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      +Richard Nanula was not fired as executive vice president and chief financial officer of Amgen. The company said Nanula is leaving to "pursue other opportunities.
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Russert brings refreshing journalism to airways
By Cary Ginell soundthink@aol.com
      Much has been said by analysts of the television industry that the golden era of the news journalist- - those years that produced Edward R. Murrow, Walter Cronkite and David Brinkley- - is gone forever. Tim Russert, however, the longtime host and moderator of NBC's "Meet the Press" falls in ...
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Garden tour gets a fresh look
     JANN HENDRY/Acorn Newspapers OUTDOOR BEAUTY- Westlake Village residents Erwin and Pat Cohen are preparing their garden home for the 34th annual Westlake Village Garden Club garden and patio tour on Sun., April 29. The Cohen's garden is one of five that will be open to the public that day. For ticket...
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City's public transportation routes will be revised for the summer
      The city of Calabasas public works department will revise peakhour public transportation routes to provide services which will benefit those attending summer school this summer. The public is invited to take advantage of the free service.
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Agoura Hills sets 25th anniversary goals
By Stephanie Bertholdo bertholdo@theacorn.com
      The city of Agoura Hills set lofty goals for the coming year during a recent workshop with City Council members and other officials. Projects, community services, government mandates and various objectives were discussed and prioritized at the March 28 meeting, a first step toward formulating a bu...
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Residents carry chip when it comes to woodcarver
By Sophia Fischer sfischer@theacorn.com
      A giraffe, elephant, eagle, bear and gorilla are causing a stir on Westlake Lake in Westlake Village. The animals are part of a onepiece whimsical sculpture created from the remains of a large dead pine tree in the backyard of a home overlooking the lake owned by Gary Oppenheimer.
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Mysterious virus affecting honeybee population
By Michelle Knight knight@theacorn.com
      Ventura County beekeepers are concerned about a mysterious virus that's led to a large decline in the honeybee population across much of the U.S. But so far, local agriculture officials and beekeepers say the disorder has had limited impact in the county.
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President shows support for boy's cancer fight
By Joann Groff joann@theacorn.com
      A 10-year-old boy from Calabasas had the playdate of his young life earlier this month, eating pizza on Air Force One and getting some words of encouragement from Presi dent Bush. Kevin Cordasco recently wrote a letter to the president about his fight against neuroblastoma, a solid tumor...
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Fundraiser revs up at Sumac school
     ONE HOT CHOPPER- This custom-built motorcycle will be auctioned off at the Sumac Elementary School fundraiser on April 28 at the Malibou Lake Mountain Club, 20933 Lake Vista Drive in Agoura Hills. The chopper was designed by Sumac parent and local businessman Vince DeFalco of...
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Baseball great visits Pony players
      Young baseball players from the area came in touch with some of the game's history last weekend at Agoura High School. Former Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Wes Parker visited Agoura Pony Baseball players during picture day on March 18 at Agoura High School.
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Antiques Faire coming to Stagecoach Inn
      The Stagecoach Inn Museum will host its annual Antiques Faire from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sat., May 5 at 51 S. Ventu Park Road in Newbury Park The show features antiques, art, collectibles, silver, china, crystal, jewelry, toys, kitchenware, furniture, vintage clothing, timepieces, books and othe...
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Hollywood producer speaks about wartime experiences
By Sophia Fischer sfischer@theacorn.com
      It wasn't easy for movie executive Meyer Gottlieb to address the congregation at Temple Beth Haverim in Agoura Hills last Friday, April 13. It was the first time he had talked to an audience about his wartime experiences. A Holocaust survivor, Gottlieb, 67, spoke in commemoration of Holocaus...
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Parenting class at Women's Resource Center
      The Conejo Valley Women's Resource Center will offer a free early childhood parenting class from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursdays beginning May 3 at 80 E. Hillcrest Drive, Ste. 130, Thousand Oaks. Child care is available by request. The class will meet for six to eight weeks. To enroll, call Pam Bor...
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Disney donates to club
      In celebration of National Boys & Girls Clubs Week, the Walt Disney Company donated $5,000 to the Boys & Girls Club of the West Valley and an identical amount to the other 43 Boys & Girls Clubs in Los Angeles and Orange Counties. Each of the 44 clubs also received 50 complimentary admi...
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Women's group to present fashion show
      The Westlake Women's Club will present its 38th annual philanthropic luncheon and fashion show, "2007 Fashions on Parade," Fri., April 27 at Hyatt Westlake Plaza, 880 S. Westlake Blvd., Westlake Village. The silent auction and boutiques will start at 10 a.m., followed by the noon luncheo...
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Viewpoint students visit Germany
      During their spring break, 28 students of Viewpoint School in Calabasas and their chaperones toured Germany. The highlight of the trip, according to headmaster Robert Dworkoski, one of the chaperones, was a visit with the Chancellor of Germany, Dr. Angela Merkel, in her office ...
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