'Little hero' shows bravery despite fear, rescues father from swimming pool
By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com
      On a warm summer evening last week, Simi resident Kevin Wattles, 45, was playing around in his backyard swimming pool with his two sons, Kyle and Ethan. Climbing out of the water, Kevin stood dripping at the rim of the pool and called for his boys to watch him do a perfect dive...
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ADA Paratransit Advisory Committee set to meet July 17
      The ADA Paratransit Advisory Committee will meet at 3 p.m. Thursday, July 17 at the Simi Valley Senior Center, 3900 Avenida Simi.
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B&G Club 'Treasure Island' auction raises $175,000
      The Boys & Girls Club of Simi Valley has announced that the milestone event, the 30th annual auction, "An Adventure to Treasure Island," raised more than $175,000 to support club programs that benefit the children and families of Simi Valley.
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It's carnival time again at St. Rose
      St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church will host the annual Family Carnival from July 18 to 20 on the school grounds of the parish, 1305 Royal Ave., Simi Valley. The carnival is open to the public from 6 to 11 p.m. Friday, July 18; 2 to 11 p.m. Saturday, July 19, and 2 to 9 p.m. S...
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Serving in Uniform
      •Army National Guard Spec. Justin B. DuFresne has been mobilized and activated at Fort Dix, N.J., for an overseas deployment. He is a member of the 40th Military Police Company at the Joint Forces Training Base in Los Alamitos, Calif.
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Simi Valley Elks hosting Fourth of July picnic for members
      The Simi Valley Elks will host the annual Fourth of July picnic at 1 p.m. today, Friday, July 4, at the lodge, 1561 Kuehner Drive, Simi Valley. Activities will include music, dancing, bounce house, horseshoes, barbecued food and homemade pizza.
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Diplomats make Reagan Library, Simi Valley a stop on U.S. tour
By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com
      Two charter buses filled with ambassadors and led by a police motorcade rolled up Presidential Drive in Simi Valley Monday for a tour of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library. Upon arrival, the dignitaries were hustled into the museum for a quick tour of the grounds and exhibits before at...
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CHP offering traffic safety class for seniors
      Officer Brandon Mumme of the California Highway Patrol will give a brief video presentation on traffic safety for seniors at 1 p.m. Thursday, July 10 at the Simi Valley Senior Center, 3900 Avenida Simi. Mumme will discuss general traffic safety, knowing when it is time to stop driving...
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