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Bethlehem Experience celebrates glorious past
JANN HENDRY/Acorn Newspapers DANCERS- Costumed members and friends of Westminster Presbyterian Church in Westlake Village dance in the nomad camp as part of the congregation's 12th annual Bethlehem Experience last weekend. The two-night event, described by Pastor Dick Thompson as a "gift to the community," is a recreation of the ancient village on the night of Christ's birth.This year 1,065 cars carrying approximately 2,900 visitors drove through the event. The dancers are, from left, Oak Park resident Jane Hanna, Elyse Bleuel, Sue Reeves and Bleuel's daughter Hannah, a Lindero Canyon Middle School seventh grader. More...
School district says time to get tough with bullies
'This is a growing problem'
By Stephanie Bertholdo bertholdo@theacorn.com

Bullies beware. The Las Virgenes Unified School District is on a mission to reduce the incidence of child against child victimization at school. At the request of the board of education, Assistant Superintendent Mary Schillinger studied bullying at local schools and how teachers and administrators have responded. More...

Water district imposes cutbacks
Long drought takes its toll

In an effort to stretch diminishing water supplies, Las Virgenes Municipal Water District (LVMWD) has notified the agricultural customers in its service area that they must reduce potable water use by 30 percent effective Jan. 1, 2008. More...

 Community
• article has image Former City Council members recognized as part of city's rich history
In honor of Agoura Hills' silver anniversary, former City Council members joined the current panel at the Nov. 28 meeting to celebrate the hard work and dedication of those people who have helped shape the city over 25 years. More...
• FOR THE RECORD
• article has image Calabasas creek restoration nears completion
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 Health & Wellness
• article has image Villa Esperanza opens new office
Villa Esperanza Services celebrated the opening of their Westlake Village Program Offices on Nov. 19. The offices support Villa's Employment Program for individuals with disabilities. Cynthia Scott, representing Zev Yaroslavsky of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, attended the event and presented a proclamation to Villa for its work in the community. More...
• Get screened for strokes, osteoporosis
• Diabetics can eat healthy for the holidays
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 Bulletin
Board
• article has image Datebook
THURS., DEC. 13 Malibu Chamber Malibu Chamber of Commerce hosts "Holidays Around The World" mixer, 5:30 to 8 p.m., Duke's Malibu Restaurant, 21150 Pacific Coast Hwy. $15 members, $25 nonmembers. RSVP (310) 456-9025. More...
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 Business
• Headset design wins award
Oak Park based-Iqua Ltd., a manufacturer of mobile communications accessories, announced that its Iqua SUN solar-powered Bluetooth headset was honored as a recipient of the 2008 Consumer Electronics Show Innovation Award. The Iqua SUN is the first headset that uses any available light- outdoors and indoors- to extend the talk time of the headset. More...
• EYE ON LOCAL AREA STOCKS
• article has image Store has ignition on
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 Schools
• Comedy Sportz on tap
Oak Park High School will present two evenings of Comedy Sportz games. A home match will take place Fri., Dec. 14 in room G9 at Oak Park High School, 899 N. Kanan Road. On Thurs., Dec. More...
• article has image Sumac inspires a love of reading
• article has image High School Highlights
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 Sports
• article has image Marmonte League looks tough
Three girls' water polo teams ranked in top 10
It's always tough to win a championship. Repeating is even more difficult. After winning the CIFSouthern Section Division II title last season, the Agoura High girls' water polo team will now try to repeat. The Chargers' path to the top spot, however, is perilous. More...
• article has image Oak Park Tournament underway
• article has image Lions tie CIF-Southern Section record with fifth consecutive title
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 Pets
• article has image Pet of the Week
JANN HENDRY/Acorn Newspapers PERFECT PET- Slippy,11, a female Labrador mix, was surrendered by her owner. Slippy can be adopted from the Agoura Animal Shelter at 29525 Agoura Road. To take Slippy home, ask for ID No. A3750526. Occasionally pets have already been adopted, so please call (818) 9910071 first or visit http://animalcontrol.co.la.ca.us. More...
• Pet proof your holiday parties
• article has image Train your cat
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 Police
• Sheriff's Blotter
Agoura Hills Burglars shattered a window and stole a shaving kit bag containing the prescription drug Xanax from a vehicle parked by the CVS Pharmacy in Agoura Hills Dec. 2. Thieves stole a $5,000 electric powered utility vehicle from a maintenance garage at Agoura High School on Driver Avenue Nov. 29. More...
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 Faith
• article has image Shopping spree for foster children
SHARING SMILES- Congregation Or Ami member Patty Wolfson demonstrates the spirit of Hanukkah by helping a foster child buy clothes at the Mervyns store in Canoga Park as part of the synagogue's holiday shopping spree program for needy children. For more information about Congregation Or Ami in Calabasas, call (818) 880-4880. More...
• Christmas Eve service on national television
• Make-A-Wish Foundation wraps up miles campaign
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 Family
• YMCA receives funds to benefit after-school programs
J. C. Penney gives $32,800 grant
The Southeast Ventura County YMCA received a $32,812 grant from the J.C. Penney After-school Fund to help support its child-care programs in Agoura Hills, Moorpark, Oak Park, Newbury Park, Simi Valley, Thousand Oaks and Westlake Village. More...
• From movies to mistletoe, holiday traditions last
• Reagan Library hosts annual 'Christmas Around The World'
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 On the
Town
• article has image Newest 'pop-sical' falls short
Play Review
Theater League's "Love Sweet Love," a new musical based on the songs of Burt Bacharach and Hal David, hit the local stage last week. The show, another so-called "pop-sical," had its premiere in Arizona only a few weeks ago. More...
• article has image Student feature film premieres tonight
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 Letters
• Business task force is good move
Hats off to Agoura Hills City Manager Greg Rameriz, his staff and the City Council for establishing a business task force committee. It's about time the business community is given an opportunity to partner with the city in a positive way. More...
• Agoura City Councistarted it . . .
• . . . No, it's the Chamber's fault
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 Editorials
• Word has leaked out: Water conservation is now mandatory
Last summer following the driest Southern California winter on record, the only thing louder than the crackling of dry twigs was the deafening silence surrounding water conservation. Recent rain has alleviated the drought somewhat, but the need to conserve water is still great. More...
• article has image Cartoon
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