Ahmanson report says frogs, plants are safe
By John Loesing
Acorn Staff Writer
      A new environmental report released last week by Ventura County says the first phase of the 3,050-home Ahmanson Ranch development poses no significant threat to a pair of endangered species discovered at the site three years ago.
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Great Race is back on track
By John Loesing
Acorn Staff Writer
      Organizers have announced the return of the Great Race of Agoura, cancelled last summer because it lacked volunteers.
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If the shoe fits ...
      SHEILA MASSON/The Acorn KEEPING FIT, HAVING FUN--Jared Schnapper of Round Meadow Elementary School in Calabasas uses roped buckets to demonstrate his dexterity and athleticism during the school's Fitness Challenge. Children tested their skills, got exercise and learned about sportsmanship and team spirit.
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Exploding in color
      GLORIA GLASSER/The Acorn IN FULL BLOOM--The official start of spring is only 20 days away and California poppies are growing wild near the lake at Seminole Springs in rural Agoura. But Southern California needs rain, maybe even a "March Miracle" like several years ago.
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City of Calabasas better prepared for emergencies than most communities
By Michael Picarella
Acorn Staff Writer
      Since the tragedies of Sept. 11, President George W. Bush has told Americans repeatedly to get ready for emergencies. The city of Calabasas seems better prepared than most. About seven years ago following the Northridge quake, Calabasas residents Dr. Arnold Bresky, (a former obstetrician for 30 years and now engaged in programs to help senior citizens) and Addie Winter instituted a project to assist injured residents in the event of catastrophe. They also included arrangements for removal of bodies. Bresky designed and stocked medical caches (storage sheds filled with supplies and instruments needed by healthcare personnel) to serve as emergency rooms. "The city of Calabasas answered the president’s call seven years ago," Bresky said.
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