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July 5th, 2007
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Zimring named Las Virgenes superintendent
Donald Zimring became superintendent of the Las Virgenes Unified School District on Monday after the board of trustees bought out the final year of Sandra Smyser's three-year contract for $175,000. The board met on the evening of June 27 to discuss releasing Smyser from her responsibil... More...
Not sure about the new driving laws and fines?

Hundreds, maybe thousands of people have received the email, and in an effort to be helpful, they've forwarded it on to their family and friends. Unfortunately, the e-mail regarding California's traffic laws is bogus, and has resulted in much confusion among drivers. More...

Sailing in Westlake makes their day

SUMMERTIME--Young sailors practice their moves and perfect their tacks and jibes in the protected environment of Westlake Lake. Inset, sailing coaches, from left, Raine Hobin and Jackie Hollander, embody the season's carefee spirit. More...

 Community
•Housing data reflects downward trend
According to the California Building Industry Association and other housing permit data, single-family housing starts in May stayed relatively level statewide, while multifamily homes saw a strong boost. But production for both single and multifamily units remains well behind la... More...
•Property tax relief possible
•Las Virgenes school healthcare diagnosed
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 Health & Wellness
•Youth poster contest promotes dental health
Oak Park High School art students won top awards in the recent First 5 Ventura County "Healthy Teeth Begin at Birth" poster contest. Out of 220 entries from throughout Ventura County high schools, Oak Park students in every grade level were among the winners. More...
•Contest winner
•Drug-free program targets special needs children
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 Bulletin Board
•Datebook
THURS., JULY 5 African Violets Thousand Oaks African Violet Society meets 7 p.m., Redeemer Lutheran Church, 667 Camino Dos Rios, Thousand Oaks. Program: slide show of African Violet Society of America's 2006 convention in Minneapolis. Visitors and their plants welcome. (805) 581-00... More...
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 Business
•Private equity firm purchases Westlake Village Guitar Center
Westlake Villagebased Guitar Center announced it has accepted a $1.9 billion buyout offer from Bain Capital Partners, LLC, a private equity investment firm. The total transaction value, including assumed debt, is approximately $2.1 billion. More...
•Mayor addresses Calabasas Chamber
•Think outside the basket
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 Schools
•Out of school and just the way he likes it
LAZY DAZE- Carson Huncke, 8, of Westlake Village, tries his luck fishing in Westlake Lake one mild-summer evening last week. Early mornings and twilight are the best times. More...
•Triunfo YMCA to offer golf camp
•Agoura Hills resident earns degree
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 Sports
•Martin trying to establish a winning culture at Calabasas
On paper, accepting a job to coach the Calabasas High football team might seem ill-advised. The Coyotes were last in nearly every statistical category in the Marmonte League a season ago and failed to win a game for the fourth straight year, running the program's consecutive game losi... More...
•Tennis players serve up smiles in D.C.
•Frisbee's popularity increasing with age
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 Pets
•Choosing the right pet for your family
The benefits of pet ownership are undeniable. Numerous studies have shown that people who own pets live longer, healthier lives. Pets are a constant source of unconditional love. They don't complain about their owner's annoying habits, and they don't judge humans who put on a few pounds. More...
•Pet of the Week
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 Faith
•House of Worship
CALVARY COMMUNITY CHURCH- Worship services at this nondenominational Christian church are Saturdays, 5 p.m.; Sundays, 9 and 11 a.m. Middle and high school students meet at 5:30 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. Sunday. Adult groups meet during the week. Calvary is at 5495 Via Rocas, Wes... More...
•Church musicians to meet
•Kids' day camp has space theme
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 On the Town
•Rickles produces giggles at The Canyon
With monstrous, ornate hotels sprouting up on The Strip in Las Vegas, there are very few holdovers remaining from the socalled "Golden Age" of Sin City, when crooners and comics ruled. Vocal kingpins Sinatra, Dino, Sammy and Elvis are all gone as are comedy icons like Alan King, George... More...
•Conejo Players to host auditions for musical
•Family programs coming to Theatricum Botanicum
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 Letters
•Heed the speed limit--or else
Most people must think that it's the fall that might kill you on Kanan Road heading to the beach. It's actually the speed limit, or at least driving the speed limit that could kill you for sure. The patchwork of speed limits can jump 20 mph within yards of each other. My favorite is the 35 mp... More...
•Thinks bicyclists are road hogs
•Thankful for HOA rules and regs
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 Columns
•The Movie Nut
Not too long ago, it seemed the horror film had taken a turn toward the extreme. Periodicals like New York magazine and Entertainment Weekly were calling this new subgenre "torture porn," referring to those films that took old-fashioned "boo! More...
•What's new on DVD movies, TV
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 Editorials
•Zimring's ship finally comes in
These are not easy times for our local school districts. Waters have turned choppy due to constant budget wars, declining student enrollment, and the challenges of alternative and special education. On top of it all, some nearby school districts are facing campus closures. In such an environment, ... More...
•Cartoon
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 Real Estate
•Plenty Of Room For A Pool
This 3bedroom, 2.5bath home features a large, flat lot with plenty of room for a pool. It backs to open land with unobstructed views of the Moorpark Hills. The entryway features large picture win dows, and the feeling of openness is derived from the vaulted ceilings in the formal ... More...
•Erin Pohl and Bob Pearson,
•Enjoy Resort-Style Grounds
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