Citizens chip in to buy Cold Creek parcel
By John Loesing
Acorn Staff Writer
     Some local residents cherish their open space so much that they
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Plan should help preserve, protect Malibu Creek State Park
By John Loesing
Acorn Staff Writer
     Close to the hustle and bustle of Calabasas and the San Fernando Valley, only a few miles from the 101 Freeway, in fact, lies Malibu Creek State Park, a 4,000-acre preserve that offers a quick getaway for city dwellers looking to relax.
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Calabasas City Council incumbent says he wants your vote again
By Michael Picarella
Acorn Staff Writer
     Calabasas City Council candidate Dennis Washburn, 60, is a founder of the city. He
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Students DARE to go the extra yard
By John Loesing
Acorn Staff Writer
     A group of Agoura High School students went back to middle school recently to help steer younger kids away from trouble.
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History books go on sale
     Longtime Westlake Village resident and former Mayor Pro Tem James B. Henderson has completed a book, "The City of Westlake Village: A History," commissioned by the Westlake Village City Council.
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City council challenger in Calabasas offers extensive qualifications
By Michael Picarella
Acorn Staff Writer
     If it
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Subtle signs show that economic recovery has begun, expert says
Special to The Acorn
By Steve Ames
     As volatile as it is, the investment sector of the gross domestic product (GDP) is the driving force behind the nation
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There’s always work for volunteers
     In 2000, 83.9 million adults volunteered for an average of 3.6 hours per week. Yet their work represented the equivalent of more than 9 million full-time employees at a value of $239 billion, according to the Independent Sector.
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Fascination for trucks leads to new invention
By Michael Picarella
Acorn Staff Writer
     After three and a half years of pre-med school in the 1970s, longtime Calabasas resident and local contractor James Casey, 48, dropped out, built a yacht for his father and sailed half way around the world; he tried acting in film, TV and commercials, is a member of the Calabasas Players, sky dives and races motorcycles.
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M.D. discusses liver transplants
Special to The Acorn
By Linda Kern
     Dr. Sammy Saab, a transplant hepatologist (liver specialist) at the UCLA liver transplantation program, provided information and support to transplant recipients, their families and those awaiting transplantation during a recent question and answer program in Westlake Village.
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Citizenship class is offered
     Area residents who need to learn about American history and government in order to pass their Immigration and Naturalization Service test for citizenship are welcome to take a free course offered by Conejo Valley Adult School (CVAS), 1025 Old Farm Road, Thousand Oaks.
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More land goes into open space
     City officials increased the open space in Agoura Hills with the recent acquisition of 39 acres south of Agoura Road and west of Reyes Adobe Road.
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School to host a silent auction
     The Montessori School of Agoura is hosting a silent auction from 5 to 7 p.m. Sat., Feb. 1 at Casa Rea Restaurant, 5017 Lewis Road, Agoura Hills.
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