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Honoring our fallen servicemen
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Teacher pink slips rescinded
But 27 others are still being laid off
By Stephanie Bertholdo bertholdo@theacorn.com

Twenty teachers in the Las Virgenes Unified School District who received precautionary layoff notices on March 13 because of California's broken budget will keep their jobs—at least for the time being. Assistant Superintendent of Personnel Dan Stepenosky said the teachers have had their pink slip notices rescinded. More...

Drawing dad

Sun., June 21 is Father's Day, and the Acorn is inviting you to take out pen, pencil or crayon and draw a picture of dear old Dad. More...

 Community
• article has image Deputies swap gifts for guns
UNLOCKED, UNLOADED—Above, Dep. Chris Redenbaugh examines a .22 rifle that was given up at the May 22 Gifts for Guns weapons collection drive in Calabasas. Below is Dep. John Nadas. Lost Hills deputies received more than 40 rifles, shotguns and handguns that the owners gave up in exchange for gift cards to local businesses. The program helps keep weapons off the street. WENDY PIERRO/Acorn Newspapers More...
• Receive help in getting quick restraining order
• Agoura bus shelters nixed
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 Health & Wellness
• article has image Hoopfest benefits Lou Gehrig's disease
JANN HENDRY/Acorn Newspapers IN HIS FATHER'S NAME—Brian Wallengren, son of Ernie F. Wallengren, plays in a Cousins and Friends basketball game during the E.F. Wallengren Charity Basketball Tournament at Calabasas High School on May 16 in Calabasas. Donations benefit research for ALS, also called Lou Gehrig's disease. More...
• Prostate cancer climbs discussed
• article has image Smith appointed
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 Bulletin
Board
• Datebook
THURS., MAY 28 School Fundraiser Book Sale Viewpoint School hosts book fair, 1 to 6 p.m. at Barnes & Noble, The Commons, Calabasas. Curious George in persons. Scavenger hunt for kids. Portion of store sales to supply books for school's new library. More...
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 Business
• article has image Women honored for commitment to local communities
A group of Ventura County women were honored by the National Association of Women Business Owners for their business prowess and commitment to their local communities. NAWBO-Ventura County hosted its annual BRAVO Awards luncheon last Friday at the Moorpark Country Club. More...
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 Schools
• Yerba Buena school to celebrate 40-year anniversary
A family festival and open house will mark the 40year anniversary of Yerba Buena Elementary School in Agoura Hills. The Sat., May 30, "YB40" celebration will combine a variety of activities for youngsters, entertainment for adults and opportunities for alumni, families and friends to reunite while raising money for school programs. More...
• Curriculum council is recruiting
• Local student on dean's list
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 Sports
• article has image Transformers take top prize
LIFE CHANGING—The Transformers celebrate their win after clinching first place in the WAGS Middle School Division. Top row, from left: Tessa Lim, Brittany Leonard, Mackie Kravitz. Middle row: Althea Levine, Hayley Vargas, Sarah Cohen. From row: Coco Lozito, Jenna Sercxu, Hannah Polakov, Mary Kate Smith. Not pictured: Elizabeth Rizor and coaches Sandy Cohen, Steve Sercu, Joel Rizor, Jeff Lozito and Tom Smith. More...
• article has image Pink-A-Licious goes the distance
• article has image Oaks Christian takes league
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 Pets
• Let's hear your 'tails'
The Acorn invites you to send your favorite pet story for publication on the Critter Corner page. Not to exceed 300 words, your story can be about an interesting occurrence, or an inspirational moment involving your pet. Maybe there was a close call with danger, and perhaps your pet became a hero. More...
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• Low-cost spay and neuter clinic opens in Simi Valley
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 Police
• Sheriff's Blotter
Agoura Hills A vandal caused $100 in damages to a mailbox in the 28300 block of Roadside Drive May 15. An identity thief tried to purchase prescription medication using a stolen ID at a CVS pharmacy in the 5600 block of Kanan Road May 14. More...
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 Faith
• Chabad marks 30 years
Chabad of the Conejo will celebrate its 30th anniversary at its annual gala banquet, 5:30 p.m. Wed., June 10 at the Warner Center Marriott Hotel, 21850 Oxnard St., Woodland Hills. The theme is "Gateway to the Future." The gala will be followed by a concert featuring Broadway singer Jordan Bennett and comedian Mark Schiff. More...
• Men's Club to host golf classic
• Temple concert to raise funds
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 Family
• article has image Valley Thunder finds success
Sports program raises money for children's health charities
Valley Thunder Basketball won both the sixth and seventhgrade championships at the recent 12th annual Seaside Tournament at Ventura College and area high schools. More than 50 teams from throughout California participated. More...
• Janss Marketplace chooses talent search winners
• article has image Girl Scouts travel by trolley
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 Dining & Entertainment
• Yippee kiyay for Round-up Days
Country and Western RoundUp Days will take place this weekend at the United Methodist Church of Thousand Oaks, 1000 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. Festival hours will be from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sat., May 30 and from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sun., May 31. More...
• Summer Concerts in the Park planned for Agoura Hills
• BuFest music fete uses green ideas
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 Letters
• May 19 letter an attack on gays
In response to last week's letter, "Homosexuality is a drain on society," I just can't believe that people would go out of their way flaunt their ignorance. Donna Schwartz Woodland Hills More...
• Objects to publication
• What is and what isn't permissable?
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 Columns
• article has image Cruising into antiquity
By the time you read this I will be sailing away in celebration of yet another 39th birthday. Sort of a "Kirby Cruises into Antiquity" moment. It's a birthday-o-rama of raucous proportions, even if the bluebird of happiness dive bombs my birthday cake. More...
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 Editorials
• Rewarding our top students
Times may be tough, but the weak economy hasn't dampened our local generosity. The commitment to education, achievement and community service remains strong. This is the time of year when nonprofit organizations and businesses award thousands of dollars to graduating high school seniors to help pay for their future education. More...
• article has image Cartoon
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