoff faceoff: Who plays for the Lombardi Trophy in February?
Royal ready to roll
Cut-athon to benefit teen with brain tumors
County ALS support group to meet
Doc to discuss ear-related disorders
Step forward to beat heart disease
Camarillo Hospice offers free training
Church offers instruction in performing arts
Author to discuss why we love dogs and eat pigs
Does the Dow have you feeling out of control?
‘Stuff the Bus’ helps hundreds of families
A surprise gift
How to survive ‘back to school’
Microscopic critters
Cast and crew shine in ‘A Few Good Men’
Calendar
Aspiring music mogul builds recording studio in Simi
Simi mayor wants to chat
To astmasters opening doors
Simi Hills participating in Patriot Golf event
Let’s tip a glass
Driving for dough
King ends his stay at the YMCA
Pet of the Week
Take Your Simi Valley Acorn on Vacation
Sometimes it pays to have the best mess
Police Blotter
Simi cyclist critically hurt
Vegas bomb threat trail leads to Simi Valley
FOR THE RECORD
Mayor deserves kudos for stance
Cartoon
The ABCs of back to school
Twist and shout
‘Duck Pond Park’ getting a face-lift
NASA still looking at field lab impacts
Booze bust lands store owner in hot water
Making the grade
Back to School for Simi Valley - Bus Schedules, Lunch Menus, School Supplies and more
Boys & Girls Club of Simi Valley to Celebrate National Waffle Day Aug. 24
Talent rises to the top
Grandpa T’s death helps bring extended family together
Faith Briefs
Center puts kids on the right path
Lemonade fundraiser
SVUSD class sizes to remain constant
Tutoring for special needs
Sharing favorite summer books a great experience
High Street casting fall musical
Folk Fest to rock downtown Ventura
Blues band to perform in Simi
Singers, dancers sought for ‘Gypsy’
The MOVIE Nut
Calendar
Artists to show off skills at mall
Take Your Simi Valley Acorn on Vacation
Open curling comes to Simi
Simi library to host Johnny Cash tribute
Active Adult PROGRAMS
City Council recognized for support of military
Pet of the Week
Animals come alive for Simi youngster
Master on the mat
Police Blotter
SWAT Training in Simi
FOR THE RECORD
Cyclists have right to be on the road
It’s a good thing school is still out
Live to the fullest, but be safe as well
Cartoon
Amazon looks for local support
Country charm on display at Ventura County Fair
RSRPD celebrating 50 years with a bang
Court puts lawsuit on fast track
Float like a butterfly . . .
Float like a butterflfly . . .
SVPD officer charges colleagues with sexual harassment
Martin out, Taggart in as SVHS football coach
Royal linemen ready to run the rock
Simi scholar takes nutrition lessons to island nation
Temple plans casino day trip
Church puts Wild West twist on VBS
Single Jews to meet, mingle
Simi synagogue to host movie and brunch
Klezmer band to entertain at ice cream social
Forum to screen film on anti-gay bullying
City wins grant to achieve energy efficiency
Newbury Park High reunion includes classes of ’69-’72
Host families needed for exchange students
Studio makes dance dreams come true
Lutheran church offers three worship styles
The MOVIE Nut
Blues band to play Gardens of the World
Camarillo theater casting ‘Fame’
‘A Few Good Men’ to take High Street stage
Calendar
The Canyon’s jazz nights feature acclaimed artists
Active Adult PROGRAMS
Pet of the Week
TV actor to address Rotary Club
Scouts show their sharing spirit
To astmasters holding open house
Endurance racer a ‘Tough Mudder’
Cyclists need to ride responsibly
Amtrak train strikes, kills Simi woman
Simi should join efforts to ban bags
Police Blotter
Watch out for security scam
Voters can receive sample ballots online
Mayor off mark on redistricting
Cyclists need to ride responsibly
Debt ceiling debate all about politics
Simi should join efforts to ban bags
Not a fan of sewer line vote
Watch out for security scam
Mayor off mark on redistricting
Debt ceiling debate all about politics
Not a fan of sewer line vote
Cartoon
Let’s stay heady this fall
Virginio Valentino “Val” Santiago
Simi man sentenced in child porn case
Kick it up a notch
Council approves zoning district sought by Simi Valley Hospital
Grants sought to help pay for housing needs
City appeals Sacramento’s ‘ransom’ fee
Bright lights, big problem?
Course studies propaganda
Workshop teaches teens about entering the workforce
Grant allows CLU to launch scientific computing center
Cool down this summer with a hot read
Social Security offers a back-to-school checklist
Getting a head start on college applications
Spring rains bring more summer rattlesnakes
City seeking green business
Cabrillo casting musical about ‘hard-knock life’
Calendar
The Movie Nut
Rotary Club launches speaker networking series
Familiar faces in Pac-12 Conference
Varsity football schedules
Holley claims Simi golf crown
Pioneer big boys get tough in the trenches
Save seat now for air show’s Aloha chalet
Fair seeks support brick by brick
Dancers take home top prizes
Take Your Simi Valley Acorn on Vacation
And the question is . . .
The Girl, the date, the dilemma
Simi fencer aims to win world title in Croatia
Historical Society seeks fresh faces
Summer camp shows local kids how to shred
Police Blotter
Drug arrests lead to charge of child endangerment
Transportation agency boasts new website
Veterans Court will start hearing cases in November
Secret marijuana fields on public property are a growing problem, authorities say
Loan helped man repair his car
Huber, Judge fight for the taxpayers
Passersby saved house from fire
More bikes mean less congestion
Prop. 36: Doomed to fail
Cartoon
Judge struggles in determining how much to pay Metrolink crash victims
Drug court disbanded for lack of funding
Final voting maps do Simi Valley a disservice, local officials say
Former SVHS coach sentenced
Can city return profit from recycled water?
Simi block parties back in style
Garage sale benefits First 5
Soaking up the cinema
Royal, Simi ousted in VIBL semis
Pudwill to skate at X Games
Simi Eclipse takes it to the Xtreme
Snyder a fixture at Surfrider Beach
Aglow invites women to fellowship
Chabad takes Shabbat outdoors
Jones: Learn to love the mystery of life
Free diabetes classes offered
UCLA launches innovative transplant program
Group helps those with hearing loss
Hospice foundation teeing up for Simi Hills golf tourney
How to make trim choices while dining out
CLU grad schools receive $200K
Bus tour gives view of teens in action
Theater camps introduce kids to world of acting
Simi preschool and kindergarten earns national accreditation
Future educators secure scholarships
Jazz artists swing at T.O. gardens
Art and essay contest seeks kids’ creative works
Beachside fest features artists of all kinds
Teens get jazzy in ‘Chicago’
Calendar
A Taste of Simi
Take a spin around the floor
Simi Arts Center casting ‘Marvelous Wonderettes’
Exotic tale weaves story of love, sacrifice
Take Your Simi Valley Acorn on Vacation
Association of Realtors elects officers, directors
Elks excited about cars, chili
Simi Valley police ready to tee it up
Hawks soar to title
Community Games coming in September
Answers to questions about Social Security
Pet of the Week
Senior Center announces trip schedule
Simi author takes on PTA in novel
Rotary makes $5,000 in donations
Cycling for a cause
Police Blotter
Simi could pay millions to keep redevelopment
Stand Down aims to lift up vets
Borders closing doors for good
Cartoon
Put the brakes on bicycle road rage
Boys & Girls Club two years past due on lease payments
Small Tapo Canyon blaze serves as another warning
Great job, Dad!
Acorn misses mark on suggestions
Redevelopment advocates seek court’s intervention
SVPD remembers fallen comrade
Simi Shock 10U All Star Team Playing for National Championship
Junior Olympics swim event coming to CLU
Baseball tourney showcases positive, negative aspects of youth sports
Sacred music ensemble auditioning new members
Relax: Workshop to teach Buddhist meditation
Inaugural forum to discuss brain injury
Doc to talk prolapse treatment
Classes prep patients for knee, hip replacement
Menthol smokers feel ‘twice addicted’
Potterheads unite for finale
Local businesses hang lights in support of Moorpark College
Educators discuss literacy at all-day workshop
Education Foundation welcomes new members
Coeds bust a move in student-produced show
Kingsmen give modern take on popular Shakespeare work
Save seats now for annual Salsa Festival
Simi actors put twist on ‘Little Mermaid’ tale
Get into the island groove at Thousand Oaks’ Tropical Daze
Meet new people, explore new worlds in books
Calendar
‘Forum’ relives funnier days of ancient Rome
Tribute band reignites Beatlemania on Simi stage
Take Your Simi Valley Acorn on Vacation
Mayor plans meet-and-greet at Town Center
Police offering citizens academy
Senior Center hosting foreclosure-prevention workshop
SVPD ready for National Night Out
G orel l’s staff to meet with public
Park District busy with summer events
Pet of the Week
Earning their antlers
SERVING IN UNIFORM
Little girl not bashful about sharing big voice
Police Blotter
You make the call!
For the record
Celebrate Fourth with a parade
Simi needs to look out for itself
Cartoon
Simi mall needs solutions
VCFD aggressive against 118 blaze
City upset about latest maps decision
The race is on!
SVPD mourns officer lost in plane crash
EverYbody was kung fu fighting
City Council flushes proposed sanitation hike
Supervisors finally say yes to landfill expansion
Take Your Simi Valley Acorn on Vacation
Chamber hosts first-ever shred event
Local Realtors councils merge
Mixer offers Taste of Simi
Appeal property tax estimates now
What’s next for housing?
In Simi Valley, kickball isn’t just for kids
Edison offers free lamp exchange
Outdoor fun
Applicants sought for cultural exchange program
Red Cross names new development officer
Mosquito season really bites
Free lecture will focus on making healthy choices
Simi actors to stage award-winning ‘Ragtime’
Pirates drop anchor in Ventura this weekend
The Acorn Epicurean
Calendar
Tribute show summons nostalgia for Neil Diamond’s glory days
Church to celebrate Egyptian culture
Couple teaches congregation in tandem
Salsa Dash to benefit cancer research
Giggles and games
County soccer squad takes on Argentine champions
Sailors show off skills at annual Seabee Days
United Way ‘stuffs the bus’
Talent scouts will be at Simi Town Center
Realtors reward students with college scholarships
Breaking down cultural barriers
‘Jungleland’ author to sign books
Neighborhood councils seek new members
Boy, 2, keeps smiling despite battle with rare neurological disease
Redevelopment funds in ‘state of suspension’
In-home services jeopardized by state cuts
Late budget causes DMV gaffe
Only 3 fined for fireworks on the Fourth
Man caught with child pornography at work gets 270 days in jail
Police Blotter
We need to get tough on fireworks
A sickly smell
Cartoon
We’re with our city on this one
Supervisors set to make final landfill decision at July 19 hearing
L.A. man arrested in fatal Simi crash
Embezzlement case brings ‘not guilty’ plea from Takasugi
One person’s trash, another’s treasure
Think twice about beaches and canyons this weekend
Members of Congress side with Metrolink train crash victims
Red Elvises Coming to Simi Valley Town Center - Free Concert
Hooper helps photo-takers snap the perfect shot
Apple Valley acupuncturist brings practice to Westlake
Conejo doctor pioneer in cosmetic surgery
Families cool off at swim club
Customer satisfaction No. 1 at Solar Universe
Conejo Valley Big League begins U.S. title defense
A real straight shooter
Simi woman tortured by ‘suicide disease’
Splish, splash having a blast!
Leaders of tomorrow: Kiwanis honor outstanding Simi youths
College foundation aims to celebrate Christmas in July
Actor brings Poe to life at library
Stories that hook readers from beginning to end
Sign-ups open for YMCA child care
Synagogue to host barbecue, movie night
Sri Lanka native to discuss U.S. perceptions of Muslims
Performing arts school seeking local talent
Movie makers flock to Ventura Film Fest
Chorus offers vocal lessons for women
The MOVIE Nut
City seeking members for arts board, foundation
Cabrillo brings beloved musical to T.O. stage
Calendar
Take Your Simi Valley Acorn on Vacation
Connecting
Elks donate $7,900 to help disabled kids
The Art of Being
Pet of the Week
VFW sponsoring Gala USO dance
FAMILY MEN Don't Wear Name Brands
Simi Hills invites families to golf
Eager Eagles
Sen. Pavley to speak at local women’s political event
Police Blotter
Commission gives developer green light on revamped project
Social Security ceases service
City has collected $5K in graffiti fines
SVUSD adopts tentative budget
Man arrested in connection with church scam
For the record
A vote to allow lost pet signs
Fireworks draw glowing review
A big reason why Medicare is ailing
Cartoon
Low-income housing effort gets City Council’s blessing
Reading: a cool summer choice
Hospital asks for special overlay zone
Safe driving pays off for Simi Valley motorists
City officials offer own redistricting solutions
A star-spangled birthday bash
Talent Search: Calling All Performers to Simi Valley Town Center
Celebrating Independence Day the eco-friendly way
Marie Callender’s shutters Simi pie shop
History-making referee learned her craft locally
Lacrosse team gets the last laugh
Marmonte football players steal spotlight at Conejo Classic
Homes now required to have carbon monoxide detectors
A one-stop health shop
Happy, confident teens play sports, survey says
Kick off those shoes . . . and dance!
