Firefighters accept equipment donation
By Sylvie Belmond
belmond@theacorn.com | November 4, 2004
By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com A potentially life-saving thermal imaging device was presented to Los Angeles County Fire Station No.144 in Westlake Village last week. Jeanne Harrison, a Westlake Village resident...
School traffic trouble continues in Oak Park
By Sylvie Belmond
belmond@theacorn.com | November 4, 2004
By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com Oak Park’s Medea Creek Middle School, nestled in a residential area, is the center of a traffic impasse on Doubletree Street and the surrounding roads at...
All bids rejected for Decker Canyon recycled water project
By Stephanie Bertholdo
bertholdo@theacorn.com | November 4, 2004
By Stephanie Bertholdo bertholdo@theacorn.com Las Virgenes Municipal Water District (LVMWD) has rejected all bids for the proposed Decker Canyon recycled water facilities project. Pre-qualified contractors placed bids on two aspects...
Cities get money for hazardous-response planning
| November 4, 2004
Feedback from local citizens is sought for a plan to mitigate an emergency. The Las Virgenes-Malibu Council of Governments (LVMCG) received a $117,000 grant from the Federal Emergency Agency (FEMA)...
Hospital executive protests zoning overlay change in city of Westlake Village
By Lori Porter
porter@theacorn.com | November 4, 2004
By Lori Porter porter@theacorn.com To meet state requirements for special needs housing, the Westlake Village City Council moved a zoning designation known as an overlay from one location to another....
Holiday Open House coming to town
| November 4, 2004
Leonis Adobe Museum will host a Holiday Open House from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sat., Nov. 13. Refreshments will be served in a festive atmosphere featuring traditional Victorian holiday decorations. All items in the museum store and gift shop will be offered at a...
‘Noah’s Ark Animals’ coming to zoo
| November 4, 2004
The L.A. Zoo will present "Noah’s Ark Animals," a special weekend event that highlights many animals from Noah’s Ark, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sat. and Sun., Nov. 13 and 14, at the zoo, 5333 Zoo Drive, in Griffith Park, Los Angeles. The purpose...
Lifestyle adjustments help with chronic conditions
| November 4, 2004
For some people, living with a chronic condition such as rheumatoid arthritis (RA) may mean making significant changes in day-to-day activities, or possibly giving up certain activities altogether. But it doesn’t necessarily have to be that way. In addition to effective medical treatments, developing healthy...
Snack sensibly with organic foods
| November 4, 2004
The New Year’s resolution is as much a part of the holidays as shopping for gifts. And one of the most common resolution is the resolve to eat better, especially after a season filled with treats. Problem is, it’s not a resolution most kids are...
Lose a loved one and worried about the holidays? Here’s help
| November 4, 2004
Lose a loved one and worried about the holidays? Here’s help Assisted Home Hospice will offer a special grief education and support group session to help anyone who has experienced the loss of a loved one plan for and cope with the upcoming holidays. This...
Hospital to host free seminar on weight-loss surgery
| November 4, 2004
The Bariatric Surgery program at West Hills Hospital will host a free seminar on weight-loss surgery beginning at 7 p.m. Tues., Nov. 16 in Suite 120 at 7320 Woodlake Blvd. in West Hills. This program will answer many questions on weight-loss surgeries, including who’s eligible....
The Acorn’s High School Football Game of the Week
| November 4, 2004
Agoura Chargers (5-3) at Newbury Park Panthers (5-3) Friday, 7:30 p.m. By Kyle Jorrey jorrey@theacorn.com If you think the race for president was tight, just...
Weekend schedule
| November 4, 2004
Calabasas at Simi Valley Friday, 7 p.m. Moorpark at Thousand Oaks Friday, 7:30 p.m. Royal at Westlake Friday, 7:30 p.m. Bishop Diego at Oaks Christian...
Marmonte Standings
| November 4, 2004
League Overall Team W-L-T W-L-T Royal 5-0-0 6-2-0 Agoura 3-2-0 5-3-0 Newbury 3-2-0 5-3-0 Moorpark 3-2-0 4-4-0 Westlake 3-2-0 4-4-0 T.O. 2-3-0 5-3-0 Simi Valley...
Agoura High School creates a bridge for parents, teenagers
By Lori Porter
porter@theacorn.com
| November 4, 2004
By Lori Porter porter@theacorn.com A recent heavy downpour didn’t dampen the orientation meeting for Bridging the Gap, a new support group for parents and students...
Born Learners School’s 25th anniversary celebration to include holiday festivities
| November 4, 2004
Event is planned for Fri., Dec. 3 in Agoura Hills Born Learners School will celebrate its 25th anniversary on Fri., Dec. 3 on the campus...
First-year teachers benefit from mentoring
By Kurt Landgraf | November 4, 2004
By Kurt Landgraf Good teachers produce good students. But how do we produce good teachers? And how do we keep them? One important way is...
Special education meeting in
| November 4, 2004
Special education meeting in Oak Park to look at teenagers and hormones The Oak Park Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) will host a program titled...
“Ray”
| November 4, 2004
"Ray" Directed by: Taylor Hackford Starring: Jamie Foxx, Kerry Washington, Regina King, Clifton Powell, Harry Lennix Rated: PG-13 (for adult situations and depiction of drug usage) Running time: 154 minutes Best suited for: Ray Charles fans, music biopic fans and, now, Jamie Foxx fans Least...
Skirball to host comedian George Carlin, other authors
| November 4, 2004
Comedian George Carlin will discuss his latest book, "When Will Jesus Bring the Pork Chops?", in a conversation with Harry Shearer at 7:30 p.m. Tues., Nov. 16 at a "Writers Bloc" event at the Skirball Center, 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles. The book is...
‘Our Town’ coming to Newbury Park
| November 4, 2004
Newbury Park High School’s Theater Boosters will present Thornton Wilder’s "Our Town" at 7 p.m. Fri. and Sat., Nov. 5 and 6 and at 2 p.m. Sun., Nov. 7 in the school’s Performing Arts Center, 456 N. Reino Road, Newbury Park. Although a drama, the...
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By Teza Belmond | November 4, 2004
Cabrillo Music Theater brings Little Orphan ‘Annie’ to life in T.O. Play tells of her search for her parents By Teza Belmond Special to The Acorn The classic tale of Little Orphan Annie is brought to life in the Cabrillo Music Theater production of "Annie,"...
Interfaith Council to celebrate heroes
| November 4, 2004
The Valley Interfaith Council (VIC) invites its members and friends to a celebration of heroes at 6:30 p.m. Tues., Nov. 16 at the Madrid Theater, 21622 Sherman Way, Canoga Park....
Genealogy help available for Jewish families
| November 4, 2004
Current members of the Jewish Genealogical Society of Los Angeles (JGSLA) interested in researching their family history are invited to attend an assisted research opportunity from 1 to 5 p.m....
Westlake Lutheran Church announces services
| November 4, 2004
Sunday worship services are at 8:30 and 10:45 a.m. at Westlake Lutheran Church, 2630A Towns-gate Road, Westlake Village. Sunday School for ages preschool through adult begins at 9:45 a.m. Childcare...
Local business couple honored
| November 4, 2004
In recognition of their generosity and spirit of community, Brian and Marie White, owners of...
KOR Electronics to use Corridor Communications
| November 4, 2004
Westlake Village-based Corridor Communications, Inc., a marketing firm, announced recently that KOR Electronics has tapped...
Agoura Hills
| November 4, 2004
On Oct. 9 at about 1 a.m., two male suspects (one white with dark hair and wearing black pants, in...