Oak Park High School honored for role in fight against prejudice and bias
      Oak Park High School has been selected for a pair of honors by the Anti-Defamation League. Four sophomores at the school will attend an ADL national leadership mission to the U.S. Holocaust Memorial in Washington, D.C. in November. They will be chosen by Oak Park counselors and will join juniors from schools nationwide.
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A front row seat for lunar spectacle
     NIGHTWATCH- A solitary bird enjoys the May 20 full moon as it rises above Oak Park. Resident Caroline Howard was on the scene and took the photograph.
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Workshop tackles water pollution, drought issues
Malibu streams and local beaches affected
      A public workshop highlighting projects intended to improve water quality in local streams and Santa Monica Bay beaches will be from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tues., June 10 at the Las Virgenes Municipal Water District in Calabasas.
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For Las Virgenes Unified School District, parcel tax comes in handy
By Stephanie Bertholdo bertholdo@theacorn.com
      Measure E, a $98-per-year school parcel tax, is expected to play a major role in helping the Las Virgenes Unified School District survive budget cutbacks in Sacramento. The tax was approved during the California budget crisis of 2004 when Gov.
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Follow PCH construction
      The California Department of Transportation and cities of Los Angeles, Malibu and Santa Monica have announced the launch of a Pacific Coast Highway construction information website, www.PCHPartners.org.
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Westlake celebrates Fridays
      The city of Westlake Village kicks off the fifth season of "TGIF Westlake Village" with "Jazz Night" at 7 p.m. Fri., May 30 at the Westlake Village Civic Center, 31200 Oak Crest Drive. The award-winning jazz bands from Lindero Canyon Middle School and Agoura High School will perform.
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Calabasas budget still holds ample reserves
By Joann Groff joann@theacorn.com
      While many cities and public agencies statewide strive to remain viable during the current economic downturn, one local city finds itself in a strong financial position.
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One size fits all
     READY TO FIGHT A FIRE- Brandon Crawford, a fifth-grade student at Yerba Buena Elementary School, became honorary "Mayor for the Day" on May 7 and was invited to spend time with members of Los Angeles County Fire Department Station 89 in Agoura Hills. He also visited the Lost Hills Sheriff's Station. Standing left is Agoura Mayor John Edelston. STEPHANIE BERTHOLDO/Acorn Newspapers
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Middle school film festival showcases local young talent
By Stephanie Bertholdo bertholdo@theacorn.com
      Medea Creek Middle School in Oak Park conducted its first film festival earlier this month and several students earned awards for their efforts. Seventh-grader Savanna Brown wrote the screenplay and directed "The Case of the Missing Lip Gloss." A comingofage tale of the ebb and flow of friendship, the film won two of the top four awards.
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Rotarians donate to local charities
      Monies raised from the Westlake 5K/10K race and 14th annual street festival in April are being donated to 16 local charities and organizations, the Westlake Rotary Club announced during a recent luncheon at the North Ranch Country Club.
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Dial-A-Ride debuts new wheels
By Judi Uthus Special to The Acorn
      With her walker in hand, Ellen Wohl arrived eager to take a test ride in one of the new Agoura Hills DialARide Chevy Uplander vans. "I'm really happy to try it out," said Wohl, an active 73year-old and a member of the city's senior advisory board.
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Christian recording artist will perform at fourth annual LoVE Fest
      International Christian recording artist Michelle Tumes will perform at the fourth annual LoVEfest concert 3 to 7 p.m. Sun., June 29 at Gardens of the World, 2001 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks.
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Beaming with pride
     HIGH FLYER- Jessica Lieberman, a 14-year-old Agoura Hills resident and student at Agoura High School, competes on the balance beam at the Level 8 Regional Women's Gymnastics Championships last month at the Long Beach Convention Center. Jessica, who trains at Victory Gymnastics Academy in Newbury Park, placed fourth on the beam and took first in floor exercise. The regional championships included athletes from California, Arizona, Utah and Nevada. She is coached by Heila Herrington.
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City Calendar
      The city of Agoura Hills Department of Community Services announces the upcoming events. Unless otherwise noted, all programs take place at the Agoura Hills Recreation Center, 30610 Thousand Oaks Blvd. For more information on any event, call (818) 597-7361.
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Caregivers may enter essay contest
      The Home Instead Senior Care office serving Ventura County will sponsor the third annual "Give a Caregiver a Break" essay contest to honor family caregivers for their tireless service and dedication. The contest will award $16,000 in free caregiving services to the winning essay writers.
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Down a slippery slope
     WATER WORKS- Third-graders Paige Shapland and Aly Koehler, both 9, cool off on a slippery slide at the Kids 4 Kids Carnival fundraiser last Sunday at Willow Elementary School in Agoura Hills.
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Farmers' markets open to all
      Springtime brings a variety of fresh fruit and potted plants to the Ventura County Certified Farmers' Market. For salads and fixings, the farmers' market offers tomato plants with heirloom varieties at the Saturday Market in downtown Ventura. The strawberry fruit is at its peak of the season through June.
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