Santa Su singers to perform at Carnegie Hall
Realtors reward Simi scholars
Temple hosts patio potluck, meet and greet
Ministry cares for pets of hospice patients
Standout COLLEGE Students
Cord Honor of
Benefit concert features hit band
The Movie Nut
‘Rocky Horror’ is astounding
4th of July Celebrations
Calendar
Take Your Simi Valley Acorn on Vacation
Take Your Simi Valley Acorn on Vacation
THE OTHER Side of 50
Pet of the Week
Park Service announces July events
Ask the DMV
Writers club accepting short story contest entries
FAMILY MEN Don't Wear Name Brands
VCFD offers tips for fireworks safety
The Art of Being
Eye on the Conejo
Rotary Club shifts meetings to morning
CERT class accepting applications
Scholarships are music to students’ ears
Police Blotter
SVUSD school safety a top priority
For the record
Fans need to cheer home team
Garage sale signs stay up too long
Political Cartoon
Balanced budget brimming with good news
Redistricting maps trouble city leaders
Simi attorney arrested on embezzlement charges
Slip-sliding into summer
13 facts for Independence Day
Landfill expansion decision pushed back until July 19
Don’t be tempted to light up Monday night
‘To My Surprise’ Pop Art Piece Fronts Simi Valley Tow Center Calendar
THE OTHER Side of 50
Fusion to host EPL soccer club
Top Lancer athletes honored
Eclipse soccer squad shoots, scores
Pioneer grads battle through growing pains in minors
Royal passing attack has hot hand heading into Conejo Classic
Pioneer players named All-CIF
Girl power
Class to discuss joint replacement
Tee up for Teddy Bears
Families practice preparedness
Getting ready for (grand) baby
Tips for summertime safety
KCLU picks up nine broadcast awards
Chorale seeking tenors, altos
Bard buff to make Kingsmen debut
Patriotic ice show to benefit local troops
Local dancers hit Hollywood stage
The MOVIE Nut
Clinics offer free pregnancy services
Church builds new youth center
Day camp takes kids on biblical adventures
Standout COLLEGE Students
Simi Education Foundation hands out scholarships
Senior standouts: Apollo High School
Grads share tales of triumph over tough odds
Looking toward the future
Take Your Simi Valley Acorn on Vacation
Calendar
Seabee Days car show seeks entries
Library hosting ham radio event
Rancho Pool announces summer swim schedule
Pet of the Week
SERVING IN UNIFORM
Garnette Schroeck
Splitting the uprights
Ask the Arborist
Military ball coming to Reagan Library
Peeking into Simi’s past
Coming together for the community
Events set for annual Fireworks Extravaganza
Simi teenager trades the valley for ‘The Hill’
For the record
Internet tax would hurt businesses
‘Lost pet’ signs need to stay OK
Creole gives his nod to festival
Police Blotter
Closure of 405 Freeway likely to have major impact on traffic
Writer uninformed about Cajun fest
SVUSD needs to address safety
Cartoon
Both sides need to move on
Follow the bouncing ball
Fiscal committee delivers wish list
Council finds itself in sanitation quagmire
Showered with school spirit
Grand jury clears SVPD of playing election politics
David Melcher Named Operations Manager at Simi Valley Town Center
Fresh Printz: SVHS hires boys’ hoops coach
Spikes and mics
FOR THE RECORD
5 enter V.C. Hall of Fame
Pioneers claim Marmonte MVP awards in baseball, softball
Nonprofit boosts therapy staff
Medication 101: How much do you know?
Workin’ up a sweat
Centerpoint hosts VBS
The Art of Being
Musical brings true story to life
Kingsmen to perform ‘The Merchant of Venice’
Knig ht s rev up and get cookin’
Documentary explores food rights
High Street seeking ‘A Few Good Men’
Calendar
Senior standouts: Simi Valley High School
Favorite teachers get their due
Chamber journeying to Italy
Arts Council names new prez
College foundation seeks support for ‘Christmas in July’
Grant to help county ready businesses for disaster
Showing off a Pioneering spirit
Senior Standouts: Santa Susana High School
Bottle caps beget graduate’s newfound passion
Saying so long to Santa Su
Senior standouts: Royal High School
Retiring teacher brought science to life
Highlanders happy to head into the future
College Corner
Hands-on summer camps turn students into savvy techies
Red Sox roll in Rookie league
Active Adult PROGRAMS
School counselors share a passion for skating speed
Pet of the Week
Author to discuss new book
THE OTHER Side of 50
Town Center to offer free movies
Mr. Blue Oven Mitt making Simi appearance
Giving ‘The Bard’ another shake
A race to the top
Brain tumor stuns college-bound senior, family and friends
‘You’re a grand old flag’
Police Blotter
Open house gives Simi PD chance to show its friendly side
Writer off base regarding festival
Creole big part of Cajun festival
Cartoon
SVUSD trustees look into budget
Stepping into the future
These dads are picture perfect
Another meeting, another landfill punt
Council concerned about sign blight
8th Annual Amanda McPherson All-Star Tournament June 17-19
Free outdoor movies at Simi Valley Town Center this summer
Friday farmers market is relocating
Expo scores big with entrepreneurs
Faith Briefs
Santa Susana sluggers go deep
MLB clubs devour area talent in draft
All-Star hoops game at Moorpark
Track and field’s finest cap incredible high school seasons
Seminar will explain hospital bill charges
Cancer survivors celebrate with a picnic
Free class to discuss diabetes
Park celebrates Simi’s history with day of family fun
Kids make the darndest faces
Hitting the green
‘Concerts Alfresco’ coming to center
Fingerpicking champ to play in Simi Valley
Audition calls for operettas, chorale
Sweets for success
Math Midway to make West Coast debut
Artist’s appearance to benefit VFW
Calendar
Senior standouts: Grace Brethren High School
Grad Facts
Aderibigbe driven by desire to help others
Grace Brethren grads ready for the world
Boys & Girls Club hosting annual auction
Republican Women to gather for satellite dinner meeting
Certified farmers market debuts in Simi
Public transportation focus of senior event
Pet of the Week
Simi PD open house celebrates 40 years
Turning lemons into Lemon-AID
SERVING IN UNIFORM
Music teacher sentenced in sexual assault
Police Blotter
Cell tower approved for Big Sky Ranch
Another vote to keep rangers
Park rangers serve a vital role
A tip for keeping critters off fence
Shame on festival for Creole removal
Tuition hikes are out of control
Benefits are not the only target
Letter mistates mayor’s promises
Landfill decision delayed yet again
Political Cartoon
More sizzle to go with the steak
Former bookkeeper gets 18-year prison sentence
Remembering ‘Ronnie’
Leaving school with a song in their Hearts
Council: Don’t give panhandlers drop in the bucket
County needs to be on fire alert
New ‘Community Health & Fitness Expo’ to Support Free Clinic
Simi Valley shopping, dining tips for Father's Day
Elite Financial Leasing Offers Innovative Solutions
Nurse Practitioner Utilizes HCG Program
Golf event returns to Simi Hills
Locals claim Div. II college softball title
RHS grad Peters is best in Mountain West
Storm surge
Cajun fest dishes up good fun
Free class helps locals quit cigs
Sidewalks make for healthier communities
Shades important every day
Any age is the right one to be an organ donor
Job center offers free career shops
Plaza bands together to connect with community
Exploring Earth from the sky Cub pack seeking a few good Scouts
Lockard leads relationship series
Temple hosts Shabbat for children
Summer program teaches kids teamwork, compassion
UCLA pediatric hospital earns top honors
ArtWalk features handmade crafts
Satirist bringing one-man comedy show to Conejo Valley
Simi Valley soprano to perform vocal program
Chorale seeks new voices
The Movie Nut
Datebook
Pet of the Week
Simi officer on front lines in fight for kids’ rights
Woman’s club hosting Cupcake Bonanza
Horsing around with the Clydesdales
SERVING IN UNIFORM
Equipment thefts on rise
Police Blotter
Pertussis epidemic still strong in Ventura County
Local store fills need for feed
Simi teens hurt in crash
Not a fan of council benefits
Letter provided effective warning
Letter about Judas missed the mark
Judas central to Easter story
Boeing needs to do the right thing
Let the good times roll!
Cartoon
Dog park gives new leash on life
Supervisors agree to return libraries to county control
Let’s draw Dad
Grand jury recommends removing park rangers
Honoring our fallen heroes
‘Summer Concerts Alfresco’ Returns to Simi Valley Town Center
Datebook
New Simi fish house hopes to reel in customers
Pioneers show Hart how it’s done
Ringgold sizzles for Simi Valley
Royal’s frosh-soph beat Westlake for title
Track and field contingent off to Masters meet
Pioneers pry their way into quarterfinal round
Christian women invited to Aglow
Parish hosts spirituality workshop for women
Notre Dame’s traveling choir to sing at St. Julie’s
CLU religion professor retires
The Art of Being
Moms, dads march for babies
Serious sniffles: Persistent allergies are nothing to sneeze at
Public invited to attend hospital bioethics seminar
Getting through the doughnut hole: Tips for navigating Medicare drug coverage
Internship offers inside look at state politics
Middle schoolers learn lesson in peaceful mediation
La Reina excels at science fair
Sinaloa band earns top marks
Go green: Entries sought for eco-conscious contest
Special ed parents group to meet
Website raises funds for Ventura County schools
Staged house party tackles teen drinking
Sesame Street’s Elmo and Co. coming to T.O.
Bard’s best works performed in bits
The MOVIE Nut
High Street announces next season
Doctor meets his dark side in ‘Jekyll & Hyde’
Skin cancer can affect pets, too
Pet of the Week
Farmers Market coming to Simi Valley Town Center
FAMILY MEN Don't Wear Name Brands
THE OTHER Side of 50
Recent college grad details quest to make it in real world
Active Adult PROGRAMS
Setting sail on a dream career
Street Fair draws crowd in excess of 18,000
Military poster exhibit extended
Determined to serve
Teachers earn parent’s accolades
Landscaping work a worthy project
Police Blotter
Club hosts debate on gun control
Distracted driving remains a problem
Committee right to question benefits
Teen shines at Moorpark College
Pet owners need to keep eye out
Writer off base with Easter claim
Political Cartoon
On Memorial Day, remember the cost of freedom is high
Let’s draw Dad
Look out below!
Committee: Some council benefits need to go
Thinking inside the box
Nascar On Display at Reagan Library
New "Extreme" Recycling Center Opens In Simi Valley
Simi Valley Town Center Certified Farmers’ Market Opens June 7
Datebook
Softball squad bags first-place trophies
Five Guys bringing its burgers, fries to Simi
Highlander soccer fundraiser focuses on spirit of aloha
BMX rider strikes gold in San Diego
Red-hot Royal baseball team refuses to lose
Area swimmers put on a show at Southern Section championships
Locals give the gift of life
‘Jekyll & Hyde’ hits High Street
Youth Orchestras celebrate 50 years of music
Golf tourney aids food pantry
H2U group celebrates dads by placing bets
Doctor to discuss GI woes
Living vibrantly: Women come together
Kids get building at robotics workshop
Camp teaches musical arts, features world instruments
Registration open for YMCA camps
Vista boosts standard scores in state testing
Wood Ranch principal to guide SVUSD’s elementary education
Musical chairs: District staff trade schools, switch roles
Valiant Men revving up for car show
Cartoonist to discuss influence of imagery
St. Paschal’s puts on poker face
Recital unites flutes of all types
Royal pays homage to Motown icons
The Acorn Epicurean
Worlds collide in ‘The King and I’
The MOVIE Nut
Make-A-Wish offering volunteer training
Many happy beginnings
Man’s best friend offers clear stamp of approval
Pet of the Week
Take Your Simi Valley Acorn on Vacation
SERVING IN UNIFORM
Valley Oaks presents annual Memorial Day ceremony
Try these tips so Fido won’t bite
The Art of Being
Event to benefit horse rescue
The Nature of Things
Local residents wanted for pollution control committee
Simi woman puts the fun in fundraiser
Simi man sentenced in porn case
Police Blotter
County transportation faces bumpy road
Area teachers turn out to protest ongoing budget cuts
Holiday means early deadlines
Box City event to raise money for Simi Valley’s homeless
Former Simi cycle shop owner charged with multiple felonies
For the record
New owners share vision for revamped Simi Valley Town Center
Local couple show how fire protection should be done
Street fair shows Simi’s swell side
Hot pavement too much for pooches
Cartoon
Get to know thy neighbor
Council upset about mailer goof
County wants to talk some more trash
Taking it to the street
Memorial Day Weekend
Datebook
Isabella, Jacob top baby names list
Aurand steps down as Simi boys’ hoops coach
Holden leads Royal golfers at team event
Westlake dominates Marmonte swim finals
How to thrive through divorce
Seminar focused on hip pain
Program to discuss end-of-life issues
Book examines living in mystery of life
Forum looks at the power of ordinary people
Take flight: Teachers go weightless
Moorpark High principal to lead Santa Su next year
Royal bands to perform
Crestview gets groovin’
Doctor to lead discussion on skin cancer
THE OTHER Side of 50
Center for Spiritual Living to screen ‘Dirt!’
