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JANN HENDRY/Acorn Newspapers BIG BANG THEORY—Liam Jermyn, a 6-year-old student at Lupin Hill Elementary School in Calabasas, is invited by percussionist John Mahon of the Elton John Band to strike a few beats during the school's fundrai More...

Every 15 minutes . . .

By Stephanie Bertholdo bertholdo@theacorn.com

Just a few years ago, every 15 minutes someone was injured or killed in an alcohol-related traffic accident, but that has improved thanks to the "Every 15 Minutes" program that comes to the local high school campuses each year. More...

Health & Wellness

Local hospitals on swine flu alert

By Daniel Wolowicz camarillo@theacorn.com

Though no cases of swine flu have been reported in Ventura County, local doctors are preparing for the virus to surface locally. Swine flu has reportedly killed an estimated 160 people worldwide. More...

Alzheimer's workshop

The public is invited to a Resource Day for Alzheimer's and Related Dementia on Sat., May 9 at the Hyatt Westlake Plaza, 880 S. Westlake Blvd., Westlake Village. The event is free. The speakers will be Kimberly R. More...

Experts will discuss psychological well-being

In collaboration with the American Psychological Association and the YUSA, the Los Angeles County Psychological Association will host "Psychologists in the Community Day" from 10 to 11 a.m. More...

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Business

Alcohol to help Muvico revenue stream

By Nancy Needham nancy@theacorn.com

Muvico patrons expecting to order an alcoholic beverage with their movie have been disappointed ever since the Ventura County Alcohol Beverage Control temporarily halted sales at the theater several weeks ago. More...

EYE ON LOCAL AREA STOCKS

Company Name AMGEN BAXTER BEVERLY HILLS BANCORP CAMINOSOFT CORP. * * * * CHEESECAKE FACTORY DIODES, INC DTS, INC. ELECTRONIC SENSOR TECHNOLOGY TECH INC. ESNR MOVE, INC. More...

Surviving the economic crisis

SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives) will lead a panel discussion at the Thousand OaksWestlake Village Regional Chamber of Commerce networking breakfast from 7 to 9 a.m. More...

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Sports

Westlake volleyball duo stands tall in Marmonte

Kevorken and Kneller have no problem delivering a knockout blow
By Stephen Dorman sdorman@theacorn.com

They intimidate in different ways. Standing 6foot9 and growing by the year, Westlake High senior middle blocker Scott Kevorken doesn't have to do much to get the opposition's undivided attention when he steps onto a volleyball court. More...

Chargers' winning streak snapped

The Agoura High softball team had its six-game winning streak halted with a 4-1 defeat at Thousand Oaks on Tuesday. To read the complete game story, visit the sports section at www.toacorn.com. More...

Agoura grad Matthews drafted by Green Bay

Clay Matthews III is going to play for one of the most storied franchises in all of sports. The 2004 Agoura High graduate and former USC walk-on was selected by the Green Bay Packers in the first round, pick No. More...

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Police

Sheriff's Blotter

Agoura Hills Someone stole a $1,500 guitar and other accessories valued at $800 from a car parked at the corner of Agoura and Cornell roads March 26. More...

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Faith

Power in your problems

"Happiness requires prob lems." —H. L. More...

Skateboarding and religion: The wheel deal

Several years ago, unbeknownst to them, the members of First United Presbyterian Church of Guthrie, Okla., had the very group they desired to include in their congregation right in their midst. More...

Classes at Jewish Academy

The Conejo Jewish Academy is start its spring semester with classes for adults on Judaic subjects at 30345 Canwood St., Agoura Hills. Classes are open to Jews of all affiliations and levels of observance. More...

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Dining & Entertainment

'Once Upon A Mattress' rolls into town

The Young Artists Ensemble will present "Once Upon A Mattress," the Broadway musical based on the "Princess and the Pea" fairy tale, from May 1 through 17 at the Hillcrest Center for the Arts, 403 W. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. More...

Stages to present audition workshop for kids

Stages Performing Arts Inc., a nonprofit children's theater camp, will present an audition workshop from 1 to 4:30 p.m. Sat., May 2 at the Hillcrest Center for the Arts, 403 W. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. More...

Artists invited to exhibit

The Arts Council of the Conejo Valley will host the annual juried exhibit open to artists from the tri-counties from May 6 through 31 at the Thousand Oaks Community Gallery, adjacent to the Newbury Park Library, 2331-A Borchard Roa More...

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Columns

Options for small areas

Small spaces can be a challenge for even the most experienced gardener. More...

