The Los Angeles County Sheriff's homicide division is continuing its investigation into whether the California State Parks ranger who shot and killed a Los Angeles man at Tapia Park near Calabasas was justified in his actions. More...

The Thousand Oaks NarAnon Family Group is a weekly support group for those who know or have known a feeling of desperation due to the drug addiction problem of a family member or friend. The group meets every Thursday at 7:30 p.m. in room 9 at Temple Adat Elohim, 2420 Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. The group has no religious affiliation. More...

THURS., AUG. 9 Dance Delight Moorpark College Dance Department presents Summer Dance Concert, 8 p.m. today, Friday, Saturday. Performing Arts Center, 7075 Campus Road. Original works by student choreographers, guest artists, faculty. $16 adults. $9 students, seniors, staff. (805) 378-1485, www. moorparkcollege.edu/pac. More...

The 24th annual Bridal Premiere, a day of bridal exhibits and fashion shows, will be held on Sun., Aug. 19 at the Hyatt Westlake Plaza, 880 S. Westlake Blvd., Westlake Village. Exhibit hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., and fashion shows will be held at 12:30 and 3 p.m. More...

Stephanie Green of Agoura Hills has been awarded the 200708 California Grocers Association Educational Foundation Bernard Briskin Scholarship for $5,000. Green will attend Stanford University this fall and major in human biology. More...

Four Marmonte League baseball players in Area Code Games When Hall of Fame manager Tommy Lasorda shows up to watch a baseball game between high school teenagers, it's a pretty big deal. That was the case Monday afternoon at Blair Field in Long Beach, where Lasorda arrived for the third game of a triple-header at the Area Code Games. More...

BACK FROM REHAB- - Barbara Syfacunda of Westlake Village submitted this shot of a furry friend who resides in her yard. ''A few months back I found three squirrels in our yard who had fallen from a tall tree, including the whole nest," Syfacunda said. "My husband and my two sons, 11 and 9, took them in and saved them." The squirrels spent time with a wildlife rehabber, who trained them for an eventual release. "The rehabber returned them to our yard and now we can enjoy them making friends in our neighborhood." All's well that ends well. Send your squirrel photos to the address on page 4A or e-mail photos to newstip@theacorn.com. More...

Agoura Hills Burglars stole steel rebar rods valued at $2,500 from a construction site on Canwood Street July 23. Someone damaged the front door lock and broke into a vehicle parked on Main Mast Drive July 21. The value of the loss wasn't listed on the report. More...

SPIRITUAL SOUNDS- Two or More bring their Latin/rock fusion sound to The Filling Station earlier this month as part of the church's Summer of Love worship services at 10 a.m. Sundays at North Ranch Community Center, 1400 N. Westlake Blvd., Westlake Village. Summer of Love Sundays continue through Sept. 10. For information, call (888) 777-FILL or visit www.4thefillingstation.com. The church is associated with Calvary Chapel. More...

John Hodak is the best big brother in California- so says Big Brothers Big Sisters of America. The national youth mentoring organization selected the Agoura Hills resident out of 23 nominees across the state as Big of the Year and will honor him at a regional conference in San Francisco next month. More...

age 70, of Westlake Village, died suddenly on August 2, 2007. He will be remembered as a caring friend, loving brother, devoted husband and family man. More...

It is hard to believe that the Kingsmen Shakespeare Festival has been around for 11 years, providing Conejo Valley drama fans the opportunity to see low-cost, professional productions of the works of William Shakespeare each summer. More...

I was surprised that The Acorn gave Brad Wear's dispute with the Sherwood Homeowners Association as much print as it did. I'd be even more surprised if The Acorn deemed any followup letters worthy of publishing. More...

Cool wet winters, hot dry summers: It's a pattern of weather seen frequently in coastal Southern California. Although mild compared to many other climates in the world, this weather pattern has a profound effect on the character of the landscape. More...

Like it or not, we can't turn back the clock on everything. Rules and regulations that govern our homes and condominiums, for example, are here to stay. Gone are the days of small towns and large homesteads where neighbors rarely infringed on each other's rights, the days when your property was totally yours, and it was up to you how it looked. More...