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More than 700 artifacts are on display at Reagan Library’s new exhibit, “Auschwitz: Not Long Ago, Not Far Away,” which opened yesterday in Simi Valley. The exhibit is a lesson about the consequences of hate left unchecked.
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Burglars cut a hole in the roof Best Buy at 1173 Simi Town Center Way and used a ladder to get down into the store where they stole $93,000 worth of Apple brand products, SVPD says. The incident happened at just before 3 a.m. today.
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GOOD NEWS: Bob Belanger, the crossing guard who was struck by an SUV on Royal Ave 10/12 after he placed himself in harm's way to save a pedestrian, has been out of his coma for 2 weeks, he’s now talking and his progress is "incredible," Simi City Manager
@SamanthaArgabri
said.
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Steve Shorts, who is currently serving as interim chief
@SimiValleyPD
was selected as the new chief of police for the department. His appointment will take effect Monday, City Manager Brian Gabler said.
"I’m super excited," Shorts told the Acorn.
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Good news: A person who knows the Belanger family reports that Bob (the crossing guard who was struck by a car Oct. Oct. 12,) is on the path to recovery. His condition has improved. Sylvie B.
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VCSO detectives seized 124 grams of cocaine and 98 grams of methamphetamine from a home in Simi Valley. The drugs were hidden in a bedroom, which, police say, Hector Garcia, 43, shared with his 11-year-old son in an apartment on Patricia Ave., authorities said in a news release.
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Mayor Mashburn's perspective on this week's power outages.
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Ventura County permit records show change of occupancy requested for former private school property on Tierra Rejada Road by Donda Academy Inc., Kanye West's planned private school
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Just in from SVPD: The Rye Fire’s threat to Simi Valley has been reduced for now, owing to the hard work of firefighters. Winds are calmer now, but may pick up again later so the City Emergency Operations Center will remain open until Friday.
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Royal High School student Hayden Kelly, 17, was concerned that proper flag etiquette wasn't being followed for some flags in Simi Valley. For her Girl Scouts Gold Award project, Kelly focused on illuminating the flags that stand along the 118 Freeway.
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Every girl deserves to have a special dress for prom night, says Bill Garcia, a senior at Simi Valley High School.
So I went through my sisters’ closets and I found a bunch of dresses! They’re all really pretty but just sitting in a closet. With their consent, I am letting any girl who can’t afford a dress, borrow one. Just DM me! I can do this anonymously and no one has to know. THREAD👇🏾
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A 1986 Royal High School graduate, who reached great heights in his career both literally and figuratively, retired last month as a high-ranking U.S. Air Force official. Col. Nikhil Patel, 53, was recently honored for his service.
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Today we remember the 25 people killed and more than 130 others injured 15 years ago on Sept. 12 when a Metrolink train collided at 4:22 p.m. with a Union Pacific freight train in Chatsworth. Among those killed, 10 from Simi, 4 from Moorpark, 3 from Camarillo, and 2 from T.O.
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The California Public Utilities Commission today called So Cal Edison's handling of public safety shutoff events "tactless" & "deficient in meeting the standard its customers deserve,"
@SenHenryStern
said in a statement.
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Royal High School students-Acira Tawakley, Maria Villa and Rebecca Hise-completed the Royal High School’s Air Force Junior ROTC program, mastering flight over the summer and achieving their private pilot licenses.
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Update on Bob Belanger, the crossing guard hero who was struck by a car 10/12: As of Friday, the family was hopeful he’ll be walking & talking in 3 months or so, but Bob hasn’t woken up yet and he still has swelling on his brain. Keep the prayers coming,
@SamanthaArgabri
said.
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What an incredible game tonight!
Simi Valley High wins in overtime 44-38 against Mira Costa in the Division 6 Championship.
Despite trailing by 21 points in the first half, Simi fought back to claim victory, the first football championship in the school's 103-year history!
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Bob Belanger, the crossing guard who was struck by an SUV on Royal Ave 10/12 after he placed himself in harm's way to save a pedestrian, is in stable but critical condition, Samantha Argabrite, deputy city manager for Simi told us this a.m.
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PUTTING UP A FIGHT- RHS teen battling aggressive form of T-cell leukemia
@athleticsroyal
@TheAcornSports
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Brody Denham, a Royal High School 11th grader and Boy Scout Troop 605 member, recently completed his Eagle Scout project by placing trail markers to Mount McCoy in Simi Valley. Trail improvements were also made, and a memorial plaque was also created.
