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LVUSD bond money at work
      Three-fourths of the $93 million school bond funds approved in 1997 are now being put to work on various projects throughout the district, according to officials with Las Virgenes Unified School District (LVUSD).
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For the record
      The Acorn would like to assure its readers that no taxpayer funds were wasted delivering the Las Virgenes Unified School District (LVUSD) newsletter, "School News Brief," to homes outside the school district.
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All three local school districts show positive results in Academic Performance Index
Acorn Staff Writer

      Oak Park Unified (OPUSD) unseated Las Virgenes Unified (LVUSD) as the top school district in Conejo Valley-Las Virgenes, based on results of standardized test scores given to students last year.
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Local businessman braces for war with Home Depot
Acorn Staff Writer
      The community still doesn
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Baca discusses terrorism
      L.A. County Sheriff Lee Baca recently held a press conference addressing the public
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Vehicle thefts surge upward, but many can be prevented, cops say
Acorn Staff Writer
      Cars are probably the most expensive things people own that are among the easiest things to be stolen, but there are ways to help prevent auto thefts. The precautionary measures involve common sense and no expense while others might cost from $25 to $1,500.
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‘Webcasting’ provides an early dividend
      The Las Virgenes Unified School District (LVUSD) Board of Education has become the first public agency in the region to begin "webcasting" its meetings.
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Councilman in Calabasas says city should stop squandering tax dollars in Ahmanson fight
Special to The Acorn
      The well of funds to oppose Ahmanson Ranch development may be drying up in Calabasas.
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Nourish the holiday spirit with ‘Santa Comes to Agoura’ food drive
Acorn Staff Writer
      Decades ago, Oak Park
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Theater building committee takes hiatus
Acorn Staff Writer
      The Oak Park Theater Building Committee again last week suspended activities to raise money for an estimated $5 million state-of-the-art visual and performing arts center at Oak Park High School, but this time a 10-month hiatus was necessary, proponents said, because of the economy. The next meeting is slated for Sept. 17, 2002.
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Woman takes the helm of local yacht club
      Susan Artof is the newly elected commodore of the Westlake Yacht Club, succeeding Ray Colesworthy. She
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Mystic Day will be Saturday
      The 18th annual Mystic Day Luncheon and Fashion Show will be presented by the Conejo Valley Guild of UCLA
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Movie project comes to life for AHS graduates
Acorn Staff Writer
      Michael Breines, 18, and Zack Jerome, 18, have outgrown short movie projects and have up-scaled to full-length feature productions.
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Students volunteer their time at low cost clinic Tina Anderson Special to The Acorn
      High school sophomore Oren Gabriel tucks his study notes back into his pocket under his medical scrub coat. He
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Youth racism, hate crimes to be discussed at Soka lecture
      Rev. Zedar E. Broadous, USN retired, president of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People
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New addition
      Grace Elisabeth Dunn was born at 11:44 a.m. on Wed., Oct. 10, 2001, at Kaiser Permanente Hospital in Woodland Hills.
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Giant garage sale coming Saturday
      Love going to garage sales but tired of driving around to find them?
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Come visit holiday crafts showcase
      The Conejo Valley Therapeutic Advisory Council (CVTAC), a volunteer organization dedicated to providing recreational opportunities for individuals with disabilities, presents the ninth annual Holiday Showcase Arts and Crafts Fair from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sun., Nov. 11 at the Thousand Oaks Community Center, 2525 N. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks. Thousands of handcrafted items including jewelry, clothing, ceramics, country collectibles and holiday decorations will be for sale.
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Leonis Adobe to host Open House on Saturday
      Leonis Adobe Museum will host an Open House in their gift shop and bookstore this Sat., Nov. 10, at 23537 Calabasas Road, Calabasas. The Plummer House, an 1870 Victorian house, serves as the gift shop and visitor center. The gift shop offers seasonal decorations, Victorian collectibles, dolls, Irish linen, jewelry, afternoon tea accessories, stationery, books and children
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Thanksgiving donations needed
      Westlake Village optometrist Dr. Steven Henteleff is having a food drive to assist less fortunate families on Thanksgiving. Nonperishable donations can be dropped off 9 a.m.to 6 p.m. (closed from 1 to 2 p.m.) on weekdays at 2867 Agoura Road, Westlake Village. The food drive will end Nov. 16.
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Popularity grows for horticulture show
      The junior gardeners of the Conejo Valley Garden Club will present their "Fabulous Festivities" flower show from 1 to 5 p.m. on Sat., Nov. 10 and 1 to 4 p.m. on Sun., Nov. 11 at the Thousand Oaks Library, 1401 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks.
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Vendors, artisans invited to hawk their wares at Conejo Valley Days
      Conejo Valley Days 2002 will be May 1 through 6 next spring at Conejo Creek Park South in T.O. The event features a commercial tent for vendors, promoters, arts and crafts artisans, service and product companies, and "how to" booths.
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Holiday traditions can help families bond
      Gathering on Christmas Eve to make tamales. Children lighting the candles on the menorah during Hanukkah. Bundling up to serve the homeless a Thanksgiving meal at the local rescue mission.
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The Oaks Mall gets into the spirit of the holiday season
      The Oaks Shopping Center, Thousand Oaks, will host the following special activities to celebrate the holiday season.
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Help for single parents available, programs offered
      Being a single parent doesn
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Tips on keeping up employee morale
      With the stock market fluctuating and companies across the country announcing layoffs, employees and employers may be finding it hard to keep up morale during these uncertain times.
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Internet abuse proves to be dangerous
      "Smoking gun" e-mail is so common in workplace lawsuits that almost 10 percent of companies have been subpoenaed to produce employee e-mail. And 8 percent have battled sexual harassment and/or discrimination claims stemming from e-mail and Internet abuse.
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Business experts share their secrets to success
      The secrets to success are no secret. Rather, according to the experts, small-business owners share a number of common characteristics.
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Kids’ Swap Meet set for Nov. 17 in Thousand Oaks
      Conejo Recreation and Park District
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Bicyclists encouraged to ride defensively
      There is helpful news for the many Americans who have taken to bicycling for recreation, fitness and transportation.
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Grant applications being accepted
      The Alliance for the Arts welcomes applications from presenters, performers, educators and arts exhibitors seeking financial underwriting to help support their programs being presented at the T.O. Civic Arts Plaza in the Fred Kavli Theatre or the Janet and Ray Scherr Forum Theatre.
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