2002-06-06
Lovely concert planned by Herman’s Hermits
Acorn Staff WriterI’ve got my Father’s Day all planned. I want to spend it with Peter Noone of Herman’s Hermits, the innocent survivor of the British music invasion and the chief promoter of all that’s good about pop stars from the past. Mick Jagger? Not on your life. Ozzy Osbourne? Might make a fun a cellmate. No, Peter Noone is the foppish, […]
Pavley revs up support for tailpipe emissions bill
Acorn Staff WriterPavley revs up support for tailpipe emissions bill The proposed California legislation that would regulate greenhouse gas emissions from cars and trucks badly needs a tuneup, opponents say, but the criticism has stalled in some circles. And according to its author, the bill now has enough support to pass. "We’re still working on the bill, but there’s a very good […]
Local singer says it’s never too late to do what you love
Acorn Staff WriterAgoura Hills personal talent manager Frank Campana, in his senior years, has a lot to smile about lately. He’s waited much of his life to record his second album and he recently finished it. Campana’s love for music is displayed on his office walls, which are covered with photographs of him posing with his idols. Singers like Mel Torme and […]
City of Westlake Village awards $50,000 in grants
The city of Westlake Village recently awarded community service grants totaling $50,000 to the following organizations "that provide specialized social services and cultural programs to local residents," according to city officials. A citizen’s advisory committee appointed by the city council reviewed and screened all of the submitted proposals then forwarded a series of recommendations to the council. Organizations receiving funding […]
Deadline tomorrow for T.O. Council on Aging applicants
Deadline tomorrow for T.O. Council on Aging applicants The closing date to apply for one of five positions open on the city of Thousand Oaks’ Council on Aging is tomorrow, Fri., June 7. Prospective applicants must be age 60 or older and must be residents of the city of Thousand Oaks. The term lasts until June 2004. For more information, […]
Deputies to push for safe graduation parties
Capt. James N. Glazar and the Juvenile Intervention Team of Malibu/Lost Hills Sheriff’s Station have issued a reminder to parents about hosting responsible graduation parties. According to Glazar, deputies have responded too many times to unsupervised teenage parties at this time of year. Too often, authorities found no adult supervision and guests who expected a chaperoned event. To help parents […]
World’s largest rodent found in Thousand Oaks
Acorn Staff WriterWorld’s largest rodent found in Thousand Oaks Rats, it almost got away. A T.O. resident living on El Monte Drive recently caught a 30-pound capybara on his property, a rare animal in these parts. Dubbed the world’s biggest rodent, the capybara (pronounced cappy-bar-ah) lives primarily in Central and South America and probably came to Southern California illegally, according to officials […]
Agoura Hills reaches out to city’s business leaders
Acorn Staff WriterThe city of Agoura Hills wants to change its stripes and become friendlier to the local business community. The city hosted a half-day roundtable last week and invited more than two dozen local entrepreneurs to voice their opinions about current city government. Often at odds with the city in the past, landowners and business owners said most of their concerns […]
North Ranch emergency team conducts training exercise
Special the The AcornMore than 450 families participated in the fourth annual North Ranch disaster drill that took place last Sunday morning. The North Ranch Homeowners’ Association sponsors the event every year to prepare residents for earthquakes or other disasters. "In the event of a major earthquake, Los Robles Hospital will be really packed," said Randy Witt, director of the Disaster Preparedness Program. […]