City considering Traffic Overlay District
Change would give car, RV dealers their own set of standards
By Darleen Principe darleen@theacorn.com
      The decision to approve an ordinance creating a new zoning district that would allow Simi Valley vehicle dealers to have their own set of architectural and promotional guidelines has been continued to the next meeting of the City Council on April 14.
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Last-minute tax tips
      The Franchise Tax Board offers last-minute tips for taxpayers and outlines the 10 tax filing errors that delay refunds. "There is time left for even the most complicated returns, and we offer a number of tools that can help you speed up your refund and prevent errors in the filing proce...
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Protect your mailbox
      Based on an ongoing burglar investigation, Malibu Lost Hills Sheriff's Station detectives this week arrested Jay Yang and Amanda Prescott of Agoura Hills on charges of theft of mail, identity theft, forgery/fraud and grand theft of money.
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Residential community proposed for Corto Street
By Darleen Principe darleen@theacorn.com
      The Simi Valley City Council voted unanimously Monday to give preliminary approval to a developer who wants to build an infill residential community on the southwest corner of Royal Avenue and Corto Street. Santa Monica-based developer Community Dynamics Inc. has proposed building 43 single-...
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Cities, county prepare for economic slowdown
By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com
      While the county, local cities and school districts prepare to trim programs in anticipation of fiscal shortages caused by the economic downturn and predicted state budget cuts, local legislators say they're working to minimize impacts on the lives of local residents.
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23 Freeway widening is now complete
Public invited to celebrate long-awaited occasion
      The California Department of Transportation and the Ventura County Transportation Commission invite the public to celebrate the completion of the Moorpark State Route 23 widening and soundwall project with an opening ceremony at 1:30 p.m.
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