Former state superintendent to address CLU grads
College Corner
‘Big Bad Wolf’ strikes again
Christian men’s choir to perform
Saved: ‘Superstar’ team turns show around
New West closes season with ‘Carmina Burana’
The MOVIE Nut
Clearing up questions about Social Security
Sparkle Dot Trail Run coming to Hummingbird Trail
Pet of the Week
On the Trail
Quacking up
Take Your Simi Valley Acorn on Vacation
Knights seek chili cooks
Landfill offering free cleanup day
Ask the Arborist
Learn CPR and first aid
Twirlers win state title
Nurse’s healing touch knows no boundaries
Mothers march in quest for healthy babies
Police Blotter
TOP 25 Local People of 2011
Used cars deserve love, too
Cartoon
Landfill agreement a win-win
Repeal of SB990 the right move
School board being sly on start date
Memorial removal an embarrassment
SVUSD takes stance on landfill
101 project gets rolling
Redevelopment back in Simi’s cross hairs
Trees of life
Council votes 3-2 to support landfill expansion
6th Annual Charity Car Show at Simi Valley Town Center May 21
Datebook
Superstars don’t disappoint at county championships
Specialists Help Clients With Short Sales
Store Offers High Style
Annuities Give Boomers a Dependable Income
Window World Receives Award
Studio Teaches Healing Naam Yoga
Ad Agency Takes Clients’ Business Personally
Marsh, Elmore among locals to get draft-day call
Datebook
Hamilton, Wall score victories
Specialists Help Clients With Short Sales
Superstars don’t disappoint at county championships
Store Offers High Style
Annuities Give Boomers a Dependable Income
Window World Receives Award
Studio Teaches Healing Naam Yoga
Ad Agency Takes Clients’ Business Personally
Marsh, Elmore among locals to get draft-day call
Hamilton, Wall score victories
Kushner to speak at T.O. temple
St. Pat’s hosts benefit concert
Kushner to speak at T.O. temple
St. Pat’s hosts benefit concert
Fellowship names new leader
Acupuncturists make a good point
Fellowship names new leader
Acupuncturists make a good point
Kicking the butt: No plan may be the best plan
Recycle and shred to earn cash for Education Foundation
Student choral groups come together in joint benefit concert
Newbury Park middle school scores elite recognition
Bringing education south of the border
Colon cancer screening saves lives
County nonprofits awarded thousands in grant funds
Kicking the butt: No plan may be the best plan
Recycle and shred to earn cash for Education Foundation
Student choral groups come together in joint benefit concert
Newbury Park middle school scores elite recognition
Bringing education south of the border
Colon cancer screening saves lives
County nonprofits awarded thousands in grant funds
‘Ragtime’ auditions
Blues fest gets Simi grooving to the beat
‘Ragtime’ auditions
Blues fest gets Simi grooving to the beat
Stepping into the spotlight
Sample gourmet delights at international wine, food fest
An evening in Paris
Stepping into the spotlight
Sample gourmet delights at international wine, food fest
An evening in Paris
Relive the Golden Age of radio
Janss turning up the volume this summer
NPR host to tape show in T.O.
CLU hosting trade workshop
Trio named to VCEDA board
Local officials stressing county’s quality of life in attempt to attract businesses
Relive the Golden Age of radio
Janss turning up the volume this summer
NPR host to tape show in T.O.
CLU hosting trade workshop
Trio named to VCEDA board
Local officials stressing county’s quality of life in attempt to attract businesses
Master Gardeners offering workshop
Quilt show coming to S.F. Valley
Native plant fair benefits Santa Monica Mountains
Arts alliance hosting table-decorating brunch
Star light, star bright
Master Gardeners offering workshop
Quilt show coming to S.F. Valley
Native plant fair benefits Santa Monica Mountains
Arts alliance hosting table-decorating brunch
Star light, star bright
Happy Mother’s Day
Take Your Simi Valley Acorn on Vacation
Happy Mother’s Day
Take Your Simi Valley Acorn on Vacation
Ask the DMV
Girl Scouts seeking Women of Distinction
Volunteers needed to assist Amgen Tour
Ask the DMV
Girl Scouts seeking Women of Distinction
Volunteers needed to assist Amgen Tour
Harpist to play at Simi Valley Library
SERVING IN UNIFORM
Pet of the Week
Active Adult PROGRAMS
Entrants sought for croquet tournament
THE OTHER Side of 50
Canine Companions hosting open houses
Old dogs teach researchers new tricks
Harpist to play at Simi Valley Library
Pet of the Week
SERVING IN UNIFORM
Active Adult PROGRAMS
Entrants sought for croquet tournament
THE OTHER Side of 50
Canine Companions hosting open houses
Old dogs teach researchers new tricks
Charity golf tourney to benefit hospice
FAMILY MEN Don't Wear Name Brands
Charity golf tourney to benefit hospice
FAMILY MEN Don't Wear Name Brands
Gardens of Eden
Gardens of Eden
Moorpark College professor dies from brain aneurysm
Police Blotter
Officers nab kudos for DUI arrests
Two injured in accident at C.V. Days site
Todd Road jail adds visiting day
Moorpark College professor dies from brain aneurysm
Police Blotter
Officers nab kudos for DUI arrests
Two injured in accident at C.V. Days site
Todd Road jail adds visiting day
Corner signs now a nuisance
Simi police, CHP planning DUI checkpoint
Simi shows its support for troops
Sharing the gift of life
Cartoon
Gallegly moves into new district office
Postal Service warns of website scam
New home construction a mixed bag
Parents need to keep watchful eye
Corner signs now a nuisance
Simi shows its support for troops
Cartoon
Simi police, CHP planning DUI checkpoint
Sharing the gift of life
Gallegly moves into new district office
Postal Service warns of website scam
New home construction a mixed bag
Parents need to keep watchful eye
On Sunday, how about a break for Mom?
SWAT officers honored for valor
City Council delays special landfill meeting
Feeling the funk at blues fest
On Sunday, how about a break for Mom?
SWAT officers honored for valor
City Council delays special landfill meeting
Feeling the funk at blues fest
Deputies looking for suspect in lewd act
From shovel to station
Deputies looking for suspect in lewd act
From shovel to station
Ready, aim, fire!
Datebook
Harrison Industries monitors its carbon footprint
Career Center classes give job seekers an edge
Shop talk
Simi Valley takes aim at league pennant
Dive in at the YMCA
Horse around at Ride On open house
Remembering the Holocaust
Aglow women to meet
Church throwing Beach Bash
Local coach to speak at Prayer Breakfast
La Reina mock trial team preparing for nationals
Simi’s future scientists
SAT practice makes perfect
Garden Grove hosts blood drive
Eye docs more willing to fit kids with contacts
Youth council gives high schoolers a voice
Somis students to reunite
Medical careers academy at Simi High would kick-start tomorrow’s doctors
Simi woman organizing blood, bone marrow drive
Army families come together to help their wounded warriors heal
Gold Coast hires chief medical officer
Health Briefs
Chorale closes season with young composer’s work
‘3 Blonde Moms’ poke fun at suburban life
The MOVIE Nut
‘Rapunzel’: Gypsy players spin a tangled tale
Arts fest seeks entries
The Acorn Epicurean
Cream of the crop
On the Trail
Marking their spot
Local Freemasons to host gala
Take Your Simi Valley Acorn on Vacation
Historical Society seeks board members, volunteers
Motocross highlights Conejo Valley Days
Pet of the Week
The Art of Being
Seniors club meets May 11
Simi resident claims poetry prize
Tree board hosting Arbor Day program
Mayor hosting meet-and-greet
Kruzin’ Kar show seeks participants
It’s time for tea
Street fair to feature 340 booths
City employees share patriotic bond
Police Blotter
Former Simi Valley Cycles employee convicted in theft
Late bloomer earns peers’ respect
Las Serenas steps up for seniors
Letter angers former resident
Research needed before writing
Cartoon
Landfill vote requires integrity
Malfunctions force recall of new breath analyzers
Feds target Chuy’s franchise
Easter column missed the mark
Restaurants need health regulations
Judge rules in Boeing’s favor
CHP ramps up 118 safety efforts
City ready to shed light on landfill negotiations
An egg-cellent day!
‘Heroin King’ sentenced to 22 years in prison
How does your garden grow?
Datebook
Pioneer netters playing with fire
Simi, Westlake lead Marmonte with 4 league games remaining
Lost in translation
Civic Arts Plaza celebrates Easter Sunday with a song
Simi churches host egg hunts
The Art of Being
New Hope giving away groceries
Strawberry Fest seeking recipes
Brownies helping create happy feet
Podiatrist to lead free talk on feet
Stroke support group to discuss hearing loss
Hats Off to Women honors ‘heroes in heels’
Online learning program gives Simi students another way to earn credits
Special ed group to meet
Grace Brethren team takes on world’s top bots
Music meets art in concert
Spotlight Awards dinner takes on British theme
Latin star Charo to light up Civic Arts Plaza
Special pricing for opera
‘Lend Me a Tenor’ scores with symphony of laughs
SERVING IN UNIFORM
Acorn Newspapers win four first-place prizes in 2010 Better Newspapers Contest
Take Your Simi Valley Acorn on Vacation
Garden tour slated for May 1
Harley hosting women-only Garage Party
Pet of the Week
Active Adult PROGRAMS
Rivals come together for a cause
SVPD dispatchers earn recognition
FAMILY MEN Don't Wear Name Brands
THE OTHER Side of 50
More room for more junk
Don’t like Simi? Then leave
Some people need a sense of humor
Reader is no fan of fluoride
Cartoon
April a special month for The Acorn
Tell us your favorite Mom Moment
Police Blotter
Poor planning now taking its toll
Landfill mistakes keep adding up
For the record
Film allows victim advocate to share harrowing true tale
Accepting the Challenge
Chief talks crime with residents
Simi woman safe after kidnapping
Simi Valley varsity baseballers host Challenger Baseball kids in morning fund-raiser April 16
Datebook
Football players graded on character
Challenger baseball fundraiser Saturday at SVHS ballpark
Basketball’s best saluted by Southern Section
Simi grad puts together a big week on the diamond
Things get chippy at league golf tournament
Simi’s DeFlavio finds his form
Grace Brethren winter athletes honored
Egg hunt fun for all ages
Simi Adventists celebrate Easter
St. Francis services mark Holy Week
Supper Club meets in T.O.
Sun-deprived gardeners can grow a variety of shade-loving plants
Doctor leading free chat on varicose veins
Connecting
Toast of the Town
Key Clubbers honored for service
Sixth-graders do outdoor school in style
Royal shows off its creative side
Simi resident showcased in CLU art exhibit
Open auditions for courtroom drama this weekend
‘Little House’ actress to give artists talk
‘Superstar’ rock opera hits Simi stage
Take Your Simi Valley Acorn on Vacation
Students make science come alive
Don’t fall victim to tree scammers
Pet of the Week
Public input requested on residents’ needs
Scandinavian Festival returns to CLU
On the Trail
Power Speakers meets Tuesday
Small business forum coming to Simi Valley
Figuring out retirement
Ask the Arborist
Volunteers still needed for California Trails Day project
Simi dancer riding high
City to take stand on landfill
Working on a clean cut
Police Blotter
Sheriff’s bureau looking into hacking of county computers
Simi has its share of problems
Invitation to a tea party rally
Student needs to think about others
April Fools’ story good for a laugh
Some people need to lighten up
Political Cartoon
A perfect weekend getaway
Special banners honor Simi’s fallen heroes
City looking to increase sanitation fees
Planning commission says okay to expansion
Thirty Years Of Fores
Seeking Children's Letters to Our Troops
Simi Valley Town Center Announces Wholesome April Schedule
FRI., APRIL 8
Datebook
Youth can find jobs at career fair
Tax tip No. 1: File on time, by April 18
Simi hoops squad claims private school crown
Highlanders have their eyes on the prize
Doctors to discuss prostate cancer
Step out to find a cure for kidney conditions
Local dentist offering free oral cancer screenings
Gator Run returns to Simi
Tips to hasten disability benefits claims
University women sending Simi girls to tech camp
The Tokens to play at Santa Su
Fallen tree damages roof of Apollo High building
Santa Su senior closing in on rare achievement
Earth Talk: The facts on fluoride
Simi synagogue marks Passover
Young musicians to play annual classic concert
“Win Win”
Girl Scouts helping pet rescue groups
Patriots looking for players
Pet of the Week
Shop Ahoy keeps seniors stocked
Casino night benefits homeless
Park offers Ultimate Frisbee
Sharing the Colonial spirit
The earth shakes, the seas rise
Making the grade
Boomers: home remodels for our future
Snowboarder doesn’t need sight to shred
Police Blotter
Simi officially getting into volunteer spirit
For the record
Simi has plenty to be happy about
April Fools’ story a bad decision
Cartoon
Can’t we just get along?
City planners embrace greenway project
Judge dismisses lawsuit against SVPD
Collectibles retailer finds perfect fit in Simi Valley
Library remembers Reagan shooting
. Higher . . . Faster . . Stronger . . .
Higher . . . Faster . . Stronger . . .
Becerra cleared of violation
Simi Valley Republican Women Federated April Meeting
Council approves local contractor for city hall’s HVAC renovations
Datebook
Pet hotel ‘paw’-pular
Art academy seeing results
Simi slugger bags a cycle
Earth Talk: Global food system
Cream rising to the top in Marmonte baseball chase
Simi’s still an elite ballclub
Music fest to benefit food bank
Parish hosting talks on new media and ‘Parenting for Character’
Church to screen silent classic
The Art of Being
Trail ride will benefit St. Jude’s
H2U meeting focuses on heart
Mood support group to meet
Classes offered on diabetes, joint replacement
Hospital women raising funds for ER expansion
Park rangers, researchers bring science to life
Local students challenged to be prepared
Grants to provide kids with healthy snacks
Moorpark College players go ‘Cuckoo’
Local groups offer support for hearing impaired
UCLA doctors perform milestone hand transplant
College fest celebrates diversity
Santa Su’s new theater shows off ‘Sound of Music’
Thai dancers performing in Simi Valley
CLU to present ‘25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee’
Arts Center will hold open auditions for ‘new’ Gershwin musical comedy
Order up!
