Spirit of Calabasas Foundation welcomes Louisiana official
     HONORED GUEST- Benny Rousselle, left, president of Plaquemines Parish in Louisiana, visits with Calabasas City Councilmember Jon Wolfson, Spirit of Calabasas Foundation members Lou Malone and Red Godfrey, and City Manager Tony Coroalles at a reception Monday. Rousselle thanked the founda
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Public misled about facts on Agoura Village
     With regard to your June 22 article, I am disappointed you have parroted certain statistics about the just-approved Agoura Village Specific Plan without verifying them.
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Shuttle service rolled out for the public
     GET ON BOARD- Andrew Nusbaum, 3, of Encino, pulls his father on board the brand new ParkLINK Shuttle during a July 1 dedication ceremony at Malibu Creek State Park in Calabasas while his sister, Erica, cheers him on. This new transit links the San Fernando Valley, the Santa Monica Mountains and t
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Local water meets state, federal mandates
     The Las Virgenes Municipal Water District has released its 2005 Water Quality Report, which summarizes the yearround testing and monitoring of local drinking water.
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Stream restoration underway
     Mountains Restoration Trust has announced that a stream restoration project will begin this summer at Headwaters Corner at Calabasas to help improve the natural riparian habitat along Dry Canyon Creek.
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Dem club will discuss Iraq
     The Democratic Club of the Conejo Valley and the Global Exchange Speaker's Bureau will present a program with Carlos and Mlida Arredondo from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wed., July 12 at the Thousand Oaks Library, 1401 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks.
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Local dog walker featured on on National Geographic
By Michael Picarella pic@theacorn.com
     Who says you can't get on TV just because of whom you know?
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Recreation opportunities in Agoura Hills
     The city of Agoura Hills Department of Community Services offers the following programs for July. For more information on any event or to sign up, call the Agoura Hills Recreation Center at (818) 597-7361 or visit the center at 30610 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Agoura Hills.
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Swedish fest a fine smorgasbord
     CELEBRATION- Pia Coleman of Calabasas enjoys the Swedish Midsummer Festival hosted annually at Vasa Park near Agoura. The recent event included the raising of a flower pole, traditional dances and Scandinavian food. Coleman said she loves to attend the festival to stay in touch with her Sw
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Remembering Jungleland
     The Ventura County Museum of History and Art will host the next in its series of Family Time presentations, "Jungleland Safari: Marvelous Masks and Puppets," from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Sun., July 16 at the museum, 100 E. Main St., Ventura. Admission is free. The event will feature arts
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Locals resist park improvements
By Stephanie Bertholdo bertholdo@theacorn.com
     Simple pleasures are the best for residents who loll about Morrison Park in Agoura Hills. Who needs new tennis and basketball courts when throwing the Frisbee, playing catch with kids, relaxing under a tree or picnicking in the park is all that is needed to take the edge off of a busy we
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Learn in-line skating in Calabasas this summer
     Learn in-line skating at classes presented by the city of Calabasas Community Services Department.
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Kitchens just aren't what they used to be
     ANOTHER ERA- At the Leonis Adobe, Doris Butler and Joan Heller visit in front of a
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Living history recognized
     HATS OFF- Earlyn Mosher, second from left, and Robin Mitchell, far right, are this year's recipients of the prestigious Living History Award presented by the Calabasas Historical Society.
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Art benefits library
     EMERGING TALENT- Katie Harp, 13, and Sasha Stillman, 15, of Calabasas are two of about 20 students to exhibit their work at the Youth Art Show held at the Calabasas library recently. The event, which supports Friends of the Calabasas Library, included a dance performance and two student-produced sh
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Dog training classes offered
      Basic obedience com The city of Calabasas Community Services Department is offering a dog obedience class from 7 to 8 p.m. on Tuesdays from July 11 through Aug. 29 at Gates Canyon Park.
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SWEET FACE-
     Oliver, a domestic male long hair orange and white cat, was surrendered by his owner.
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