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June 5, 2008  RSS feed
Democrats pick Pavley for Senate
Legislature
Fran Pavley claimed a landslide victory in Tuesday's primary election for the Democratic nomination for state Senate, 23rd District. Pavley won the primary by more than a twotoone margin in Los Angeles County- with 67.6 percent of the vote- against Assemblymember Lloyd Levine (DVan Nuys), who finished with 32.4 percent. More...
School district - Oak Park passes parcel tax extension
Measure C wins handily
By Sophia Fischer sfischer@theacorn.com

Oak Park schools will continue to receive nearly $1 million in funding from an annual parcel tax thanks to residents who voted yes for Measure C in Tuesday's election. With a two-thirds majority needed to pass the measure, 2,380 residents, or 83 percent voted yes while only 487, or 17 percent, voted against the measure. More...

U.S. Congress - Pallant stumbles in race for 24th
Oak Park candidate finishes last among Democrats
By Joann Groff joann@theacorn.com

Marta Jorgensen, a teacher from Solvang, pulled a surprise victory in Tuesday's Democratic primary for the 24th Congressional District. Longtime incumbent Elton Gallegly was an easy winner on the Republican side. More...

 Community
• article has image Agoura Hills sees revenue in city parks
In anticipation of ball games and birthday parties competing for space at local parks with carnivals, corporate picnics and weddings, the Agoura Hills City Council examined its parks reservation policies at last month's meeting. More...
• Westlake plans expanded hazardous waste program
• Pollution mandates, fewer state funds make for tight Agoura Hills budget
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 Health & Wellness
• article has image Support for Wellness Community encouraging
Community residents open their wallets for cancer programs
On May 30, the Wellness Community Valley/Ventura celebrated 17 years of providing support and hope to people fighting cancer with its annual gala dinner and fundraiser in Westlake Village. More than 700 people attended the awards presentation and live auction at the Four Seasons Hotel. More...
• Program will examine adult ADD
• Forgiving others can be healthy
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 Bulletin
Board
• Datebook
THURS., JUNE 5 Business Women Business and Professional Women's Club of Conejo Valley meets 7 p.m. Hyatt Westlake Plaza, 880 S. Westlake Blvd. Christopher Christian, PhD, speaks on "The Puerto Rican Syndrome." Men and women welcome. More...
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 Business
• Doulton Tour Visits Area
Michael Doulton, ambassador for Royal Doulton, makers of fine china products, will meet with collectors and sign their pieces from noon to 4 p.m. Sun., June 8 at the Royal Doulton Company Store, Camarillo Premium Outlets, 740 Ventura Blvd., Ste. 530, Camarillo. More...
• New Gym Springs Into Action
• Aqua Realm Is 1 Year Old
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 Schools
• High School Highlights
All events (subject to change) are listed by name, location and time if provided. If calendars are modified, school sources are asked to email updated information to newstip@theacorn.com. Agoura Chargers Fri., June 6: Drama club banquet/G building/5 p.m. More...
• article has image No drugs, no violence
• Calabasas student recognized for giftedness
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 Sports
• article has image Youth teams excel in baseball, softball, lacrosse and golf
CRAZY CREW- The Westlake Warriors third- and fourth-grade lacrosse team put together a winning spring season. Pictured in the front row, from left, are Dan Marcozzi, Quinn Canepa, Eric Schiffer, Garrett Naylor, Bryce Hurless, Sean Woods, Dylan Denton and Chris Johanson. Middle row: Tyler Grace, Forrest Henninger, Vinny Corso, Wes Slajchert, Sam Orue, Alex Ramos, Carter Newell, Brendan Egan, Jack Carney and Nick McGovern. Chuck Carney and Dave Naylor are the coaches. More...
• article has image Patriots make history
• Agoura's Stock named MVP
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 Pets
• article has image Squirrel of the Month
CRITTER CHAPEAU- Tom Binder of Agoura Hills sent in this photo of a squirrel in his backyard attempting to impersonate Davy Crokett's coonskin hat. Or perhaps the creature just wanted to get a head in life. Send your favorite digital squirrel photos to newstip@theacorn.com or mail print pictures to the address on page 4. More...
• article has image Pet of the Week
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 Police
• Sheriff's Blotter
Agoura Hills Thieves stole 50, one-dollar bills from a home in the 3000 block of Trail Creek on May 27. Vandals caused $2,300 in damages to two vehicles parked in the 5300 block of Captains Place May 26. Someone caused $200 in damages to a door at Lindero Canyon Middle School in the 5800 block of Larboard Lane May 23. More...
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 Faith
• Church has benefit concert
Westlake Community Christian Church will host a benefit concert for Breath of Life Maternity Ministries at 6 p.m. Sun., June 8 at the church, 29295 Agoura Road, Agoura Hills. Jeannine (Greenlee) Floores, the founder and executive director of Breath of Life, will sing. More...
• article has image Adults celebrate life passage
• Chabad to host services for Shavuot
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 Family
• Fresh berries taste great, good for you
In the past, eating raspberries and blackberries meant picking fruit from thorny bushes. Today, reaping the berry harvest means nothing more than a trip to a farmers market or grocery store. Cooked, raw or frozen, blackberries and raspberries seem like miracle foods. More...
• article has image Tigers take bite of the competition
• Newcomers welcomed
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 On the
Town
• article has image There's something funny going on at Stage Door Theatre
Stage Door Theatre's comedy "No Sex Please, We're British" lives up to its name. No sex or nudity here. You won't see anything more than a married couple kissing and a guy in very long (and colorful) boxers. What you do get is plenty of belly laughs. More...
• Theatricum presents Shakespeare, kid shows
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 Letters
• Drugs in the drinking water are miniscule
There has been a great deal of talk about prescription drugs in our drinking water. New testing techniques have made it easier to detect minute compounds in our water supplies. Some say that there is no such thing as pure water- it is only as pure as you can test. More...
• A case of misplaced priorities
• Coal at is least better than oil
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 Editorials
• A surprising number of young people make mistakes near graduation time
It's hard to believe that seniors in high school, young people who've made good decisions all along are suddenly susceptible to bad choices in the days and weeks just before they graduate. It's sad but true. Contrary to logic, some seniors are more likely, not less, to make big mistakes before graduation day. More...
• article has image Cartoon
• FOR THE RECORD
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