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April 24th, 2008
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Water district taps scientific mind of Jimmie Cho
After a two-year search, the Las Virgenes Municipal Water District said it has found the right person to be its new director of resource conservation and public outreach. Jimmie Cho took the water district job last month, replacing Arlene Post, who retired in 2006 after an 11-year ... More...
Conservation tops federation agenda

Lester Snow, director of the California Department of Water Resources, drove home the urgent need for water conservation while speaking at the Las Virgenes Homeowners Federation installation dinner on April 18. More...

MRT names co-directors

Local environmentalists Jo Kitz and Debbie Bruschaber have been named acting directors of the Mountains Restoration Trust. They replace former executive director Steve Harris, who resigned in March after spending 27 years with MRT. More...

 Community
•Situation 'not good'
Glen Peterson of the Las Virgenes Municipal Water District board attended last week's Calabasas City Council meeting to present a gift of books for the city's library, but he also carried bad news concerning the area's water situation. More...
•Raising awareness for diabetes
•Residents pay homage to Earth Day
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 Health & Wellness
•Wellness Community has good taste
CHEERS- Gail and Richard Fisher of Westlake Village watch wine being poured into another attendee's glass at The Wellness Community wine tasting recently. The evening raised awareness of The Wellness Center, which offers support to individuals and families affected by cancer. More...
•New cancer support group forming
•Hair donations help cancer patients
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 Bulletin Board
•Datebook
THURS., APRIL 24 Rose Rustling Ventura County Rose Society meets 6:30 p.m., Ventura County Office of Education Conference Center, 5100 Adolfo Road, Camarillo. Jeri and Clay Jennings talk on "Rose Rustling: A Tradition of Preservation," propagating old garden roses found in cemeter... More...
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 Business
•What to do with that excess inventory
If you walk through your business's warehouse or storeroom, chances are you will find excess, nonmoving inventory. You may ask yourself, "What am I going to do with these products?" Surprisingly, the smartest solution for your business may be to give them to charity. More...
•A perfect match
•Meet the boys
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 Schools
•High School Highlights
All events (subject to change) are listed by name, location and time if provided. If calendars are modified, school sources are asked to e-mail updated information to newstip@theacorn.com. Agoura Chargers Fri. More...
•Big Sunday comes to Oak Park
•Admission update No. 2
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 Sports
•Goal for the governor
DISTINGUISHED VISITOR- Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, back row, second from right, meets members of the Westlake Raiders traveling lacrosse team during a game in Brentwood recently. Westlake was victorious over the host team, whose roster included Schwarzenegger's son. Raider Coach Dennis Ray is m... More...
•Thunder rolls in at No. 1
•Bulldogs take a bite out of competition
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 Pets
•Ming the Merciless was important family member
Ming the Merciless came to live with my husband's family as his 16th birthday present. Only six weeks old at the time, this Snowshoe kitten could fit in the palm of my husband's hand, and couldn't eat solid foods yet. He was truly the most gorgeous cat any person had ever seen. More...
•Pet of the Week
•Animal rescue hosts fundraiser
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 Police
•Sheriff's Blotter
Agoura Hills A burglar stole items from a home in the 29000 block of West Saddlebrook Drive April 11. A thief stole $4,500 worth of jewelry from a home in the 29900 block of Rolling Ridge Drive April 9. Culprits also stole $5,000 worth of jewelry from a home in the 30000 block of th... More...
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 Faith
•Professor to talk about evil
Dr. Samuel Thomas, professor at California Lutheran University, will explore the issues of sin, evil and Satan during a four-part series on "Evil in the Biblical Tradition" beginning Sun., May 4 at Ascension Lutheran Church, 1600 Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. More...
•St. Jude team wins top honors
•Church presents classic musical
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 Family
•The Oaks mall renovation makes steady progress
"Under construction" seems like an understatement at The Oaks mall, where many brandnew retailers will join renovated or expanded stores later this year. No longer does Marin Drive serve as an entrance to the mall off Hillcrest Drive. Those who once used that option must now enter closer ... More...
•The fun of Conejo Valley Days begins this weekend
•Hope Ranch Animal Rescue to host fundraiser with jazz group in Malibu
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 On the Town
•Theater fans 'crazy' about Agoura High's upcoming production
Students at Agoura High School have got rhythm, a necessity for the high energy musical comedy coming to the school's stage on Wed., April 30. The theater and music departments are presenting the awardwinning Broadway show "Crazy for You," featuring such classic George and Ira Gershwin so... More...
•Photoglo will play at Bodie House
•Agoura High alumni to perform at The Canyon
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 Letters
•Make your garden grow, wisely
As the days are getting warmer and we have to use more water to keep our landscape green, it's time to think about ways to save water. One way is to use a ground cover to keep water from evaporating out of the ground. If you live within the Las Virgenes Municipal Water District or t... More...
•Environmentalist takes the high ground
•Article about drug was a bit fuzzy
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 Editorials
•For a very good cause
Almost every family in America has known a loved one who's been stricken with cancer. It is the epidemic of our time, a killer we haven't been able to conquer. According to research, 30 percent of the women and half the men in the United States will face a cancer diagnosis sometime i... More...
•Cartoon
•Prove to mom that you care
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 Real Estate
•Resale Restrictions Lifted on The Groves Condominiums in Thousand Oaks
The City of Thousand Oaks has long supported efforts to provide low-to-moderate income housing within the Conejo Valley. The vehicle most commonly used to maintain the status of such homes is through income-related resale restrictions, which limit the maximum income of a buyer. More...
•Realtor Receives Thirty Year Pin
•Within Walking Distance To Deerhill Park, Tennis Courts And Hiking Trails
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