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February 9th, 2007
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City may prohibit sales by street peddlers
The Simi Valley City Council is looking to give street vendors a permanent day off. At Monday's meeting, council members called in unison for new regulations that would prohibit peddlers from selling products while standing or walking on city streets, medians or sidewalks, More...
Task force considers methods of eliminating gangs

The Simi Valley Gang Task Force, a committee of community leaders and concerned citizens, met Wednesday night to discuss options the city can take in eliminating Simi's gangs. According to Lt. Greg Riegert of the Simi Valley Police Department, there are approximately 150 active gang member... More...

Weaver honored tonight at halftime of Simi-Royal clash

Simi Valley High School will retire the baseball jersey of 2001 alumnus Jered Weaver during halftime of tonight's Royal-Simi boys' basketball game. Weaver, a starting pitcher for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, joins his older brother, Jeff, a member of the 2006 World Series champion St. More...

 Community
•Millhouse will serve on Metrolink board
Moorpark Councilmember Keith Millhouse was elected vice chairman of the Southern California Regional Rail Authority at a recent agency board of directors meeting. The agency operates the Metrolink commuter rail service that serves Moorpark and Simi Valley commuters. More...
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•School board vetoes idea for drug abuse committee
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 Health & Wellness
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There appears to be a lot of hiding in relationships these days. By that I mean hiding oneself from the other while making a strong attempt to maintain the appearance of a relationship. There may be an illusion of communication and shared experience when partners actually maintain gr... More...
•Don't be immune to antioxidants, dietician says
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 Datebook
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FRI, FEB. 9 Play Premiere Student written and directed play, "Melt," opens Newbury Park High School, Performing Arts Center on campus. 7 p.m., today and tomorrow. $5 students, $8 adults. Sing For Supper Thousand Oaks High School Choral Program hosts benefit, "Singing Waiter Night," 6 to 9 ... More...
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 Business
•Low-interest loans offered to small businesses hurt by last month's freeze
Assistance is on the way for county businesses that were hit hard when cold temperatures in January destroyed millions of dollars worth of produce. Low-interest loans will be available to small businesses that have suffered financial losses due to last month's freeze damage to crops, ... More...
•Popular home ownership class adds another session in Simi
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 Schools
•5 Simi students hope to 'reflect' well at statewide creativity competition
The Simi Valley Unified School District is shining bright with five students from different grade levels nominated to attend the state level Reflections contest. The program, which is a national PTAsponsored contest, encourages students to express themselves creatively and pursue artis... More...
•Local high schoolers selected for the semifinals in performing arts contest
•Sinaloa will play host to 'Transition to Adult Life' fair
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 Sports
•SVHS duo pushes each other toward success
Some wrestlers say a typical practice session is so grueling that it's actually more difficult than Hell Week in football. For Simi Valley High senior grapplers Mikey Murphy and Matt Bruno, that's still not enough. More...
•T.O.'s Poppen too much for Pioneers to handle
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 Pets
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JUST JAKE - Jake was dumped at a shelter for euthanasia by his owner. He's been up for adoption for two and a half years now. Jake is friendly, sweet, energetic and very lovable. He is an adult dog and needs lots of love. More...
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 Police
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A 20-year-old male was arrested and charged with possession of less than one ounce of marijuana Feb. 1 in the 3900 block of Heritage Oak. A 33-year-old female was arrested and charged with a hit and run Feb. 1 in the 1800 block of E. Aston Court. More...
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 Faith
•Religious education conference features speakers, workshops
The 39th annual Los Angeles Religious Education Congress, sponsored by the Roman Catholic Church, will be at the Anaheim Convention Center from March 1 to 4. This four-day Congress for adults and youths is the largest annual catechetical event in the world, according to Congress Coord... More...
•Local rabbi will lead twoweek tour of the Holy Land
•UCC hosts presentation on evolution and faith
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 Family
•Make Valentine's Day a family celebration
Traditionally, Valentine's Day is the most romantic day of the year. However, celebrating the day need not be only for those dating or in couples relationships. If your "pair" has blossomed into a family, experts suggest trying to start some new traditions that can turn America's day for lov... More...
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 On The Town
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How's this for irony? One evening last month I spent several hours poring over the American Film Institute's poll to determine the Best 100 Movies of All Time. The survey is offered once every decade and involves selecting a century of truly magnificent films. More...
•Late Night Big Band will swing into Town Center Mall this weekend
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 Letters
•Residents' outcry against Sinaloa Golf Course was justified
I am one of those 32 NIMBYs who was part of the bombardment of the City Council on Monday, Jan. 26, showing my displeasure at the park district's plans to expand the course into a fullon, commercial facility. We did this after listening to the proposal with some vague detai... More...
•Congrats to all those involved with bringing universal designs to Simi Valley
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 Editorials
•Valentine's Day game plan
Here's a good starting point for this year's Valentine's Day: Men, get a clue. Women, lighten up. After eons of trying you'd think that husband and wife, boyfriend and girlfriend would get it right. But the intergender struggle- that "battle of the sexes"- still continues. More...
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 Vacation Photos
•Take Your Simi Valley Acorn on Vacation
GRANDÉ CANYON- Dick and Madeleine Kolodziej stand in front of Copper Canyon in the state of Chihuahua, Mexico, during a November 2006 trip south of the border with a group of fellow Simi Valley and Thousand Oaks Kiwanis. Copper Canyon is actually several large canyons that total up to a siz... More...
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 Neighbors
•Couple brought together by '94 quake form unshakable bond
Love is a pledge of selflessness, according to Simi Valley resident Mike Kubeisy, who first bonded with the woman he would later marry, Patricia, after rescuing her from a collapsed apartment building in the aftermath of the January 1994 Northridge earthquake. More...
•Appealing to our romantic side
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 Real Estate
•Rick Cobos
Rick Cobos has been recognized by Prudential California Realty's Camarillo office as its top listing agent for November 2006. Cobos is an award-winning agent and has been named by broker/owner Bob Majorino to management positions within the company. More...
•Judy Lewicki
•This Home Has Two Master Suites And A Large Open Floor Plan
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