May 11, 2012 RSS feed / Front Page

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Candidate forum a big draw

Newly mapped 26th Congressional District receiving national attention
By Darleen Principe
darleen@theacorn.com
The six candidates running for the new U.S. Congress 26th District seat staked their ground on a number of important issues during a public forum Monday at California Lutheran University. More...

SVUSD sends out 31 layoff notices

District hopes to rescind pink slips once state budget is finalized
By Anna Bitong
annab@theacorn.com

Final layoff notices have been sent to 31 teachers in the Simi Valley Unified School District this week, but school officials hope to rescind the notices before the start of the school year. More...

Health & Wellness

Briefs

Nurses talking joint replacement Livingston Memorial Visiting Nurse Association, a nonprofit, will host a free joint replacement class from 1 to 2 p.m. Wed., May 16 at Sunrise Senior Living, 190 Tierra Rejeda Road, Simi Valley. More...

Local doctor to discuss pelvic floor disorders in women

The field of urogynecology, a subspecialty within obstetrics and gynecology, is dedicated to the treatment of women with pelvic floor disorders such as incontinence and prolapse. More...

A shot in the arm for better health

One easy way to ward off disease is by keeping up with immunizations, a safe and costeffective practice for children and adults alike. More...

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Sports

Royal golfer turns page on his rage

Moffatt rediscovers the joy in his game during just-completed junior season
By Eliav Appelbaum
eliav@theacorn.com

Being a mean, green killing machine works for the Incredible Hulk on the big screen. It doesn’t work as well on the golf course. Just ask Stephan Moffatt, a junior standout on the Royal High boys’ golf team. More...

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Pets

Pet of the Week

SODA FAN— Pepsi is an 18-month-old Chihuahua/ terrier mix. She is a little shy atfirst, but she is very sweet, energetic and loves tummy rubs. More...

Habitat for Humanity to host women’s building effort

In the days leading up to Mother’s Day, construction crews of female volunteers will raise their hammers at Habitat for Humanity construction sites across the country in recognition of National Women Build Week. More...

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On The Town

Cajun fest boasts nonstop music lineup

The 23rd annual Simi Valley Cajun & Blues Festival will rock over Memorial Day weekend, Sat. and Sun., May 26 and 27, at Rancho Santa Susanna Community Park, 5005 Los Angeles Ave. More...

Calendar

FRI., MAY 11 Moorpark Women’s Fortnightly Club 9:45 a.m. at Moorpark Country Club, 11800 Championship Drive. Guest speaker Judy Bernstein, author of “They Poured Fire On Us From the Sky.” $20 for luncheon. RSVP. More...

Singer puts hometown in the spotlight

ON SET—Cameraman Will Venson, left,films a bar scene with actors and actresses from Austin, Texas for a Phat Sno Records music video at Billiards Plaza on May 5. More...

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Editorials

And the winner is . . .

Monday’s debate among the candidates running for Congress in California’s 26th District was a direct hit for democracy. More...

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Breaking News - 5/14/2012 10:38 AM

Former NFL player missing following Simi hike

Affholter, 46, failed to return Sunday night
By Carissa Marsh

Police are searching for 46-year-old Simi Valley resident Erik Affholter, a former NFL player who went missing after going for a hike Sunday. More...

It isn’t made of cheese

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City Council says no to bike lane conversion

By Carissa Marsh
cmarsh@theacorn.com

It seems traversing the Los Angeles Avenue commercial district on the western end of town won’t get any easier for Simi bicyclists. More...

Community

New developer rethinks plan for vacant Simi parcel

Apartments now desired as part of Casden project
By Carissa Marsh
cmarsh@theacorn.com

After four years of inactivity, a developer is proposing a new vision for the dusty property known to many as the Casden project. More...

Task Force tackles current programs

By Carissa Marsh
cmarsh@theacorn.com

It is clear that the school district, the city and its police department have a slew of programs aimed at helping youth resist drugs and make positive choices. But while they may look good on paper, are they really working? More...

DTSC hosting Santa Susana Field Lab open house

The Department of Toxic Substances Control ( DTSC) will host a community open house to address questions and provide information regarding the investigation of the Santa Susana Field Laboratory, a former rocket engine test site and nuclear research f More...

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Schools

Local teens on the job hunt

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Women’s Economic Ventures hosting informational meetings

Women’s Economic Ventures will hold two free informational orientation sessions to help participants determine their readiness for WEV’s business courses. The sessions will be offeredfrom noon to 1 p.m. More...

Student experiment to lift off

Three Chaminade College Preparatory students will watch their experiment head to space aboard the SpaceX Dragon as it blasts off from Cape Canaveral on its way to rendezvous with the International Space Station. More...

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Police

Police Blotter

April 21 In connection with a hit-and-run accident reported in the 2800 block of E. Cochran Street on April 19, officers arrested a 47-year-old man for fleeing the scene of an accident. More...

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Faith

Missionary seeks hometown’s support

Simi Valley native Lauren Swink—a 2008 Grace Brethren graduate who recently dedicated her life to working as a missionary, in particular helping children overseas—is seeking support from her hometown. More...

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Letters

Intimidation not good for politics

Brad Carter raised a legitimate issue about senior city staff retiring or leaving the city, and for that he has been attacked by the Huber reelection campaign team. More...

Benefits decision a selfish move

In a time when we are all struggling just to pay our bills, dealing with rising gas prices and skyrocketing health care costs, I was shocked to see such a selfish move by our City Council recently. More...

Residents right to be concerned

I was surprised to read that the Simi Valley Police Department and Sgt. Darin Muehler feel that the recent gang activity and violence among local gangs should not “overly frighten” peaceful, law-abiding Simi residents. More...

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Columns

The Nature of Things

The exotic in our midst Lured by a sound that reminds me of the exotic, of the tropics, I begin walking toward the cattails by Malibu Creek. More...

The Other Side of 50

More than a thrift store We live in expensive times. As prices go up and up and up, even the normal discount stores are starting to feel a little pricey. For many basic household needs, savvy shoppers are turning more frequently to thrift shops. More...

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Neighbors

A mother’s love knows no bounds

Simi woman embraces caregiver role following elderly mom’s stroke
By Carissa Marsh
cmarsh@theacorn.com

Rosemary Goodman embodies what it is to be a mom. Caring, nurturing, generous, devoted. The longtime Simi Valley resident gives of herself completely and unselfishly—with all she does, she doesn’t do it for recognition. More...

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