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Adopted children become July 4th citizens LISA ADAMS/The Acorn

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End of an era Local businessmen decide to change their tune -Page 12

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Legions of talent Summer baseball brings out the best -Page 29

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Health & Wellness

Citizens learn that giving blood feels good LISA ADAMS/The Acorn

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Communications gap hampers Alzheimer’s care

A new nationwide survey finds that caregivers of family members with Alzheimer More...

New clinical results offer hope to 95 million pain sufferers

In a paper presented to the executive committee of the American College of Sports Medicine, Bassil Aish, M.D., reported that 90 percent of the patients who participated in a study of the Magnetic Resonance Analyzer (MRA) reported a greater than 70 p More...

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Sports

Agoura showcases summer talent

Special to The Acorn
By Steve Ames

Players from Agoura and Westlake, two high schools who were rivals a month ago when they faced one another in Marmonte League baseball competition, are working together this summer as the Agoura Division-A National League American Legion team. More...

Golf lessons

The City of Agoura Hills Department of Community Services is offering golf classes beginning the week of July 8. Classes will be held at Lindero Country Club. Little Tiger Golf is for children ages 4-6 and is held from 11-11:30 a.m. More...

Tuff stuff takes first place

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Faith

Young missionaries fulfill higher calling

The phone rang early on Mother More...

Westlake Village Church offers inner healing

The Westlake Church of Religious Science, at 2649 Townsgate Road, Ste. 500, in Westlake Village, offers the following ongoing activities: More...

Called to Torah

Danny Trostler, son of Donna and Robert Trostler of Agoura Hills, was called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah of the Center for Early Jewish Education on May 19. He was presented with a tallit (the traditional prayer shawl) by his parents. More...

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Letters

Agrees parents drive irresponsibly

I would like to respond to a letter, "Parents Not Driving Responsively," in the June 21 Acorn. More...

Questions veracity of Home Depot ballot petition

The last time the business people, who are now against Home Depot, wanted to "help guide" the city council, they had a "referendum." While " More...

Mayor speaks out

This is in response to Mr. Littman More...

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Agoura Chamber of Commerce enjoys a new lease on life

Acorn Staff Writer
By John Loesing

The Agoura/Las Virgenes Chamber of Commerce, pushed to the brink of extinction less than two years ago because of financial problems and lagging membership, has a new a name and it might as well be "the comeback kid." More...

New Lost Hills Sheriff’s commander is one of the station’s own

Acorn Staff Writer
By John Loesing

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Pony Club says come along for the ride

Special to The Acorn
By Cory Schwartz

When was the last time you saw a basketball player do his own laundry? Or a baseball player lay out the chalk lines on the diamond? How about a hockey player cleaning off the ice? More...

Toasting success Stage Door play opens to reviews -Page 25

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Community

Transplant needed to save young girl’s life

Acorn Staff Writer
By John Loesing

Sherry Kisman-Stevens has seen her share of heartbreak in the 21 years she More...

Wheels in motion for Calabasas shuttle

Rep. Brad Sherman (D-Woodland Hills) announced that the U.S. House of Representatives has earmarked $500,000 dollars for the Smart Shuttle bus program in Calabasas. More...

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LISA ADAMS/The Acorn CHAMBER GROWS-- Chris Mann, Westlake Village City Councilmember; Michelle Luse, a Senator Tom McClintock district representative; Frank Schillo, Ventura County Supervisor; Alex Soteras, Agoura Chamber of Commerce president; Den More...

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Schools

Oak Park High plans long term vision

Acorn Staff Writer

By Michael Picarella

Last week, Oak Park High School announced several major changes they More...

Students should know about meningitis

Before heading off to college this fall, college students and their parents should learn more about meningococcal (men-in-jo-kok-al) meningitis, a potentially deadly bacterial infection, and the vaccine available to help prevent it, according to the More...

School athletes always risk head injuries

Across the country, high schools and colleges are preparing to start summer camps for football. In addition to perfecting plays for each game, coaches and trainers should be taking extra precautions to protect their players More...

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Pets

If you really love your pet, think about signing up for a pet insurance plan

Most people insure the things they value the most: their health, car, home...and now many are insuring their pets. There are special health insurance policies that cover accidents and illnesses. More...

Pet of the Week CHUCK ROGERS/The Acorn

LOOKING FOR LOVE-This super-sweet young man is a mix of chow and terrier and sports one floppy ear that sets him apart. He is about 3-years-old and would appreciate an opportunity to be your special friend. More...

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On the Town

Stage Door Theatre presents ‘the Seven Year Itch’

Despite its antiquated premise, the Stage Door Theatre production of the George Axelrod comedy, "The Seven Year Itch," proves that the the age-old struggle of lust over love may not be dead afterall. More...

Group perfoming free at Peter Strauss

The Rincon Ramblers will present a free concert of acoustic music from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sun., July 8 at Peter Strauss Ranch in Agoura. The concert is presented by the National Park Service. More...

Classics in the Park bring you Shakespeare

Classics in the Park will present a rarely performed production of William Shakespeare More...

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