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August 17th, 2007
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Riding for 'Stevie'
REMEMBRANCE- Simi Valley residents Paula McNamee, left, and Kathy Radley, on motorcycles with their husbands, reach out to hold hands as they line up to be part of a procession of 20 local bikers riding to memorial services for Steve Comstock. Known to his friends as "Stevie," the young man died ... More...
Runkle Canyon soil and water labeled 'safe'

More than a month after city officials contracted with two labs to collect and analyze surface water and soil samples from the proposed Runkle Canyon development site, limited test results have determined that the area poses no immediate threat to the public. More...

City Council tensions flare over local landfill

Tension arose in City Council chambers Monday night after the Simi Valley Landfill Expansion Task Force asked to be placed on the agendas of the local neighborhood councils. More...

 Community
•Neighborhood Council to tour Waste Management facility
Waste Management will host the city of Simi Valley Neighborhood Council members for a firsthand look at the facility in action and for a discussion and tour of the planned landfill expansion. More...
•Early deadlines for Labor Day
•Tesco stores coming to Ventura County
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 Health & Wellness
•Treatment for narcolepsy helps fight the urge to sleep
Imagine having an urge to sleep that is so strong one falls asleep while typing a memo or just as the golf club is about to hit the ball. For many Americans, these examples are all too real. They have narcolepsy, a chronic sleep disorder caused by the brain's inability to regulate ... More...
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 Datebook
•Datebook
FRI., AUG. 17 Roll A Strike Calabasas Chamber of Commerce sponsors second annual Bowling Tournament and Mixer, 5 to 9 p.m., AMF Woodlake Lanes, 23130 Ventura Blvd., Woodland Hills. $275 team of four. $5 donation nonbowlers. Proceeds to student scholarship fund. (818) 222-5680. More...
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 Schools
•College Corner
Too much information Colleges generally don't have formal policies about using the Internet to gather information on prospective students. But since MySpace and blogs have become major communications tools for high school students, questions are being raised about their possibl... More...
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 Sports
•Anderson catching the attention of Cardinals' coaches
As he looked toward the 2007 season, catcher Bryan Anderson of Simi Valley knew he'd be challenged, so he approached the year with a game plan. Anderson had played for the St. Louis Cardinals in the low minor leagues the year before and had successfully made the jump to Double-A. More...
•Simi Gold ends season in grand fashion
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 Pets
•Valley Vet to host wine extravaganza
The Valley Veterinary Nonprofit Corporation will host its third annual summer "Paws to Refresh" wine festival from 4 to 7 p.m. Sat., Sept. 8 at a private home in the Lexington Hills Estates in the Santa Rosa Valley. More...
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 Police
•Blotter
A 23-year-old male was arrested Aug. 9 in the 1700 block of Stone Street and charged with grand theft. In the 6100 block of Hope Street a 38-year-old male was arrested Aug. 10 and charged with domestic violence. A burglary was reported Aug. 10 in the 5800 block of Los Angeles Avenue. B... More...
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 Faith
•The Art of Being
"Love the moment. Flowers grow out of dark moments. There fore, each moment is vital. It af fects the whole. Life is a succes sion of such moments, and to live each is to succeed. More...
•International program helps women escape poverty
•Simi Valley Houses of Worship
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 Family
•Animal training students bond with pets
NOT A LAP DOG- Kat Wheaton stands over her dog, Mojo, 2, as she relaxes at an annual Moorpark College Exotic Animal Training and Management gathering at Paul Griffin Park on Tuesday evening. The bring-your-pet-along event gave incoming students the opportunity to get to know the other students in... More...
•Mental health services help preschooler, family
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 On The Town
•The Movie Nut
"Stardust" Directed by: Matthew Vaughn Starring: Claire Danes, Charlie Cox, Michelle Pfeiffer, Robert De Niro, Peter O'Toole Rated: PG13 (for brief, im plied violence and mayhem, More...
•Are you monstrous? Audition for 'Victor'
•Ronald Reagan Suite offered at Westlake Village Inn
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 Letters
•In favor of public skateboard park
It floors me how some people love to attack the teenagers in our community but are not willing to do anything to help the situation. Kids skateboarding at parks and public places is a problem that should be addressed. The concerns I have heard with building a public skateboard park are injur... More...
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 Editorials
•The predator who lives next door
After serving their debt to society, sexual offenders are being released back into Ventura County neighborhoods, but how can we be sure they won't repeat their criminal behavior? Have they been rehabilitated? Are you willing to stake your child's well-being on that? More...
•Cartoon
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 Vacation Photos
•Take Your Simi Valley Acorn on Vacation
Here's How: 1. Send a color print depicting scenery, people and the front page of any edition of the Simi Vally Acorn. 2. Tape a 3X5 card on the back describing the location, names of people (left to right), and the name, address and phone number of entrant. More...
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 Neighbors
•Local bikers commemorate the loss of a dear friend
Somewhere in the city of Sturgis, S.D., a single red brick awaits the engraving: "In memory of Steve W. Comstock, 4-28-83 to 8-06-07." Next summer that brick will become part of the Main Street sidewalk in the city that's home to the largest annual biker rally in the country. More...
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 Real Estate
•A Rustic Tuscan-Style Home On The Island In Westlake Village
This rustic Tuscan-style home is on the island in Westlake Village. It is a newer waterfront construction with a private boat dock. It features 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, with one bedroom in use as an office. More...
•Patti Hepple
•This Home Features Tile Entry, Carpeting And Vaulted Ceilings
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