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United Way gets early pledges
      United Way of Ventura County announced recently that $761,992 has been pledged in the first 35 days of its 90-day, $5.7-million campaign led by general chairman Mike Silacci, who
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State sues Edison over ’96 fire
Acorn Staff Writer
      The California Department of Forestry and Southern California Edison are locked in legal battle over who
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‘Mystic Day’ generates funds to fight cancer
Acorn Staff Writer
      Last Saturday was no ordinary day at the Hyatt Westlake Plaza Hotel where out of town guests were probably wondering what was going on.
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Sex offender information available
      While youth organizations like American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) and some churches in the area check employees and volunteers against the Megan
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Local author has Christmas tale or two
Acorn Staff Writer
      There are more short stories and books written about Christmas than imaginable; tales of peace, love and kindness that warm the heart and comfort the soul.
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Spirit of the holidays gets underway Rotary Club to sponsor Thanksgiving Day meal
      The Rotary Club of Calabasas is sponsoring its 12th annual free traditional Thanksgiving Day Dinner for seniors. More than 400 seniors from several San Fernando Valley senior centers, who can
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Oaks Shopping Center ready for retail season
      The Christmas holiday is being observed at The Oaks Shopping Center beginning Fri., Nov. 24, when the Thousand Oaks High School Band will escort Santa Claus to the Center Court. Santa will be available through Sun., Dec. 24, for visits and photographs.
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Holiday cooking class a tasty treat
Acorn Staff Writer
      The holidays are coming, and in anticipation of the hustle and bustle of Christmas morning, the Conejo Adult School (CVAS) invited Krystine Crowell, owner of Krystine
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Mr. newman goes to Washington
Acorn Staff Writer
      Between Oct. 31 and Nov. 15 of this year, Jeff Newman, senior at Oak Park High School and class president, was nominated and attended the National Young Leaders Conference (NYLC) in Washington, D.C.
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Firefighters want toys New unwrapped gifts accepted at any station
      The Ventura County Fire Department and Southland firefighters will be participating in the eighth annual Spark of Love Toy Drive.
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Boutique helps inspire holiday spirit LISA ADAMS/ The Acorn
     THE HOLIDAY SHOPPING SEASON ARRIVES
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Karate is family affair
Acorn Staff Writer
      An Agoura Hills mom, Lori Manduke, and her two sons, Justin, 10, and Joel, 6, recently swept a round of first-place awards at a local karate competition.
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The search is on to find Mrs. California
      The search is on to find the one woman to represent your city in the Mrs. California United States Pageant scheduled for March 23-25 in San Diego.
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Meals on Wheels needs volunteers The Meals on Wheels program that serves the entire San Fernando Valley offers the following facts about their service:
      How do the homebound get their meals? Volunteers deliver two meals a day, five days a week, to ill, elderly and other homebound people. These volunteers are part of a lifeline to people who, without this meal delivery, wouldn
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Wedding bells are ringing
      Kerry Allison Strobl and Scott Matthew Di Gioia were married this summer at Sacred Heart Catholic Church on Coronado Island in San Diego.
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Gelb and Chase
      Lisa Anne Gelb and Eric Steven Chase were married on Sept. 23 at the home of Lisa
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Holiday happenings set for Arboretum
      The Arboretum of Los Angeles County invites the public to participate in any or all of their upcoming holiday-themed special events. It
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Tree lighting ceremony to help ‘Santa Comes to Agoura’ effort
      Westlake Village Inn invites the community to attend its sixth annual holiday lighting ceremony at 6 p.m., Fri., Nov. 24 on their property, 31943 Agoura Road, Westlake Village, between Lindero and Lakeview Canyon roads.
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Christmas tree lot to help Triunfo YMCA
      The Triunfo YMCA will open its first Christmas tree lot on Dec. 4 at 28826 Roadside Drive, Agoura Hills, near the Do-It Center.
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Tips to improve parent-teen communication A variety of resources are available including professionals
      Communications between teens and parents is often difficult for various reasons.
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Get help on dangerous dating relationships
      An alarming 31 percent of teens revealed that they or a friend experienced dating violence, yet less than 25 percent had discussed the issue with their parents, according to a recent study.
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Big Brothers make a difference
      Volunteer Big Brothers can make a difference in the life of a child just by spending a few hours each week with their Little Brothers or Sisters.
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Holiday workshops set
      The city of Agoura Hills Department of Community Services still has openings for the following holiday-themed workshops for children ages 3-5. Cost of each workshop is $12 which includes all materials.
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Holiday camps give parents a timely break Need a little time alone to prepare for the holidays?
      The city of Agoura Hills Department of Community Services has openings for its Winter Wonderland holiday camp for ages 3-10, from Dec. 18 through 22.
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Fire season officially ends
      The 2000 fire season in Ventura County was declared closed as of Nov. 13. Cited as a factor in the decision was the combination of recent precipitation and predicted weather pattern that indicates the potential for major fires has passed.
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Second suspect named in robbery
Acorn Staff Writer
      Los Angeles County prosecutors have filed charges against a second man allegedly involved in the Sept. 24 armed robbery of Blockbuster Video in Agoura Hills.
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