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. 2, several residents reported their mailboxes ...
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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. "A top priority for this new Congress- and any Congress, for that matter- should be to reduce the high levels of illegal immigrants entering this na...
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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."
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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. Gert Hedengran, 58, admitted to felony counts of making false statements to agents with the U.S. Fish and Wil...
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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. Foy, who defeated Jim Dantona by 895 votes in November's race, pledged to spend taxpayer money wisely, reduce the cost of government and keep residents safe. He also promised to su...
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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. Godfrey joined the sheriff's department in 1978 after serving as a sailor on a nuclear submarine for four years.
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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. King," said Mary Winn-Howard, one of the event coordinators.
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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.
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