2001-11-22
Calabasas faces time limit on state’s matching funds for city library
Special to The AcornIt isn’t large, but it’s growing. It doesn’t yet have a permanent home. You may not even know it exists. But a small cadre of dedicated people is determined to make the Calabasas Library remarkable. And the state might help finance it, if the city uses its library card on time. About $350 million is up for grabs from the […]
Allegations of campaign abuse surface in Agoura Hills
Acorn Staff WriterAlleged campaign violations are under investigation again in Agoura Hills. City Councilman Dan Kuperberg has called for a formal probe into the Nov. 6 election, accusing two groups of violating the city’s campaign laws by exceeding spending limits and failing to give full disclosure. The Agoura Hills campaign ordinance requires the listing of name, address and occupation for any supporter […]
City of Westlake Village in great shape, mayor says
Acorn Staff WriterCity of Westlake Village in great shape, mayor says Westlake Village Mayor Mark Rutherford gave his State of the City address last Friday at the Hyatt Westlake Plaza after taking a creative look back at the city’s history. Since its inception in 1981, Westlake Village has established quality-of-life standards that its residents love and expect, Rutherford said, and he assured […]
Agoura Hills settles open space deal
Acorn Staff WriterDean Rasmussen, an Agoura Hills landowner accused of illegal grading last year, reached a tentative settlement with the city that requires him to donate 150 acres of open space property. Rasmussen faced civil and criminal charges in connection with the grading. The city’s planning department said Rasmussen illegally graded a road that connected his home off Bamfield Drive in the […]
For the record
Ventura County Sheriff Bob Brooks was in a photograph last week with Rosemary Licata, president of the Thousand Oaks Republican Women, Federated. Other people identifed in the caption weren’t pictured. The only danger from serving leftover turkey to pets is from unremoved bones. A brief article last week implied that turkey isn’t good for pets.
Future Foundation paints bleak picture of affordable housing
Acorn Staff WriterIf you’re living in a home or an apartment that you think you can afford, consider yourself lucky. The California Association of Realtors reports the housing affordability index dropped to 33 percent in Ventura County in late 2000 vs. 54 percent nationally. The median selling price for a single family home in the county rose 16 percent to almost $300,000, […]
Pharmacy will pick up Santa’s food donations
If you want to help the "Santa Comes to Agoura" food drive but have a transportation problem, call Kramer’s Pharmacy in Agoura Hills at (818) 706-8099 and they’ll stop by your home and collect your food or personal care donations. The drive continues until Fri., Nov. 30. If you’re unable to deliver food or personal care items (toothpaste, toothbrushes, detergent, […]
Officials, celebrities push for Ahmanson Ranch to be preserved as open space
Acorn Staff WriterA group of local elected officials wants the parent company of Ahmanson Ranch place the proposed 3,050-home development in southeastern Ventura County under public ownership. A letter written last month to Washington Mutual CEO Kerry Killinger doesn’t outline a specific plan for the transfer of ownership, but says, "We would welcome any opportunity to meet personally with you or your […]