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Oak Park community rallies against school cuts Letter, e-mail campaign targets Sacramento By Sophia Fischer sfischer@theacorn.com California's elected officials may not know much about the community of Oak Park, but they soon will. Teachers, parents, students and other representatives from the community plan to send letters to Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, Assemblymember Julia Brownley (D-Woodland Hills) and state Sen. More ... Clean creek requires volunteers Heal the Bay needs volunteers for a habitat restoration project at Malibu Creek State Park this weekend. Dozens will come together for four hours Sat., March 15 as part of the group's revitalized Stream Team program. The team will be planting native species as well as removing invasive plants ... More ... FOR THE RECORD •Mary Pallant, Democratic candidate for the 24th Congressional District, was never on the 2006 ballot. She had considered a run for Congress, but did not file and was never on the primary ballot or the November ballot. More ...
TOP AWARD- Daniel Wolowicz, right, editor of the Camarillo Acorn, accepts the Camarillo Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year award during a gala dinner Saturday evening at Las Posas Country Club. First published in 2006, the Camarillo Acorn is delivered every Friday to 27,250 homes and ... More ...
The city of Calabasas Environmental Commission selected three people to receive the 2007 Carl Gibbs Environmental Excellence Awards. More ...
By Stephanie Bertholdo bertholdo@theacorn.com The tennis courts at Agoura High School are near completion thanks to a collaboration between the city of Agoura Hills, the school district and local residents. The refurbished tennis courts with new lighting, fencing and entryway cost the city $336,000, said Nick Newkirk, Agoura Hil... More ... Local students make point at mock trial Learning the law La Reina High School in Thousand Oaks won the Ventura County Schools Federal Credit Union Mock Trial competition on Feb. 28 at the Ventura County Hall of Justice. The school will represent Ventura County at the state finals in Riverside March 28 through 30. More ...
LESLIE HAUKOOS/Acorn Newspapers REST IN PIECES- A mailbox struck by a vehicle lies in ruins near the intersection of Country Glen and Jim Bowie roads in Agoura Hills. To warn motorists about the dangers of speeding in the neighborhood, resident Rudy C'Dealva posted a "slow down" sign near the bloodi... More ... Tune out those old TV rabbit ears Analog broadcast a thing of the past By Stephanie Bertholdo bertholdo@theacorn.com Analog televisions that operated on old-fashioned antennas will be a thing of the past in about a year. On Feb. 19, 2009, full-powered television stations across the nation will switch from analog to digital programming. More ...
By Sophia Fischer sfischer@theacorn.com The graceful, mystical qualities of the harp cast a spell on Michelle Tormey and Diane Phillips years ago, creating a strong friendship between the two Oak Park women and inspiring them to share the instrument's magic with others. More ... Democratic women host former district attorney Gil Garcetti will speak at monthly brunch The Democratic Women's Council of Conejo Valley will host Gil Garcetti at their monthly brunch 10 a.m. Sat., March 15 at Mandevilla Restaurant, 951 S. Westlake Blvd., Westlake Village. Garcetti spent eight years as the district attorney and 32 years total in the Los Angeles Cou... More ...
The third annual Ventura County Honor Jazz Band Concert, scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Tues., March 18, will showcase 35 jazz musicians from seven Ventura County high schools. The concert will take place at Moorpark High School Performing Arts Center, 4500 Tierra Rejada Road in Moorpar... More ... CLU professor set to speak on China's global role Lecture will describe the superpower's effect on U.S Dr. Haco Hoang, professor of political science and director of international studies at California Lutheran University, will discuss "China's Role in the World and How it Affects You/ United States" from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wed., March 26 at the Grant Brimhall/Thousand Oaks Library, 140... More ... Oak Park High school senior wins Optimist Club essay contest Student wrote about his passion for flying Alex Neigher of Oak Park was recently named the winner of the Conejo Valley Optimist Club essay contest. He presented his essay to the club at its meeting and luncheon on Feb. 20 and received a certificate and penand-pencil set. More ... Oak Park to host Easter egg hunt Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District will hold its annual Easter Egg Hunt and Spring Arts and Crafts Fair on Sat., March 22 at Mae Boyar Park, 130 Kanan Road in Oak Park. The Easter egg hunt will feature hunts for candy-filled eggs for children in designated age groups. Ages 3 ... More ...
JANN HENDRY/Acorn Newspapers SOLOIST- Lindero Canyon Middle School student Matthew Chen plays Edouard Lalo's "Concerto in D minor: Rondo" on the violoncello during the school's FiddleFest 2008 last week. More ...
PARTNERS- Round Meadow Elementary School students present an over-sized 'thank you' banner to the city of Hidden Hills for their participation in the school district's four-city technology agreement. Hidden Hills Mayor Stuart Siegel, second from left, and City Councilmember Steve Freedland, middle, ... More ... Agoura High to hold garage sale A garage sale to benefit the Agoura High School Class of 2008 "Safe and Sober Grad Nite" will take place from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sat., April 12 at Agoura High School's teacher parking lot, 2854 W. Driver Ave., Agoura Hills. More ...
Walking among the sandstone boulders of Red Rock State Park or the igneous formations of Malibu Creek State Park, you may have noticed splotches of black, green or orange. Wandering among the chaparral, maybe you've seen colorful scablike growths on the tree trunks and shrubs. More ...
