IRIS SMOOT/Acorn Newspapers FLIPPED OUT- Graduates at Oak View perform the ceremonial cap toss following commencement. More...
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By Sophia Fischer sfischer@theacorn.com
During a season filled with graduations, Oak View High School's commencement stands out for its small, intimate size and the emotion that comes with seeing at-risk students succeed after overcoming a variety of challenges. More...
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By Stephanie Bertholdo bertholdo@theacorn.com
Oak Park High School's Class of 2008 was not only the biggest class in the history of the school, with 352 graduates, it is part of the largest student population bubble in the history of the nation. The June 12 commencement ceremony at the high school football stadium was joined by Oak Park Independent School, which graduated an additional 15 students. More...
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The Milk Mustache Mobile tour will make a local stop from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thurs., June 26 at Gelson's Market in Calabasas. To recognize the role of mothers in their family's nutrition, the nation's milk processors are joining forces with the American Academy of Pediatrics and the U.S. More...
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THURS., JUNE 19 Beautiful Bonsai Conejo Valley Bonsai Society meets 7:30 p.m., community center Westlake Village City Hall, 31200 Oak Crest Drive. Workshop for members, guests. (805) 495-7480. FRI., JUNE 20 'Pippin' Camarillo Community Theatre presents musical "Pippin," 8 p.m., 330 Skyway Drive (inside airport). Through July 27. 8 p.m. Fridays & Saturdays. More...
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The city of Agoura Hills Department of Community Services will hold two sports programs this summer. •"Sports Club" for children ages 6 to 10 will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday at Sumac Elementary School, 6050 Calmfield Ave. More...
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Emily Abate, Micah James Adams, Cory Aitchison, Shivan Amin, Lindsey Faith Amos, Daniel Anthony Anderson, Lauren Rose Arso, Sasha Bahar Arya, Daniel Ashtiani, Jonathan Taylor Azzarello, Katherine Mary Ellen Bage, Max James Ball, Scott Christopher Barnum, Sarah Mackenzie Baron, Thomas Ryan Barton, Daniel Anthony Bassil, Anna Deena Berkowitz, More...
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Paper beats rock. Rock beats scissors. Scissors beats paper. Camarillo High's Kevin Ball apparently beats them all. At the 11th annual Jim Parker Ventura County Baseball All-Star Game last Sunday, Westlake High's Zach Miller, coach of the East, decided to determine his starting lineup by games of paperrock-scissors among his players. More...
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RUBBING NOSES- Cece Worrall Rubin's border collie Luke, left, takes a moment to say hello to his brother Sport, a champion herder. Luke, trained by Ted Ondrak in Moorpark, recently won his first herding title in American Kennel Club competition. Rubin and her dogs will participate in the Irish Fair on Sat. and Sun., June 21 and 22 in Irvine. More...
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Agoura Hills Vandals caused $300 in damages to a vehicle parked in the 6100 block of Chesebro Road June 7. Someone caused more than $700 in damages to a property in the 28300 block of Agoura Road June 5. Damages occurred when the culprit climbed on a wall, compressor unit and fence. More...
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NOTEWORTHY MUSIC- Musicians Chris Stuart and Backcountry will perform bluegrass music at 6:30 p.m. Sat., June 21 at Gateway Church, 29646 Agoura Road. Band members are, from left: fiddle player Christian Ward, bassist Austin Ward, lead singer and rhythm guitarist Chris Stuart, lead guitarist and mandolin player Eric Uglum and banjo player Janet Beazley. Gateway Church will donate proceeds to those affected by the clean water crisis in Africa. For more information, call (818) 889-4147. More...
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A pet can be more than a warm, furry or feathered friend that greets you when you return home. Growing up with pets can be good for a child's health and development. Research has shown that interacting with pets can contribute to a child's selfesteem and selfconfidence. More...
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Film and television author Randy Williams reviews the latest movies, television shows, documen taries and music programs now available for purchase online and at retail stores. More...
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In response to Keith Cornell's letter of June 12, I wish to correct his data regarding our oil sources. Fortunately there are so many online sources of these data, I was able to quickly collect current information from many sites and found that they all pretty much match up. More...
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The high school graduation season concludes this week, and from the small, alternative high schools where challenged teens have been molded into respectable students, to the large, blue ribbon campuses where many will graduate with glowing honors, the class of 2008 is moving on. More...
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Mandatory water rationing a possibility