Water standby charge continues despite public outcry and campaign rhetoric
By John Loesing
Acorn Staff Writer
      Las Virgenes Municipal Water District (LVMWD) directors voted last week to continue a seven-year-old standby charge, a controversial tax used to maintain aging pumps and pipes in the 120 square-mile water district.
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Community reaches out to girl stricken with leukemia
By Sharon Makokian
Acorn Staff Writer
      Three Lupin Hill Elementary School fifth-graders raised $1,700 for their schoolmate, leukemia patient Emily Buelow and her family, by hosting yard sales over the past two weekends.
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In courageous fight
Girl, 7, inspires local residents
By Sharon Makokian
Acorn Staff Writer
      Emily Buelow, a Calabasas 7-year-old who’s valiantly fighting leukemia at Children’s Hospital in Los Angeles, has touched the hearts of schoolmates, neighbors, friends and even total strangers who are reaching out to show support for Emily and her family.
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Apartments, condos may replace office space
By John Loesing
Acorn Staff Writer
      Development plans in the city of Agoura Hills are changing again due to several factors.
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Court rules teachers have final say on report cards
By John Loesing
Acorn Staff Writer
      Parents and educators continue to weigh in on last month’s court ruling that says school teachers, not principals, have the final say on student grades.
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Award winner
Oak Park teacher wins coveted
Presidential Award
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Entrepreneurs
Organization of women business owners meets in Agoura Hills
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Postseason
Warrior soccer girls advance in playoffs
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