Center holding coat drive for Japan
Athletic Club raising disaster funds
CERT class accepting applications
Pet of the Week
Simi seniors to host Bingo Bonanza
Trails Day needs volunteers
The need for speed
Community Day is coming
Students giving peace a chance
Police Blotter
SVUSD board votes in support of proposed parcel tax amendment
Music teacher charged with sexual assault
Number of homeless up in Ventura County
Resolution is a money grab
Trash has to go somewhere
Political Cartoon
Take it slow in school zones
Public has its say on landfill
City staff paints positive outlook
Happy Face Hill draws activists’ ire
Datebook
Business leaders to discuss job creation
Local Business Briefs
Simi Valley breaks out the brooms at Buena tourney
Still plenty of time to gear up for Soap Box Derby
Mady the Magnificent
ALS group to meet
Podiatrist offers gentle cure for the common ingrown nail
CLU dance squad to lead youth clinic
ESL tutor training offered to volunteers
Honor roll
Royal puts be-bop twist on Shakespeare
College Corner
Aglow women set gathering in Simi Valley
Unity of the Oaks hosting annual Music Fest
Catholics raising funds for Habitat home
Concert celebrates season for peace
The Art of Being
Ensemble to play Mozart, Goetz
The MOVIE Nut
Ojai man using cars to help animals cash in
Multimedia renderings on display
Pet of the Week
Toastmasters offers course
Homeless vets to have military funeral
Railfest 2011 on track for Fillmore
Lifeguard training available
The Nature of Things
Tumblers raising money for Japan
Ask the Arborist
Restaurateur helping his homeland
Gorell returns to active duty
Police Blotter
Panel discusses local impact of Japanese disasters
Council tweaks hospital crosswalk
Cartoon
Term limits might be the answer
Don’t be fooled by rainy days
Catania promoted to assistant city manager
School board concerned about landfill
Residents picked to keep eye on finances
Santa Su takes center stage
Greater San Fernando Valley Celebrates 100 Years Of Leadership
Orange cones no more: New lanes open on 118
Datebook
Network with entrepreneurs at roundtable event
WIB seeking award nominess
Learn the facts about Social Security credit
FOR THE RECORD
Slow start doesn’t discourage Highlanders
He’s just one of the guys
Earth talk: Deadly chemical gas leaks
Youth gather to talk ethics
Seeing stars in Simi
Parish hosting discussion on Muslim women
Christian athletes host movie night
Film explores the healing power of forgiveness
Doctor to lead seminar on heart attack symptoms
Hospice training program starts soon
Simi doctor to discuss stroke-related memory loss
Peer-led group offers support for depression, bipolar disorder
Health expo urges residents to take care
Los Robles choirs to perform together
Operetta details high-seas romance
Sci-fi actor to discuss his craft
THe MOVIE Nut
Take Your Simi Valley Acorn on Vacation
‘Parkcaching’ comes to local mountains
On the Trail
Pet of the Week
Ms. Senior Conejo Pageant looking for contestants
Controlling pet population is crucial
Luck of the Irish to ya, laddie
Joseph Michael Forlizzi of Simi Valley, CA Passed away Sunday, March 13, 2011.
Conejo Valley Days adds Showdeeo
Operation Anime hosting movie night
THE OTHER Side of 50
Samaritan Center playing poker
Pageant seeks contestants
The Art of Being
Council on Aging seeks help
What can Brown do for you?
Police Blotter
Mayor preparing for State of the City address Huber to host town hall meeting
It happens every spring
Woman deserves theatre kudos
November election positive for Simi
City leaders need more transparency
Ralphs hurt by its high prices
Scouts impressed with landfill
Waste company does its job well
Landfill expansion should be stopped
Cartoon
Royal High gets real about DUI
Where to donate for Japanese earthquake relief fund
Simi man succumbs to cancer
Royal High gets real about DUI Orange cones no more: New lanes open on 118
Putting the handcuffs on drunk driving
Rumsfeld holds court at Reagan Library
County filling grand jury
Datebook
Time to move clocks ahead
Softball rivals competing for a good cause
Simi Valley’s Davis is Marmonte MVP
Marmonte League baseball preview
Lecture on memory loss
Time for Simi to Slow Down
Royal High musicians to perform
College Corner
Simi scholars make Azusa dean’s list
ARTS Performance Academy creating permanent home
FINISHING TOUCHES
New Zealand folk group to perform
Posters bring war history to life
Simi Valley parish hosting talk on Islam
Auction to aid T.O. Methodist church’s outreach programs
‘H.M.S. Pinafore’ opens tonight
‘Drowsy Chaperone’ anything but tired
GOP women hosting luncheon
Critter tails
Pet of the Week
FAMILY MEN Don't Wear Name Brands
On a cookie crusade
Green Portal has energy news
Webelos to receive coveted award
Dr. Seuss is on the loose!
Supervisors recognize Black History Month
A helping hand for history
Society presents rose auction
From quiet kid to confident champ
T.O. radio station changing brand
Simi staying proactive on redevelopment
Shoppers need to support USA
Americans deserve compassion too
Tea Party cares about the issues
Give WM credit for green efforts
Vigorous council debate is healthy
Simi officials need to be transparent
Tax talk doesn’t need to be partisan
Political Cartoon
SVUSD exploring alternative options
Police Blotter
Let’s end lice-ism
SVUSD issues layoff notices in anticipation of budget cuts
LAFD honors Comacho’s heroism
Corporate intent on closing Ralphs
Task force finally gets day in court
Play ball!
New Zealand Folk Group Performance
Datebook
Former smoker help clients kick butt
Doctor: Every child learns differently
Website puts small businesses at consumer’s fingertips
Gockel-Figge grappling at state meet
Power Ali
Gardening questions answered
Earth talk:
Simi woman launches county’s first dialysis support group
Tee up for Wellness Community
Toastmasters fosters confidence
THE OTHER Side of 50
B’nai Emet hosts Purim Ball
Musical Methodists sing Broadway classics
Buddhist Center opens doors to new home
CSUCI presents original play about Donner party written by faculty member
Santa Su senior turns passion for music to community service
Fossil and gem show this weekend
Meeting to discuss activities for special needs kids, adults
Learn to curl at Simi ice rink
‘Jekyll and Hyde’ auditions
Video festival seeking entries
Young pianist to perform Chopin with New West
Rotary presents magic show
Summer battle seeks local teen bands
Chamber singers to perform
Restored 1913 locomotive will make appearance at Rail Fest
The MOVIE Nut
Registration open for Backbone Trail trek
On the Trail
Pet of the Week
Amgen Tour unveils route
Simi Valley girl presented as debutante
Hospital hosting community blood drive
Rare posters coming to Town Center
Active Adult PROGRAMS
Walk for hunger this Sunday at CLU
Simi skater shows fire on ice
Taming Simi Valley’s tough terrain
Park offering overnight party
Simi’s ‘seriously funny’ kid
Save this school!
SVUSD must find ways to cut costs
Republicans eager for impeachment
Expansion would hurt home prices
Police Blotter
Becerra, Sojka made tactical error
Business owner deserves kudos
Resolution 42 not public’s choice
Officer took the easy way out
Race to the Top robs Californians
Political Cartoon
Political football needs to end
Firefighter of the Year stays cool when heat is on
Simi Y scores $20K grant
Free Clinic celebrates 40 years of compassion
City finances on track at midpoint
Landfill discussions devolve into council chaos
Kids taking charge
Ball, Lindsey Join Free Clinic of Simi Valley Board of Directors
Becerra, Sojka offer list of landfill ‘must-haves’
Olympic star to speak at Opening Day ceremonies
Datebook
Recruitment services available to local business
Tax tips for Social Security beneficiaries
Arrow pointed up for Highlander hoopsters
Pair of Pioneers head to Masters with hardware in tow
New plan offered for people with pre-existing conditions
Dine and mingle with Red Cross leaders
Children’s diets missing key nutrients
Discovery hosts photo exhibit
Unity offers guidance for people facing change, loss
Science fair brings out the best
Jazz singers to perform at Santa Susana
Researcher to discuss efforts to save humpback whales
College Corner
Latin Grill to kick off blues fest
The MOVIE Nut
Students perform ‘Les Misérables’
Pet of the Week
On the Trail
Ask the Arborist
Out for a stroll
Drop in to play Ultimate Frisbee
Volunteers make sweet music for seniors
Mayor hosting town hall
FAMILY MEN Don't Wear Name Brands
THE OTHER Side of 50
Ranger, rescued woman meet
FOOD Share partners with county
Police Blotter
Teenager stabbed in possible gang incident
T.O. woman pleads guilty to defrauding businesses
Writer needs to get facts straight
Guest opinion
Political Cartoon
Your turn to sound off on taxes
Former mayoral candidate arrested on sex charge
Sales tax revenue sees slight uptick
A presidential directive
SVUSD favors tax extension in wake of budget woes
Garden Grove ready for science experiment
Landfill annexation off the table for now
Two-time Olympian Jessica Mendoza to open Simi Valley Girls Softball season
Datebook
Simi businessman named chair of Chamber Ambassadors
Career Center offering payroll tax seminar
Learn curling at Simi ice rink
Science center makes math fun
Local YMCAs raising funds to keep kids, adults strong
RHS girls win wild-card soccer match
Locking down league titles no small task
Highlanders all smiles after securing Marmonte League basketball crown
Royal boys punch ticket to Round 2
Playing together as one nets Pioneers top prize
The MOVIE Nut
Senior Center discussing wills
Transportation committee seeks applicants
Stroke support group to discuss Botox
Reagan Library looking for history-loving volunteers
Robotic surgery expert to speak
Active Adult PROGRAMS
Angels Ball to benefit Casa Pacifica kids
Acupuncture helps patients find relief
Moorpark Chamber recognizes Simi Hospital’s community service
Simi team relieves pain without surgery
Comedy expo benefits pregnancy clinic
Mitzvah expo coming in March
Christian publisher acquires online bookstore
College night offers planning workshops
SAGE expands endowment for Moorpark College students
Fact versus fiction: Learning disabilities
Rotary party kick-starts Cajun fest
‘Fighter’ actor to speak at CLU
Pet of the Week
Bottles by the boatload
Take Your Simi Valley Acorn on Vacation
A slice of pigskin paradise
Strickland to meet public
Paratransit committee seeking applicants
Runners ready for an ‘ultra’ challenge
Police Blotter
How does your garden grow?
In the heat of battle
Prudential awards grant
Residents need Ralphs to stay
Another meeting with Obama haters
Education troubles promote religion
Tighter belts a necessity
Political Cartoon
The kids are all right
Property crimes continue to plague Simi
Landfill hearing postponed until March
Charlie angel
Homeless housing alliance exceeds goal
Council signs off on Lost Canyons changes
Principals decide to split Marmonte football teams into 2 divisions
Postal Service unveils Reagan Centennial Stamp
Datebook
Free recruitment services available to employers
Locals can shred papers for free
Home store offers goods with vintage flair
Editor’s note on local high school basketball coverage
Simi wrestlers claim a pair of league crowns
Jade Buddha exhibit to open
Honor roll
Traveling van brings the sound of music
Photo
Arthritis: healthy joints, healthy life
ALS support group to meet
Love Run raises funds for Meals on Wheels
Medicare: Know the facts, save money
CRITTER TAILS
Fest teaches kids to croon barbershop-style
KCLU receives five Golden Mike awards
‘Celtic Blaze’ explores Canadian culture
The Acorn Epicurean
What the Dickens! It’s ‘Oliver!’
Knights hosting Casino Night
Nominations sought for top woman
Royal High seeks a few good men
Pet of the Week
Former client toast of Samaritan Center
Police Blotter
Love Stories. . .
Volunteers get their due
County’s economic outlook improving
Stadium idea a political football
Petitioners need to get facts straight
City needs to fix business exodus
Bad move by Veolia to ban media
Crash victims share heartache with train engineer’s employer
Hospital needs to keep day care
Youth sports come with heavy costs
Cartoon
Former CHP officer charged with theft
Assistant city manager leaving Simi
Reveling in Ronnie
Datebook
Wrestling tourney Saturday at SVHS
Simi boys’ soccer team loses 7 players to grades
Pioneers net huge win over T.O.
Texas tussle: Packers or Steelers, who wins Super Bowl XLV?
Royal’s on the right track
Cardiologists to discuss heart disease causes, treatments
Catholic groups host Valentine dinner, dance
Event raises $27,000 to help homeless
New study reveals germiest hot spots at school
Lew Roth awardees honored
Scholarships available for public works majors
CLU asked to stage play at regional fest
Cultural show celebrates Chinese New Year
Four Seasons crafts Reagan birthday cake
Winter drumline seeking percussionists to join ranks
Big band tunes to get Valentines swingin’
Actors sought for family musical
Earth Talk: Environment can affect personal health
The MOVIE Nut
Polio support group to meet
MBA students offer free consultations
Give life: Blood, bone marrow drives in Simi
Q and A to ease financial planning
Senior Concerns will host free session on Social Security
Depression group led by peers
Take Your Simi Valley Acorn on Vacation
Speaker explores dark energy
‘Willy Wonka’ comes to Park View
Simi Police offering parenting class
THE OTHER Side of 50
Senior trips full of magic, gardens
Cajun fest books Grammy winner Buckwheat Zydeco
Pet of the Week
SERVING IN UNIFORM
Mall hosting Valentine’s bazaar
Kung fu school putting grant to work
Police Blotter
Acid spill snarls local traffic
Do youth sports cost too much?
