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NEW DAY--Deborah Montague of Oak Park and Bernard Cartoon of North Ranch, seen through the bottom of a decorative plate, enjoy the appetizers at a Rotary Club of the Conejo Valley celebration of the Persian New Year, or Norouz, which means New Day. About 250 members came to the Westlake Hyatt to enjoy the food, dancing and entertainment as the club hosted the event for the second year in a row. The holiday, which lasts about two weeks, is the longest of the Iranian feasts and is also observed by Afghans, Kurds and Central Asians. More...
In between driving school car pools and helping kids with homework, an increasing number of Conejo Valley stay-at-home moms are running unique businesses from their kitchens and garages. These multitasking mommy entrepreneurs use their talents to earn extra cash for their families while still being able to stay at home. More...
The last of the newly built Kanan Road interchange ramps opened to the public on Fri., March 23, an Agoura Hills official said. The southbound entrance to the 101 Freeway used by cars heading north on Kanan Road was the fourth new ramp to be opened during the yearlong construction. Two of the new onramps are loops, which the interchange never had before. More...
U.S. Rep. Henry Waxman (D-Los Angeles), together with more than 125 House colleagues, introduced the Safe Climate Act of 2007. The legislation is based on what scientists have concluded the United States must do to avoid dangerous, irreversible warming of the planet and would significantly reduce U.S. emissions of greenhouse gases. More...
Spring cleaning has come early to Oak Park. On Sat., March 24, more than 150 people, including students, teachers and school Superintendent Tony Knight, turned out to support the community's first Cleanup Day. The group found enough trash to fill 250 large trash bags. The litter included plastic bottles, beer and soda cans, snack bags, shoes, a tire and even a $5 bill. More...
THURS., MARCH 29 Singing Pirates Gilbert and Sullivan's "The Pirates of Penzance," performed by Grace Brethren High School, opens 7 p.m., Grace Brethren Church, 2900 Sycamore Drive, Simi Valley. Also Friday, Saturday. $10 advance, $13 at door. General public invited. Jacque Hampson (805) 522-4667. More...
Meet and greet The United Chambers of Commerce and 24 Chamber and other business organizations are hosting their annual San Fernando Valleywide "megamixer" at 5:30 p.m. today (Thurs., March 29) at the Marriott Hotel, 21850 Oxnard Street in Woodland Hills. More...
All events (subject to change) are listed by name, location and time if provided. If calendars are modified, school sources are asked to contact us with updated information at this e-mail address: newstip@theacorn.com. More...
Skateboarding is not a crime. Of course, it's never been much of a team sport, either. One local man, however, is trying to change the way skateboarding is perceived at the high school level. Jeff Stern, a 38-year-old father of three who grew up in Westlake Village and now resides in Thousand Oaks, has started the California High School Skateboard Club. More...
WHITE AS SNOW- Cloud, a 6-year-old male British shorthair mix cat, was surrendered by his owner. Cloud can be adopted rom the Agoura Animal Shelter at 29525 Agoura Road. To take Cloud home, ask for ID No. A3629055. Occasionally pets have already been adopted, so call (818) 991-0071 first or visit animalcontrol.co.la.ca.us. JANN HENDRY/Acorn Newspapers More...
Agoura A thief stole a wallet containing credit and bank cars from a purse left on a table in an office at the Renaissance Hotel on Agoura Road March 20. Burglars stole four air pistols and a camcorder from the bedroom of a home on Thousand Oaks Boulevard March 19. The loss was $800. More...
St. Patrick's Episcopal Church presents the following special services for Holy Week. The public is invited, and there is no charge or obligation to attend. Maundy Thursday service from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. April 5 will include Eucharist and stripping of the altar. More...
PLEASED TO MEET YOU- Sara Saffarnia, 6, of Westlake Village receives a badge from firefighter William Hoehne while her parents, Judy and David, look on. Left, Deborah Deely of Westlake Village tries on a new necklace. The Westlake Village Rotary Street Festival facilitates interaction between the community and emergency services personnel. BILL SPARKES/Acorn Newspaper More...
"Reign Over Me" Directed by: Mike Binder Starring: Adam Sandler, Don Cheadle, Jada Pinkett Smith, Liv Tyler Rated: R (for adult language, sexual innuendo) Running time: 114 minutes Best suited for: fans of intense psychological drama Least suited for: More...
I am a 37-year-old Oak Park resident living with MS since December 1999. MS has also tragically taken the life of my father, Alan Portnoy, of Westlake Village this past January 23. He was diagnosed in May 2000; he was 63. More...
Following the defeat of two bond measures last year by a voting public fed up with paying taxes, some Oak Park residents took it upon themselves to help support the school district financially. They won't provide the $70 million promised by the bonds, but at least they offer a start. More...
Winter freeze gives way to new spring growth