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Move over Hollywood, here comes "Simiwood"--Just in--An agreement between Waste Management & Allied Pacific Studios will allow Allied to expand its filming operations in Simi Valley, with long term plans to build a permanent movie ranch on approx. 1,000 acres near the landfill.
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Matthew Weaver, 21, has been missing since 8/10. His car was found in the Santa Monica Mountains, not far from Malibu Creek State Park where a camper was recently shot & killed and other gunshots were reported.
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#BREAKING
: A Royal High School student drowned Sunday in Yosemite National Park:
http://t.co/Q5iAloHt1s
http://t.co/f34E5Z6Q2N
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Simi Valley is the first city in Ventura County to support a lawsuit that challenges the state’s sanctuary policy.
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The Marie Calender' s building will be converted into a brewery and restaurant called Mad Era Brewery, owned by local residents.
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After 45 years of unwavering dedication to education, Stephen Pietrolungo, the beloved principal of Monte Vista School in Simi Valley known as Dr. P, is stepping into a well-deserved retirement.
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Simi Valley Unified School District has joined a nationwide lawsuit against major social media platforms, such as Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok and Snapchat, alleging that they’re contributing to a youth mental health crisis.
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Certifed Nursing Assistant Julie Svolos from
@AdventistHealth
Simi Valley was the first to receive a Covid vaccine in Ventura County today.
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Lightning fired up the Simi Valley skies Monday evening. Below are some awesome photos local residents Lori Meyer, Lorena Lewbel and Alysha Tarr shared with us.
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The Calif. Environmental Protection Agency today announced a new agreement (framework) that establishes strict cleanup protocols and timelines for The Boeing Company's area of responsibility at the Santa Susana Field Laboratory (SSFL.)
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@JohnEDowney
and
@dennert
of
@theroyalhs
honored as outstanding teachers of the year by
@CAsocialstudies
:
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Air quality is now hazardous or very unhealthy in Ventura county with an AQI of 312.
@AIRNow
advises avoiding physical activity outdoors.
#EasyFire
#YosemiteFire
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Fighter planes launched f/Edwards Air Force Base in honor of Chuck Yeager's 1947 supersonic flight will fly over Simi bet. 12:28-12:30 today
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Thanks to his creativity and out-of-the-box thinking, Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District board member Brian Dennert was given Director of the Year honors by the Ventura County Special Districts Association.
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Happy news.
Simi Valley Days will be hosting the Fourth of July Fireworks show this year at the Rancho Santa Susana Park. The park district and city have teamed up to provide the funds for the fireworks, Mayor Keith Mashburn said.
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Simi Valley Girl Scout Troop 61133 not only repainted all the tables and benches at the Big Sky Dog Park,but replaced the drinking bowls and plan to build a spot where residents can remember beloved pets who have passed over the “rainbow bridge.”
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Brave men and women on the Rye fire frontlines are doing an awesome job. Hoping they can stop the Thomas fire soon too. That one has grown to 115,000 acres, destroyed 430+ homes. SB
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GOOD NEWS: David Maron, a moderator for the League of Women Voters, Ventura County, just informed us that
@SteveKnight25
&
@KatieHill4CA
have agreed to come to Simi for a forum. The free event is scheduled for 7 p.m. Thurs. 10/25 at Simi Valley High School. Sylvie B.
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Sounds like firefighters are making good progress and have been able to stop the spread of
#canyonfire
. Both fires
#CanyonFire
and
#KuehnerFire
appear under control.
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ANNOUNCEMENT: “As publishers of the Acorn Newspapers, we realize how much our readers need to keep informed during the COVID crisis. So we have lifted the paywall for all 5 sites during this time, allowing free access to all who register w/ email. You may still subscribe. 1/3
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A Simi Valley coach and youth mentor is recovering at a local hospital after being struck by a vehicle along Tierra Rejada Road in the early morning hours of July 9.
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"She loved above everything else and she had so much love to give.” Twenty-year-old Borderline victim Kristina Morisette used to stomp around her parents' house in cowboy boots. Now a memorial stone engraved with cowboy boots marks her final resting place.
