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June 22, 2006  RSS feed
Graduating with flying colors
FESTIVE LAUNCH-Agoura High School's Class of 2006 becomes shrouded with confetti and streamers as last week's commencement exercise draws to a close. Left, Genesis McRee, 17, a native of Honolulu, is covered with congratulatory leis by her mother Miki. The Agoura graduating class of 470 includes many seniors who will go on to college, some who will enter the trades and some who will have jobs to pursue. Our complete commencement coverage begins on page 42A. More...
City okays Agoura Village plan
'They are allowed to build,' one council member says
By Stephanie Bertholdo bertholdo@theacorn.com

The Agoura Hills City Council has unanimously approved the Agoura Village Specific Plan, a long-range planning document that sets the stage for development of an eclectic town center south of the 101 Freeway. More...

No smoking law could be expanded
By Michael Picarella pic@theacorn.com

Some nonsmokers in Calabasas don't want tobacco smoke drifting into their apartments from a neighbor's unit. More...

 Community
• article has image Dignitaries attend Agoura fire station opening
The Los Angeles County Fire Department opened Fire Station 89 in Agoura Hills earlier this month, and a special dedication ceremony on Friday marked the occasion with about 150 residents and dignitaries in attendance. More...
• Early deadlines for July 4
• Oak Park Community Foundation seeks trustee
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 Health & Wellness
• Community blood drives scheduled
Maintaining an ample and steady supply of blood is difficult in summer. Summer holidays such as the Fourth of July put an added stress on the local blood supply due to increased usage. Many donors take vacations at this critical time, thereby compounding the challenge. More...
• Sign up as potential bone marrow donor
• article has image Healthy hobby good for kids
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 Bulletin
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THURS., JUNE 22 Chamber Networking The Agoura/Oak Park/Conejo Valley Chamber of Commerce hosts a networking meeting at 5:30 p.m. at The Alamo, 5617 Kanan Road, Agoura Hills featuring food and door prizes plus a 50/50 drawing. (818) 889-3150 More...
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 Business
• article has image Chambers honors Business of the Year
YEAR'S BEST-The United Chambers of Commerce award the Business of the Year to the Calabasas Auto Spa of the Agoura/Oak Park/Conejo Valley Chamber at a breakfast this week. From left, Chamber President Louis Masry, United Chambers Director Alex Soteras, Sen. Richard Alarcon and Auto Spa owners Bob and Amir Amerian. More...
• Sharpshair named director at CareNow
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 Schools
• article has image New principal puts mark on Calabasas graduating class
After his first year as principal at Calabasas High School, Dave Jackson says he couldn't ask for better students or a better staff. And he's happy to announce that some of this year's graduates will attend major colleges across the country, some will join the military and others will e More...
• article has image Exceptional seniors leave lasting impression on Westlake High School
• article has image Small but intimate
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 Pets
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JANN HENDRY/Acorn Newspapers DREAMY-Whitby, a domestic male black and white cat, was surrendered by his owner. Whitby can be adopted from the Agoura Animal Shelter at 29525 Agoura Road. To take Whitby home, ask for ID No. A3529744. Occasionally pets have already been adopted, so please call (818) 991-0071 first or visit http:/ /animalcontrol.co.la.ca.us. More...
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 Police
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Agoura Hills Someone stole a Blackberry handheld computer device and accessories from a vehicle parked on Barragan Streeet June 14. More...
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 Faith
• Mozart's sacred works to be performed
The cathedral choir and orchestra of the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels will present a perfor More...
• United Methodist member named pastor in San Gabriel
• Interfaith group will host panel discussion
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 Family
• article has image Retired pastor takes age in stride
The Rev. Edward Bennett, a retired pastor from Agoura Hills, proved he was every bit as tough as George Herbert Bush, the former president of the United States who celebrated his 80th birthday by parachuting from a airplane in Arizona. More...
• article has image Loss of pets can leave families grieving
• article has image Follow the yellow brick road to find 'The Wizard of Oz'
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 On the
Town
• article has image Hot area band to play The Canyon
SIZZLING SOUNDS-Aspen, a local band whose music revolves around three-and four-part vocal harmonies, will perform at The Canyon club in Agoura Hills on Fri., June 30 with The Little River Band. Bandmembers are George Rangel, Louie Garcia, Cheryl Pederson, Albert Shotwell, Blake Delgado and Ory Brochet. Visit www.aspenmusic.net for a chance to win free tickets to the show. More...
• Hear live acoustic music at Agoura cafe
• Kingsmen troupe to present two classic plays
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 Letters
• Not happy with Agoura Village
Among the many traffic issues in the Agoura Village Specific Plan, there is one that is being whitewashed with very weak rationale and misleading explanations by the city and its consultants. It concerns the roundabout at the intersection of Kanan and Agoura roads. More...
• Triangle Ranch poses triple threat
• No rate increase
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 Columns
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Prima donna No matter how much care and attention I give my roses, they still complain. More...
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 Editorials
• The village and the school
Agoura Hills officials last week approved the Agoura Village Specific Plan, and took a major step toward giving residents the true town center they've been promised for almost a decade. More...
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