Council should appeal decision on Candlelight
      As someone involved as a citizen since early March on the Candlelight restaurant/bar, I was surprised at the Planning Commission's latest action. I was surprised to see how many people were for the project moving forward, including one of the harshest critics they had.
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People shouldn't be forced to wear their seat belts
      Federal ClickIt or Ticket enforcement is just another sneaky way to pick the pocket of the average working guy in order for local law enforcement to get their fair share of the federal pie. Selfrespecting law enforcement officers ought to be ashamed.
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Seat belt sting not a good use of officers' time
      Simi Valley is cracking down on seat belt compliance. Research from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) shows 95.7 percent of California drivers use seat belts. Seat belts are a lifesaving device. I use mine all the time. But were I to forget one day or simply feel defiant, should I be fined $100 dollars?
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Hard to 'Shop Simi' when there's no place to shop
      I've noticed a lot of signs urging us consumers to "Shop Simi First" because "Shopping locally keeps our economy strong." That's wonderful, but one look around Simi Valley tells us otherwise. In Mountain Gate Plaza, there's nothing where the Edwards Seven Cinemas and its mini mall used to be.
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Tea Partiers hosting hoedown in T.O. on July 4
      The Tea Party and mixed groups that demonstrate against high taxes and big government will be meeting for a fun time July 4 from 1 to 3 p.m. at Conejo Community Park in Thousand Oaks. As always, bring your nonpartisan signs, enthusiasm, good sense and manners to the park. Pack a lunch, a blanket and bring the kids.
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Touched by Ritchie's letter
      I am a recovering addict and have been clean and sober for 23 years. My heart breaks for Tom Ritchie and his family over the overdose death of their 28-year-old nephew (letters, Acorn , June 26). Tom makes two statements that I would like to address: 1. If you are a user, do whatever it takes to get help. 2.
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Battle over barking rages on
      Congratulations, James George, concerning your letter about Simi's barking dog situation ( Acorn , June 12). In all my years on the planet I've never seen one person take one issue and so totally trash it with falsehoods, derogatory remarks and outright lies.
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Why not the faceto-face approach?
      I'm moved by what appears to be swift action by the city as well as a continuing stream of letters from concerned citizens about barking dogs. It gives me hope that my own neighborhood problems will be addressed as well.
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