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April 23, 2009  RSS feed
Spears stalker in Calabasas
A 26-year-old Inglewood woman was arrested April 16 after a security guard reportedly caught her peeping into the home of singer Britney Spears in Calabasas. Miranda Tozier-Robbins was seen looking into a window at Spears' exclusive estate in The Oaks neighborhood around noon, a sheriff's spokesperson said. More...
Local schools seek share of federal stimulus
Funds aimed at protecting jobs and programs
By Stephanie Bertholdo bertholdo@theacorn.com

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger announced last week that California public schools and universities can apply immediately for $3.1 billion in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act dollars, but the move brought mixed reviews from one local school district. More...

Get involved with Mom's Day

Mother's Day is Sun., May 10, and The Acorn wants your mom to receive the recognition she deserves. In 100 words or less, please write and tell us why your mother is special. Whether it's a poignant memory you have, a small story you'd like to tell or just a few kind words for Mom, your thoughts are important. More...

 Community
• Oak Park worries about cancer cases
A group of Oak Park residents is speaking out about what they feel is a spike in the number of cancer cases recently diagnosed in their community, but cancer clusters are difficult to prove, experts say, and fears that the disease might be linked to the former rocket engine and nuclear testing site at the nearby Santa Susana Field Lab remain unproven. More...
• article has image Ready behind the wheel
• Former Agoura man stole from employees
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 Health & Wellness
• article has image They're stepping up their workouts
WENDY PIERRO/Acorn Newspapers OVER THE TOP—Old Agoura resident, pro beach volleyball player and coach Carrie Wright, center, leads friends and family in step-ups on benches at Old Agoura Park on April 16. From left are Wright's nephew C.J. Romer, who was visiting from Denver; Wright's older daughter Calista Wright, 7; friend Brittany Neuman of Thousand Oaks, and Wright's younger daughter Mari Wright, 5. The group exercises in the park about once a week and works on things like speed, balance, strength and core. More...
• article has image Los Robles Hospital welcomes new CEO
• Relay for Life team captains to meet
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 Bulletin
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• article has image Agoura Hills Relay For Life
24-hour fundraiser for American Cancer Society. 10 a.m. today through 10 a.m. Sunday at Willow Elementary School, 29026 Laro Drive, Agoura Hills. Teams walk relay-style around track. Off-track activities, music, lounge, speakers, children's activities, luminaria candle lighting, closing ceremony. More...
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 Business
• article has image Realtors promote scholarships
The Conejo Valley Association of Realtors recently hosted a fundraiser at the Mandevilla Restaurant in Westlake Village to help raise funds for the Public Benefit Foundation, which annually awards scholarships to local college-bound high school graduates. More...
• Summer Art Academy returns
• EYE ON LOCAL AREA STOCKS
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 Schools
• article has image Agoura High drama students to perform 'West Side Story'
Tragic tale of love and loss
A classic tale of young love, prejudice and cultural differences will come alive next week when Agoura High School presents the musical "West Side Story." The show is directed by Mayme PaulThompson, a professional director and choreographer who has worked in more than 100 productions and has performed on Broadway. More...
• Agoura students win theater contest
• article has image High School Highlights
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 Sports
• article has image Matthews goes from walk-on to wanted man
Agoura grad's stock continues to rise as NFLDraft approaches
This weekend in New York, a second member of the 2003 Agoura High football team will be drafted by an NFLfranchise. The first was Joey LaRocque, an '04 AHS grad selected by the Chicago Bears in the seventh round, pick No. 243, of last year's draft. More...
• article has image Team Turbo powers into first place
• Billiards royalty to make appearance in Moorpark
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 Pets
• article has image Pet of the Week
LITTLE ONE— Sisy, a 2-year-old golden female Labrador retriever and corgi mix, was surrendered by her owner. Sisy can be adopted from the Agoura Animal Shelter at 29525 Agoura Road. To take Sisy home, ask for Identification No. A3945720. Occasionally pets have already been adopted, so please call (818) 991-0071 first or visit animalcare.lacounty. More...
• Pet expo to feature adoptions
• article has image Sure signs of spring
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 Police
• article has image Sheriff's Blotter
Agoura Hills Thieves stole a UPS package containing $200 worth of motorcycle parts from the front of a home in the 28350 block of Foothill Drive Feb. 11. Calabasas Vandals spray-painted a wall in the 24100 block of Calabasas Road March 17. The amount of damages was not disclosed. More...
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 Faith
• article has image Power in your problems
"Happiness requires prob lems." —H. L. Hollingworth A woman who had come to me for spiritual mentoring must have thought I'd gone a bit batty when I smiled like the Cheshire Cat and congratulated her on the painful relationship she was in. More...
• Friendship Day
• article has image Conejo Players unveil 'God's Favorite'
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 Family
• article has image Kids stand tall with AYBA victory
SOARING—The Houston Rockets of the AYBA fifth-grade boys division are named champions after their game against the Denver Nuggets. Front row, from left: Alex Paley, Nicholas Baumann and Benji Paley. Back row: Noah Fischer, Mathew Schwartz, Kevin Ha, Ryan Bidgoli, Jared Swedelson, Coach Richard Paley and Assistant Coach Bob Baumann. More...
• Book drive will support Wellness Community
• Moms host women's health event
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 Dining & Entertainment
• article has image "Observe and Report"
In "Observe and Report," Seth Rogan plays Ronnie Barnhardt, the head of security at Forest Ridge Mall (no, this has nothing to do with "Paul Blart," in case you were wondering). Ronnie takes his job way too seriously. More...
• Enjoy murder mystery dinner
• Arts, crafts vendors needed for Strawberry Festival
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 Letters
• Religion and the Easter Bunny
I have just read Mr. Hager's comments in the letters section of this great paper ("Was the Easter Bunny flap motivated by religion?"). My children have lived in Agoura for the past 15 years. A Jewish family, they and all our friends of the same faith have never rejected the religious activities of any ethnic group. More...
• Too much political correctness
• Don't blame decision on Jews
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 Columns
• article has image Doodly-doo
The snails, rabbits and kamikaze Blue Jays announce spring and all its beauty here in the Conejo Valley. Joining in the rites of the season, I am the proud new mother of Jake and Hannah. Despite our efforts to teach our new babies proper values, they steal socks, raid garbage, climb fences, drool and dig. More...
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 Editorials
• The amazing, bouncing property tax
There's an old saying, "What goes up, must come down." But does that apply to property taxes? Perhaps. Proposition 13, passed by California voters in June 1978, continues to guide assessments to this day. It created a system for assessing property by establishing a base year value—the year a property is built or changes ownership. More...
• article has image Cartoon
• Officials take water shortage seriously
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