School voyeuer to be sentenced
By Sophia Fischer sfischer@theacorn.com
      Nearly six months after he was arrested, the man accused of secretly videotaping female students in an Oaks Christian School locker room is scheduled to be sentenced in a Van Nuys court. Shiara Davila, spokesperson for the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office, said the prosecution expects that Hilario Hernandez Medina will be sentenced Oct.
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Three candidates vie for water board
Calleguas Municipal District
By Stephanie Bertholdo bertholdo@theacorn.com
      On election day, three Thousand Oaks residents will compete for one seat on the Calleguas Municipal Water District Board of Directors, Division 2, one of whom is longtime incumbent Jeffrey Bo;renstein, a certified public accountant.
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Candidate Mike Paule campaigns for change
Triunfo Sanitation District
By Sophia Fischer sfischer@theacorn.com
      As a member of the Oak Park Municipal Advisory Council, Mike Paule has had to learn quickly about issues affecting local residents, such as the availability of water.
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Incumbent Ron Stark defends long record
Triunfo Sanitation District
By Sophia Fischer sfischer@theacorn.com
      Ron Stark says he has a plan that will solve the dispute over whether or not to have an allelected board overseeing the Triunfo Sanitation District. The agency, which provides water and sewer services to Oak Park, North Ranch, Bell Canyon, Lake Sherwood and parts of Thousand Oaks, is made up of three appointed and two elected board members.
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Will Stokes receives honor
      The board of directors of Las Virgenes Municipal Water District recently honored Will Stokes as its Citizen of the Month. The year-long series of recognitions are helping to commemorate the district's 50th anniversary.
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Cycling the state for a good cause
      LONG RIDE— Oak Park High School graduate Jonathan Yahalom, right, and his father Rami celebrate at the finish line of the recent Amgen Charity Bike Ride for the Arthritis Foundation. More than 250 cyclists rode from San Francisco to Los Angeles in eight days. The Yahaloms raised $6,000 for the Arthritis Foundation.
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New West Symphony appoints vice president, board members
Former professor Timothy Smith takes reins
      The New West Symphony announces the appointment of Timothy Smith as vice president of the board of directors for the Conejo Valley area. Smith is a founding partner of Advance Insurance Solutions in Westlake Village. He formerly was a professor at Thomas Aquinas College in Santa Paula and holds a doctorate from University of Notre Dame.
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Volunteers lend a hand
      ON THE JOB— A Santa Monica National Park ranger watches a volunteer (not in photo) kicking up dust from dragging large branches through the dirt at the Peter Strauss Ranch on Sept. 26. Both were helping out during the National Public Land Clean Up Day.
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Former prosecutor hosts book signing
      Vincent Bugliosi, former prosecutor and author of The New York Times best-seller "The Prosecution of George W. Bush for Murder," will be speaking at 7 p.m. Fri., Oct. 10 at the Poinsettia Pavilion, 3451 Foothill Road, Ventura. He will be signing his book afterwards.
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Republicans hold picnic
Hot dogs, burgers on menu
      The Ventura County Republican Party will hold its annual barbecue from 1 to 4 p.m. Sat., Oct. 18 at Conejo Creek Park North, 1379 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. The picnic will include "Mooseburgers" and hot dogs. Attendees will be able to meet local Republican candidates and guest speakers.
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NFL player shares trade secrets
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Humane Society seeks donations, assistance for neglected rescued horses
13 animals available for adoption—if they survive
      The Humane Society of Ventura County is reaching out to the community for extra help and assistance in the care of 13 severely neglected horses that were rescued by Animal Control officers and humane officers from a local ranch on Sept. 25.
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Weavers host open house
      The Ventura County Handweavers and Spinners Guild will hold its annual open house, show and sale from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Studio Channel Islands Art Center on the campus of California State University Channel Islands.
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Literacy tutor workshop to prepare volunteers
      Conejo Valley Adult School Literary Program will offer a free literacy tutor workshop from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sat., Oct. 11 at the Conejo Valley Adult School, room 5, 1025 Old Farm Road, Thousand Oaks. The workshop will prepare adult volunteers to tutor adults in basic literacy skills. Volunteers do not need a teaching background.
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Meet Bobby, Wildworks' newest resident
      Bobby the bobcat was a house pet until his family was reported for keeping him without a license. He now resides at The Nature of Wildworks in Topanga. Bobby was declawed when he was a kitten which involved removal of not only his claws but his toes and causes permanent paw pain.
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Students show off talent
By Stephanie Bertholdo bertholdo@theacorn.com
      The Reyes Adobe Days Art Gallery grew by leaps and bounds this year with a slew of works on display including paintings, jewelry, pottery and photographs. Student artists were exhibited for the first time and made a favorable impression on the guests, said Randee Paller, a member of the Art Gallery committee.
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