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Neighborhood daycare centers may get larger after Agoura Hills complies with state law
By Stephanie Bertholdo
bertholdo@theacorn.com
     The city of Agoura Hills will amend a zoning ordinance to increase the number of children allowed in small and large family daycare homes. The planning commission last week adopted a draft ordinance to increase the number of children from six to eight in a small home daycare and from 12 to 14 in a large family daycare setting.
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Agoura Hills tough for in-home daycare centers
By Stephanie Bertholdo
bertholdo@theacorn.com
     Agoura Hills received an "F" grade from a Los Angeles-based child care law firm, Public Counsel, for the city
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Early deadlines coming for Acorn
     Mon., Sept. 6 is Labor Day, which will require early deadlines for the Sept. 9 and 10 editions of the Acorn Newspapers.
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Red Cross urges preparation for wildfires
     Fire safety experts from the American Red Cross of Greater Los Angeles are urging residents to prepare for what could be the worst wildfire season in history, as reported in an Aug.
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Two on water board to run unopposed
     Charles Caspary and Joseph Bowman will run unopposed for their two seats on the board of directors of Las Virgenes Municipal Water District in Calabasas.
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Calabasas man found guilty of bribery
     Ventura County District Attorney Gregory Totten has announced the conviction of Bahram Rafi Gholizadeh, a 59-year-old Calabasas resident, on a felony commercial bribery charge.
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Seniors learn to drive defensively
     The city of Agoura Hills Department of Community Services Senior Recreation Program will offer a "Mature Drivers
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Agoura Hills city manager earns Business Journal award
     Greg Ramirez, city manager for Agoura Hills, was selected as a recipient of the top "40 Under 40" awards given by the San Fernando Valley Business Journal.
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Young filmmaker gets William Sadler for first feature
By Michael Picarella
pic@theacorn.com
     Oak Park native Marc Clebanoff, 24, began shooting his first feature- length movie last weekend at a soundstage in Los Angeles. Cleb-anoff, who received a degree in the cinema-television program at University of Southern California in 2002, said his project, "Unspoken," stars William Sadler of "The Shawshank Redemption," "The Battle of Shaker Heights" and the upcoming
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Virtual Café combines art, music, coffee
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By Lori Porter
     Life in the Las Virgenes area is more peaceful than the hustle and bustle of the city. But while tranquility is great, those who live here
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     ADAM DAVIS/Acorn Newspapers STRUMMING MUSIC-Aaron Paul plays the guitar during Open Mike Night at the Virtual World Caf
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AAUW to sip coffee, chat, then host education event
     The American Association of University Women (AAUW), Thousand Oaks Branch, will host a Coffee and Chat at 9 a.m. Sat., Sept. 4 at Greenhouse Café, 652 E.
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Volunteers needed
     United Way of Ventura County is inviting volunteers to participate in a "Day of Caring" event from 9 a.m. to noon Sat., Sept. 11.
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Local band may be on the road to the big time
By Michael Picarella
pic@theacorn.com
     A local band has been rewarded with quite a following and hopes for record deal, according to band member and Calabasas resident Rod Nelson, 22.
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YMCA programs foster family relationships
By Michael Picarella
pic@theacorn.com
     Triunfo YMCA in Westlake Village is asking parents to spend some quality time with their kids. The Y offers three programs that foster understanding and companionship among family members.
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Read the job description before you adopt a pet
Imagine the following job description:
     Candidate needed for long-term, challenging yet rewarding position. Candidates must possess excellent communication and organization skills, unlimited patience, a keen sense of humor, and be willing to work evenings and weekends.
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Luncheon to feature GOP speakers
     Two noteworthy Republicans are scheduled to speak at an upcoming meeting.
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Tell cops if you find pot
     Law enforcement officers from the U.S. Forest Service, Ventura County Sheriff
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Agoura High School almost completely beautified
By Stephanie Bertholdo
bertholdo@theacorn.com
     Agoura High School (AHS) is looking better than ever.
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CTV programming now archived
     For those who want to keep current on meetings of the Calabasas City Council or the Calabasas Planning Commission but can
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Internet cafés will be treated like Starbucks
     Businesses that offer computer Internet connections to customers will be treated like coffee shops by the city of Agoura Hills.
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Pavley praised for emphasizing recycling, waste reduction
     State Assemblywoman Fran Pavley (D-Woodland Hills) was honored twice this month in Sacramento.
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Cops warn about bogus telemarketer selling ads
     Since February, the Ventura Sheriff
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