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January 12, 2007 / Community

What would you like to see built in Simi's remaining vacant lots?

NICK ESSTER, 23 Student "A new shopping center that isn't overrun with corporate stores. Maybe more independent book, movie and music stores." More...

Tiger owners plead guilty in U.S. court

By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com

The couple whose escaped tiger was shot near Miller Park in Moorpark two years ago pleaded guilty Jan. 8 to federal charges relating to animal welfare and obstruction of justice. More...

Sheriff names next chief deputy

Cmdr. Chris Godfrey will be appointed to the rank of chief deputy when Chief Dante Honorico retires in midFebruary, according to Ventura County Sheriff Bob Brooks. More...

Tip off for rec league basketball

LET'S GO- Conner Lane, 10, is flanked by his brother (left) Tanner, 12, and (right) Justin Gilson, 11, as the Rancho Simi Parks and Recreation Basketball League gets under way. The Simi Valley boys were practicing late at Lemon Park. More...

5 arrested following mailbox smashing spree

Five juvenile males, ages 16 and 17, were cited on misdemeanor vandalism charges at 11:52 p.m. Jan. 2 in Simi Valley. Simi Valley police have been investigating vandalism crimes occurring in the city during the past three weeks. On Jan. More...

Gallegly introduces anti-immigration package to Democratic-lead Congress

Six bills designed to remove incentives for entering the U.S. illegally

U.S. Rep. Elton Gallegly (RThousand Oaks) recently introduced six bills in Congress to fight illegal immigration in the United States. More...

Recently sworn in, new supervisor has his work cut out for him- and he knows it

By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com

Now that he's in office, County Supervisor Peter Foy intends to fulfill the promises he made during his campaign. More...

Church will host MLK Jr. celebration

This Monday, Jan. 15, at 11 a.m. the Simi Second Missionary Baptist Church will hold their annual Martin Luther King Jr. celebration. "It's a community event intended to teach the community about the life and works of Dr. More...