My son the chef

My fatherinlaw bought my 5yearold son a chef's jacket for stirring a pot of soup the other day, and now the kid thinks he's Wolfgang Puck, cooking "masterpiece meals" made from Tinker Toy pieces. More...

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Oak Park Farmers Market set to open Sat., May 9

Food only, no arts and crafts
By Sophia Fischer sfischer@theacorn.com

The long-awaited Oak Park Farmers Market will be open weekly from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., beginning Sat., May 9, in the Oak Park Plaza shopping center on Kanan and Lindero Canyon roads. More...

City covets Mont Calabasas

Annexation efforts underway
By Joann Groff joann@theacorn.com

The Calabasas Planning Commission and City Council say they are in favor of annexing the Mont Calabasas area into the city. More...

Community

Funds for Santa Monica Mountains center

Federal stimulus package helps pay for park service projects, including Gillette Ranch

The Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area will receive $10.54 million for visitor facility improvements as part of the federal stimulus funding announced last week by Secretary of Interior Ken Salazar. More...

Make it special for mom

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. More...

Notification system keeps Agoura connected

By Stephanie Bertholdo bertholdo@theacorn.com

Agoura Hills has joined the ranks of its hightech neighboring cities with the launch of a mass notification service called "Connect-CTY," an acronym for city. More...

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Bulletin Board

Datebook

FRI., MAY 1 Thousand Oaks-WLV Chamber Of Commerce Networking breakfast, 7 to 9 a.m. at Los Robles Greens banquet center, 299 S. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks. More...

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Schools

High School Highlights

Agoura Chargers Fri., May 1 : Spring Fest Grad Night garage sale large items drop off/4 p.m. "West Side Story"/7 p.m. Sat., May 2 : SAT testing Grad Nite garage sale/7 a.m. "West Side Story"/2, 7 p.m. More...

Heschel West jog-athon called success

On April 29 from 9:30 until 11 a.m., the children at Heschel West Day School in Agoura had an important reason to keep on running. More...

Honor roll

•Rachel L. Saeby of Calabasas has been named to the dean's list for the fall semester at Babson College in Wellesley, Mass. •Michelle Davidson of Calabasas recently earned a doctorate in physical therapy at Arcadia University. More...

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Pets

Pet of the Week

JANN HENDRY/Acorn Newspapers NEW KID IN TOWN—Kid, 9, a male black longhaired cat, was surrendered by his owner. Kid can be adopted from the Agoura Animal Shelter at 29525 Agoura Road. To take Kid home, ask for ID No.3941049. More...

Squirrel of the Month

HIGH-RISE LIVING—Ted Fulton of Malibou Lake submitted this shot of a trio of squirrels living on his property. One can only imagine why the three are poking their heads out. Sniffing for dinner? On the lookout for the neighbor's cat? More...

Young readers going to the dogs

Readers in grades K-3 may read to a therapy dog trained through Paws 4 Healing from 11:30 to 1:30 p.m. Sat., May 2 at the Calabasas Library, 200 Civic Center Way. For information, call Jill Nevins at (818) 225-7616. More...

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Family

Agoura Relay for Life puts community in a good spirit

HELPING EVERY WHICH WAY—Left, some of the more than 1,300 team members carry a Relay for Life banner on the opening lap of the April 25 cancer walk-athon at Willow Elementary School in Agoura Hills. More...

Community Expo is fun, educational

By Stephanie Bertholdo bertholdo@theacorn.com

Agoura Hills will sponsor its annual Community Expo at Sumac Park from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sat., May 2. More...

Redheads have more fun

Taylor Levine, the 7yearold daughter of Shirley and Brian Levine of Agoura Hills, is featured in Redhead Publish-ing's latest children's book release, "Little Redheads Across America." The author received more than 2,500 submissions More...

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Letters

Teen impressed by DUI program

Being a senior in high school, you really do think you're invincible. But seeing the "Every 15 Minutes" program changed my perspective on the dangers of drinking and driving. More...

Clear the smoke

Just to be clear: My recent letter to The Acorn suggesting that we all take a deep breath and stop demonizing marijuana never once suggested that kids should smoke weed. More...

Argument shot full of holes

Apparently Keith F. Cornell ("Guns gone awry") is under the false impression that the Bill of Rights is an old and dusty piece of paper that has no relevance in today's world. More...

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Editorials

Take flu warnings seriously, but no need to overreact

America's media have a bad case of swine flu hysteria. News stories, sound bites, tweets and twitters are whipping us into a paranoid frenzy. Why not? More...

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