SMILE- Student Jeff Heller displays his emotions as he takes part in the Calabasas High School commencement June 19. For complete graduation coverage, please see pages 25A to 28A. More...
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Officials hope previous failures are no deterrent
By Sophia Fischer sfischer@theacorn.com
With school budget cutbacks looming, the Oak Park Board of Education faces a dilemma of how to fund much-needed repairs to the district's aging buildings and classrooms. More...
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Construction is underway on a new Class A, three-story office building in Calabasas, according to Lincoln Property Company, the developer of the 51,650squarefoot property. The new building, scheduled for completion in October, represents the final phase of the developer's 375,000-square-foot, eight-building office campus. More...
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The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura announces its program schedule for July. All events take place at the Wellness Community at 530 Hampshire Road, Westlake Village. For more information, call (805) 379-4777 or visit www.TwcVv.org. More...
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CALABASAS City of Calabasas hosts annual Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular, Calabasas High School, 22855 W. Mulholland Hwy. Gates open 5 p.m. Fireworks 9 p.m. Fast Times live band. Free children's play zone. Food, beverages for sale. No alcohol, tobacco, bottle,pets, umbrellas. $10 includes parking, admission, all activities. Children under 2 free. More...
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Board certified cosmetician Ruth Swissa has taken advantage of the growing popularity of permanent makeup by opening a studio in Agoura Hills. Micro-pigmentation for men and women is seen not only as a cosmetic procudure, but also as an art form, Swissa said. More...
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The marriage of technology and imagination in Nanci Powers' kindergarten class at Chaparral Elementary School in Calabasas helped youngsters become "letter experts." Powers and her class produced an iMovie called "Alphabet Zoop" using new equipment provided through a $128-million school bond measure passed in 2006. More...
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SOARING- The Cardinals, consisting of 7 and 8 year olds, went undefeated in the playoffs and became the 2008 Pinto National Champions for the Agoura Pony League. Pictured front row, from left: Charles Meissner, Harrison Jenkins, Garret Juels, Peter Weissman and Joshua Montoya. Middle row: Tanner Brodsky, Daniel Brandolino, Michael Chittenden, Brandon Nadell, Cole Hontas and Corbin Jenkins. Back row: Coach David Brandolino, coach Mark Hontas and manager Mark Meissner. More...
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GENTLE- Cally, 6, a female calico cat, was surrendered by her owner. Cally can be adopted from the Agoura Animal Shelter at 29525 Agoura Road. To take Cally home, ask for ID No. A3808995. Occasionally pets have already been adopted, so call (818) 9910071 first or visit www// animalcare.lacounty.gov/. More...
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Agoura Hills A thief stole a purse, containing wallet, cellphone, keys, camera and other accessories from a table in a public parking lot in the 29600 block of Agoura Road. The incident occurred on June 17. The loss was $750. More...
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LoVEFest, a fundraising concert and silent auction benefiting AIDS-affected orphans at Lily of the Valley orphanages in South Africa, will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. Sun., June 29 at Gardens of the World, 2001 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. More...
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The Triunfo YMCA summer aquatics program offers courses for all ages, ability levels and interests. Classes are held at Agoura High School's pool, 28545 W. Driver Ave., Agoura Hills. Programs include private swim lessons, group swim lessons, parenttot classes, swim teams and junior lifeguards. More...
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Directed by: Peter Segal Starring: Steve Carell, Anne Hathaway, Dwayne Johnson, Alan Arkin, Terence Stamp Rated: PG-13 (for brief rude or crude humor) Running time: 110 minutes Best suited for: "Get Smart" (TV), More...
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With gas prices going up every day and no end in sight, what can be done to help conserve gasoline? How much time do we sit waiting at stoplights, idling away that now expensive commodity, going nowhere, plus destroying the environment? More...
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The countdown is on and wheels are in motion to eliminate "DUI-C," driving while under the influence of cellphones. A new law limiting the use of cellphones in motor vehicles goes into effect July 1. Starting Tuesday, adult drivers caught using a phone without a hands-free device can be cited. More...
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The boys of summer