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November 17, 2006 / Community

Park district says cutting down of eucalyptus trees in Frontier Park was necessary evil

By Avi Rutschman avi@theacorn.com

The decision by the Rancho Simi Recreation and Parks District to cut down six blue gum eucalyptus trees in Frontier Park has caused some contempt among nearby residents. More...

Voter turnout varies by community

Westlake Village boasted the highest voter turnout among all local communities in the Nov. 7 election, according to statistics compiled by More...

Police on the lookout for carjacking suspects

Two suspects carjacked a vehicle from two Simi Valley men at 11:53 p.m. on Nov. 8. More...

Council gives green light to street racing ordinance

New law will go into effect Dec. 14

The Simi Valley City Council voted unanimously Monday in favor of a new city ordinance that will allow authorities to seize and sell the cars of drivers who participate in street racing or otherwise illegally exhibit their vehicle's speed with More...

Local libraries will be closed for Turkey Day

The Ventura County Library community libraries will be closing at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 22 and will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 23 for the Thanksgiving Day holiday. More...

Grading expected soon on Habitat for Humanity project stalled since 2003

Prospective homeowners are being now interviewed. Contract issues delayed construction.

By Avi Rutschman avi@theacorn.com

The road home for three future Simi Valley families has been longer than anticipated due to delays in the community's Habitat for Humanity project. More...

Crossword puzzle gets permanent home

The crossword puzzle, a popular feature in all editions of the More...

Economists say there is 'more uncertainty' in today's local market

Statistics show that Simi makes up 14 percent of retail sales in county

By Nancy Needham nancy@theacorn.com

Two leading economists brought a full house to the grand ballroom of Camarillo's Spanish Hills Country Club last week as about 170 people gathered to hear what the future may hold. More...

Want to make a difference in your neighborhood?

The city of Simi Valley is accepting applications for Neighborhood Council Executive Board members. Vacancies exist in each of the four boards. More...

Ventura Superior Court provides direct connection to Interface program

The Ventura Superior Court, working with Ventura County Interface, recently installed "2-1-1 Ventura County" blue phones in each of its three courthouses. More...

ParkLINK shuttle adds extra day of service for holiday

The National Park Service announced that the ParkLINK shuttle will add a full day of transit service on Friday, Nov. 24, for the Thanksgiving weekend. The shuttle typically runs weekends only; there is no service on Thanksgiving Day. More...

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Phony company lands woman in real trouble

Resident who duped employer out of $1.7 million pleads guilty

By Daniel Wolowicz camarillo@theacorn.com

Simi Valley resident Dolly Ann Leahy, formerly known as Dolly Barrera, pleaded guilty to one count of corporate embezzlement and two counts of money laundering last week in Ventura County Superior Court. More...