HEAVE, HO- John Sabol, a retired computer programmer, tosses an unwanted rock away from the China Flats trail near the Lindero Canyon trailhead in Oak Park. More...

The Conejo Lupus Support Group will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tues., Feb. 6 at One Baxter Way, Westlake Village. Members Joanne Chang and Robin Jesseman, featured in the recent book "Portraits of Success" by Barbara De Witt, will host the evening discussion. More...

THURS., JAN. 25 Play On The Chaparral Middle School string orchestra, jazz band perform a concert, 7 p.m., Chaparral Middle School, 280 Poindexter Road, Moorpark. Free. New Officers Calabasas Chamber of Commerce hosts installation luncheon, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Calabasas Country Club, 4515 Park Entrada (new location). 2006 board, Arlene Bernholtz honored. More...

Malibu Horizon is being introduced to the community as a nontraditional, science and researchbased outpatient and inpatient detox and addiction treatment center which offers individualized treatment. Malibu Horizon's medical director, Dr. More...

With concerns constantly in the news about the growing problem of childhood obesity, parents at Red Oak Elementary School in Oak Park are trying to do something to combat the trend. In December, parent volunteers launched the Friday Fitness Club, a structured exercise program. Held every other Friday during lunch, the program is open to all students in grades one through five. More...

Team Warrior 97's captured the in-line hockey 2007 Winter Nationals Championship for the U-10 Mite Gold Division at the highly regarded NARCH Winter Nationals Tournament, which took place Jan. 11-15 in Phoenix, Ariz. Team Warrior went undefeated in roundrobin play, displaying a high-powered offense while winning its first three games by outscoring the opposition 28-4. More...

Lying on the floor and snoring gently, Archibald Razz M Tazz took up nearly all the walking space in Vicki Murphy's office. Called Archie for short, the 165-pound Newfoundland is an imposing sight. He's covered in thick black fur that in places resembles hair. A water dog, his gangly legs end in huge webbed paws. Jowls sag at the corners of his mouth. More...

ON TARGET - Ventura County Sheriff's Department Senior Dep. Eric Hatlee test fires a .38-caliber revolver at the department's Law Enforcement Training Facility near the Camarillo airport recently. Hatlee patrols the community of Oak Park. More...

Noël Janis-Norton will present a seminar on "Calmer, Easier, Happier Parenting" at 7 p.m. Wed., Jan. 31 at Congregation Or Ami, 26115 Mureau Road, Ste. B, Calabasas. The presentation is sponsored by Heschel West and Congregation Or Ami. More...

The following are thoughts that go through a family man's head when he hears someone say "uh-oh:" +Something needs fixing +A cookie or a peanut butter and jelly sandwich is stuck in the VCR or DVD player +The "Godfather" DVD trilogy is in danger More...

THEY WERE RIGHT- Director Shane Drake, right, sets up a shot during Red Van Pictures' production of a music video for the New Year's Day band's song, "I Was Right, You Were Wrong." Red Van Pictures, which has produced a number of music videos, is based in Westlake Village. More...

Will there ever be peace in this world? This is in response to the article "All about Arabs for Israel," which states "Muslims must stop terrorism, support Israel and protect the moral fabric and goodness of Arab culture" and live happily ever after. More...

In today's issue, we enthusiastically reintroduce Acorn Soundoff. It's on page 13A. From the publisher and editor's perspective, it was a favorite feature of The Acorn in years past. You're probably asking, "If it was so popular, Big Shot, why did it die?" Good question. (And by the way, neither the publisher nor the editor considers himself a Big Shot. More...