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Takin' it to the streets

Groups stage meaningful and fun outdoor events to celebrate a variety of worthy causes
By Stephanie Bertholdo bertholdo@theacorn.com
Thousands of people took to the streets in Agoura Hills and Westlake Village last week to compete in the athletic arena and to celebrate life in the community. More...

Health & Wellness

Meeting to feature educational therapists

By Stephanie Bertholdo bertholdo@theacorn.com

When their children are failing classes, parents can turn in many directions for help, including teachers, doctors, counselors—and educational therapists. More...

Track club sponsors blood drive

The United Track Club will host a blood drive from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sat., April 4 at Westlake High School track field, 100 N. Lakeview Canyon Road, Westlake Village. All donors will receive a coupon for a pint of Baskin Robbins ice cream. More...

Seminar gives tips in dealing with stress

A "Success over Stress" seminar will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thurs., April 16 at the Wellness Community Valley/Ventura, 530 Hampshire Road, Westlake Village. More...

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Business

CEO of Villa Esperanza retires after 12 years

Villa Esperanza Services CEO Dottie Nelson retired in March following 12 years on the job. Villa Esperanza is a Pasadenabased nonprofit organization offering services for individuals with disabilities and their families. More...

Business group hosts annual awards banquet

CHAMBER MEMBER HONORED—The United Chambers of Commerce host the annual awards dinner last week at the Warner Center Hilton. More...

Career Coach in Demand

Tough times call for action. In today's job market, potential employees must give themselves every edge they can. Dr. More...

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Sports

Raising the bar

Stark family pole vaulting tradition continues at Oak Park High
By Sophia Fischer sfischer@theacorn.com

He's just a freshman, but Connor Stark is making his mark not only at Oak Park High but in the state and nationwide as well. More...

Agoura running duo leading by example

By Eliav Appelbaum eliav@theacorn.com

Adam Brosh and Brandon Severson present striking portraits of contrasting personalities. At a track meet two years ago, Brosh wrote poetry to girls on the team. More...

FOR THE RECORD

Agoura High senior Casey Clark was omitted from last week's AllCIFSouthern Section girls' water polo list. Clark, a team captain with the Chargers, was a first-team choice in Division II. More...

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Family

Oak Hills Girl Scouts help foster kids

THE RIGHT STUFF— Members of Girl Scout Troop 60121 display the bags they filled while volunteering at My Stuff Bags Foundation in Westlake Village. More...

Ojai hosts Renaissance Faire and Pirate Festival

The 20th annual Ojai Renaissance Faire and Pirate Festival will be from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sat. and Sun., April 4 and 5 at Lake Casitas in Ojai. More...

United U-12 boys' soccer team wins Thousand Oaks tournament

END OF THE RAINBOW—The Agoura United U-12 boys' soccer team won the recent Pot of Gold soccer tournament in Thousand Oaks. More...

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Dining & Entertainment

Play Review

'Pirates of Penzance' entertains all ages
By Cary Ginell soundthink@aol.com

After devoting the last few years to some of Gilbert and Sullivan's lesserknown operettas, the Ventura County Gilbert & Sullivan Repertory Company (VCGSRC) has trotted out one of the duo's biggest hits, "The Pirates of Penzance. More...

'Modern Millie' dances onto Oaks Christian stage

JANN HENDRY/Acorn Newspapers GOTCHA—Millie, played by Carly Bondar, is arrested along with her pal (Ryan Dyer) by constables (Headmaster Jeff Woodcock, left, and varsity football coach Bill Redell) during a dress rehearsal for Oaks Chri More...

Enjoy tunes of Broadway

Cruisin Oldies Concerts presents: "A Tribute to the Best of Broadway: A Musical Salute" from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Sat., April 4 at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd. More...

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Editorials

Being smart about school finances

Finally, there's a move in Sacramento to fix the state's broken education system, not by throwing more money at the problem, but by changing it. More...

