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December 4, 2008  RSS feed
All Decked Out at the Shopping Mall
A CLOSER LOOK— Above, Moorpark resident Brooke Austin, 5, can't believe the size of the decorative balls on the Christmas tree at The Promenade shopping center in Thousand Oaks. The giant bulbs are proportional in size to the 60-foot fir tree, which arrived from Mount Shasta, Wash. A tree lighting ceremony was held Nov. 21. More...
Weber finds mayor's job familiar
Agoura Hills leader begins fourth term at helm
By Stephanie Bertholdo bertholdo@theacorn.com

The Agoura Hills City Council reorganized on Dec. 1, with John Edelston completing his first term as mayor, and Denis Weber moving back into the job for the fourth time. William Kohler, who was elected to the council in 2005, was inducted as mayor pro tem. More...

Oak Park council welcomes a pair of new members
Ross, McReynolds learning on the job
By Sophia Fischer sfischer@theacorn.com

Oak Park is losing two longtime community leaders. Todd Haines and Deena Parry will step down from their seats on the Municipal Advisory Council Dec. 16 to make room for new members Derek Ross and Mike McReynolds, who were elected to the five-member panel last month. More...

 Community
• article has image Spirit in the sky
THE COLOR OF NATURE— A rainbow gives momentary pleasure to the motorists traveling on Highway 23 near Thousand Oaks following last week's rain. More...
• Chamber supports Heschel school
• For the record
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 Health & Wellness
• Instructor uses yoga to help children thrive
Preschoolers stretched their imaginations muscles during a yoga class tailored just for them, at the Moorpark College Child Development Center last week. Westlake Village resident Afi Kobari, a certified instructor who combines yoga with traditional preschool methods, teaches the class. More...
• Two-week mini boot camp starts
• Learn CPR in Newbury Park
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 Bulletin
Board
• Datebook
THURS., DEC. 4 GFWC Camarillo Women's Club Meets for luncheon at Sterling Hills Golf Club, 901 Sterling Hills Drive, Camarillo. Ventura Choraliers sing. Ornament exchange, jewelry auction, reading of "The Night Before Christmas." $15. RSVP requested. More...
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 Business
• article has image Local man has the drive to put more alternative fuel vehicles on the road
Mike Kasaba has made a career out of recognizing the potential of an emerging technology and turning it into a moneymaking reality. More...
• Know the regulations about using store gift cards
• Leah Watts Knows Pilates
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 Schools
• Superintendent wants students prepared for the future
Superintendent Donald Zimring and the board of education for the Las Virgenes Unified School District want to put theory into practice when it comes to preparing students for the future. The district's mission is to help students achieve their potential through personalized instruction, enabling them to grow into responsible citizens, Zimring said. More...
• High School Hi-Lights
• Oak Park students commended
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 Sports
• article has image Eagles dial long distance in season opener
It seems the farther away the Oak Park High boys' basketball team gets from the basket, the more successful they become. The Eagles, fresh off a TriValley League championship campaign that saw the squad go 22-8 overall and 11-1 in league, began this season on the proper note by defeating Santa Paula at home, 68-58, Tuesday night. More...
• V.C. Fusion seeks soccer standouts
• article has image Strikers secure first-place finish
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 Pets
• article has image Pet of the Week
TWO FRIENDS— Freddy, 6, and Pepper, both Terrier mix dogs who were surrendered by their owner, hope they can stay together. They can be adopted from the Agoura Animal Shelter at 29525 Agoura Road. To take Freddy and Pepper home, ask for ID No. A3896411 and A3896413. Call (818) 991-0071 first or visit www.animalcare.lacounty.gov/. More...
• Cats brush up for show
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 Police
• Sheriff's Blotter
Agoura Hills Deputies arrested a man who possessed a stolen computer and marijuana in his car. The incident occurred at the intersection of Agoura and Los Hills roads on Nov. 15. Someone stole $2,300 worth of baseball sporting equipment from a storage shed at Agoura High School Nov. 13. More...
• Help the sheriff fight reckless driving
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 Faith
• article has image The power of gratitude
"Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough and more. It turns denial into acceptance, chaos to order and confusion to clarity. It can turn a meal into a feast, a house into a home, a stranger into a friend. More...
• Nativity on display at St. Max
• Talmudic law seminar scheduled
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 Family
• article has image Calabasas teen plays 'Jeopardy!'
A Calabasas High School senior is still on cloud nine after competing in last month's "Jeopardy! Teen Tournament," an edition of the popular television game show featuring bright teenage competitors. Ben Chuchla made it to the semifinals after beating out thousands of other teenagers to qualify for the annual show. More...
• Agoura High grad wins award
• article has image Eagle Scout helps restore Malibu Creek State Park
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 On the
Town
• Leonis Adobe Museum rings in the holidays
The Leonis Adobe Museum in Old Town Calabasas has invited the public to attend its annual holiday open house and lighting ceremony. The event is from 2 p.m. until 5 p.m. on Sun., Dec. 7. There will be free admission and parking. More...
• article has image Local musician releases new album
• article has image Cantor Kenny rocks the house
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 Letters
• These crooks got caught
I want to thank Deputies Robert Kazmirski, John Manwell, Scott Rule and Richard Baldi for their outstanding work apprehending the thieves that stole the baseball equipment from Agoura High School. They really impressed me how fast they caught the guys and some of the students even had their equipment returned to them. More...
• School is not all that it seems
• Fight not over
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 Columns
• article has image Squirrel Of the Month
NUTS FOR HIM— The Kerr family of Agoura Hills have named this furry fellow Nutty McNutNut and have enjoyed his company for well on three years. Mr. McNutNut loves the old oak tree in the family's backyard and eats tons of acorns which, according to the Kerrs, makes him a perfect candidate for Squirrel of the Month. More...
• article has image Ask the DMV
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 Editorials
• Safety tips for the holidays
Earlier this week, the National Bureau of Economic Research announced the U.S. officially is in a recession, as if our local residents needed the Massachusetts-based economic think tank to point out for them that the economy is in hot water and has been for some time. More...
• article has image Political Cartoon
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