Local gymnasts have successful meet
      Monarch’s Gymnastics earned top prizes at the recent Memorial Scholarship Meet in Laguna Beach. Erika Estes, 10, a level 7 gymnast of Simi Valley, and teammate Carinne Gale, 11, level 10 gymnast of Simi Valley, both won first place on the beam. Annalee Mueller, 11, level 7 gymnast of Thousand...
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Former NPHS star embraces new role in the NFL
Knee injury doesn’t dampen Will Svitek’s spirits
By Stephen Dorman sdorman@theacorn.com
      Will Svitek knew he had to make the best out of a tough situation. The Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman is in his second professional season, a oncepromising year that came to an abrupt end on Oct. 4 when Svitek suffered a knee injury that eventually landed him on injured reserve.
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      Offshore winds helping a wave peel down the beach, peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and Hall & Oates’ new Christmas album blaring on the car stereo— these things always bring a smile to my face. Oh yeah, you can add one more item to that list: the NFL playoffs.
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Lieberthal thrilled to be back in SoCal
Westlake grad signs with the Dodgers
By Steve Ames Special to the Thousand Oaks Acorn
      After calling Philadelphia his major league home for 13 seasons, catcher Mike Lieberthal’s new home park will be Dodger Stadium, much closer to Westlake High where he blossomed during the 198790 seasons for the Warriors. Lieberthal received a $1.15 million contract from the Los Angele...
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