Where to help in response to the terrorist attacks
      Tuesday’s terrorist acts in New York, Washington, D.C. and Pennsylvania injured many victims and created a desperate need for blood. The American Red Cross is responding by collecting blood from donors nationwide and transporting it back east.
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Jewish community prepares for the High Holy Days
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      ROSH HASHANAH, YOM KIPPUR–Rabbi Moshe Bryski of Chabad of the Conejo, left, demonstrates the shofar. Above right, members of Temple Beth Haverim gather with three members who hold the Torah: Rabbi Gil Alchadeff, right, Nili Ziv, center, and Randy Friedman.
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Westlake moves forward on YMCA
By Michael Picarella
Acorn Staff Writer
      On Monday night, Westlake Village City Council instructed the staff to prepare a resolution certifying the final environmental impact report (EIR) for a local YMCA, taking the next step toward construction.
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Substitute teachers question districts’ fairness
By Michael Picarella
Acorn Staff Writer
      At least some substitute teachers are angry about the treatment they get from local school districts. One teacher recently complained that school districts have unrealistic expectations and only are concerned about their needs, not the substitutes. Replacement teachers, she said, are required to be available at least three days per week by a district, although it guarantees no work. Substitutes receive neither benefits nor a pension. They earn only $100 per day. Oak Park Unified School District (OPUSD) Superintendent Marilyn Lippiatt said substitutes aren’t district employees.
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