Political Cartoon
Acorn seeks love stories
Council says no to historic designation
Meeting the people
City officials speak out on redevelopment quandary
Landfill EIR ready for review
Eye on the ball
Reagan Library in party mode
Simi Valley Town Center presents first-ever Valentine’s Gift Bazaar
Datebook
The Art of Being
Programs for cancer patients
Free Clinic gets grant
Time in combat can leave invisible wounds
Connecting
Acoustic music series debuts tomorrow
Exhibitors sought for ArtWalk ’11
The MOVIE Nut
Brazilian conductor steps in to lead symphony
‘Rent’ triumphantly returns to Simi stage
Special education group to host free workshop
Ensemble in need of drummers
Garden Grove Impact Academy to focus on math, science
DKG raises funds for teaching scholarships
Applications available for Santa Susana
Teens honored for essays on patriotism, democracy
SVHS alumni baseball game on tap
All-Star effort from boys’ club team
Total team effort for Simi Valley Eclipse
Grace Brethren girls playing great soccer
Take Your Simi Valley Acorn on Vacation
SERVING IN UNIFORM
Gorell hosting meet-and-greet at Howie’s
Pet of the Week
Blue oven mitt brings smiles
Learn to garden like a pro
CLU rings in Chinese New Year
187th Airborne seeks former, active paratroopers
Local hero: Park ranger rescues choking woman
Summit puts youth in touch with local leaders
Group to break ground soon on Simi’s first community garden
Huber to host town meeting
Body found in wash ruled suicide
Police Blotter
Send us your love story
County home building increases
Parents ‘shocked’ by closure of hospital’s school
MANNA gets boost from Realtors
Park district gears up for 50th birthday
Opining on the abortion debate
Residents should support Ralphs
Guest opinion
Political Cartoon
Leave people to grieve their way
Keeping Chumash untouched
Wood Ranch Ralphs may close if sales don’t pick up soon
Uncork the spirit of giving
Evicted Simi family suing police department
Residents reject park district’s Chumash plans
Fishing for cookies
City asks grand jury to investigate SVPD actions
Datebook
Israeli pianist will perform in concert
Baroque ensemble performs in Oak Park
Congregation B’nai Emet offers classes, programs
Pet of the Week
Put a stop to painful muscle spasms
Health hints for older voyagers
Senior Congress to discuss transitional living
Shockwave therapy available for heel pain sufferers
Chamber names new chair of the board
Local resident attends women’s summit
“The Green Hornet”
Nutritionist to speak at H2U meeeting
Free seminar to discuss brain, memory health
New CLU organist to perform
Whiskey club to host single-malt scotch tasting
Guest conductor to lead third concert of season
Marmonte standings
Showdown Sunday: Who’s going to the Super Bowl?
Royal rumbles through rest of Marmonte
SVUSD offers info on junior kindergarten
Fundamental schools accepting kindergarten applications
Grace Brethren students have can-do spirit
TTaakkee YYoouurr SSiimmii VVaalllleeyy AAccoorrnn oonn VVaaccaattiioonn
Valentine event looks back at holiday’s history
Simi congregation remembers MLK
Multimedia show celebrates Martin Luther King Jr.
Summer program lets teachers suit up as park rangers
Culture center to display Warsoldier’s artwork
Exhibit showcases landscape photographer’s massive prints
Simi Valley Days gets new name
PTA educates community on child trafficking
Equine veterinarian helps care for ‘Cavalia’ horses
Send your input
Police Blotter
Community proud of the CCU’s work
Group is helping assist at-risk kids
Cartoon
Give us your best
Board makes minimal changes to school schedule
Council on Aging names top volunteer
Cops have new tool in fight against DUI
Police search Takasugi’s properties
Coming together to improve our world
The cemetery is the place to mourn
Unemployment in Ventura County remains in double digits
Feedback positive on greenway project
Celebrating Martin Luther King Jr.
We’d love your input
Datebook
Peace activist to speak at nonviolence event
Church hosts ‘Facing Your Giants’
Experts caution: Don’t be tricked by ‘phantom riches’
Family regains ownership of Lassen’s
Wellness Community hosting cancer program, fundraiser
Local YMCA offering free trial memberships
Disaster preparedness takes planning
Rains can cause health hazards at beaches
Local doctor to discuss work in Sudan
Pizza parlor marks anniversay with free pies
Oakridge Athletic Club celebrates grand reopening
Baby boomers: Meet Medicare
Free stopsmoking classes available
Nutritionist to discuss importance of healthy eating
THE OTHER Side of 50
Royal grad selected for international softball tourney
Round 1 for Royal, Simi hoops teams
Pioneer girls remain red-hot out of the gate
Young playwrights present dark, comic works
SVUSD School of Choice applications available
Simi musicians chosen to play with state honor bands
Zootopia puts kids in touch with bugs, critters
Organist to perform
Expert to talk art collecting
Show pays homage to icons
Assembly tackles bullying through humor and a bit of magic
Learn about racehorse ownership
The MOVIE Nut
Paratransit group to meet
YMCA offering swim lessons
Hyatt bridal show covers all things weddings
Boy Scout earns Eagle rank
Girl Scouts gearing up for cookie rally, Brownilympics
Song makers strum sweet melody
David (Dave) A. Sobel
Leadership class gives adults, youth in-depth look at hometown
Park district making headway on projects
Police Blotter
‘The Movie Nut’ an Acorn treasure
Troops appreciate Simi’s donations
Nothing compares to losing a child
Are monuments all ‘eyesores’ then?
Just don’t look at the memorials
CERT explanations are misleading
Nordal deserving of his big honor
Possible schedule change frustrating
Make affiliation with WM clear
Political Cartoon
Schedule change is in students’ best interest
Judge retires; replacement Ryan Wright takes bench
When situation got hot, CHP officer kept cool
Landfill’s date with county postponed
The gitbox gang
Volunteers needed to help count the homeless
At-risk youth: Are we doing enough to help?
A peaceful perch
Datebook
Clinic offering free classes to help locals stop smoking
Tackling cancer side effects
Nutritionist to test health supplements
Hospice of the Conejo to set goals for 2011
Cervical cancer is preventable and can be easily detected
Simi slim-down challenge kicks off Monday
Neurologist named new Los Robles chief of staff
Eclectic set of pets slated to perform
Savor wine, raise funds
College students producing original plays for High Street
Theater alumnus lights up the stage
Bella Donna, Desperado headline The Canyon
Tango troupe to take T.O. stage
The MOVIE Nut
Chamber announces awards
The Art of Being
Simi braces for showdown at T.O.
Pigskin players honored by Marmonte League
A friendly game of cricket
Royal girls about to become road warriors
Surgical striker
La Reina accepting applications
Teachers pay billions for supplies
University-level classes offered to adults
Theater group gains grant to entertain kids
Girls bring the heat at Simi tourney
Flowered float honors Reagan’s legacy
Writers club has new home
Historic ships cruise into Ventura Harbor today
Tree advisory board seeks members
Salon offers free haircuts to disabled
Active Adult PROGRAMS
Pet of the Week
Critter tail
After a lifetime making music, Sinaloa band director named Teacher of the Year
Police Blotter
Commission approves protected areas
There is help
CHP reports record low in 2010 traffic fatalities
Memorials on road are ‘monstrosities’
Challenges await sheriff
Local seniors raise cash for causes
Simi woman lives to tell about brutal 2007 stabbing
Geoff Dean sworn in as new sheriff
SVUSD weighing earlier start to school year
Datebook
Simi Valley AYSO hosting huge weekend tournament
Anger Management is all smiles after win
Oncologist to discuss side effects of cancer treatment
Managing diabetes
Antioxidant-rich pecans help nerve cells function well
Valve disease: getting to the heart of the matter
Center hosts cataracts talk
Raffle to raise funds for MS
Knowing the risks can help slow Alzheimer’s
Fighting childhood obesity starts at home
Jazz club to jam at Senior Center
Old-fashioned variety show delivers delight
CLU’s Senior Fest 2011 kicks off in chapel Jan. 12
Lutheran pastor to ride in Rose Parade
Local sister elected superior general
Teamwork results in smiles
Houses of Worship
Temple Adat Elohim hosts bullying workshop
Digital works exhibit to open Jan. 10 at CLU
College Corner
Local students lend a hand
Restored train takes to tracks
Historical park seeks docents
Recycle Christmas tree curbside
Pet of the Week
Seats open on tree advisory board
Wells Fargo donates cash to dozens of local nonprofits
New CERT class begins soon
Team takes home tournament title
Environmental Store carries on without ‘the water man’
Families needed for county’s foster kids
Police Blotter
Longtime 911 communications head retires
Wells Fargo robbery plan foiled
For the record
Unelected people steal democracy
Still looking for 118 sound walls
‘Insensitive’ is an understatement
Cartoon
Bottom line: Simi is among the safest cities in the U.S.
Child trafficking awareness event Jan. 11
Homeowners could get tax break to curb added historic district costs
Williams’ 28-year career draws to a close Jan. 1
City calculations rank Simi 6th safest city in U.S.
top stories for 2010
A leisurely stroll
Datebook
Catching Chargers a major challenge
Commentary
Relentless Simi Valley wrestlers stay hungry
Class open to adult learners
Little ones spreading joy
Local quadriplegic woman stays commited to supporting the disabled worldwide
Local joins apartment brokerage team
City’s economic development committee seeks business owners
Chamber to lead guided tour of Simi
Americans fail to prevent heart disease, survey says
Clouds can’t shield eyes from UV rays’ damage
Pregnant women, infants targets for the flu
Brothers play Santa for ER patients
What’s New On DVD?
The MOVIE Nut
Simi cast to reprise roles in ‘Rent’ next year
Moorpark to select featured artist for fest
T.O resident’s digital works to go on view at CLU
Take Your Simi Valley Acorn on Vacation
Neighborhood councils recruiting
Serving the community
History ofSimi police celebrated in 2011 calendar
Pet of the Week
Young carolers bring the joy of the season to Simi nursing home
Career center offering workshops for job seekers
Royal High artist’s ‘moving’ piece wins statewide contest
Police Blotter
Huber replaced on community college board
Simi man dies in solo vehicle crash
Simi didn’t show at DTSC meeting
Local homeless in need this winter
Memorial turning into local eyesore
Sojka, Becerra lend objectivity
WM big supporter of local community
School schedule changes too late
Cartoon
This holiday season, put your gadgets down and pick your heads up
Fighting for cover
SVPD did no wrong in ’09 death of detainee, DA report finds
DTSC makes final call: Runkle is safe
Simi Town Center sold
get busy Rotarians bikes building
Marmonte League winter overview: Girls’ soccer
Marmonte League winter overview: Boys’ soccer
Wonderland at the Harbor
Team Victory goes undefeated
Simi team pulls together for win
Education foundation to honor locals dedicated to Simi schools
Moorpark College Foundation awards scholarships
Report reveals uptick in graduation, dropout rates
High schooler interprets T.S. Eliot, advances to county poetry contest
Police Blotter
Deputy attacked while on duty
Shooting likely gangrelated
Tips to get the most out of holiday shopping
Simi Police Foundation celebrates 2010 donors
Meatheads go caroling to help foster youth
Shelter dogs, cats need forever homes this holiday
Total lunar eclipse to appear Monday
Go ‘green’ this Christmas with sustainable gifts
Memorial service today to remember Simi native
Former first lady unveils centennial stamp
YOUNG ARTIST—
Student’s nonprofit gets big endorsement
WM is an asset, big contributor to local charities
Simi Valley police officers are friends
Task force painting WM in bad light
Group’s website is misleading
Boeing Co. needs to get on board
Growth will affect quality of life
Clinic gets big donation
Blood drive to benefit patients at Simi Hospital
Hearing better may mean earning more, survey says
WM reopens landfill talks with Simi
A LONG TALK—
Wellness Community presents health programs
ALS support
Active Adult Programs
SVUSD sees huge drop in enrollment
Runkle Canyon testing comes back clean
Home for the holidays
GOT WATER?—
Pet pantry expands operations to Simi Valley
Master Chorale to perform sacred, secular works
Synagogue to host free Christmas dinner for community
The Art of Being
Christmas light show starts tonight
Christmas services at St. Francis
Youth to lead service at Unity
Churches help those facing a ‘Blue Christmas’
Where are all the students going?
Cartoon
Santa coming to town on Holiday Toy Express
The Acorn Epicurean
Juried art show seeking entries
FRI., DEC. 17
Players present holiday cabaret
Writers club wants poems
Eagles tribute band to perform greatest hits
Simi resident named director of regional museum
Take a trip back to the rocking ‘80s
Young players could win stage time with jazz legend
“The Tourist”
Local theater casting for paid parts in ‘The Producers’
Heal the Bay event spurs debate on practicality of plastic bag ban
Landfill Expansion Task Force gets website
Meeting and greeting
Getting into the Christmas Spirit
Take Your Simi Valley Acorn on Vacation
Sun never sets on this Eclipse soccer squad
Grace Brethren athletes honored
Highlanders have the look of a champion
Sinaloa singers to perform with Royal choir
Wish Night ’11
Mall camp entertains kids, gives parents time to shop
‘We are the champions’
Say hello to Billy the elephant
New director for Police Foundation
Blotter
Strong-arm robbery occurs at gym
Pet of the Week
Bob Eubanks’ Christmas dream comes true
Christmas comes to the farm
Christmas trees sparkle with nation’s history
Reflections 2010: Simi Valley’s Award of Excellence winners
Reflections contest showcases young talent
Simi couple faces back-to-back tragedies
Volunteer to be a Santa to a senior
Pick a local street and clean it up
Thanks for support for Stillwaters Cafe
Exaggerations are creating more fear
Cleanup opposition list grows by one
What is WM hiding from residents?
Shame on you, hitand run driver
EarthTalk: The facts about how the plastic bag decomposes
Alzheimer’s Association finds Latino community lacks awareness of disease
Concert will aid local family
Williamson steps down from landfill task force
Inspiring kids to get active, stay fit
Gestational diabetes means lifelong risk
Better hearing could mean better pay
Planning commission approves 364 homes for Lost Canyons
Supervisors name Powers Ventura County’s new CEO
State signs field lab cleanup agreements
Hanukkah comes to a close
Video games breathe new life into old classics
Simi seniors sing in the season
‘Bethlehem Inn’ dinner theater comes to Monte Vista
Where two or more are gathered . . .
