Agoura Village Build it and they will come, officials say
By Stephanie Bertholdo bertholdo@theacorn.com | July 7, 2005
Agoura Village Build it and they will come, officials sayBy Stephanie Bertholdobertholdo@theacorn.com The Agoura Village concept in Agoura Hills is closer to becoming a reality now that the development's environmental...
Crash your computer properly
| July 7, 2005
Oak Park residents may discard items of electronic waste from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sat., July 9 in the parking lot at Oak Park High School, 899 N. Kanan...
State restricts alcohol at P6 restaurant
by Sophia Fischer sfischer@theacorn.com | July 7, 2005
by Sophia Fischersfischer@theacorn.com The state’s Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) agreed with an administrative judge’s ruling last week that the P6 restaurant and lounge in Westlake Village can have...
Officials respond to Supreme Court ruling
By Daniel Wolowicz danielw@theacorn.com | July 7, 2005
By Daniel Wolowiczdanielw@theacorn.com The United States Supreme Court recently upheld the power of local governments to buy private homes and sell the property to commercial developers for economic growth. While...
New solutions for Old Town Parking
By Michael Picarella pic@theacorn.com | July 7, 2005
By Michael Picarellapic@theacorn.com The lack of parking in Old Town Calabasas is an issue that the city says it needs to address soon. Myra Turek, chairperson for the Old Town...
Encouraging kids to be active is a step in the right direction
| July 7, 2005
“Play ball” is one of the most joyous phrases any boy or girl hears. It means the excitement and fun of experiencing our national pastime is about to begin. Added to the mix, the outdoor fun of baseball and softball also hold valuable benefits and...
Fishing is a great pastime for children
| July 7, 2005
What memories will today’s kids have of their childhood? Will they only remember watching TV, playing video games or surfing the Internet? Many parents remember a more active, healthy childhood and want the same for their children. Building these memories starts with parents introducing their...
Kids bring meds to camp
| July 7, 2005
The National Camp Association estimates that more than six million children will head to summer camp this year. In addition to raingear and swimsuits more parents than ever before may be packing prescription medications for their kids. According to pharmacy benefit manager Medco Health Solutions,...
Future Foundation extends its deadline for youth sports award
| July 7, 2005
Saturday, Nov. 19 the Conejo/ Las Virgenes Future Foundation is presenting its Fifth Annual CLvFFie (pronounced “cliffy”) Awards Program at Sherwood Country Club in Thousand...
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| July 7, 2005
During the carefree years of my pre-adolescence, one of my favorite TV programs was “The Jetsons,” the after-school cartoon comedy about the trials and tribulations...
Newbury Park edges Oak Park in Legion baseball action
By Steve Ames Special to the Acorn | July 7, 2005
By Steve AmesSpecial to the AcornNewbury Park proved its playoff worthiness in American Legion 16th District baseball by turning back visiting Oak Park, 32, on...
Dave Jackson takes helm at Calabasas High
by Stephanie Bertholdobertholdo@theacorn.com | July 7, 2005
At 55, Dave Jackson, the newprincipal at Calabasas High School,already has squeezed what seemslike two lifetimes’ worth of workinto one. After returning to educationfrom a...
Local resident graduates from West Point
| July 7, 2005
Cadet Argyle Scott Nelson graduated from the U.S. Military Academy on May 28 with major in American politics. He was commissioned a second lieutenant, branched...
Erin Powell joins A.C. Stelle
by Stephanie Bertholdo bertholdo@theacorn.com | July 7, 2005
by Stephanie Bertholdobertholdo@theacorn.com Las Virgenes Unified School District officials welcomed Erin Powell back to the district as the new assistant principal at Alice C. Stelle...
Dance school opens new studio
| July 7, 2005
A Step in Time School of Dance announced the opening of its new location next to La Paz restaurant at 4505 Las Virgenes Road, Calabasas....
Leonis Adobe camp to focus on art
| July 7, 2005
Children age seven and up are invited to participate in the Leonis Adobe Museum’s summer theater program where they can learn all about theater production...
Fleetwood Mac tribute band returns to The Canyon
| July 7, 2005
Michele Tyler, the lead singer for the Fleetwood Mac tribute band Bella Donna, was paid the highest tribute recently when the musician that she impersonates—the real Stevie Nicks—saw her act and sang praises about her performance. Through a mutual acquaintance, Nicks listened to a Bella...
Popular Reggae band ‘Urban Dread’ to perform in Westlake Village
| July 7, 2005
Summer’s back and the Hyatt Westlake Plaza once again welcomes the popular reggae band, Urban Dread, every Friday from 6 to 10 p.m. through Aug. 26. Relax and unwind in the tropical ambiance of cascading waterfalls, lush greenery and fragrant, colorful gardens. Feel the tension...
Emmy winner to star in Malibu play
| July 7, 2005
Two-time Emmy Award winning actor Daniel J. Travanti of “Hill Street Blues” fame will star in the world premiere of Oren Safdie’s play “The Last Word” at the Malibu Stage Company from Sat., July 9 through Sun., July 31. Travanti portrays an elderly, retired advertising...
Area resident climbs Africa’s tallest peak for orphanage
By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com | July 7, 2005
By Sylvie Belmondbelmond@theacorn.com Although his age might imply that he’s on his way down, Warren Ferguson, 69, is working his way up to climb the tallest freestanding mountain in the...
Nominations sought for outstanding Sunday School teachers
| July 7, 2005
A cardboard maze in a church gym recently helped children find their way through an important Bible lesson. But the maze didn’t just capture students’ interest. It also helped Jim...
Family works out together at Atle Body Center boot camp
| July 7, 2005
Whether you are looking for a workout for yourself or just a way to spend...
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By Michael Picarella pic@theacorn.com | July 7, 2005
By Michael Picarellapic@theacorn.com The location: Kanan Road northbound right lane at Roadside Drive in Agoura Hills The problem: Motorists traveling north on Kanan Road at Agoura Road are required to get into the right lane to enter the southbound 101 Freeway. But as they approach...
Agoura Hills
| July 7, 2005
Vandals shattered a window and ransacked the assistant principal’s office at Lindero Canyon Middle School on Larboard Lane. The incident...