Our children are 'self-destructing'
      I was reading The Acorn last night and I came to a stark realization. There were back to back articles about violence directed at our children by our children: The article in which two 8-year-old Lupin Hill students were accused of sexual assault and the article on my daughter's car bei...
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Don't blame the messenger
      As a journalist, current law student and an American who believes deeply in the Constitution, I was virtually sickened by the reaction of our school board to The Acorn story, "Lupin Hill students charged in sex case" (Nov. 8).
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Advice for all local pet owners
      I am writing in response to Dodi Rubenstein's story in your Nov. 8 "Critter Corner" regarding the loss of her dog, Oliver. I want to preface this letter by extending my utmost sympathy to the Rubenstein family on their loss.
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All is well in the village
      It seems as I wake up this morning, Nov. 7, in Westlake Village, we do still have a "village" in Westlake. The voters have spo ken and spoken very, very well. The two most able, wellbalanced and forwardlooking candidates have been chosen to help lead our community for the next four years.
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Where's the representation?
      Thirtyfive percent of the registered voters in Westlake Village voted in the City Council election on Nov. 6.
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Where'd they put the polls?
      Who was the genius who moved the voting location for the even addresses on Eagleton to some place over near Cheseboro Road from Sumac Elementary School? Raymond Kobey Agoura Hills
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Crossing guard uses psychology
      People who drive are subject to psychology. Let me explain. I have been a school crossing guard for approximately seven years. The school I tried to protect in 2006 installed non-lighted stop signs and painted "stop" on the asphalt street. The sign also said automobiles should c...
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Heschel in center of wildfire zone
      Having grown up in the hills of Sherman Oaks, I am very aware of the nature of brush fires, but nothing had prepared me for the firestorm potential which exists in Cheeseboro Canyon Park and the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy area.
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Responding to 'doublespeak' charges
      If Dr. Ian Taras (letter to the editor, Acorn, Oct. 18) struggled with the "big words" in my father's (Larry Brown's) letter, he should have referred to a dictionary. What he calls "double speak" was perfectly clear, so I will explain the answers to his rhetorical questions.
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Countrywide layoffs ignored
      I checked the recent Sheriff's Blotter for any mention of the recent rape and pillage at Countrywide. Enormous financial remuneration for their management team while overseeing huge financial losses necessitating in part massive firings were evidently no match for stolen IPods, backpacks or...
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'Thank you' from Malibu church
      As many people know, Malibu Presbyterian Church was lost in the recent local fire. Also lost was the Malibu Presbyterian Nursery School which has served the communities of Malibu, Monte Nido, Calabasas and Agoura Hills for over 40 years.
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Gratitude should come naturally
      Business schools nationwide preach the doctrine of growing a successful business with quality products and services and ongoing customer rapport. Keeping in touch. Solving problems. Showing your appreciation. Saying thanks to your customers is more than a one-day turkey event. It's common cou...
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Thanks for The Acorn's support
      Thank you for your donation to the Oak Park High School basketball program. Your ad will be published in a book which will be sold at every home game. You really helped our teams a lot. Your contributions will go towards new uniforms and better equipment.
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