City should consider annexation immediately
Cartoon
Pitching in on DUI crackdown
Ballet to perform seasonal classic
Christmas Eve radio drama honors America’s military families
Chorale’s holiday concert to get crowd singing
“Inside Job”
Concert at Convenant
Ventriloquist to perform
High Street encounters a ‘Miracle’
Datebook
Smyth sworn in to state Assembly
Spots open on crime task force
Simi man dies Tuesday in car crash
Mayor Huber appoints campaign manager to planning commission
Retail plans quashed, long-standing athletic club will remain and get major remodel
Wrap up your retirement application before your holiday gifts
Simi Valley Community
"Aging Is A Full Time Job"
Perfect finish to an amazing season for Simi’s Baxter
Picking a favorite is no slam dunk
Tips to keep kids science smart
SVHS debaters to deliver laughs
Education Foundation gives $40,000 to Simi schools
Young football team goes undefeated
Young letter writers send greetings, support to American troops overseas
Starry night with the pooch
Pet of the Week
Slip and slide in the snow
Blotter
Lifeline 4 Paws rescue group helps save 1,000th dog
Operation Welcome Home helps returning U.S. military transition back into civilian life
Simi business plays Santa Claus
Senator hosting holiday party
County’s only outdoor rink is now open for ice skating
Christmas is near and so are crooks, cops say
Debutantes shine at Charity Ball debut
WINS installs new board
Simi High Key Club dynamo to ride on Rose Parade float
Celebrity softball game to benefit Simi foundation
Realtors, marines collecting toys for tots
Homeless person sought for task force
Despite cancer, Simi man keeps sunny outlook
Secrecy doesn’t promote harmony
‘Don’t ask, don’t tell’ is destructive
‘News behind the news’ is concerning
Open letter to county supervisor
Experienced the good and the bad
Home devaluation not WM’s fault
Landfill stench is overwhelming
Time to move ahead on cleanup
Contamination can affect thousands
Park plans need to be put in writing
Free clinic gets grant to help women
Therapy dog brings patients joy
Financial reports reveal drop in city revenues
Huber, Judge take seats at City Hall
Simi’s retiree health benefits not as lucrative as others
D.A. won’t look into claims SVPD delayed investigation
Winter Walk
Working it out
Children’s choir to sing for joy
Breakfast with Santa served at Lazy Dog Cafe
Stringing up the lights
Briefs
CLU celebrates Festival of Lights
Hundreds of nativities on display
Bethlehem village brought to Westlake
Cartoon
Why not look closer?
Rock out to benefit singers in need
Conservatory orchestra to perform
Student cast aces Broadway’s ‘Guys and Dolls’
Datebook
Longtime deputy sheriff retires from post
Target readies for face-lift
Ask The DMV
Mistletoe: A bothersome but romantic berry
Be observant when visiting the elderly this holiday
Wood Ranch to open new restaurant
A2Z Health offers variety of healthcare professionals
Cabrillo seeking new executive director
GBHS draws Paraclete in Round 2
Baxter shines as Pioneer girls qualify for state meet
Royal left searching for answers
St. Patrick’s Day School presents Lights Out With Santa
Amgen Scholars initiative moves to next phase
Simi student at CSUCI wins prize for music entry
Knolls Elementary students partake in Thanksgiving feast
CSU tuition hike takes effect in January
City sees increase in vehicular burglaries
Pet of the Week
Police Blotter
Several known offenders rearrested
Strathearn Park hosts holiday event for families
The magic of Christmastime
Redbird to collect toys, supplies for reservation
Dance Creations welcomes kids to Nutcracker tea party
Sliders opens its doors
Simi woman gets kids on the ‘right road’
Free workshop for job seekers
Neighborhood Councils need new members
Community asked to sign cards for the troops
Community Briefs
Simi Valley Hospital says goodbye to one of its first physicians
Examining effects of gay celebrities
Pot use doesn’t ‘smell like failure’
Where have all the fireflies gone?
Election funding went to both sides
Don’t question lab cleanup support
Also unhappy with police response
The Simi Landfill is already stinking
Committee should have been notified
Expect penalties if not enrolled in Medicare at 65
Stop-smoking classes offered
Half marathon training kicks off
Bikram yoga can help calm, cleanse the mind
Holidays can be hard for the grieving
A glow atop a mountain
Bush talks presidency hits and misses
New council to take dais on Monday
Planners wary of giving developers too much freedom
Council member blamed for breakdown in talks
Here come the holidays
Faith Briefs
Temple to host menorah lighting
CLU to reenact Christmas story with Mexican twist
Take time to be grateful
Cartoon
Leave the Grinch in Whoville
High Street creates holiday ‘Miracle’
Horn of plenty
Student cast tweaks the Bard in ‘Complete Works’
Percussionists sought for county drumline
Santa hops aboard the Fillmore & Western train
The Movie Nut
VISTA bus fare to jump 25 percent in January
Waste Mangement surpasses its sustainability goal
Water district starts work on pipeline
Norwegian Grade reopened to traffic on Wednesday
Clerk and recorder’s office extends its hours
City gives POA more flexibilty in benefits
Dangerous datura?
Datebook
Huckabee to visit Reagan Library
Metrolink votes to purchase safety-enhanced railcars
Census Bureau proposal could direct millions of dollars away from Simi Valley
Send us your business brief
Website developer is moving
Chyten helps students prep for tests
City loans available for Simi business
Royal, Agoura to meet with water polo title in the balance
Area cross country runners chasing section championships
SVHS alumni hoops game set for tipoff
Lancers brace for titanic tussle against Titans
Read to your child: Love of books and learning starts at home
Theater company to help CLU students create new show
Royal to put on fall comedy
Wal-Mart gives gift cards to Simi teachers
Players needed for alumni ball game
Science fair teaches and amazes
Blotter
Robbery suspects arrested
Boys & Girls Club kicks off Winter Club 2010
Getting in the Christmas spirit
Holiday food drive begins
Conejo Valley YMCA hosts Turkey Day Dash at Oaks
Young boys look out for wildlife
Young Marine helped train Afghan police
People just can’t have it both ways
Unhappy with officers’ reponse
‘Secret’ benefits going unnoticed
Sandberg thanks residents for votes
Are we bankrolling the GOP victories?
Cigarette smoke has been replaced
Self-defense class offered
Survivors conference offers support for suicide survivors
Nonprofits sought for ‘under one roof’
Marathon man proves age ain’t nothing but a number
Simi pilates studio hosts grand reopening
Newest version of robotic system used in successful prostate surgery
When bad things happen
Long-awaited park plans move forward
Some residents question lauded field lab agreements
SVPD uses deadly force against knife-wielding man
Cities brace for massive prisoner reentry
Men in uniform take the field
Future of Forestry to take stage at Cornerstone Church
Live nativity to set up at LDS church
Brandeis to host Hanukkah bash
Simi man pens book of wisdom
Pierce Brothers hosting holiday memorial service
Christmas play tells ‘a story of hope’
Cartoon
Freedom from want
What’s new on DVD
Strings, pianist to play concert honoring Schumann
Vicki Lawrence coming to T.O.
Simi band is a semi-finalist in national battle of the bands
Datebook
Film, seminar tackle anti-gay bullying
Medicare drug plan enrollment open
New stores open doors at Simi Valley Town Center
Holiday Homes benefit cancer programs
Summit to focus on building peace in communities
Lancers locked in on a league title
Consort Singers present ‘Introspection’
Los Robles Hospital hosts holiday boutique
Simi man knows how to grow ’em big
CIF postseason action underway for local schools
Conejo Players auditioning ‘Scarlet Pimpernel’
Healthy living can lead to savings
Santa Paula Art Museum sells calendars
Youth football players make all-star squad
Art Guild seeks student work
Stress fractures among common runner’s injuries
College foundation welcomes new members
No perfect ending, but Highlanders’ season was special
Pumpkin pie
Podiatry center’s nail fungus treatment given government okay
Town Center welcomes season with tree lighting
Bond committee seeks members
Talented teens bust a move in ‘Footloose’
Hospital pays out $5-million settlement
Locomotive restarted after 50 idle years
Olympics bring moms, sons together
Datebook
Banners hoisted to honor troops
Geologist to discuss Iceland’s volcanoes
Dean announces new hires
CHP wants to save more lives on 118
Local violinist to take stage at historic Los Angeles venue
How UC Berkeley evaluates applications
Event to benefit Pine Ridge Reservation
City continues work to revitalize commercial spots
Candidate will still give back to city
School district facility upgrades moving forward
Simi Valley motorcyclist killed in traffic collision
Landfill task force gets day in court
Judge a ‘gracious competitor’
Blotter
Six essential rules for an encore career
Simi honors parents of slain Marine
Promise to serve openly, equally
With training, shelter dogs can make good pets
What’s all this hype?
Jewish professionals to meet
Healing period won’t be needed
Pet of the Week
Choir to perform at Thanksgiving service
Helping the needy this Thanksgiving
The Barkley offers posh pad for pampered pets
Community Christmas Shoppe to benefit local families
‘Soft’ benefits are often overlooked
Bethany Trees hosting open house
Holiday boutique ushers in the season
Local doctor wins award
MLB shortstop to reopen Simi batting cages
Cartoon
Pediatrician to discuss ‘worry proof’ parenting
Boy Scouts to collect e-waste
Take Your Simi Valley Acorn on Vacation
Nov. 11 and why it’s so special
Contact your area representatives
Cardio Barre challenges Simi to get fit
What parents need to know about kids’ habits online
Public pensions ‘gaming’ the system
‘Tis the season to check smoke alarm batteries
School bus safety: Watch for the flashing red lights
Cartoon
How to protect kids from classroom germs
Class makes acting out a good thing
Let the healing begin
Veterans Court helps war heroes avoid jail
Boo at the Zoo scares up a good time
Jazz concert to benefit homeless population
Aging into Medicare: keys for new enrollees
Blotter
Local residents to act out celebrities’ lives
Simi Marine dedicated life to serving, protecting citizens
More victims emerge in SVHS coach sex scandal
‘Evita’ lights up the stage at High Street Arts Center
Former union head earns spot on board
Pet of the Week
“Waiting for Superman”
Incumbents split, Judge pulls upset
Volunteers lend a hand
Datebook
Huber triumphs in race for Simi Valley mayor
Day tour will examine county water supply, facilities
Daylight-saving time ends
Residents enjoy the second annual Howl-O-Ween Pooch Parade and Expo at Rancho Tapo Community Park
Earthquake research program seeks help from local volunteers
WWII Hellcat on display at Camarillo Airport
Rabbi gives lecture on change
Haunted House of Horrors
Briefs
B’nai Emet hosts Hanukkah shop
PathPoint celebrates 25 years of helping people with disabilities find work
Royal soccer alums sought
Gorell wins despite impending deployment
Homeboy Industries founder to speak
Boys & Girls Club receives service club charter
Lake Casitas top-10 race results
Advocates frustrated by another field lab cleanup delay
Unitarians to host live auction
Pizza parlor owner wants to give diners their memories back
Baxter blows ’em away at county championships
Casting ballots in Simi Valley
St. Peter Claver’s brings back holiday boutique this weekend
Annual Light Up A Life campaign to benefit county hospice
CLU to celebrate international students’ cultures
Hanging out, having fun at church camp
ALS group to meet
Family meals help kids in the classroom
Theater students to put on kids’ comedy show
10 tips for safer fireplace burning
Women unite for the troops
County’s finest vying for cross country crowns
Community Council relaunches calendar
Weekertin Daze to play benefit concert at Arena
Simi Valley Marine killed in Afghanistan
Original ‘Annie’ producer brings expertise to Simi
Agoura, Royal ready to rumble
Forget-me-not drive kicks off
‘Happy Days’ are here again
Madera widening project completed under budget
SVHS drum major deserves kudos
Pioneers blast back
EarthTalk: The straight facts about plastic bag decomposition
Kicking up their heels
City campaigns finishing with flurry of activity
Parents should set good example
Dark comedy hits CLU stage
Clerk injured in robbery
Sports bar coming to Simi
Leaving a legacy
Simi residents help stranded motorists
How many applications and when to submit them?
Simi man victim of hit-and-run
What’s New On DVD?
Sailing to Victory
Learn proper flag etiquette, please
Turkey Day Dash needs volunteers
Southeast county YMCA adds new board members
The Movie Nut
Hadassah hosting brunch, auction
Barking dogs need to be addressed
St. Pat’s hosts holiday boutique
Condoleezza Rice converses at Reagan Library
Datebook
Church to offer sound healing meditation
Council salary, benefits too much
‘Julius Caesar’ gets modern twist
Countywide hotline helps families
Get out of town with senior center
Trunk or treat at StoneBridge
Ghost Tour’s movie screen stolen
State budget good news for schools
Council considers relaxing restrictions on temporary signs
Fest celebrates Egyptian culture
Feminist to speak on gender roles in Judaism
Forum didn’t paint the right light
Police Blotter
Dental office opens in Simi
Are you listening to your intuition?
