Westlake Village says new irrigation system will help reduce costs
But city must spend in order to save
By Sophia Fischer sfischer@theacorn.com
     In an effort to save from $50,000 to $70,000 in annual water and maintenance costs, the Westlake Village City Councimay approve the installation of new technology for the citywide irrigation system. Irrigation costs the city abou$200,000 a year at present water rates. As rates increase,
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Committee needs members
     The Calabasas City Council is looking to fill two alternate positions on its 20-person General Plan Advisory Committee.
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Styrofoam leaves bad taste in Calabasas
By Joann Groff joann@theacorn.com
     Calabasas residents spoke out both for and against a cityproposed ban on polystyrene at last week's City Council meeting. Some feel the ban is necessary. Another calls it a "feelgood move."
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Name needed for new 'virtual school'
By Stephanie Bertholdo bertholdo@theacorn.com
     The virtual school for kindergarten through 12th grade students being formed in the Las Virgenes Unified School District may not have walls, classrooms or the trimmings of a typical school building, but it still needs a name.
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Volunteers needed for trail work
     Conejo open space enthusiasts are being sought to help clean up and maintain area trails during the 16th annual COSCA Trail Work Day, Sat., Oct. 21.
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Deputy promotes motorsport safety
By Joann Groff joann@theacorn.com
     Hugo Mosquera has always had a passion for motorcycles. Since he was young, Mosquera has loved cruising the open road, as many riders do today. But according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department detective, the difference he sees between himself and too many of today's b
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Young entrepreneur splits his profits
Third grader is collecting neighborhood recycling
     Jonathan Pietsch wanted to buy a toy, but it cost more than he could afford so his parents encouraged him to come up with a way to earn some money.
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Foundation awards Golden Acorn
     The prestigious Golden Acorn Award, presented by the Community Foundation for Oak Park, has been awarded to Cindi Gortner for her tireless efforts on behalf of the students in Oak Park schools.
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Lecture to trace Conejo history
     Thousand Oaks photographer Ed Lawrence will give a slide presentation, "From Ranchos to Residences-A Pictorial History of the Conejo Valley," 1:15 p.m. Sun., Oct.
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Boutique to benefit disabled
     HOLIDAY DECOR- Villa Esperanza Services board member Damon Sickman and Caring Hearts chairman Anne Grant decorate for the upcoming holiday boutique at the Villa Esperanza Hope Chest. Villa Esperanza is a nonprofit group that assists developmentally disabled adults and seniors. The bout
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     The Agoura Hills Department of Community Services has announced several upcoming events including a Halloween teen trip, a fall concert and a class in cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
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Dynamic GOP women hold forum
By Joann Groff joann@theacorn.com
     Balancing strength and femininity emerged as the theme of the recent Dynamic Women's Luncheon, hosted by the Conejo Valley Republican Women Federated, although the panel's chatty style allowed for everything from anecdotes to inspiration to advice.
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Ballot measures pros, cons
     The League of Women Voters will host a forum on ballot measures at 7 p.m. Wed., Oct. 18 at the Calabasas Library, 23975 Park Sorrento, Calabasas.
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Teen named YMCA employee of the year
     Daniel Kaufman, a 2006 Agoura High School graduate, was named the Triunfo YMCA Employee of the Year for 20052006 by the YMCA staff.
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United Chambers host mayor
     ALL BUSINESS-The Agoura/Oak Park/Conejo Valley Chamber of Commerce participates in a recent United Chambers of Commerce luncheon attended by more than 500 people and featuring guest speaker Antonio Villaraigosa, mayor of Los Angeles. From left: Agoura developer and Chamber member Mike Adler, Villaraigosa and United Chambers Director Alex Soteras.
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Society to sell African violets
     African violets and other plants will be shown and sold at the Thousand Oaks African Violet Society's annual show from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sat., Oct. 28 and 1 to 4 p.m. Sun., Oct. 29 at the Grant Brimhall/Thousand Oaks Library, 1400 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks.
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Local salon to host breast cancer benefit
Proceeds from cuts, services to be donated
     In honor of Breast Cancer Month, Beauimage Salon and Day Spa will host its inaugural breast cancer fundraiser from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sun., Oct. 22. All proceeds from this day will be donated to the cause.
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Blood drive in Westlake is Monday
     United Blood Services is hosting a blood drive from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Mon., Oct. 15 at the United Methodist Church of Westlake Village, 1048 Westlake Blvd.
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