FUTURE SHOCK—Card reader Ed Helin, above, points out what’s in store for Rhonda Kiff during a Mystic Day reading at the Hyatt Westlake on Saturday. Below, Beedee Meyer browses at one of the many vendor booths. Proceeds from the annual event go to the Jonsson Cancer Center Foundation.
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Calabasas resident built a reputation as a terrorism expert
Acorn Staff WriterCalabasas resident built a reputation as a terrorism expert Nobody could have predicted an airplane crash into the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, but Kenneth Solomon, a Calabasas resident and renowned anti-terrorism expert, always knew there was a possibility. Solomon, a 53-year-old former senior scientist at the Rand Corporation think tank in Santa Monica, prepared hundreds of studies dating […]
Lung Association shares information
The tragic events of Sept. 11 have changed the way we think about our health and safety here in America. Each new report about the anthrax virus has heightened fears about bioterrorism and caused some to stock up on antibiotics. At the American Lung Association of Santa Barbara and Ventura counties, we understand these fears. Our organization has been working […]
Seatbelts, sober driving to be emhasized next weekend
Thanksgiving has always been one of the most dangerous holidays for motorists and their families, and this year is no exception. Despite the sharp drop in air and vehicle travel following the Sept. 11 attacks, holiday road travel is expected to bounce back, with only a 1.6 percent drop from last year, according to the Automobile Association of America (AAA). […]
Bush administration to change Blue ribbon program
Acorn Staff WriterThe 18-year-old Blue Ribbon Schools of America program has honored successful schools across the U.S. for nearly two decades, but President George W. Bush’s "No Child Left Behind" education plan will change its focus next year. Schools that dramatically improve student performance, especially in disproportionately disadvantaged areas, will be getting future recognition. As part of the Blue Ribbon awards ceremony […]
AYSO settles volunteer referee dispute
Acorn Staff WriterFollowing an uproar from parents and coaches, Region 4 AYSO (American Youth Soccer Organization) has reversed a controversial decision to ban teams from the playoffs that didn’t meet certain volunteer requirements. Two dozen angry parents attended last week’s regional board meeting and protested a new league rule specifying that teams failing to provide volunteer referees during the regular season wouldn’t […]
Oak Hills to celebrate a Blue Ribbon
Acorn Staff WriterRepresentatives of Oak Hills Elementary School attended an awards’ ceremony in Washington, D.C. late last month recognizing the school’s achievements as a Blue Ribbon achiever with a special emphasis award in technology. A celebration at school tomorrow will honor students and teachers for their hard work. The celebration is to begin at 9 a.m. at the campus flagpole, and according […]
Autumn’s in the air MICHAEL COONS/The Acorn
Autumn’s in the air MICHAEL COONS/The Acorn GOLDEN MOMENT—Leaves throughout Conejo Valley-Las Virgenes are turning to autumn hues as this one at Hyatt Westlake Plaza colorfully shows. With rain earlier this week and fireplace temperatures at night, it’s abundantly clear: Thanksgiving is only a week away, and Hanukkah, winter and Christmas quickly follow. Next week’s Acorn will be distributed on […]
Election over but scars remain in Agoura Hills
Acorn Staff WriterThe Agoura Hills City Council met in the plush green chambers of the new city hall last night, the first meeting in the 17,000 square-foot government center since it opened in October. The place has changed but the faces are the same. Three incumbents returned to office following the Nov. 6 election: Denis Weber, Jeff Reinhardt and Mayor Ed Corridori. […]