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Holiday shoppers warned about overcharging by retailers Keep those receipts and check them twice This holiday season the Los Angeles Weights and Measures officials remind shoppers to check their store receipts for overcharges. Shoppers are legally entitled to pay only a store's lowest advertised or posted price for any item. More ...
MOVING UP- Las Virgenes Municipal Water District Director Glen Peterson has been elected to a two-year term as president of the Association of California Water Agencies, an organization comprised of nearly 450 water utilities through the state. Peterson will begin his term in offic... More ... Sheriff's Blotter Agoura Hills Vandals caused $65 in damages when they slashed the tire of a vehicle parked in the 28900 block of Crest Drive Dec. 8. A thief stole a Rolex watch valued at $4,000 from a jewelry store in the 5800 block of Kanan Road Dec. 7. More ... FOR THE RECORD The mock trial team of Louisville High School in Woodland Hills won its eighth, not sixth Los Angeles County Mock Trial Championship on Nov. 29. It's the second time in four years the all-girls team won the mock courtroom title. More ... Early deadlines for holidays The Acorn Newspapers have early deadlines for the next two editions because of Christmas and New Year's Day. Real estate ads must be reserved by 11 a.m. today, Dec. 20, for the Dec. 27 edition. All press releases and letters to the editor are also due today at 11. Space for display advertis... More ... Mountain residents attend wildfire seminar 'Sparks don't discriminate' official says By Stephanie Bertholdo bertholdo@theacorn.com In the wake of the numerous wild fires that burned many areas of Southern California, several agencies sponsored a seminar on how to protect lives and property in the region through brush clearing, wise plant selection and other simple measures. More ... Environmental commission seeks upgrades By Joann Groff joann@theacorn.com Although Calabasas might be considered ahead of the curve when it comes to environmental awareness, the city's environmental commission is recommending a series of upgrades to city recycling and waste programs. The commission has discussed the deficiencies of the city's current solid waste an... More ...
By Sophia Fischer sfischer@theacorn.com Overseeing the soccer season for 2,600 local athletes, 285 coaches, 900 volunteers and 32 board members is like being the CEO of a large company, says Tony Donadio, commissioner for the American Youth Soccer Organization Region 4, encompassing Agoura Hills, Calabasas, Oak Park and ... More ...
By Stephanie Bertholdo bertholdo@theacorn.com As a present to her nine grandchildren, Pat Atkins documented her life and family history in nine beautifully decorated scrapbooks. But during the thorough accounting of her life's journey in the memory books, Atkins couldn't shake the knowledge that a page was missing. More ...
By Sophia Fischer sfischer@theacorn.com American soldiers serving in Iraq and Afghanistan will have a little brighter holiday season away from home due to the efforts of a group of Oak Park High School students. More ... Nature hikes for December Mountains Restoration Trust has two upcoming hikes: • Sun., Dec. 23, 3:15 p.m.: Cold Creek Preserve, moonrise/sunset stroll. Bring supper, water and a treat to share. • Tues., Dec. 25: Annual holiday Toyon Trek. The Sierra Club leads a Christmas Day hike through Cold Creek Canyo... More ...
IRIS SMOOT/Acorn Newspapers GIFT OF GIVING- Four Seasons Westlake Village guests attending the Teddy Bear Tea help Marine Sgt. Al Santiago, left, and Staff Sgt. Michael Howell gather up the toys they are donating to Toys for Tots. Four Seasons Westlake Village hosts afternoon tea on Saturdays a... More ...
FOR THE TROOPS- Brownies from Yerba Buena Elementary School's Troop 697 display some of the items they've collected through their year-end holiday poker party to donate to anysoldier.com. Front row, from left: Olivia Ojeda, Kaylie Sears, Emily Cangelosi, Reya Andrews, Nancy Reyes, Amanda Cangelosi... More ... Calabasas Cheetahs track team extends sign-ups The Calabasas Cheetahs Youth Track and Field Team held sign-ups for its 2008 track season on Dec. 15. A second date for sign-ups will be from 1 to 3 p.m. Sat., Jan. 12 in the Calabasas High School parking lot, 22855 Mulholland Hwy. More ... Drive organized for Ventura kids Support for the Kids is collecting toys to be given to children in need in Ventura County. "Our goal for this year is to reach 6,000 children who would not otherwise receive presents this holiday season," said Lynda Miller, president and founder of Support for the Kids. More ... Students to recycle Christmas trees Oak Park High School seniors and their parents will pick up and recycle Christmas trees as a fundraiser for Grad Nite 2008. Trees can be picked up on Sat., Dec. 29; Thurs., Jan. 3 or Fri., Jan 4. Leave trees on the curbside in front of the house with all stands, lights, ... More ... Oak Park considers outdoor smoking ban The Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District board of directors is calling for public input regarding proposed smoking restrictions at district parks in the Oak Park community. Last May the board approved the restriction of smoking in all parks in Simi Valley. More ... |
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