WENDY PIERRO/Acorn Newspapers HOPING TO WIN- Agoura Hills resident Ilene Lipton rings the bell on the Giant Bella Beach Cruiser bike she is bidding on at the Shake Rattle and Roll Yerba Buena Spring Fundraiser Friday night at the Westlake Village Inn. The event included a silent auction, gambling, d... More ...
My wife and I recently bought a new vacuum and I've since changed my attitude about the carpet cleaning chores around the house. Let me break down the model we bought. First of all, it's not your typical vacuum. This piece of highpowered machinery has D2. More ... Water district extends contract Las Virgenes Municipal Water District general manager John Mundy and facilities manager Scott Harris recently presented Villa Esperanza Services with an extension of Villa's service contract for landscape maintenance through 2008. More ...
IRIS SMOOT/Acorn Newspapers SHE'S A WHIZ WITH WORDS- Chaparral Elementary School fourth-grade teacher Cherie Krauss gives student Rachel Whitfield an award for participating in the school's inaugural spelling bee last week. Can you spell "supercalafragalisticexpialidoshus"? More ... Sign-ups open for Love Run 15th annual event will benefit Meals on Wheels Registration is open for runners, walkers and strollers to sign up and participate in Senior Concerns' 15th annual Love Run to benefit Meals on Wheels. The greater Conejo Valley event is set for Sun., June 1 in the parking lot next to Brent's Deli, 2801 Townsgate Road in Westlake Vil... More ...
IRIS SMOOT/Acorn Newspapers RACKING UP THE POINTS- Alex Wenker, 12, shoots basketballs as fast as he can during a timed free-throw game at Oak Park Community Center for the first middle school Teen Game Night on Saturday. More ... Camp reunion brings back memories The former campers of Calamigos Ranch are returning to the area on Sat., April 5 for a camp reunion. Sixty years ago, using an old Chevrolet converted to look like a covered wagon, Calamigos owner Grant Gerson formed a yearround travel camp that allowed kids to visit sites all over the ... More ... Author comes to West Hills The New JCC at Milken will present a "Meet the Author" evening at 7 p.m. Wed., April 2 at 22622 Vanowen Street, West Hills. The guest will be Alice Rene, who will discuss her book "Becoming Alice." The book is a coming-of-age memoir about Rene's family's escape from Nazi-occupied Aust... More ...
WENDY PIERRO/Acorn Newspapers SHELL ART- Lisa Marrero of Oxnard admires some jewelry at the California Egg and Artistry Show and Sale on Sunday at the Westlake Hyatt. More than 30 exhibitors and dealers from all over the country participated in the event. Unique and decorated eggs were on display an... More ... Genealogy club reflects on trip The Conejo Valley Genealogical Society will meet from 6:45 to 8:45 p.m. Tues., March 18 at the Grant Brimhall/Thousand Oaks Library, 1401 E. Janss Road in Thousand Oaks. More ...
Residents are invited to participate in any of the following volunteer opportunities in the area. For more information or to sign up, call the phone number listed for the event. •The Conejo Free Clinic is a nonprofit organization providing health and legal services to those who may... More ... Agoura Hills Recreation Center sponsors a variety of activities The Agoura Hills Recreation Center announces the following upcoming events. For more information on any programs, call (818) 5977361. Unless otherwise noted, all events take place at the center, 30610 Thousand Oaks Blvd. More ... Reagan Library's Discovery Center offers 'immersive' experience By Darleen Principe darleen@theacorn.com The year is 1983. The United States is in the middle of the Cold War, and the communist Cuban military is building an airport on the small Caribbean island of Grenada. How should the U.S. respond? More ...
AT EASE- Private Nicholas Rosen, 22, of Agoura Hills graduated from United States Marine Corps boot camp at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego in February. Private Rosen successfully completed 13 weeks of basic training at MCRD San Diego and Camp Pendleton as one of 80 recruits in ... More ... Habitat for Humanity celebrates 25 years of providing homes Habitat for Humanity of Ventura County is celebrating 25 years of helping one family at a time realize the benefits of homeownership. Celebrations are planned throughout the year to commemorate the work that volunteers and supporters in the community have accomplished. More ... Authors to visit T.O. book store Zonta Club of Conejo Valley Area and Borders Books of Thousand Oaks will present an Afternoon with the Authors from 1 to 4 p.m. Sun., March 30 at the Center for the Arts, 403 W. Hillcrest Drive in Thousand Oaks. Authors scheduled to attend are Ron Cutler, "The Secret Scroll"; Mara Purl, "... More ... Community Center presents party for St. Patrick's Day Irish food, games, giveaways round out the festivities The Agoura Hills/Calabasas Community Center invites the public to the second annual Saint Patrick's Day Celebration from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sat., March 15 at the center, 27040 Malibu Hills Road, Calabasas. More ... Prepare the garden for spring March's warm weather gives gardeners a chance to prepare their yards and begin planting for the upcoming growing season, say experts at Agromin, a Camarillo-based manufacturer of soil products. More ... Superior court seeking grand jury nominations The Ventura Superior Court has announced that nominations for the 2008-09 grand jury are being sought by the county of Ventura. More ... |
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