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March 14th, 2002
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Measure H election sullied
The Measure H big box referendum last week in Agoura Hills turned into a pitch battle during the final days of the campaign, leaving members of both camps with a strong reminder of just how nasty local politics can be. More...
Approval of Measure H raises new questions

City officials and private developers are weighing their options in the wake of last week’s Measure H election in Agoura Hills, which blocks Home Depot and other big box retailers greater than 60,000 square feet. More...

Students recall Sept. 11

MICHAEL COONS/The Acorn REMEMBERING-Jordan Moss, 10, left, and Ben Samel, 10, listen to the National Anthem during a ceremony to remember the six-month anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. The observance was on Monday at Willow Elementary in Agoura Hills. More...

 Community
•Six-month anniversary of
Sept. 11 marked in ecumenical church service
After six months following the tragedies of Sept. 11, St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic Church in Westlake Village on Sunday evening hosted a special ceremony of remembrance and a look into the future. It welcomed anyone and everyone of all faiths. More...
•Foundation to help local schools
•VIPs honored––
Calabasas Chamber hosts recognition dinner
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 Health & Wellness
•Golf event has a worthy cause
The Ventura County Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association is sponsoring their fourth annual Golf Classic on Mon., April 1 at Saticoy Country Club in Somis. More...
•Los Robles executive named chair-elect of health care group
•Seminar to address nutrition of wild plants
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 Bulletin Board
•Food drive is underway
Helps local needy
Curves for Women, a 30-minute fitness and weight loss center in Westlake Village, will participate in the Curves International Inc. "Food for Friends" food drive to benefit local food banks. Throughout this month, members who bring a bag of non-perishable food items, exercise three times ... More...
•Quilts on display at Stagecoach
Hobbyists invited
•DATEBOOK
THURS., MARCH 14
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 Schools
•Camp Kinneret Day Camp to host upcoming open houses
Camp Kinneret is on a 40-plus acre site in Agoura Hills and offers a summer camp program for children ages 4 to 14. More...
•Red Oak Elementary students sing
•Department of Education handbook now available online
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 Sports
•Westlake/Agoura Girls Softball (WAGS) hosts Opening Day
MICHAEL COONS/The Acorn ST-EEEEEE-RIKE!!!-Capt. Richard Denning of the Los Angeles Fire Department throws out the ceremonial first pitch during Opening Day of the Westlake/Agoura Girls Softball (WAGS) on Saturday at Westlake High School. More...
•Coyotes have high hopes despite defeat
•Sports Junkie
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 Pets
•Pet of the Week
LISA ADAMS/The Acorn
THE PURRR-FECT PET––This is Misty, a 13-year-old grey and white American shorthair mix. Misty is ready to be adopted from the Agoura Animal Shelter at 29525 Agoura Road. She’s spayed, gentle and has her own carrier. Ask about animal identification No. A0962425. Pets occasionally are already adopted ... More...
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 Police
•Sheriff’s blotter
Agoura Hills
Four juveniles in a blue Mustang began yelling at a teenage male and his mother as they drove westbound on the 101 Freeway the afternoon of March 3. The subjects followed the mother and son to a parking lot in the 5600 block of Kanan Road with a silver Honda Civic and a gray Mercedes also following... More...
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 Faith
•Church hosts fashion-show fundraiser
MICHAEL COONS/The Acorn ON STAGE-Amanda Schwartz, 11, left, and Gabby Wooden, 12, show off their outfits during a fashion show and dress party recently at United Methodist Church of Westlake Village. Proceeds went to the Women's Ministries Scholarship Fund. More...
•United Methodist Church lists services
•Temple Beth Haverim to host Passover Fair this Sunday
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 Motoring
•Get someone else to teach your kids to drive
Television is full of reality shows, including a few that get both celebrities and the rest of us to face their greatest fears. The programs get actors to sit in a tank of worms or rock stars to climb the side of a building. But I’ve determined that there’s a fear much worse. It’s teaching your teen... More...
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 Letters
•Yes on ‘H’ voters overcome
political nastiness
We’re thrilled that the combined efforts of our residents as well as volunteers from neighboring communities that also stood to be impacted by a big box store have claimed a victory. More...
•Names were
fraudulently used
•For the
record
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 Editorials
•Regarding Measure H,
the beat goes on
Measure H, one of the most confusing and contentious chapters in Agoura Hills history, is over—for now. More...
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 Vacation Photos
•more ‘Take Your Acorn on Vacation’ photos
ALL WET AND THE NEWS ISN'T DRY-Dalton Smith of Agoura Hills, above left, takes a break from surfing to catch up on local happenings in The Acorn. Dalton was visiting Hawaii and he was 5« years old. More...
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