Exterior lights not coming to Calabasas High School

      Homeowners concerned about new lights on athletic fields at Calabasas High School shouldn’t worry, according to officials with Las Virgenes Unified School District (LVUSD).
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Incumbent says he’s kept his promises
By John Loesing
Acorn Staff Writer

      Like most politicians, Todd Haines builds campaigns on promises.
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Accident may pay dividends
in Oak Park
By Michael Picarella
Acorn Staff Writer

      A mishap in Oak Park might actually save taxpayers some money and inconvenience.
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GOP candidate for Assembly wants to defy election odds
By John Loesing
Acorn Staff Writer

      Jayne Murphy Shapiro, a Republican candidate for the 41st state Assembly District in next month’s election, is anxious to defy the prognosticators.
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Oak Park candidates share ideas, opinions
By John Loesing
Acorn Staff Writer

      Candidates for Oak Park Municipal Advisory Council (MAC) and Oak Park Unified School District (OPUSD) discussed a wide range of issues at a candidates’ forum last week, including traffic in the community and the need for a better zero-tolerance policy at the high school.
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Calabasas shuttle may get $500,000 in funds

      The Calabasas Smart Shuttle Program is in line to receive $500,000 in federal funds to enhance the current transit system within the city of Calabasas.
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Republicans open their campaign office

      Iva Edwards, a Bush For President chairperson, recently announced that the Conejo Valley Republican Headquarters has opened at 3366 Thousand Oaks Blvd.
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Mother’s death inspires compassion
By John Loesing
Acorn Staff Writer

      Friends and family both here and around the world mourned the loss of Kelly Tedjasaputra, a 42-year-old Oak Park woman who died last week from a rare form of liver cancer.
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Fundraising events for the Tedjasaputras

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Pumpkin Festival another success
By Michael Picarella
Acorn Staff Writer

      As Halloween approaches, in come the pumpkin patches, pumpkin carvers and the about 15,000 guests of the annual Calabasas Pumpkin Festival that was last weekend.
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Safety tips

      Lost Hills Station of the L.A. County Sheriff’s Department offers the following suggestions for a safe Halloween: Halloween blood and gore are harmless stuff for the most part.
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Las Virgenes Library offers DVDs and ‘Entertainment 2001’ books

      The Friends of the Agoura Hills Library have made an initial purchase of 28 first-run DVD movies for rental at Las Virgenes Library, 29130 W. Roadside Drive, Agoura Hills.
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Calabasas to dedicate skate park
Are you looking for a fun, legal place to ride your skateboard?

      The city of Calabasas took over operation of Gates Canyon Park from Los Angeles County last month and will officially dedicate the park in conjunction with the dedication of the city’s new Skate Park Program at 11 a.m., Sat., Oct. 28.
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Calabasas couple volunteers in Ecuador

      Last July, Herb and Phyllis Goldberg of Calabasas were part of an 18-member Global Volunteers team of North Americans who worked on medical, child care and construction projects at Camp Hope, a facility for children with mental and physical disabilities in Quito, Ecuador.
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Serving in Uniform

      Marine Corps Pvt.
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Ari and his magical pumpkins
Survival of the Fittest:
A Sequel to Last Year’s ‘A Homegrown Halloween Story’

      You may recall the story of 7-year-old Ari Galper of Westlake Village and the tragic fate of his homegrown pumpkin in last October’s Acorn.
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Some goodies no good for braces

      Gleeful goblins, witches, super heroes and princesses soon will bring home candy and other treats that could be a real bust for braces.
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New business opens in Agoura Hills

      Berson/Dean/Stevens, Inc. recently announced their new location in the Canwood Corporate Center, 29229 Canwood St., Ste.
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Riordan to address ‘State of the Valley’

      Los Angeles Mayor Richard J. Riordan will give his fifth and final "State of the Valley" address, and Los Angeles mayoral candidates will face off on Valley business issues at the Valley Industry and Commerce Association (VICA) Business Forecast Conference Luncheon from 12:15 to 2 p.m. on Fri., Nov. 3 at the Warner Center Marriott Hotel ballroom, 21850 Oxnard St., Woodland Hills.
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SCORE offers

      business workshops and counseling SCORE, the Service Corps of Retired Executives, offers a monthly series of workshops and seminars designed to help new business owners and operators conduct their businesses successfully.
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Don’t take a vacation bogged down by work

      If you feel like you can’t get a break from work, you’re not alone. Ninety-six percent of Americans check in with their offices several times during their vacations, according to a national consumer survey.
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Better than ever

      SHOPPERS’ PARADISE–Francine Etc. women’s boutique is owned by Francine Maroney, above. The shop has grown in stature, style and substance and includes Calvin Klein/Upper Bridgewear, Fitigues, Johnston Forte Cashmeres, Philippe Adec French Designs; from day to evening wear and much more. Francine Etc.
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Calabasas
Pumpkin
Festival

      PEOPLE, PUMPKINS–About 15,000 attended the two-day Pumpkin Festival at Paramount Ranch. The event is hosted by the city of Calabasas and produced by the Calabasas Chamber of Commerce. Proceeds will be shared with nonprofit organizations, schools and charities.
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