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April 12, 2007  RSS feed
Agoura Hills park struck by arson
Forest Cove targeted twice in one year
The smell of burnt wood at Forest Cove Park in Agoura Hills still permeated the air Tuesday afternoon as Sgt. Craig Anderson of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Arson and Bomb Squad answered questions from concerned neighbors about a recent fire that destroyed one of the park's play areas. More...
Dry weather makes firefighting a year-round pursuit
By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com

Local fire agencies are ready to fight blazes on a moment's notice, regardless of the season. Every year is unique and brings its own set of weather challenges. This year, fire departments have remained on alert nonstop because of the lack of winter rain. More...

Village plan taken to court
By Stephanie Bertholdo bertholdo@theacorn.com

Opponents of Agoura Village will have their day in court tomorrow at 10 a.m. when Los Angeles Superior Court Judge James Chalfant hears their case against the proposed commercial development in Agoura Hills. The City Council approved the 135-acre mixed-use project located near Kanan, Agoura and Cornell roads in June 2006. More...

 Community
• article has image Conservation pays off for Westlake man
Westlake Village resident Fred Rosenberg was the first customer to earn a hefty rebate check from the Las Virgenes Municipal Water District through its Malibu Creek Runoff Control program. The board of directors presented a $409 check to Rosenberg for his participation in the program. More...
• Reach Out to Your Water District
• article has image Synthetic turf coming to Agoura and Calabasas sooner than expected
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 Health & Wellness
• article has image Latin dance- inspired aerobics class offered
Workouts burn 300 to 700 calories per session
Ladies Workout Express is offering classes in Zumba, a Latin danceinspired aerobics class that burns calories in a cardiovascular training as participants move to a Latin beat. Zumba incorporates salsa, flamenco, tango, and meringue, and originated in Miami in 1999, according to Zumba Fitness LLC. More...
• New diagnostic exam available at Rolling Oaks Radiology
• County health agency to receive funds
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 Bulletin
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THURS., APRIL 12 Positive Parenting Mothers and More host Spring Open House, 7:30 p.m., Westlake Village Civic Center, 31200 E. Oak Crest Drive. Guest speaker Sherry Gaba on "Mindfullness: The Power of Parenting in the Now." Free, open to public. Maria Ballesteros - Spayne (805) 418-0126. More...
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 Business
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+ Have you ever walked into a store looking for simple Hanukkah wrapping paper and couldn't find a thing? That was just the case for Oak Park residents Daphne and Don Yousem, who recently launched JewcyWrap Hanukkah wrapping paper. The 2006 holiday season was in full swing, and all they wanted was to buy some nice Hanukkah gift paper. More...
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 Schools
• article has image Students support Alzheimer's
IN HONOR OF DAD- Left, White Oak Elementary School Principal Abbe Irshay and Westlake Village Mayor Sue McSweeney display a $1,070 check from White Oak students, which will be donated to the Alzheimer's Foundation. The check was in memory of John Mathers, McSweeney's father. For information, call Susan Wachtel at (818) 889-1450. More...
• Arts Council announces winners
• Somis charter school to host open house
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 Sports
• article has image Oak Park shows no signs of letting up
Eagles continue their domination of the Southern California Lacrosse Association
Although Oak Park administrators may not recognize them as a team belonging to the high school just yet, others in the area are starting to see Oak Park's lacrosse club as the region's best. While the team is trying to qualify for CIF status, Oak Park is currently ranked No. 1 in the California State Club Division and No. 4 overall in California with a record of 9-0. More...
• Eagles pushing for CIF status
• article has image WHS swim teams making a final push toward league titles
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 Pets
• article has image Critter tale
Dog moves from New Zealand to Agoura Hills
When my whänau (family) decided to move to America from Aotearoa (New Zealand) five years ago, I was nervous. More...
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 Police
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Agoura Vandals caused $2,000 in damages by cutting the convertible top on a vehicle parked near a residence on Rigger Road March 31. A small Doberman dog valued at $700 was stolen from the yard of a home on Fairview Place March 31. Thieves stole a $660 toolbox from an unlocked vehicle parked on Pinecrest Road March 31. More...
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 Faith
• article has image Rifkinds honored for outstanding leadership
David and Helen Rifkind will be honored with an Outstanding Leadership Award for their philanthropic work in the local community at the Heschel West Day School's annual gala Sun., May 6 at the Four Seasons Hotel, Two Dole Drive in Westlake Village. More...
• Holocaust documentary to screen in Westlake
• Conference to explore religion, health issues
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 Family
• article has image A furry friend brings good cheer
JANN HENDRY/Acorn Newspapers AT THE HOP- Westlake Village residents Brennan Beyer and his son Jack, 16 months, are thrilled by a close-up look at the Easter Bunny before the start of the Easter egg hunt at the Four Seasons Hotel in Westlake Village on Sunday. More...
• Environmental consultant offers tips on how to create a healthy home
• Special ed advocacy course
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 On the
Town
• article has image Method Fest winners announced
The ninth annual Method Fest independent film festival announced its winners at an awards ceremony held Thursday at Viewpoint School's Carlson Family Theatre in Calabasas. A pair of Calabasas High School students, Kevin Horowitz and Jacob Schwartz, won the Future Filmmakers Award for their 18-minute animation movie, "Mission Space 2. More...
• What's new on DVD
• article has image Conejo Players presents macabre mystery
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 Letters
• Watching out for man's best friend
First, I had to write to praise the young man, Josh Houserman, from Agoura Hills, for his insightful letter he wrote last week concerning the recent trend of auctioning off puppies to raise money. Josh is so right about finding "forever homes" for these pups and not having one go to the highest bidder. More...
• Dangerous turns onto Kanan Road
• Westlake Village Soap Box Derby is good clean fun
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 Columns
• article has image Live to eat
I recently underwent heart surgery. During most of my recovery up until now, I haven't had much of an appetite. However, as I begin to phase out the medication and return to my normal self, my hunger for food is becoming strong. In fact, my hunger is so strong that I feel I can eat all day long. More...
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 Editorials
• Spring, a time for baseball and optimism
Spring. What a wonderful time of year. It's a time for renewal. It's a time to turn over a new slate and a chance to enjoy the absolute wonders of Mother Nature as she sheds her winter coat and grows green again. Spring symbolizes the rebirth of all things living, which makes it one of the holiest times of the year in the eyes of many cultures. More...
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