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EMPIRE:
@Santa_Susana
varsity mock trial team takes second place in world championship in New York
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Remember:
@SteveKnight25
@KatieHill4CA
debate hosted by the League of Women Voters is tonight at Santa Su High (not Simi as previously planned.) The event will be aired live Requires Flash, so it won't work on iPhones
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15-year-old arrested, police say he had a loaded handgun and additional ammo in his possession.
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Some parents and students in Simi Valley are gathering now by Simi Town Center Way to oppose Newsom's recent order requiring all K-12 students to receive a COVID vaccine. The rally coincides with events taking place across California today. Photo by
@acornrichard
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Just in:
@VenturaCountyDA
office has filed charges against Zarbab Ali, 25 for the death of Rachel Castillo. Murder with special allegation of lying in wait and an additional enhancement of using a knife. Arraignment scheduled for 1:30 p.m. in Ventura.
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A 32-year-old man accused of murdering his girlfriend at their Simi Valley apartment was convicted by a jury Tuesday and will be sentenced Jan. 17.
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On this day, at this moment, we pause to honor the service men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our freedom and ideals.
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About 30 teenage girls including from Simi Valley recently attended the Ventura County Fire Department’s first Girls With Grit fire camp since the pandemic.
The two-day event was held at VCFD’s Regional Training Center in Camarillo.
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It’s been 3 weeks since his 21-year-old son mysteriously vanished, & not knowing why or what happened has been torture for Matthew Weaver Sr. Any info about Matthew Jr. should be directed to LAPD’s missing persons unit (213) 996-1800 or via 800 222-TIPS
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Simi Valley is now an International City of Peace thanks to the efforts of the Rotary Club of Simi Sunrise.
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Simi Valley addresses speeding concerns on Royal Avenue and citywide by investing $139,500 for the police motor traffic unit, adding three motorcycle officers for safer streets.
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A family is mourning, and the community is grieving with them in the wake of a fatal traffic collision that took the life of Dylan Jones, a local teenager with a promising future.
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Good news for Simi, wish we could say the same for the Thomas fire in western Ventura County.
Activation of Simi Valley Emergency Operations Center Activated for Rye Fire Now Closed - Rye Fire Threat Ended
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Vape pens are now so small that students can bring them to class and even charge them on their computers because teachers are fooled into thinking they are thumb drives: +related commentary by
@SimiValleyUSD
@peplinski_jason
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"Our communities have been more than patient with SCE over the past few years of PSPS events. These persistent power shutdowns during extreme winds are untenable and unjust,"
@SenHenryStern
said.
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He could have passed silently in his sleep, a boy given little chance to live because of a heart defect.
But 6 surgeries later, Jefferson is climbing mountains—some of the highest around to show a disability should not get in the way of a dream.
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The superintendent of Ventura County schools has come out against the state’s decision to keep the school mask mandate in place while it is dropped for the general public.
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Family of missing mom calling on Simi community for help
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Free Simi Valley farmers market was featured on CBS 2 News. Just a reminder of all the good happening in our community. Sylvie B.
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#BREAKING
: Pop star Miley Cyrus' missing Maserati, worth about $100K, was recovered in Simi Valley this morning:
http://t.co/MKDv9irBBH
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RSRPD’s board of directors on Jan. 4 approved remaining $280,000 needed for Arroyo Simi Greenway project’s $1.3-million Phase 5 section, adding 1.8-miles of improvements between Tapo and Stearn streets, and from Los Angeles Ave north to Cochran St.
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Congratulations to the Class of 2022.
Sunset ceremony perfectly captured by our photographer extraordinaire
@Michael_Coons
Over 600 kids graduated from
@TheRoyalHS
tonight during a sunset ceremony in Simi Valley.
#Classof2022
@SVAcorn
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.
@RepMikeGarcia
has a town hall scheduled in
@City_SimiValley
Sept. 1. The event will take place outdoors at 6 p.m. on the south lawn of the Reagan Library.
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Fire Watch App reports that
#SharpFire
is now at 65+ Acres. We're also hearing a firefighter suffered heat injuries.
Road Closures:
Reservoir Dr at Avenida Simi
Reservoir Dr at Ditch Road
Evelyn Ave at Township Avenue
Presidio Dr at Valerie Avenue
Lemon Dri at Township Avenue
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A new television series is in development, set to take audiences on a nostalgic journey through a young boy’s life at Corriganville, a former ranch in Simi Valley where more than 3,500 Western movies, TV shows and commercials were filmed.
