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Recent odors emanating from the Rancho Composting Facility in Calabasas forced neighboring residents to plug their noses and thumb those noses at water district officials whom they blame for years of offand-on smells at the plant. More ... Local school districts excelled again in the 2005 Academic Performance Index (API) scores, according to the latest report released by the California Department of Education. School districts are ranked and compared to similar districts throughout the state. More ... +Las Virgenes Unified School District scored 860 out of 1,000 +LVUSD scored in the top 10 percent of 8,000 schools tested +Every elementary and middle school in the district posted scores above 800 +Agoura and Calabasas high schools earned 818 and 822 respectively +Yerba Buena Elementar More ... Some residents in Ventura County want to do more to fulfill their civic obligation than just pay taxes. In an effort to identify the more altruistic among us, the Ventura County grand jury recently hosted a public open house to recruit new members. More ... Temple Beth Haverim in Agoura Hills announced last week that it will remain at its current site on scenic Ladyface Court. More ... As part of his grand plan of becoming a business leader and perhaps even the president of the United States, Lindero Canyon Middle School sixth-grader Zachary Johnson will participate in the People to People World Leadership Forum in Washington, D.C. from April 17 to 23. More ... +The city of Agoura Hills Department of Community Services announces several new classes for spring. Courses will meet at the Agoura Hills Recreation Center at 30610 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Agoura Hills. More ... Backyard astronomers should aim their telescopes toward Jupiter at sunrise because the largest planet in the solar system is growing a new red spot, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration said. More ... Families, art lovers and nature lovers are invited to the third annual Allied Artists of the Santa Monica Mountains and Seashore Artist Showcase of "plein air" paintings from noon to 4 p.m. Sun., April 9, under the oaks at the Headwaters Corner Interpretive Center, 3815 Old Topanga Ca More ... Unfurl the flags, cue the band and cut the cake. On Sat., April 1, Oak Park High School will celebrate an event 25 years in the making. More ... The "California Fishing Passport" program, introduced by the Department of Fish and Game, will offer awards, prizes and other incentives to encourage anglers of all skill levels to explore California%27s full range of fishing opportunities. More ... THE BEAR FACTS- Acorn publisher Jim Rule inspects a set of bear tracks that he happened to see while backpacking in the Sespe Wilderness north of Fillmore last weekend. In the close-up, notice the claw marks at the top of each toe pad. Although the tracks were somewhat fresh, the More ... The 17th annual Words, Wit and Wisdom Seminar is scheduled from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Mon., April 3 at the Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles. The event is sponsored by the Brandeis University National More ... The Thousand Oaks Republican Women Federated will host a special luncheon beginning with an 11:30 a.m. reception on Thurs., April 6 at Sherwood Country Club, 320 W. Stafford Road, Thousand Oaks. The luncheon and program will begin at noon. More ... Dr. Edward Terino will discuss cosmetic surgery and antiaging techniques at a free seminar from 7 to 8:30 tonight, Thurs., March 30 at the Hyatt Westlake Plaza, 880 S. Westlake Blvd., Westlake Village. More ... Time is running out for prospective participants in the two major fundraising events sponsored annually by Senior Concerns, the nonprofit social service agency that has provided quality-of-life programs for special need seniors and their caregiving families in Ventura and More ... If you are like me, you are always looking for smart ways to save money. Lower auto insurance premiums are a good place to start. More ... In what city is the California state-level National Geographic Bee held ? The answer is Sacramento. More ... TRAVELING BARD- A. E. Wright Middle School seventh-grader Jackson Patrick, 12, plays guitar during the school's 31st annual Medieval Market last week. The always popular event featured art, music and costumes from the Middle Ages. More ... The Agoura/Oak Park/ Conejo Valley Chamber of Commerce will host a business networking breakfast at 7:30 a.m. Tues., April 4 at Terri%27s Cafe, 30135 Agoura Road, Agoura Hills. More ... The Agoura Hills Recreation Department was recognized by the California Parks and Recreation Society for its marketing campaign of last October%27s inaugural Reyes Adobe Days festival. More ... The sixth annual, seven-day trek along the Santa Monica Mountains Backbone Trail will begin on Sat., May 6, providing a 65-mile guided wilderness experience within sight of Los Angeles. More ... In the 1920s and 1930s, Temescal Gateway Park served as the West Coast center for the Chautauqua movement. Originated in 1874 on the shores of Chautauqua Lake in southwestern New York state, Chautauqua assemblies were aimed at challenging the minds and spirits of participants by offering famil More ... California Wildlife Center will offer a volunteer orientation and basic animal care training from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sat., April 1 at 26026 Piuma Road, Calabasas. Basic training is required for all animal care volunteers. More ... The State Bar of California Litigation Section%27s Law Suits program, in association with the Men%27s Wearhouse, announces its fifth annual statewide clothing drive. During the month of March, drop off your gently used business suits (men%27s or women%27s) at any Men%27s Wearhouse in Calif More ... Time is running out to identify employees or teams your company or organization wants to publicly recognize during an elite recognition program honoring volunteers in the Southland. The program is sponsored by Camarillo-based Interface Children Family Services at the Ronald Reag More ... KEEP YOUR EYE ON THE BIRDIE-Rick Penn-Kraus, his wife, Andrea and son, Dylan, were a little surprised to find an American kestrel in the Barnes & Noble bookstore at The Commons shopping center in Calabasas recently. The kestrel was part of the Nature of Wildworks exhibit of wild animals. Nature of Wildworks is a local animal rescue and rehabilitation organization. BILL SPARKES Acorn Newspapers More ... Martina Navratilova will sign copies of her book "Shape Your Self" at 3 p.m. Sun., April 9 at Costco Wholesale, 5700 Lindero Canyon Road, Westlake Village. More ... The trees that landscape your garden are always out there, fending for themselves come rain or shine, and occasionally the elements can be harsh on them. More ... Community RSS feed |
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