For the Record
Ventura County Animal Shelter offering half-price adoptions
Former Trader Joe’s CEO to speak
Park District to host Halloween carnival
Keep Social Security in the loop to avoid errors
Doctor to discuss living with arthritis
Pet of the Week
Housing industry continues to struggle in recession’s wake
Marines throwing birthday bash
Cartoon
Walk to fight lung cancer
Event brings recovery groups together
Free tax seminar in Simi for contractors
Girl Scouts to collect food
Preparing for the ‘Big One’
Spooky contact lenses are a frighteningly bad choice for Halloween, eye doctors say
Pumpkin picking means Halloween is almost here
Simi Valley Woman’s Club to meet
Concert season begins for Master Chorale
Expo teaches emergency preparedness
Authors to lunch in Ventura
Contact Your Area Representatives
Game day
Workshops at Wellness Community focus on couples counseling and family art
Marines planning to have a ball at Reagan Library
Take Your Simi Valley Acorn on Vacation
Dinner with the mayor
‘Dia de los Muertos’ spooks Simi Valley Town Center
Ventura County Star endorses Steve Sojka for Simi Valley Mayor
Planning commissioner and council challenger says city has to ‘clean house’
Haunted house returns to T.O.
Simi’s biggest issue is the 118 widening
Royal drum major takes top honors
School Briefs
Disaster preparedness for those with dementia
‘You’re On the Air’ seminar educates aspiring voice actors
ALS group to meet
Don’t compare Simi to city of Bell
New CLU building gives lesson on sustainability
Theater kicks off season with rock opera
Doctor to discuss heart attack, cardiac arrest
Mashburn: family man of integrity
Student says board needs younger voice
‘Happy Days’ are here again
Seminar to focus on breast cancer therapies
Becerra’s No. 1 priority is safety
Police Blotter
Chorale seeks work by young composers
Parents: How to ease separation anxiety
Benefits should be acknowledged
Pooches can show off scary style at parade
Getting in the swing of things
Candidate forum is Tuesday
City Council is not a part-time job
Pet of the Week
Datebook
Top cop: Peers vote Lew Officer of the Year
Does a city of our size need a mayor?
Dorothy L. Hofmann Medeiros
Communty Briefs
SVHS coach accused of sex with 13-year-old
Sojka has been longtime presence
Residents walk, play for a cause
Paratransit Advisory Committee meets Oct. 21
Ready...Set... GO!
Vote for Huber, and get them both
Simi Elks honor police, firefighters
Poll workers still needed
Huber leads candidates in campaign donations
Sojka has given time, talent to city
UNICEF benefit concert will feature local bands
Forum to discuss Amazon
St. Paschal gears up for fall fest
Becerra got a call about his signs too
Spooky stuff
Golf tourney to benefit ER expansion
T.O. temple hosts holiday boutique, business group
Involvement was a conflict of interest
Cystic fibrosis doesn’t slow Simi girl down
Landfill offers free trash drop-off
The self travels lightly
Police have a duty to investigate
City hosting expo to help locals live green
Ferial Masry hopes 4th time’s a charm
Cartoon
Huber should have done the stakeout
For the record
Take Your Simi Valley Acorn on Vacation
New restaurants coming to Simi
Meet candidates at forums
Signs are rooted in freedom of speech
California Oil Museum opens exhibit on facets of rockhounding
Battle for Simi
Entertainer Ben Stein praises Reagan, skewers Obama at library forum
“Secretariat”
Freeway view isn’t what it used to be
Gallery displays quilted art
Making beautiful music together
Lower salt equals lower blood pressure
12th annual Ghost Tour returns to Strathearn Park
Sheriff’s department adds new features to website
Longtime councilman wants four more years
Don’t blow landfill out of proportion
REC Solar releases new home energy monitor
118 project moving forward, lane to open at start of year
Compensation a tricky council issue
In football, bigger isn’t always better
Imagine Hair Salon opens its doors
Local church gets go-ahead on expansion
Simi is businessfriendly for owner
La Reina hosts annual dinner
Changes in tow
Stealing signs will not help candidate
Royal High Merit Scholars announced
A soggy stroll to school
Children reveal parent’s character
Royal band hosts classic
T.O. church hosting arts, home show
Ad’s reference to lawsuit was wrong
Simi Valley High wins Books for Schools grant
Christmas show needs singers
Parade lent insight on candidates
Hollow Hills celebrates family fun
Feast brings faiths together
Tragic death isn’t campaign material
Police Blotter
Parishioners praise pastors
Take pride in our local Chamber
Pet of the Week
Cartoon
Stolen signs come with the territory
Park district triathlon for tykes, teens
Wrong man for the job
TV host to discuss humor in crises
Local bands to play for UNICEF tonight
Concert to benefit Simi teen killed in car crash
Council on Aging seeks seniors
New Target store opens its doors
Craft show to display handmade art, goods
Cyclists, volunteers needed for annual MS ride
Walk to remember lost lives
Wine, food tasting to benefit Free Clinic
Kids’ museum hosts family fest, charity golf tourney
The Movie Nut
Simi Elks to Ride for Life
Simi Valley Community Foundation dinner to honor service of Mayor Paul Miller
Datebook
‘Taste of Vine’ showcases The Vineyards, raises funds for nonprofit Oct. 14
Direct deposit saves time and worry
Shakespeare musical takes T.O. stage
Ordinance keeps signs to minimum
Women’s club remembers the past
Council gives final word on wooden fences
Symphony seeking singers
E-Verify has only led to 2 new jobs
Seniors to sell crafts, flip pancakes
Church’s project in greenbelt comes to a halt
Chinese festival celebrates harvest season
Benefits for council are ‘ridiculous’
Pooches step out to help furry friends
Get tickets now for Simi Valley celebration Oct. 23 to honor retiring Mayor Miller
Candidate forum set for Oct. 19
Los Robles Master Chorale welcomes new staff, officers
To women of a certain age
Hometown comes to aid of injured dad
Take Your Simi Valley Acorn on Vacation - 2010 Photo Contest
Campaign sign stakeout called into question
Club to taste Asian whiskey
Cancer program begins at hospital
Don’t brag about POA endorsement
Highlander, Pioneer football teams hit the road
2010 Acorn Vacation photo winner
“Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps”
Clinic offers free flu shots, teeth cleanings
Sojka votes to raise his own pay often
Royal’s rally stuns Westlake
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Hospital’s HR director recognized
Balanced budget proof of success
The Mighty Thor
19-year-old dies in car crash on Alamo Street
Surf’s up at Skate & Jam
Sojka should be face of Simi Valley
Simi student accepted into honors society
Firefighters honor their own
Community Pregnancy Clinic holds fundraising banquet
Huber has shown commitment to city
Recycle e-waste to help schools
SV Chamber hosts forum
Group offers community meal
Kidd’s experience in schools needed
Royal High to host college fair
SVPD warns about increase in local crime
Bishop will bless pets at St. Francis
Sojka has shown his leadership
Save young lives: Stop for the school bus
Write-in candidate approved for Simi Valley mayoral race
Gateway Church brings clean comedy to town
Huber stays clear on city issues
District’s API scores slip slightly
Candidate won’t raise a dime for council campaign
Be The Dog
Sojka responsible for flourishng city
Police Blotter
Wii are having a party
Cartoon
Council has failed in regard to safety
CALM PUP—
Free classes for job seekers
Supervisor must do more
Incumbents have made hard choices
Acorn plays musical chairs
Simi business brings wine tasting experience home
Poetic script brings faux Welsh village to life
Parent shocked at clothing choice
Run/Walk to benefit special needs kids
Breast Cancer Awareness Month in 'full swing' at Simi Valley Town Center
Living Green Expo coming to Simi Valley Town Center
Acorn teams with online coupon provider to offer ‘amazing’ discounts
Phenomenal freshmen are so fast it’s frightening
Corto-Royal project approved
Patriotic quilt show to benefit local vets, nonprofits
New city hotline taking questions on environmental compliance
Gallegly proposes payout increase for Metrolink victims
Simi couple rescued toddler from lake
Simi Valley salutes POWS, MIAs
Man shot during ‘warehouse party’
Enough with the political posturing
Simi dancers take on Big Apple
On landfill expansion: What’s in it for us?
Letter against city misstated the facts
Bonsai takes centerstage in T.O.
SUPER SIMI—
Campaigns should stay positive
Elks host free throw contest
Join Girl Scouts for fun day
Barking dogs still a problem in Simi
Scenic photos sought for competition
Underwood Farms welcomes fall
Excited for arroyo’s possibilities
Simi steamrolls to first win of season
Quilts capture county’s history
Simi temple planning ‘feast of tabernacles’
Put arroyo grant to good use
Standout Students
Mystery writer to share tips
Cartoon
Biz advocate not worth the cost
Another application season begins
Voter registration deadline approaching
$200 million just isn’t enough
Raise the cap for Metrolink victims
Mock arrests made in the name of education
Community Briefs
Moorpark arts center casting for two shows
Registration open for Alzheimer’s memory walk
CTA rep seeking spot on school board
For the record
“The Town”
Sheriff’s stations embrace drug disposal
Blotter
Councilwoman Foster still humbled by her role as city leader
Island-style banquet offers gourmet tastings
Shamanic medicine will be focus of CLU talk
PLAYFUL—
Norwegian Grade delay over
Story of Argentine starlet to take High Street stage
Health literacy key to better outcomes
Beau Mitchell Forlizzi
Send us your business brief
With an ordinary oven mitt, vocalist cooks up some fun
Not all fruits are created equal
Wag ’N’ Walk is back
New salon seeks stylists to rent space
Datebook
Vote for your favorite vacation photo
Workshop will discuss ‘green’ garden practices
Simi Valley leaders served warrants; must raise funds for Education Foundation
Lone incumbent says school district needs a ‘vision’
Pizzas, wakeboards and vacation photos
Will city defend its ‘greed program’?
Eclipse wins again
Candidate wants to revive safest city status
Pirate Faire invades Ojai
Social services center a good idea
Giovanni’s to host wine tasting
Overjoyed with Under One Roof
Score one for Simi Valley soccer
Music society presents fall concert
Learn the signs of memory loss
New season in swing
Grammy-winning artist to play acoustic show
Flute concert Saturday will benefit Alzheimer’s research
Book sale will charge $2 per bag
‘The Sorcerer’ operetta to take T.O. stage
Be prepared: Make a kit and a plan
Grace Brethren remembers 9/11
Bollywood Indian restaurant
Seniors get checked out
Police Blotter
“Going the Distance”
Parents still stewing over handprint coverup
BRIGHT-EYED FELLOW—
Datebook
Hands-off treatment
Young Marine part of force tasked with turning the tide in Afghanistan
Serving in Uniform
New business advocate must advocate for herself first
Don’t let Simi Valley become Bell
Earn amateur radio license
Record grant moves Arroyo project along
Huber has already proven he’s best
Music fest seeks volunteers, vendors
A walk to remember
Former city leader backs Sojka
Active Adult Programs
Parade and race showcase Simi’s spirit
Tired of Simi Valley’s status quo
Slip on yer boots, it’s hip to be square
Acts wanted for Community Christmas
SV Days parade told different story
September fundraiser will support therapeutic riding programs
Simi church launches new art ministry
Councilwoman has common sense
Community Briefs
Cartoon
Simi should oppose landfill expansion
Sojka calls for cleanup and beautification of 118 freeway
Checkpoint leads to 3 arrests, no DUIs
Landmark agreement reached to clean up SSFL
For the record
County remembers 9/11
Fundraiser to benefit four-legged friends
Enough with the negative politics
Former assistant city attorney states his case
A record-breaking delivery
Say no to bloated benefits for council
Royal football team in action
Hit-and-run leads to hot pursuit
Mount Sinai to host Jewish community memorial service
Public comments were out of line
Local golfer honored by Cal Lutheran
Panel will discuss green initiatives
Rock concert to benefit Simi Center
Council’s pay and benefits too much
Highlanders have the look of a champion
Business wins award for employing local youth
Choose your own way
Happy to hear from businesses
New principal takes reins of private girls’ school
Cartoon
Banner program a big boost for Simi
Literacy tutor workshop offered in T.O.
Finding peace in violence
Kudos to those who got deal done
Panel will discuss county autism services
Artists can show off work at art walk
A victory for the neighbors of SSFL
A tribute to Tyson
Musicians sought to perform at Pearl Harbor festival
Stop publishing campaign letters
Police Blotter
“The American”
Health Briefs
PLAYFUL GIRL—
Datebook
The OTHER Side of 50
Pet lovers show they care
Fiction in a Nutshell
Commission to vote on raising county bus fares
Luncheon at ranch to honor local volunteers
Former NRA president to speak at banquet
Citizens get another chance to weigh in on power lines
Pick your favorite vacation photo online
Club to host fashionable fundraiser
Music Makers
Poster contest looking for artwork
City seeks submissions for grants
City finds way to fund social services center
Simi man spends Saturdays serving city’s homeless
Grand Opening of Simi Valley Republican Victory Headquarters
Support Sojka for Mayor, get a free haircut on Sept. 14
$200-million cap set for train crash lawsuits
IDEAL COMPANION—
New West Pops debuts with Lorna Luft
SV Days starting soon
Sojka’s got what it takes to be mayor
Datebook
Council adopts E-Verify
Enough with the doom and gloom
La Reina plans reunions
Loco for locomotives
Buying local benefits us all
Simi transit expands service to Moorpark
Webelos Woods offers intro to Scouting
Part-time job, fulltime benefits?
Simi Valley Magic Club members make boredom disappear
Sweep the beach at Coastal Cleanup
Impact of E-Verify being overstated
Wood fences: good or bad?
Program is about jobs, not politics
Classes teach novices to do-si-do
Want to get back to church?
Union’s motives are questionable
Pioneers poised to kick off 2010 football season
Community Briefs
Aglow hosts women’s brunch
Candidate to thank for E-Verify
U-12 Sharks win End of Summer Classic
Donation carries emotional connection
High Holiday services
No justice in road rage incident
Water polo club wins gold at J.O.
