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Witkin wants to make things better for small businesses
      With four silver hoops hanging from each earlobe, Bruce Witkin knows he doesn't resemble the average Simi Valley candidate for mayor. But the chance to offer voters something different is why the 46-year-old threw his hat into the ring in the first place.
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DUI arrests up 12 percent over Labor Day weekend
      Police officers, CHP officers and sheriff's deputies made 104 arrests of drivers suspected of driving under the influence in Ventura County during the fourday Labor Day weekend crackdown that ended at midnight Monday.
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Comments sought for city housing evaluation
      The city is soliciting comments on the Draft Fiscal Year 2007-08 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report that reviews the city's progress in meeting goals addressing affordable housing and support services for low- and moderate-income households and documents the expenditure of funds for such purposes during the program year.
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Youngest member of school board race pushing volunteerism, smarter spending
      Eric Smith, the youngest candidate running for a seat on Simi Valley Unified School District's board of education, has plenty of moral support in his first political campaign. The 18yearold has been getting feedback from his father, Gerald Smith, who's running for one of two Simi Valley City Council seats in the Nov. 4 election.
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Council candidate wants city to attract more jobs for Simi's young people
      Like father, like son. At least, that's how it is in the Smith house. After years of friendly debate, Gerald Smith and his son inspired each other to turn their opinions into action. As a result, Eric Smith, 18, is running for Simi Valley Unified School District's board of education.
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National Parks Second Century Commission meets in Westlake Village
Future of country's national parks discussed
      A blue-ribbon commission comprising scientists, conservationists, politicians and other community leaders met Aug. 25 and 26 at the Four Seasons Hotel in Westlake Village to discuss the future role of America's national parks.
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