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Angry parents come to the defense of boys' coach
Hundreds of e-mails, phone calls and letters from students and parents may have saved the job of Calabasas High School basketball coach Jim Nielsen. Nielsen, a coach and history teacher for the past two years, met with school district officials Monday and said he was hopeful he'll be able to keep his job. More...
Those wild and woolly weekends

CUTE AND CUDDLY- When it comes to exciting weekend entertainment in the Conejo and Las Virgenes valleys, "Buster Balloon," right, helps fill the bill by presenting his rare brand of twisted comedy. More...

Oak Park district takes proactive approach to school safety
Students are the first responders on the scene
By Sophia Fischer sfischer@theacorn.com

Part 1 of two parts As school shootings continue to occur nationwide, Oak Park schools are taking decisive action, joining other campuses across the country to implement programs that might prevent such future tragedies. More...

 Community
• DUI checkpoint will target wayward drivers in Calabasas
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department will conduct a DUI/driver's license checkpoint from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. Fri., March 21 in Calabasas. More...
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• article has image Trees make a difference
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 Health & Wellness
• Protect children from common respiratory virus
With cough and cold season still in force, parents with infants and small children should be on the lookout for a common virus that may lead to potentially serious complications- respiratory syncytial virus. Nearly half of all children are infected during their first year of life, and almost all children get an RSV infection by the age of 2. More...
• Cancer group hosts retreat
• article has image Life coach launches practice in Conejo
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 Bulletin
Board
• article has image Datebook
THURS., MARCH 20 Tiny Trees Conejo Valley Bonsai Society meets 7:30 p.m., Westlake Village Community Center, 31200 Oak Crest Drive. President of Golden State Bonsai Federation Ted Matson gives demonstration. Guests welcomed. (805) 495-7480. More...
• Happy Easter
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 Business
• EYE ON LOCAL AREA STOCKS
Company Name AMGEN BAXTER BEVERLY HILLS BANCORP CAMINOSOFT CORP. CHEESECAKE FACTORY COUNTRYWIDE FINANCIAL CORP. DIODES, INC DTS, INC. More...
• New publication in time for spring, summer weddings
• article has image Chamber hosts spring affair
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 Schools
• Oak Park students get a head start in choosing their careers
Known for its reputation of academically preparing students for college, Oak Park High School is now adding another step to help teens plan for the future. The new majors program, to take effect in the fall, will allow students to pursue an interest in a specific career through job shadows, internships and structured coursework. More...
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• article has image Sumac celebrates Dr. Seuss' birthday
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 Sports
• article has image Smalling has big plans
WHS swimmer pursuing Princeton, future Olympic Games
If everything goes according to plan, Westlake High senior Aislinn Smalling will be attending Princeton this fall, pursuing a degree in neuroscience and psychology. She'll also be swimming for the Tigers while trying to qualify for future Olympic Games. More...
• Former UCLA star to host youth basketball camp
• article has image AHS wins Ventura Volleyball Tournament
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 Pets
• article has image Squirrel of the Month
SNITCH- Carol Spinner of Agoura Hills submitted this photo of a furry friend who has been visiting her backyard for quite some time. "As long as there are oranges on the tree, the little guy sneaks in and snitches them one at a time," Spinner said. "Of course, he waits until they are pretty ripe and juicy." More...
• Local veterinarian's practice makes waves
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 Police
• Contact your local sheriff's department
From area code 818 (Agoura Hills, Calabasas, Chatsworth, Hidden Hills, West Hills or Westlake Village), call (818) 878-1808. From area code 310 (Malibu or Topanga), call (310) 456-6652. Oak Park is located in Ventura County and is served by the Ventura County Sheriff's Department at (805) 494-8200. More...
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 Faith
• article has image Purim celebrated with fun and frolic
FEARLESS FIGHTERS- Isaac Saban, 5, left, spars with Leeron Yohana, 4, on an inflatable ring at the annual Temple Beth Haverim Purim carnival at Red Oak Elementary School last Sunday. Families also enjoyed games, crafts, pony rides and giveaways at the event. More...
• 'Moses Code' to be screened
• St. Max program develops job skills
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 Family
• article has image Oak Park High students celebrate Chinese culture
HAPPY NEW YEAR- Oak Park High School students who study Chinese at the school perform in Chinese New Year Cultural Night last week, accompanied by the Reverie Youth Symphony Orchestra. The event included Chinese music, dances, dramas and martial arts performed by the students and community members. Proceeds benefitted the Oak Park High School Chinese foreign language program. More...
• article has image St. Patrick's Day, a family affair
• Parents advised to listen to their kids
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 On the
Town
• article has image Making beautiful music
JANN HENDRY/Acorn Newspapers SOLOIST- Lindero Canyon Middle School student Matthew Chen plays Edouard Lalo's "Concerto in D minor" on the cello during the school's FiddleFest 2008 recently. More...
• KCLU welcomes new board members
• Junior Chamber Music group to perform at The Globe Theater
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 Letters
• Concerned about school budget cuts
I am a parent of a student at Calabasas High School in Calabasas, and I am very concerned about how the governor's proposed $4.8-billion education funding cuts will impact our schools. Voters passed Proposition 98 20 years ago to ensure a minimum funding guarantee for our schools. Over the years, we've reaffirmed our support for this law. More...
• The 'children's money' is being wasted
• These angry parents are ready to fight back
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 Columns
• article has image Hinting at the past
As I walk around my home, I can see signs of the household's daily activities everywhere. From the shoe pile I know who's been out and surmise where they've gone. In the kitchen I can follow the proverbial breadcrumbs and deduct who has eaten and what they've eaten. More...
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 Editorials
• No easy choices for school budget cuts
It's been said that the three functions of our state are to educate, medicate and incarcerate. To be sure, California's spending on schools, health care/social services and judicial system is the largest in the country. As Sacramento prepares to make across the board cuts in the upcoming budget, the loudest protest can be heard coming from the education sector. More...
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