Early campaign finance statements show Becerra as top fund raiser
Unitarians appoint interim minister
Drive safely around schools
10 Marmonte answers by Stephen Dorman
Westlake High grad killed in Afghanistan
Cartoon
Wonders what Simi will get in return
10 Marmonte answers by Eliav Appelbaum
Police break up car break-in
E-Verify debate clouds larger issues
Program will focus on coping with childhood cancer
Marmonte League football preview
City will hang banners to honor military members
Event celebrates Swedish culture
Simi Valley Hospital to suspend its transitional care services
Jewish studies offered
Nixon joins Workforce Investment board
Tickets on sale for Americana Music Fest
LUNCH HOUR—
Park district names revamped fields after ‘Mr. Parks and Rec’
Club goes back in time
Farmers’ future move on the minds of many
Police Blotter
Drink up at Oktoberfest
Rebate program offering cash to buy new appliances
Players run to remember fallen teammate
Sign ordinance is bad for democracy
Highlanders set to begin title defense
Cal State Channel Islands begins new year in teeth of recession
Simi Hills offers Bible seminar
Trial should spark interest in field lab
County celebrating library card sign-up month
Temple invites new members, hosts holiday services
Class offered for loved ones of those with mental illness
A West Point education
The ‘yes’ factor
Tips to stay safe while cycling
4-H enrollment begins soon
Cartoon
Learn the signs of memory loss
Stuff the Bus collects thousands of school supplies
Let kids walk to school
Girlfriends are good for health
Walking the halls once again
Inaugural charity concert needs headliner
To get kids moving, first pick the right shoes
Police Blotter
Datebook
Royal Ave. housing project has date with council
WHITE RABBIT—
Sojka proposes Cochran Street Recommendations from Businesses
Library makes returns easier
Chatsworth importer plans move to Simi
Prop. 8 opponents using smoke screen
Community Briefs
Trial date set in Boeing v. State
Compromise on defining marriage
Volunteers really take the cake
Bill inspired by Bell held up in state Senate
Council has always supported the cops
Local man will attempt to ride 95-year-old motorcycle 3,300 miles
Skipping back to school
City is addressing the arroyo’s issues
Labor Day deadlines at the Acorn
Catch a flick under the stars at Janss
Enough with the exaggerations
Merits of worker verification system to be discussed
Get ‘held up’ at the Great Train Robbery, help B&G Club
Huber signs made homes a target
Single-car crash claims life of Simi Valley woman
Get pup fixed inexpensively
City Council has been prudent
Lancer leaders locked in
DTSC seeks public’s input
Local couple to wed
Unhappy with candidate’s letter
Surfers put on an air show at Point Mugu
Help breast cancer survivors get ‘back in the swing’ by participating in national campaign at Si
Church offers jazz concert
E-Verify argument is all politics
Simi Valley bus service making several changes
“Eat Pray Love”
Company turned its back on U.S. worker
Kids have all the fun at Elks Fest
Datebook
Not sad to see Farmers go
We want war stories
Royal delivers by land, air
One arrested for DUI during four-hour checkpoint
Farmers move is no surprise
SERVING IN UNIFORM
Lancers look like the team to beat, but others won’t back down
Race for mayor back down to 2
Task force still crusading against landfill expansion
Young football player remembered with memorial run/walk
Standout College Students
3 hurt in car crash
Past Pioneers enjoy 50-year reunion
National Night Out a great success
Survey looks at impact of teachers on students’ lives
Bank’s newest regional president hails from Simi
Police union picks Huber, Mashburn
Meg’s money could be better spent
Create a budget, shop early for school supplies
Realtors make $5,500 donation to Care & Share
Last rocket test stand to be toppled
Council challenger states his case
Be aware of back to school traffic safety
Pool party offered for the disabled
Church wants equal rights for all
Chabad Hebrew School to host open house
Teen has shot at national crown
Prop. 8 was and is unconstitutional
Accelerated degree programs
Members of Discovery Church staying busy during ‘Summer of Service’
Same-sex marriage is not a threat
Food addiction group meets every Friday
Cartoon
Wal-Mart delivers new bikes to Boys & Girls Club of Simi Valley youths as rewards for summer reading
Gays don’t want to ‘destroy’ marriage
How to keep your fitness routine going during vacations
The importance of gun safety
Bell police chief was not a thief
Pet of the Week
Labor Day concert ‘will rock you’
If we don’t have water, don’t build
17 locals among largest Explorers class ever
Laughing yoga session offered in Ventura
Dog park deserves better care
‘Ramona’ rolls into Boys & Girls Club
Musical set in the 1940s
Reality check: Simi is improving
The Y receives grants
Snap a pic of the coast for annual photo contest
Look who’s running for office
County updating disaster plan
Beloved mailbox returned to owner
Agassi holds court in Simi Valley
Pet of the Week
Fight sends two to hospital, then jail
Farmers moving 1,200 employees out of Simi
Local historian leading effort to establish city’s first historic district
Local man charged with arson, murder
CHP hosts child seat checkup
Reversal of Prop. 8 a ‘huge mistake’
Police planning DUI checkpoint
After-school club offering discount on van service
Candidate a real problem-solver
Fiction contest deadline is Aug. 27
Pilots to soar over Camarillo
Speed bumps more harm than good
Loan program to benefit small business
Christian AA group to meet
Letter bordered on defamation
Blessing of the Bikers will be Saturday
Must teach teens to value their cars
The West was won in Walnut
Play a few holes and help build a home
Fired up about handprint cover-up
Simi skateboarder sets Guinness World Record
For the Record
City’s done more right than wrong
Lets make Farmers sorry they left
Why the 180 on E-Verify?
Ground and pound
Cartoon
Senior center to host health expo
Sponsors needed to ‘Tee Up’ for local schools
Master Chorale auditioning singers for 50th season
Agency serving elderly celebrates 30 years
Attendance in Simi classrooms dropped slightly last year, district hopes for better
Simi Days go a go-go
Tyke conquers two wheels
POLICE BLOTTER
Datebook
New soil tests coming for Runkle Canyon
Democrats hosting discussion on landfill expansion
CHP Explorers finish training
Fewer pumps mean less water for So Cal
City upgrading CNG facility
Free classes in Simi for job seekers
Got a beef?
City needs better leadership
Learn payroll tax basics
Cartoon
Something’s amiss in Simi Valley
The web makes Social Security easy
Parents were dealt a bad hand
Legal driving age should be 18
Simi theater group seeking cast for ‘Annie’
Judge too lenient on teen driver
Crafters needed for Oktoberfest
Adams doesn’t deserve a dime
Summer jazz shows play on in gardens
Simi shouldn’t pay inflated pension
High Street to audition ‘Evita’
Doing something is better than nothing
“The Kids Are All Right”
Comments on E-Verify misleading
Another summer of champions in Simi Valley
Sun., Aug. 8
Hourly workers at city deserve better
Bowled over
Wrap up summer at Elks fun fest
Free Clinic struggling to pay bills
Oxnard golfer wins Simi title
Speed bumps get thumbs up
Neighbors get to know neighbors during National Night Out
POLICE BLOTTER
Man held after threats, standoff with SVPD
Sheriff’s race runner-up retiring from department
Pet of the Week
Boys & Girls Club of Simi Valley wows kids with Carnival; gears up for fall registration and van tra
Submit a work of fiction
Painted-over prints have parents peeved
‘Salon’ bonds and inspires artists
Visitor robbed at gunpoint in his Simi Valley hotel room
S.V. police union, city reach deal on contract extension
Workshop to discuss foreclosures
Revised landfill report available to public
Have high tea with Hadassah
Santa Su alums write musical about growing up
City salaries now posted online
Reverend considers L.A. jail his parish
Arroyo Simi in need of attention
Last Chance - Save $20 for after-school transportation
Fresh from the farm
Business owner likes city’s efforts
Officers credited with putting a dent in DUI
Boutique to benefit counseling center
Litter at Duck Pond caused her to cry
Water purveyors warn of overuse
Cartoon
If the tool is there, why not use it?
Simi Valley teen falls from moving car
Simi taxpayers get Bell rung by city hall salary scandal
City should screen all job applicants
Big bucks for Buckel
Simi-based AeroVironment under investigation
An American family endures hard times in repertory’s ‘Grapes of Wrath’
Mayor: E-Verify is ‘highly unreliable’
Fusion stands united as soccer playoffs set to kick off
Datebook
Rattlesnake season has started
Abbott’s pitching has District 13 feeling right at home in South Carolina
ACTIVE ADULT PROGRAMS
Doctors make largest donation ever to Simi Valley Hospital
Child’s play
Popcorn at the pool
City wants to know if banner program will fly
Article
Acorn’s fiction contest is back
Teen driver gets probation for causing deadly crash
Simi Valley Education Foundation selects next board
SERVING IN UNIFORM
Governor takes seat on familiar ride
Local residents turn tassels at CLU
New CHP officer from Simi
Simi may be forced to pay for Bell’s mistakes
YMCA makes new, shorter name for itself
Gala fundraiser to revisit the hippie days of the ’60s
Learn to curl at Simi rink
POLICE BLOTTER
Police say texting contributed to Wood Ranch crash
Thunderbirds to soar over Point Mugu Air Show
Brood of local fishermen reel in catch of their lives
Nonprofit wants to turn apartment complex into affordable housing
Quality time at the park
Assemblymember’s next destination?
Y offering oneday swim clinic
California PUC not working for public
Are Simi Valley’s panhandlers getting more aggressive?
Elks rev up for car show
City of Simi Valley could do better
Water-saving workshop
‘Clean’ comedy show to benefit mission trip
Simi must do more for its businesses
What you think of me
Huber right to hold off on signs
For the record
Harry Scribner got away with murder
Cartoon
Police officers get to take breaks too
Get your vacation photo published in the Acorn
Bilingual volunteers needed
Swim club selected to host Junior Olympics competition
Kingsmen fest to tell a ‘Winter’s Tale’
Tips to balance work and family
An hour away, but a world apart
Two-day Tropical Daze Festival coming to T.O.
Seminar will discuss advances in the detection, treatment of breast cancer
SVUSD special ed staff certified as autism experts
“Inception”
Dancers get a lesson in technique
Protect children from cyberbullying
Datebook
Final suspect from May ‘09 stabbing found in Wyoming
POLICE BLOTTER
Stand Down gives vets a chance at new start
Pot legalization proposal most potent among 10 measures on November ballot
Housing grant to benefit young women leaving foster care
Teachers union wants to meet with school board candidates
Popular Apple products also a hit with SoCal thieves
Buy tickets early for Ventura’s Harvest Fest
Local man, 24, freed from overturned car
Dog days don’t keep us down
Girl Scouts aim for fun at day camp
City Council strives to be more friendly to local business
City employees agree to changes in benefits
Class will examine Einstein
Cool off with Dive-In Movies
Young guitarist rocks Grammy Camp
How to be honest
Why PONY leagues charge for games
Keeping their tradition alive
Candidate says Simi needs E-Verify
Property owners getting notice of taxable value
Meet and mingle at B’nai Emet
View of Scribner trial was ‘callous’
Simi girls punch ticket to national tourney
Enjoy Shabbat dinner at CJC
Thoughts on police DUI checkpoints
Simi, Royal grads continue to climb through minor leagues
Hollywood screenwriter to share own spiritual journey at Chabad of Ventura
Campaign signs are out of control
Magill joins Marmonte foes in Midwest League
For the record
Touched by story on car show winner
Article
Cartoon
Hospital offers two lectures next week
University program offered through Moorpark College
Have a safe and enjoyable vacation
Red Cross names new regional CEO
Apollo grad wins scholarship
Moorpark College Theater puts 50s spin on Shakespeare
Skaters enjoy the daily grind
Foundation helps students go to college
Boogie back to the good ol’ days
The need to belong
POLICE BLOTTER
Poetic entries sought for local contest
Firefighters quickly contain first brush fire of summer
Police want neighbors to unite
Steinbeck’s classic tale still hits home today, on stage
Campaign signs signal race is on
One person’s junk is another’s treasure
Sat. July 17th Inaugural Moorpark Latin Festival
Charges against Scribner dropped
Reagan Library turns motorcycle heaven
Schedule a climate change speaker
Meet the Simi Valley Mastodon
Write to us!
Don’t mix trash with recyclables
Plans for mini golf course win council approval
Huber has record of caring for kids
Water efficiency program receives grant
Night of laughs to help others
She’s backing Bob for Simi mayor
CIF introduces state wrestling tourney for girls
Help preserve the city’s history
Kids love a carnival
Wrong to charge for all-star games
Simi youth wins taekwondo title
Rug retailer celebrates one year in Simi
Church has workshop on wills
Must do more to stop speeders
Effortless power revisited
Free movies, concerts, farmers' market at Simi Valley Town Center in July
Steve Sojka, Simi Valley Mayor candidate, praised in editor's letter
Sojka delivers Business Advocate, Business Roundtable for City
Country Music Night - Free concert at Simi Valley Town Center
Free outdoor screening of "The Blind Side" at Simi Town Center June 28
Giovanni’s Villa opens with huge crowd, new menu items
Free summer outdoor movies return to Simi Valley Town Center
Free Clinic of Simi Valley adds Leigh Nixon to Board of Directors
Simi Valley Councilman Steve Sojka, City officials listen & assist in Small Business Forum
Photo Contest
JoAnn Levine Earns Short Sales and Foreclosure Certification
Inkgrabber.com Goes Greener with Go Green Certification from DHL
Simi Elementary Kindergarten Registration
LOCAL REALTOR® EARNS GRI DESIGNATION
Holiday Shoppers Save Money with Online Coupons at PricePickle.com
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New Online Local Wedding Services Directory
Write 4 Hope Blues Festival 2008
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