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When 5-year-old Ayden Denne woke up Saturday morning, he had a bit of a headache. Despite that, his first words were: “Mommy, today is my parade.”
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Community rallies to support Bob, the crossing guard hero who is fighting for his life at the hospital.
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A semi-trailer packed with food supplies and household items arrived in Simi Valley on Dec. 29 and the goods inside were distributed to 10 pantries in the city. The food was a donation from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Salt Lake
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Biologists say a separate proposed multi-million-dollar wildlife crossing will help squirrels avoid traffic and scurry safely over the busy 101 freeway.
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Red carpet was rolled out in Simi for a special film premiere. Yes, that's
@StephenBaldwin7
http://t.co/PzpkVGSIqa
http://t.co/IR6iKUJx2t
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The Simi Valley Unified School District anticipates receiving $9.6 million from the state, with most of the funds being allocated for arts and music education programs.
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Madera Elementary in Simi Valley has won the California's Civics Learning Award of Excellence, the state's highest honor. 🏆 They're also the only elementary school statewide to achieve this honor.
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In response to reports that unofficial ballot boxes have been placed in Simi Valley, county clerk recorder Mark Lunn said "Don’t trust your ballot to anybody but the people who are trained to process it properly." 1/
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Apollo High graduate John Sullivan overcame many obstacles to earn his diploma. He finished early with straight As and is set to serve his country in the Marines. John is one of 70 students who will partake in the culmination ceremony at Apollo tomorrow.
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A couple hundred kids took part in a "back to school water balloon fight" at Lemon Park today in Simi Valley. The
@SimiValleyPD
organized the event with officers taking part in the fun. Kids also helped pick up the popped balloons, so no littering in the park.
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Small earthquake in Simi Valley.
A 3.2 magnitude earthquake occurred 1.86mi E of Simi Valley, CA. Details: Map:
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A new book store will open at the town center Oct. 24, a speaker just told Council.
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Opening tomorrow
@Reagan_Library
More than 170 artifacts preserved by volcanic ash are on display as part of the library’s newest special exhibit, “Pompeii,” which opens Oct. 6 and runs through April 21, 2019. (Photo by Richard Gillard)
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Hopefully firefighters get the upper hand on this quick.
Copter 7 and 8 are on scene on Simi Valley. The fire is being reported as a 500 X 100 spot. Smoke is effecting the 118 Freeway.
@CHPMoorpark
@VCFD
@VCSOVentura
@MoorparkSheriff
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Rye Fire Update for Simi Valley per SVPD Nixle: The fire has not reached Simi at this time. Should evacuations be required, shelters for people and shelter locations for live stock will be announced. Information regarding Simi Valley Schools will be updated.
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Simi Valley community rallies to pay tribute to an American hero and show love and support for his family. See story in Friday's Acorn. Follow the link to see more images of Sunday's memorial parade online.
Simi Valley comes out to honor GySgt Diego Pongo who was KIA in Iraq last month. See more images in the
@SVAcorn
Newspaper photo gallery
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National Park Service biologists say mountain lion P-77 recently gave birth to three female kittens in the Simi Hills, a small area of habitat between the larger Santa Monica and Santa Susana Mountain ranges.
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The prospect of an outdoor performing arts amphitheater that could host concerts and other events at Simi Valley Civic Center Plaza moved a little closer to reality last month after the City Council agreed to explore the idea further.
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A progressive Democrat who was elected to the Simi City Council in 2018, Luevanos kicked off her Congressional campaign today, April 5, to run against Rep. Mike Garcia (R-Santa Clarita) for California’s 25th District.
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Good things happen when the community comes together 'from the radio airwaves to real life. ' Sylvie B.
Borderline victim Justin Meek was a respite caregiver for a 19-year-old Simi Valley man with autism, Tyler Thompson. Tyler has struggled since Justin’s death, so today a local radio station and a good Samaritan gave him two tickets to Monday’s Borderline benefit concert.
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Bravo.
CHP West Valley officers recently responded to call of a baby choking in a car along the 101 Fwy. Officer Ramstead (licensed paramedic) evaluated the infant & utilized back slaps to help the infant clear his airway and begin breathing normally. 6 month old was choking on a cherry
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