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December 22nd, 2006
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Waiting for the train to Christmas
ALL ABOARD— Dazzled children, above, watch as the Metrolink Holiday Toy Express pulls into the Simi Valley station Saturday evening as part of ABC7 and the Firefighters “Spark of Love” toy drive. More...
Commercial lot rezoned to allow for residental care facility

Despite an admitted lack of available commercial office space within the city, the City Council approved an amendment to the zoning code allowing a residential care facility to be constructed on a 1.64acre empty lot previously zoned commercial. More...

Sobriety checkpoint nabs 3 DUI suspects

The Simi Valley Police Department conducted a sobriety/ license checkpoint in the 3100 block of Cochran Street from 8:30 p.m. Dec. 15 through 12:30 a.m. Dec. 16. About 940 motorists were briefly detained and asked to present their driver’s licenses. More...

 Health & Wellness
•Holiday stress can trigger trouble for the addicted
“Those addicted to drugs and/ or alcohol suffer more emotional and material losses which leads to escalated drug use resulting in more overdoses, suicide attempts, physical injuries and deaths during the holiday season than any other time of the year,” said Gary W. More...
•Simi Y will host a Healthy Family Day
•Blood drive coming up
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 Datebook
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WED., DEC. 27 Activist Speaks Global Exchange Ventura County Supporters present free public lecture by Alice Greenfield McGrath, “My Life as an Activist.” 7 to 8:30 p.m., Grant Brimhall/Thousand Oaks Library, 1401 E. Janss Road. THURS., DEC. More...
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 Business
•New CEO of Moorpark Chamber hails from Simi
The board of directors of the Moorpark Chamber of Commerce announced last week that Simi Valley resident Lisa Masotti has been chosen to serve as the Chamber’s new leader. Masotti, 42, the organization’s former office manager, will take over the chief executive officer position that was ... More...
•Golf instruction offered at Sinaloa
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 Schools
•The spirit of giving comes alive at Simi High
The holiday spirit has infused several different charitable programs run by both students and faculty at Simi Valley High School. More...
•Royal boys’ soccer fundraiser at Paul’s will have comedic touch
•What’s going on in your classroom?
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 Sports
•Jackson’s last-second shot pushes the Pioneers past Calabasas, 62-60
Even though Christmas is still three days away, basketball fans in Simi Valley received a real gift when they had the chance to watch a key early season Marmonte League match-up between the Pioneers and the Coyotes. More...
•Male gymnasts pummel the competition at regional meet
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 Police
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A 28-year-old female was arrested Dec. 11 and charged with hit and run in the 3900 block of Alamo Street. A 19-year-old male was arrested Dec. 13 in the 2800 block of Cochran Street and charged with embezzlement. A 60-year-old male was arrested and charged with displaying a we... More...
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 Faith
•Holiday movies bright, even in black and white
Some may feel that the same ol’ classic movies have been aired way too much during the holidays—again and again and again. But others (me among them) take a subtle joy in setting the holiday season with another colorless dose of Jimmy and Cary and Bing. (Granny’s high-octane goose l... More...
•Candlelight worship on Christmas Eve
•OneSpirit Center offering unique class in January
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 Family
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I don’t like shopping. I might even say I hate shopping. I prolong clothes shopping for myself for as long as I can, sometimes wearing shredded pants, faded shirts and sole-flapping shoes until my wife is so embarrassed to be around me that she drags me to the store. More...
•Kick off 2007 with a family checkup
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 On The Town
•World-class chef brings his talents to new Simi restaurant
With his French accent, flamboyant personality and time spent in the French Foreign Legion, chef Gerard Guijarro immediately puts a guest at his restaurant in a “Casablanca” state of mind. More...
•Performance of Dr. Seuss classic puts entertainment on ice
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 Letters
•Bay Area man says city’s responsibility should be to the state, not the Feds
City attorney David Hirsch’s pretense about upholding federal marijuana laws ignores the fact that state or local authorities are not authorized to enforce federal statutes that conflict with California law. As elected officials, the City Council took an oath to uphold California law and... More...
•Politician should be able to swear on the Koran instead of Bible
•Simi’s philosophy discussion group is timely and free
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 Editorials
•Volunteer coaches deserve cooperation all year long
You’d be amazed at how much time volunteer sports coaches and instructors spend helping our children. Ten or more hours a week working with a program isn’t uncommon for some of these unselfish men and women. With several practices a week plus games on the weekends, their sacrifice... More...
•Rizzo
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 Neighbors
•The world of wines demystified
Dinner parties—especially during the holiday season—are a relaxing way to share tasty food, enjoy good conversation and spend time with friends and family. For many, bringing a bottle of wine to a dinner is a timehonored way to say thank-you to the hosts for opening their home fo... More...
•Variety of trips for the 50-plus
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 Real Estate
•Almost 1.5 Acres Zoned For Horses
This property is on approximately 1.5 acres and zoned for horses. The home has been completely remodeled with granite kitchen counters, new cabinets, top-of-the-line appliances and tumble marble backsplash. There are smooth ceilings and recessed lighting throughout. More...
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