Air monitoring plan available
      The Ventura County Air Polluion Control District has released ts 2007 draft Ambient Air Moni oring Plan for public review and comment until Fri., July 27.
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Cellphones can be used for 911 calls
Wireless service providers have improved support for emergency needs
      A recent article discouraged the public from using their cellphones to dial 911. In the article, the journalist stated that 911 calls from cellphones, for now, "will still go through the Highway Patrol." This is not an accurate statement.
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Seniors can get payment for housing costs
      Seniors may receive free assistance in completing Homeowner and Renter Assistance application forms from Tues., July 17 through Oct. 9 at the Active Adult Center, 799 Moorpark Ave., Moorpark. This assistance is a onceayear reimbursement by the sate of California of a portion of ...
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Postal services available at new location
      The U.S. Postal Service will open a new Contract Postal Unit inside Casino Storage, 875 W. Los Angeles Ave. in Moorpark on Wed., July 18. The new mailing and shipping location will offer service every day except for major holidays. Hours are from 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday through ...
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Housing data reflects downward trend
Only 11 percent of California homes are considered affordable
By John Loesing newstip@theacorn.com
      According to the California Building Industry Association and other housing permit data, single-family housing starts in May stayed relatively level statewide, while multifamily homes saw a strong boost. But production for both single- and multifamily units remains well behind last year's le...
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Simi seniors cool down
By Darleen Principe darleen@theacorn.com
      In response to a recent heat advisory issued by the state, the city has designated Simi Valley Senior Center a cooling center for seniors and any atrisk individuals during periodic heat waves.
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Education board approves science textbook
Critics disagree with book's teaching on evolution
By Darleen Principe darleenp@theacorn.com
      After extensive review and consideration, the Ventura County Board of Education voted 3-1 to adopt a seventh-grade-level science textbook that critics say portrays the theory of evolution as fact and contains other questionable content.
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Call 811 before digging near lines
      Underground Service Alert of Southern California recently announced the launch of a new national 811 "Call Before You Dig" number to help prevent homeowners and professional excavators from damaging underground utility lines while digging and causing injury or service outagesThe new FCC-...
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