Our Valley Santa Clarita July/August 2016 | Page 4

CONTENTS

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Ivonne
PeraltaShimizu
In the 1980’s Peru was
a country in turmoil.
Terrorist’s bombs...

12

Not Every
Latino
is a Democrat
Primary Election Day
results are in: The
ranks of successful
GROW Elect...

4

14

How to Talk
to Kids about
Terrifying
Things
Despite all our best
efforts at spreading
compassion and
understanding...

18

Magic
Mountain
Summer Fun
Six Flags Magic
Mountain, located
here in Valencia, is the
Thrill Capital of the
World. If you are a
thrill seeker..

22

Setareh
Khatibi
In early June, just
before the end of the
school year...

30

Love Stories

America was at war.
On July 20th, Willie
turned 18 years old.
That morning...

28

Back to School
Fashion
Trends come and go so
quickly, there’s really
no point in being a
slave to them. This
fall...

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Art Gallery by
Laurie Morgan