Cartoon

Full Story

Online poll examine possible marijuana tax

As state and federal governments struggle with a sagging economy and declining revenues, a call for the legalization and taxing of marijuana has picked up steam. The U.S. More...

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Interference by City Council puts Lindero cellphone tower on hold

Questions raised about school site
By Stephanie Bertholdo bertholdo@theacorn.com

The Agoura Hills City Council will appeal the planning commission's approval of a cellphone tower at Lindero Canyon Middle School. The appeal is set for 7 p.m. Wed., April 22 at City Hall. More...

SEC charges Calabasas donor in $17-million fraud case

By Joann Groff joann@theacorn.com

A Los Angeles resident known for his charitable giving in Calabasas has been accused of stealing more than $17 million from investors. More...

Community

Calabasas names Jonathon Wolfson new mayor

Groveman becomes mayor pro tem

Jonathon Wolfson was named the new mayor of Calabasas at a City Council reorganizational meeting March 25. A new mayor and mayor pro tem are elected each year by the five members of the City Council during its annual reorganization. More...

Business owner stole his employees' retirement

Michael Joseph Pearns, 58formerly of Agoura Hills, has been found guilty of stealing more than $97,000 from his former employees and business partners, the Ventura County DistricAttorney's office says. More...

Wear a seatbelt or face penalties

The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department will increase its effort to enforce California's seatbelt laws through May. More...

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Schools

Youth Congress XXV goes green

Students participating in the annual Youth Congress presented by the Conejo/Las Virgenes Future Foundation are going green. More...

Agoura High's annual Grad Night provides safe party environment

By Kathy Patton Special to The Acorn

Graduation night is the culmination of a day of celebration and change when high school seniors say goodbye to their secondary school days and look forward to the challenges and opportunities that college brings. More...

Calabasas High School students learn the seven habits of success

By Stephanie Bertholdo bertholdo@theacorn.com

Linda Pierce, assistant principal at Calabasas High School, took a stand against teen apathy last year and launched a club that has changed the lives of many students. More...

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Pets

Pet of the Week

DESIGNER LOOK— Gucci, an 11-year-old female gray and brown female shorthaired cat, was surrendered by her owner. Gucci can be adopted from the Agoura Animal Shelter at 29525 Agoura Road. To take Gucci home, ask for Identification No. More...

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Police

Sheriff's Blotter

Agoura Hills Someone stole a money bag containing $310 from a bar in the 30100 block of Agoura Road March 23. A thief stole a $5,000 coffee table from a home in the 30700 block of Davey Jones Drive March 13. More...

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Faith

Community invited to attend Chabad's blessing of the sun

The Chabad Center invites residents to gather in the center's back lot to gaze at the sun and recite a blessing known as the Blessing of the Sun at 9 a.m. Wed., April 8 at 30345 Canwood St., Agoura Hills. More...

Easter sunrise worship open to all

The 42nd annual nondenominational Easter Sunrise Service will take place at 6 a.m. Sun., April 12 at Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks-Griffin Memorial Park, 4600 Lindero Canyon Road, Westlake Village. More...

Los Robles Master Chorale to perform at Bowl service

The 88th annual multidenominational Hollywood Bowl Easter Sunrise Service will take place from 5:30 to 7 a.m. Sun., April 12 in Hollywood. More...

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Letters

Students need their librarian

We are two eighthgrade students at Lindero Canyon Middle School. We are writing out of concern due to the possible termination of the job of Mrs. Jane Lofton. More...

Dangerous issue

This is a plea to parents of kids who ride bikes or motorized scooters/carts on the streets of our residential neighborhoods. Please talk to your children about the potential dangers of riding in the street. More...

We want local farmers' market

We've heard some really exciting news about an opportunity for a Farmers' Market to come to Agoura Hills. The Agoura Hills City Malhas expressed interest in hosting a once-a-week Farmers' Markeat their location. More...

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