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High School Graduation 2007

JANN HENDRY/Acorn Newspapers SKY'S THE LIMIT--The 2006-2007 school year ended last week amid a flurry of caps and gowns. Above, Westlake seniors cheer. More...

With summer here, what's next?

By Stephanie Bertholdo bertholdo@theacorn.com

This summer, Agoura Hills is offering a variety of activities and services for people of all ages, grads included. The city's summer movies and concerts in the park have already begun. More...

July 4 at The Acorn

Independence Day will create early deadlines for The Acorn issue of July 5. Letters to the editor and press releases for the July 5 edition must be received by 11 a.m. More...

Health & Wellness

Learn to keep harmful pesticides from escaping into the water

A new public service campaign kicks off to educate residents on how they can keep dangerous residential pesticides out of the Ventura County watershed. More...

Oak Park students host blood drive

JANN HENDRY Acorn Newspapers SERVICE TO THEIR COMMUNITY- Oak Park High School seniors, from left, Kirstin Chernin, Taylor Wright and Sarah Medford wait for customers during Monday's Red Cross blood drive at the Oak Park Community Center. More...

New cancer pain treatment available

The recent announcement by Elizabeth Edwards, the wife of Democratic presidential candidate John Edwards, that her breast cancer has recurred and spread to her bones, is not something that any cancer survivor or caregiver ever wants t More...

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Business

Business tips

Cash is king when it comes to accounting
By Randy Wheeler Special to The Acorn

What's more important for your business in the short term than profits? Cash. Companies can survive for years without making a profit so long as they don't run out of cash. More...

Store invites new customers

Catering to personal and corporate party needs has become a profitable niche business. Patti Knowles and Mike Marfiak of Creative Invitations & Balloons have been putting together invitations and party décor since April 2003. More...

Chamber directory is now available

Direct Access International, headquartered in Westlake Village, recently published the Thousand OaksWestlake Village Regional Chamber of Commerce Business Directory for 2007-08. More...

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Sports

Stanford man

Chris Owusu earns scholarship following brilliant junior campaign
By Stephen Dorman sdorman@theacorn.com

It's been a rewarding year for Oaks Christian's Chris Owusu. Be it in the classroom or the athletic arena, the 17-year-old soontobe senior has found success every step of the way during his time at OCHS. More...

Marmonte League athletes rewarded for super spring seasons

Three Agoura tennis players make first team

Following another successful high school spring sports season, the Marmonte League has announced its All-League teams. Here are the top athletes from softball, as well as boys' volleyball, tennis and golf. More...

Tri-Valley League honors outstanding athletes

The Tri-Valley League has announced its AllLeague selections for the spring sports season. More...

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Faith

Find time for spirituality every day

We live in a complex world. Technology improves daily, and with it the pace of everyday life increases. More...

Article

"All growth is a leap in the dark, a spontaneous, unpremedi tated act without benefit of expe rience." - Henry Miller Growing in the dark As I opened the door and stepped into the darkness of my kitchen pantry to grab my box o More...

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Obituaries

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Jessica Renee Vincent, 21, of Agoura Hills, California, formerly of Knox, Pennsylvania, died Saturday, June 9, 2007 in Los Robles Hospital, Thousand Oaks, Calif., following a sudden illness. Born Dec. More...

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Letters

The focus should be on the drivers

This letter is in response to The Acorn's articles of June 7 and June 14 relating to the recent pedestrian and bicycle accidents in the area. More...

Brain drain

As a bicyclist who rides regularly thru Agoura, I can testify that a small minority of drivers have no brain activity due to cyclists or any thing else for that matter. More...

Visibly upset

In reference to The Acorn article of June 14, "Bicyclist in Agoura hit by motorist, Lack of visibility cited," did we really need a police detective from the Lost Hills Sheriff's Station to tell us the obvious? More...

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Editorials

Beat the summer doldrums

"What'd you do today, Tommy?" "Nuthin'." "What'r you going to do tomorrow?" "I dunno." Summer's here and the kids have nothing to do? Not a chance. Not in this town. More...

