Incumbent councilman is big on slow growth, open space, the environment and public safety
By Sharon Makokian
Acorn Staff Writer
      Calabasas City Councilman James Bozajian, one of two incumbents in this year’s council race, is concerned with several community issues, including open space use, public safety and public transportation.
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Peterson named vice chair of MWD
      Glen Peterson of Agoura Hills has been appointed as one of two vice chairmen of the board of directors of Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MWD).
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Longtime Oak Park boardmember survives a stroke
By Michael Picarella
Acorn Staff Writer
      A member of the Oak Park Unified School District (OPUSD) Board of Education was found on his couch in the living room with blood trickling down his chin on the morning of New Year’s Eve.
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For the record
      The former Westlake High School football player who was given probation and community service for his role in an attack last spring played wide receiver, not linebacker.
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New Los Angeles County D.A. reveals his goals during Chamber event
      During the installment of the Agoura Hills/Las Virgenes Chamber of Commerce luncheon last week, newly elected Los Angeles County District Attorney Steve Cooley told about his goals.
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Westlake Village’s Library contract up for renewal
      Westlake Village’s contract with L.A. County Public Libraries is up for renewal.
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We’ll never know how young they are
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      SOMETHING TO CELEBRATE––From left to right: Betty Allen, Honore Hayes, Helen Fray and Rose Tadich have fun during a "Decades and Diamonds" luncheon at the Agoura Hills Park and Recreation District facility on Thousand Oaks Boulevard.
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Internet politics studied
      Former State Assemblyman Keith Olberg has been appointed by Assembly Republican leader Bill Campbell (R-Orange) to serve on the new Bipartisan California Commission on Internet Political Practices––a 13-member commission established by Assembly Bill 2720 to investigate issues posed by campaign activity on the Internet.
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A new hate crimes bureau is forming
      L.A. County Sheriff Lee Baca has announced that a centralized Hate Crimes Unit has been established within the department’s Detective Division and unveiled a future vision of a countywide hate crimes’ task force involving all L.A. County police agencies.
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Cops say they’re ready for blackouts
      Local authorities are prepared for possible rolling blackouts due to California’s electricity shortage, with police ready to direct traffic at targeted intersections, such as they did last week when a power outage (unrelated to the state’s energy crisis), occurred in Agoura Hills.
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Broomand recovers from bypass
      After a triple bypass surgery and six days of recovery at Los Robles Regional Medical Center, Westlake City Councilman and former mayor Iraj Broomand was released to go home Monday morning.
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Neighbors
Mountaineers bring awareness to prostate cancer
By John Loesing
Acorn Staff Writer
      Agoura Hills resident Bob Each mounted a bold attempt to climb Mt.
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Boy learns the power of giving
By Michael Picarella
Acorn Staff Writer
      Not every kid goes to school excited about a new pair of shoes to show to friends.
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Contestants sought for upcoming pageant
      Contestants are being sought for the fifth annual Mrs. California United Nation Pageant 2001.
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Pageant preparations
      TRYING OUT FOR THE PAGEANT–Robert Stahley, right center in leather jacket, positions actors and musicians who will perform in Calabasas’ annual "Juan Bautista de Anza in Calabasas" pageant scheduled for de Anza Park on Sun., April 29.
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Mother-daughter group believes in community giving
By Gail Sanders
Special to The Acorn

      Sometimes it takes a little luck and a lot of planning and belief to make things happen.
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Valentine shoppers embrace The Oaks mall
      The Oaks Mall is a favorite destination of shoppers seeking that "something special, something perfect" to delight their Valentines on Wed., Feb. 14.
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New trustees join Future Foundation
      Six new trustees have been selected to serve on the board of Conejo/Las Virgenes Future Foundation (CLVFF), a nonprofit, apolitical "think tank" created to study issues and social concerns specific to the Conejo Valley -Las Virgenes area.
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A gift from the heart
      WORKING AS ALWAYS TO HELP THE NEEDY–Brownie Troop 340 from Bay Laurel Elementary School in Calabasas shows off the quilt they recently made in honor of Girl Scout Thinking Day.
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Take that, cowboy
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      THE BALLET ARTS SCHOOL OF DANCE rehearses a number called "Rodeo" they’ll be performing next Wed.
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‘Take me to your party’
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      AUTOMATIC ENTERTAINMENT ––Valerie Lenardson, owner of Showbots, Inc., stops traffic in front of her Agoura Hills home in as she toys with character robots "Hairy," "Lenny," "Daisy" and "Freddie.
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Interface to attack addiction
      The Family Guidance Clinic of Interface Children Family Services has inaugurated a program for individuals dealing with addiction issues.
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Calabasas publisher offers Valentine’s books
      Anachronos Publishing of Calabasas has released a new series of books to improve the quality of modern day family relationships. The books have been designed as contemporary adult primers, written in a whimsical style and accompanied by colorful, childlike illustrations.
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JVS offers guidance for older workers
      Ever wondered how much your age affects how you plan your career, how you’re viewed by potential employers and how you’re perceived in the workplace? As most of the workforce approaches the 50+ age range, many are re-thinking traditional retirement paths and others are embarking on new careers for personal fulfillment or from economic necessity.
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Firm aids Red Cross
      The American Red Cross of Greater Los Angeles has hired the Thousand Oaks-based consulting firm of Cloud Creek Systems, Inc. to implement its recent purchase of Oracle Financial Software version 11i. Cloud Creek is the only 100 percent Oracle partner in Southern California, specializing in implementation of Oracle applications.
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