Water rate reduction advocates
now have majority on LVMWD board

      Lower water rate advocate Vernon Padgett became the new president of the Las Virgenes Municipal Water District (LVMWD) Board of Directors in a vote last week that split 3-2.
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Bike lane project pedals forward
By John Loesing
Acorn Staff Writer

      Hop on your bicycle and take a ride on Agoura Road in Agoura Hills; you’ll notice a big difference. The city recently completed a $1 million construction project that added eight-foot bike lanes to both sides of the road from Kanan Road to Liberty Canyon Road.
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Officials disagree on criteria, goals for acquiring Calabasas open space
By Sharon Makokian
Acorn Staff Writer

      Although Calabasas officials agree on the need to acquire more open space in the years to come, they couldn’t agree on the criteria for purchasing such land at a joint meeting of the city council and planning commission last week.
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Westlake Village a safe place to live, cops say
By Michael Picarella
Acorn Staff Writer

      Last year in the city of Westlake Village alone, there were 158 Part I crimes. That’s 14 more vs. 1999. Part I crimes include burglaries. Westlake Village had 29 residential incidents in 2000, 28 of businesses, 19 vehicle burglaries and six of garages/out-buildings. Grand theft (exceeding $400) was up to 34 incidents in 2000, petty theft at 23 incidents, vehicle theft (unlocked) at three and four vehicles were stolen. Deputies responded to three calls of domestic violence and one rape. There were no homicides or arson.
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