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Guest Opinion

Water conservation a must
By John Mundy General manager, Las Virgenes Municipal Water District

The recent news relative to water supplies for Southern California has not been good. This past winter, just 29 percent of the normal annual precipitation fell across our state. More...

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School's out and aren't they glad!

High school, the movie
By Stephanie Bertholdo bertholdo@theacorn.com

If high school were like a movie, then Agoura High School senior Ethan Kuperberg would have written, directed and produced the four-year project. More...

Making the grade wasn't easy

By Sophia Fischer sfischer@theacorn.com

The 24 Oak View High School graduating seniors received a standing ovation before the emotional farewell ceremony had even begun. More...

Community

School district grapples with special education

Policies have been a good IDEA, although some parents disagree
By Stephanie Bertholdo bertholdo@theacorn.com

Between the federal guarantee of "free and appropriate public education" for all children- including those with special needs- and the limited capacity of school budgets to pay for the special education, lies a battleground. More...

Smoking ban discussed

By Joann Groff joann@theacorn.com

The Calabasas City Council was expected to discuss an expansion of the city smoking ban at last night's meeting. The ordinance prohibits smoking in public places. City officials now want the ban to include apartment buildings. More...

Theatre on the Hill goes on a romp

Venue's new troupe specializes in comic operettas
By Cary Ginell soundthink@aol.com

One of the newest and most welcomed theater companies in the Conejo Valley is the Ventura County Gilbert and Sullivan Repertoire Company. More...

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Bulletin Board

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THURS., JUNE 21 Get In Rhythm Thousand Oaks Dance Club hosts dance, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m., Goebel Senior Adult Center ballroom, Thousand Oaks. Doors open 7 p.m. Music by Rhythm Kings. Singles, couples welcome. Light refreshments. More...

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Schools

Longtime Oak Park teacher encourages students to believe in themselves

By Sophia Fischer sfischer@theacorn.com

Teacher Randi Liepman has some advice for the 24 seniors graduating from Oak View High School in Oak Park. "Always believe in yourself and know that you are loved," Liepman said. More...

Celebrities spice up Viewpoint fundraiser

Viewpoint School of Calabasas hosted its 24th annual benefit and auction, Stars Over Viewpoint, on May 12 in the International Ballroom of the Beverly Hilton Hotel. More...

High school students can practice SAT test-taking skills

New essay section will be included

High school juniors and seniors are invited to practice the SAT from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sat., July 14 at room A1, Agoura High School, 28545 W. Driver Ave., Agoura Hills. More...

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Pets

Toddler meets squirrel of the month

BABY TALK- One-year-old Elan has a lot to talk about with a wild squirrel she encounters at her aunt Donna Schwartz' house in Oak Park recently. More...

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VALLEY GIRL- Lily, 3, a female dachshund mix, is in need of a new home. Lily can be adopted from the Agoura Animal Shelter at 29525 Agoura Road. To take Lily home, ask for ID No. #A3621382. More...

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Family

Children love getting in touch with trucks

BILL SPARKES/Acorn Newspapers BIG RIG- Owen Wilks, 5, of Agoura, climbs into a large Seabee truck on display at the Touch-a-Truck event held at the Thousand Oaks Community Center and Park last Saturday. More...

Pre-release screening helps youth camps

The Nuts, Bolts & Thingamajigs Foundation will host a prerelease charity screening for Disney/Pixar's new animated film, "Ratatouille," on Sun., June 24 at the Disney Studio lot in Burbank. There will be two screening times, 10 a.m. More...

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On the Town

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"Once" Directed by: John Carney Starring: Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova Rated: R (adult language) Running time: 86 minutes Best suited for: fans of the relevant folk/rock musical genre, musicians, More...

Play review

You'll die laughing in 'The Murder Room'
By Sally Carpenter sallyc@theacorn.com

The best way to experience "The Murder Room" at the Stage Door Theatre is to see it, because describing it would give too many spoilers and ruin the fun of this madcap mystery. More...

Veteran rocker wows The Canyon crowd

JANN HENDRY/Acorn Newspapers STILL GOT IT- Legendary musician Leon Russell entertains a friendly audience during a stunning performance at The Canyon club on Thursday. More...

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