November 23, 2000 RSS feed / Front Page

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Sharing the spirit of Thanksgiving LISA ADAMS/The Acorn

THINKING OF OTHERS ON THANKSGIVING More...

Landmark oak trees to be saved in Agoura Hills

Acorn Staff Writer
By John Loesing

Two large oak trees at the northwest corner of Kanan Road and Agoura Road in Agoura Hills got an 11th-hour reprieve when the city council reversed itself and voted last week to keep the trees in place. More...

Health & Wellness

Resculpting smiles through cosmetic dentistry

With the wide array of techniques that are now available, a skilled cosmetic dentist can "re-sculpt" a smile, brighten it and virtually assure a life without cavities. By consulting with an experienced cosmetic dentist, you More...

Vietnam vets may qualify for help

Vietnam War veterans suffering from diabetes are now eligible for compensation and healthcare for their presumptive exposure to the defoliant Agent Orange, according to a Department of Veterans Affairs decision fought for by the 2.8-million member A More...

Red Cross offers training

The Ventura County Chapter of the American Red Cross will offer "California Childcare," a state-approved course for caregivers, from 6 to 10 p.m. on four consecutive Thursdays beginning Dec. 7 and from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Dec. More...

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Schools

Oak Park teachers continue to teach the new teachers

Acorn Staff Writer
By Michael Picarella

In the year 2002, the state of California will require all public schools to induct a "new teachers" peer assistant program. This program replaces one known as a mentor program. More...

Oak Park enrollment will probably level off

Acorn Staff Writer
By Michael Picarella

Total enrollment will increase by only 15 new students in Oak Park Unified School District (OPUSD) next school year, according to recent projections shared during a school board meeting. More...

Las Virgenes Unified School District honors educators, administrators, others for their years of service

Acorn Staff Writer
By John Loesing

Albert Isenberg remembered when Agoura High School opened as a rural school in 1965 with fewer than 200 students. More...

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Faith

Words of Hope

By Dr. Jon Wilson More...

‘Clowning around for Christ’

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Unity Center plans service

"Plenty Everywhere" will be the message delivered by the Rev. Irma Oestmann at the Unity Center Church services at 10 a.m., Sun., Nov. 26. More...

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Motoring

The new Volvo S60 "We kept the toy and threw away the box"

Acorn Automotive Editor
By Michael Binstock

It was almost three years ago when Volvo More...

Volvo revolutionizes in-car communication

Acorn Automotive Editor
By Michael Binstock

Imagine driving down the freeway and your car tells you that you are low on fuel and that at the next exit is a gas station that accepts your specific credit card and shows you directions to get there. More...

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Editorials

Diversity: Another reason to be thankful we live here

A Calabasas black man was recently the target of a racist remark. Sharon Makokian has the story on page 13. More...

Guest opinion Westlake Village mayor sets goals

Mayor of Westlake Village
Here are my goals (not in order of priority) for Westlake Village:
By Iraj Broomand

(1) A modern regional hospital with state of the art emergency facilities to serve parts of west San Fernando Valley, Calabasas, Hidden Hills, Las Virgenes, Malibu, Malibu Canyon, Agoura Hills, Westlake Village and Thousand Oaks, as well as Camarill More...

Cartoon

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Agoura Hills office boom continues

Acorn Staff Writer
Need office space?
By John Loesing

There should be plenty in Agoura Hills, if plans go accordingly. More...

Westlake Village in great shape, mayor says

Thousand Oaks Acorn Editor
By John Phane

Categorizing the past year as an era of "collaboration and cooperation," Westlake Village Mayor Iraj Broomand addressed an audience of about 100 at an annual state-of-the-city luncheon last week at the Hyatt Westlake Hotel. More...

Acorn offices will be closed until Monday

The Acorn will be closed until Mon., Nov. 27 to celebrate Thanksgiving. More...

Community

Learn about food drive via Internet

If you More...

Automobile dealer’s proposal goes before the city council in Calabasas

Acorn Staff Writer
By Sharon Makokian

Calabasas is another step closer to getting a BMW dealership. More...

Agoura man tries to save crash victims

Acorn Staff Writer
By John Loesing

An investigation continues into the cause of last week More...

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Bulletin Board

Charity sale set

Santa promises to give out candy canes and holiday cheer at the annual toy sale sponsored by the Conejo Valley Chapter of the National Charity League at Fibber McGee More...

Celebrate the Season at Oak Park Shopping Center

Holiday shoppers will be treated to musical entertainment from 1 to 3 p.m. each Saturday afternoon during the holiday season at Oak Park Shopping Center on the southeast corner of Kanan and Lindero Canyon roads in Oak Park. More...

Datebook

THURS., NOV. 23 More...

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Sports

Testan and Shui move Calabasas out of the way, 31-14

Acorn Sports Writer
By Thomas Wayne Pichotta

Running backs Eric Testan and Jeff Shui combined for 237 yards and two touchdowns to pace host Oak Park to a 31-14 victory over crosstown rival Calabasas in the first round of the CIF Southern Section Division XI playoffs last Friday. More...

Agoura Chargers upset San Luis Obispo

Acorn Sports Writer
By Cory Schwartz

The Agoura football team took its show on the road last Friday night, traveling to San Luis Obispo and defeating the Northern League champion Tigers, 44-34, in a CIF Southern Section Division IV first-round playoff game. More...

This Week in Football

Acorn Staff Writer
CIF Southern Section
Quarterfinal Playoffs
Cathedral (11-0)
at Oak Park (9-2)
7:30 pm Friday
By Thomas Wayne Pichotta

Last season Oak Park was ousted from the playoffs by this team in a wild, 49-39 free-for-all. More...

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On the Town

Calabasas actor emcees music gala

HONORED GUESTS More...

A Classic Comedy Comes to Stage Door Theatre, ‘A Gown for His Mistress’

Stage Door Theatre in Agoura Hills will present the classic comedy, "A Gown for his Mistress," from Nov. 24-Dec. 16 and Jan. 5-20. More...

Out on the Town Oak Park High comedy tickles the funny bone

Special to The Acorn
By Gail Saunders

Amidst strains of music from the big band era, the curtain went up last week on Oak Park High School and Spotlight Company More...

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Letters

Sportsfield plan is a win-win situation

Congratulations to all regarding the relationship between Calvary Community and the city of Westlake Village. More...

City councilman deserves praise

Westlake Village City Councilman Chris Mann should receive recognition for his efforts and success in taking an active role in finding a sports park facility that is agreeable to the many different stakeholders in the city of Westlake Village. More...

MAC member shares gratitude

I wish to extend my thanks and appreciation to the people of Oak Park for giving me the honor and privilege to continue serving the community on the Oak Park Municipal Advisory Council. More...

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