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Stays in shape, helps worthy cause
MICHAEL COONS/The Acorn NO SWEAT-Cindy Anderson of Simi Valley is all smiles while finishing the 5K Love Run race on Sunday in Westlake Village. Hundreds of runners competed in the 5K, 10K and one-mile "fun run" that benefits Senior Concerns' Meals on Wheels. More...
Innovations give education a new twist
Acorn Staff Writer
By John Loesing

Beyond reading, writing and arithmetic, outside the everyday activity of the classroom More...

Oak Park to group children into tighter pools, based on their academic abilities
Acorn Staff Writer
By Michael Picarella

Beginning next fall, Oak Park elementary school parents and kids should expect a possible change in the class day. Oak Park Unified School District (OPUSD) officials discussed the modification with parents last week. More...

 Community
• Agoura Hills reaches out to city’s business leaders
Acorn Staff Writer
The city of Agoura Hills wants to change its stripes and become friendlier to the local business community. More...
• article has image World’s largest rodent found in Thousand Oaks
• Deputies to push for safe graduation parties
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 Health & Wellness
• Heat exposure can kill, cause illness
Although every summer we hear about athletes, children, the elderly and others becoming ill or dying from exposure to heat, this year doesn More...
• article has image New care center is open
• Free fitness walks offered
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 Bulletin
Board
• Adult education available
Encore/Oasis Older Adult Education will accept registration for summer classes in exercise, wellness, arts and humanities from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Tues., June 11 in the Pierce College Campus Center, 6201 Winnetka Ave., Woodland Hills. More...
• Basketball fundraiser to help AHS
• Economic outlook luncheon planned for June 20
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 Sports
• Soccer camp
The sixth annual Westlake Soccer Camp will be from June 17 to 21 at Westlake High School. Camp directors Bill Propster (2000 and 2002 Marmonte League Coach of the Year) and Frankie Marino focus on "teaching fundamental skills and tactics by using fun small-sided games." More...
• Oaks Christian to host sports camps
• OCHS Lions defeated in CIF softball title game for second straight year
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 Pets
• article has image Pet of the Week
SWEET AS PIE-"Hi, my name is Poochi Pie. I'm a 5-year old neutered domestic shorthair-mix, and I'm ready to be adopted from the Agoura Animal Shelter at 29525 Agoura Road in Agoura Hills." This cat is orange in color, gentle and loves attention. Ask about No. A1010552. Pets occasionally are already adopted so always call beforehand or check the shelter's Website at http://animalcontrol.co.la.us. Please call (818) 991-0071 for information about availability. LISA ADAMS/The Acorn More...
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 Police
• Sheriff’s blotter Agoura Hills
A possible suspect was named after graffiti was spray painted on a garage door and other doors on Old Carriage Court between 1 a.m. and 1:20 p.m. May 26. The damage was $600. More...
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 Faith
• article has image Acorn columnist receives award
Excellence in Media, a Hollywood-based organization, recently announced that Dr. Jon Wilson of Calabasas received the "Angel Award." More...
• New pastor to lead Christian Church of the Hills
• Bible lesson set
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 Letters
• Tests not a good measurement of public schools either–just like home school
I read your commentary on home schooling (The Acorn, May 22) and I had to laugh. In response to the article in that edition of your paper More...
• Agoura Hills praised for hosting roundtable with the business community
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 Columns
• article has image On the Trail
Little Miss Whatever
People with titles rarely let you forget that by virtue of their titles they More...
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 Editorials
• Slower kids to get more help in OPUSD
Criticism of public schools in this area is pretty rare. Complaints occasionally arise, but they More...
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