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Fun for all ages at Leonis Adobe
HOME ON THE RANGE- Above, Leonis Adobe Museum volunteer Jim Stehlik shows off Texas longhorn and Adobe farm resident, Fred, to visitors on Tuesday in Calabasas. At right, Calabasas resident Hannah Bowman, 2, sits perfectly still as she is painted by Camarillo High School stu More...
One family's story about life at the bottom
Teens vs. drugs
By Stephanie Bertholdo bertholdo@theacorn.com

Sandy began to experiment with drugs at the age of 12. Soon she was initiated into the Conejo Valley drug culture, trying everything from marijuana and crystal methamphetamines to alcohol and prescription drugs. More...

Former Westlake prosecutor used fraud to buy home
By Avi Rutschman avi@theacorn.com

Julie Marie Sergojan, a 50year-old former Westlake Village resident who once was a Los Angeles County prosecutor, pleaded guilty to six felony charges including multiple counts of grand theft, identity theft and forgerythe Ventura County district attorney's office said. More...

 Community
• Israel-Lebanon war hits close to home
'We pray every day,' one man says
The recent bombings between Israel and Hezbollah militants gave rise to questions about which side is to blame and how the crisis might be resolved. One continent and an ocean away, members of the Jewish and Islamic faiths in the Conejo Valley and nearby areas had their own opinions conce More...
• Edison accepting electrical claims
• article has image Secretary of State McPherson visits Westlake
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 Health & Wellness
• Progressive treatment helps solve addiction
Americans have long enjoyed a fickle relationship with drugs. Addictive medications and "recreational" drugs are touted by some and despised by others. More...
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• Hospice to present benefit
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 Bulletin
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THURS., AUG. 3 Rotary Club Guests The Rotary Club of Calabasas/ Agoura Hills meets at 12:10 p.m. each Thursday at the Native Cafe, 23536 Calabasas Road, Calabasas. Today Don Sweeney will discuss his book "Backstage at the Tonight Show," where he formerly served as an assistant More...
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 Business
• Reverse mortgages gain popularity among seniors
Due to the high cost of living, many seniors are finding themselves financially squeezed in their retirement. Some are forced to sell their homes and move to more affordable communities; others take out second mortgages with payments that just make matters worse. More...
• Handcrafted furniture a Milligan specialty
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 Schools
• Teachers sound off in homework study
Homework-in all its permutations-was once again under the microscope in the Las Virgenes Unified School District, but this time teachers had a chance to explain their homework strategies. More...
• Last chance for YMCA programs
• KCLU-FM wins five national broadcast awards
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 Sports
• Tryout for soccer league
Conejo Valley United Soccer Club teams are hosting tryouts for youth. Those who are looking to play competitive soccer are invited to join a team. More...
• Youth volleyball camp meets at de Anza Park
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 Pets
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MR. MIKE- Mike, a brown-and-white tabby Maine coon, 10, needs to be adopted with pal Mac. Mike and Mac can be adopted from the Agoura Animal Shelter at 29525 Agoura Road. To take them home, ask for ID No. A3539504. Occasionally pets have already been adopted, so please call (818) 991-0071 f More...
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• Let us hear your 'tails'
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 Police
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Agoura Hills Approximately $75 worth of real estate signs and a flags were stolen from the center median of Lake Lindero Drive July 23. More...
• article has image Deputies see Tasers as crime deterrent
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 Faith
• article has image New bride studying to be rabbi
Ronda and Steven Kalan of West Hills announce the marriage of their daughter, Dalia Wendy, to Jason Paul Samansky, son of Paula and Allan Samansky of Columbus, Ohio. More...
• Westlake Lutheran Church announces services
• Toastmasters honors clergy
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 Family
• article has image Ready for the big leagues
ON TARGET- Incoming Agoura High School freshman Theo Kokiousas, 14, throws a play football before a concert by Reno Jones at Chumash Park in Agoura Hills recently. Theo is staying fit for the school's upcoming football season. More...
• Organic baby gear for healthy start
• article has image The sweet taste of victory
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 On the
Town
• Westlake Women's Club to host wine benefit
The Westlake Women's Club will host a fundraiser, "Summer Wine Down," from 4 to 7 p.m. Sun., Aug. 27 at the Westlake Yacht Club, 32123 Lindero Canyon Road, Westlake Village. More...
• Speaker to discuss man's effect on global climate
• Enjoy music and sea breezes at this concert series
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 Letters
• Calabasas residents going postal over ZIP code issue
Just for the record, I live in the Lost Hills area of Calabasas, and I am in favor of a ZIP code change to 91302. It always is very confusing whenever I order items online, as most companies want me to use "Agoura Hills, CA 91301" for my mailing address, even though I live in Calabasas. More...
• More facts about medical marijuana
• Look at Lowe's carefully
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 Columns
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D i r e c t e d b y : Richard Linklater S t a More...
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 Editorials
• Doesn't it bug you when . . .
We're fed up, had enough and don't want to take it any more. But don't know what to do about it, either. . .except complain. More...
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