Alzheimer’s fundraiser coming Sat., Nov. 16 ‘A Night to Remember’ will begin with cocktail reception and wine tasting An event to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association, "A Night to Remember" will begin with a cocktail reception and wine tasting at 6:30 p.m. Sat., Nov. 16 at the Hilton Hotel, 6360 Canoga Ave., Woodland Hills. Dinner and dancing will follow at 7:30 […]
2002-10-31
Water board candidate has checkered past with law enforcement, courtrooms
By John Loesing Acorn Staff Writer A candidate for Las Virgenes Municipal Water District Board of Directors who has an affinity for luxury cars ran into trouble with the law in the early 1990s that led to a felony auto theft complaint and other serious charges, court records obtained by The Acorn show. Marcus Allen Frishman, a 43-year-old Calabasas resident, […]
First California Bank reports income increase
First California Bank reported $1,208,413 in net income for the nine months ending Sept. 30, 2002, which was 31.2 percent higher than the net income generated for the same period in 2001. The bank reported reaching a new milestone on Sept. 30 as its total assets of $201.9 million exceeded the $200 million threshold for the first time in its […]
Doria promoted to regional V.P. at First Bank & Trust
Doria promoted to regional V.P. at First Bank & Trust Doria promoted to regional V.P. at First Bank & Trust Diane C. Doria has been promoted to regional vice president, Southern California, at First Bank & Trust’s office at 2797 Agoura Road, Westlake Village. Doria supervises the Southern California sales staff within the Association Services Division. She is responsible for […]
Here are seven reasons for going global
You’ve been daydreaming about spanning your company across the globe…reaching your product into every corner of the planet…beating the competition across 24 time zones…The money! The thrill! The hugeness of it all! Sounds like you’ve been thinking about going global. We can see that you’re convinced, but what about the rest of your colleagues? Author of "Business Without Borders" ($29.95; […]
ClvFFie Awards finalists announced, event set for
Nov. 16 in T.O. The Conejo/Las Virgenes Future Foundation (CLVFF) will host the second annual ClvFFie Awards presentation on Sat., Nov. 16 at Sherwood Country Club, Thousand Oaks. The awards honor individuals and groups in the Conejo-Las Virgenes region in various categories. According to Jeff Blum, ClvFFie chairman, there were more than 70 applications submitted from the communities of Calabasas […]
Acorn Sound off –– Michael Picarella
Acorn Sound off –– Michael Picarella What is your opinion about the governor’s election?
Workshop to teach how to build computer from ground up
Los Angeles Pierce College Extension is offering a workshop from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sun., Nov. 3 at the college, 6201 Winnetka Ave., Woodland Hills, that will teach both novices and experienced computer users how to select the right CPU, install hardware and peripherals, or upgrade an existing system. Instructor Jonathan Chilvers has appeared on the nationally-syndicated PBS program […]
Annual Mystic Day fundraiser for cancer research coming Nov. 9 to Hyatt Westlake
Annual Mystic Day fundraiser for cancer research coming Nov. 9 to Hyatt Westlake The Conejo Valley Guild of the Jonsson Cancer Center Foundation (JCCF)/UCLA will present "Mystic Day" at 10 a.m. Sat., Nov. 9 at the Hyatt Westlake Plaza, 880 S. Westlake Blvd., Westlake Village. The event is "a day of fun and fashion to benefit cancer research." It features […]
Tips offered to keep homes with guns safe for children
Though laws regarding the purchase and possession of firearms vary from state to state, basic safety precautions to keep guns secure and out of the hands of children are universal. 1. Unloaded firearms should be stored in a locked gun safe, gun vault or storage case. A locked storage case should be kept in a location inaccessible to children. 2. […]