2003-10-09
Toll lanes possible for 101 Freeway
By Michael Picarella Acorn Staff Writer The Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) has about six more months until a regional transportation plan must be presented to its regional council. The plan would address increasing population and traffic volume projections for the 101 Freeway in 2030, according to SCAG manager of public affairs Dan Rhodes. A suggestion discussed last week […]
New research on the human brain reveals fascinating results
Advances in neuroscience and the behavioral sciences are changing what people have always believed about the development of the brain and how it contributes to who we are and how we treat mental illness. At birth, a child’s brain is a work in progress. The initial framework with the capacity for joy, happiness, shyness, and fear is laid down in […]
T.O.’s Free Clinic seeks volunteers
Conejo Free Clinic, dedicated to providing health and legal services to people who may have no other access to such care, depends on a "family of volunteers" to serve their clients in need and they are seeking people to fill the following positions: RNs/LVNs/medical assistants; patient advocate; patient assistance program; morning and afternoon front desk receptionists; pediatric nurse; paralegal volunteer; […]
Red Cross to provide free flu shots for seniors
The American Red Cross of Greater Los Angeles will administer free flu vaccines to senior citizens at selected sites from Oct. 20 through Dec. 3. This service is provided in partnership with the Los Angeles County Department of Health Services. Red Cross nurses will administer a vaccine designed to protect against what are considered the three most expected strains. To […]
Local flora on display at fair, sale
The California Native Plant Society will present its annual Native Plant Sale and Fair from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sat. and Sun., Oct. 11 and 12 at the Sepulveda Garden Center, 16633 Magnolia Blvd., Encino. The sale will offer a selection of more than 100 native plant species for purchase. Attendees may choose from seeds, small or larger container […]
One-day self defense course to teach basics
Los Angeles Pierce College Extension is offering a course designed to teach the basics of self defense for men, women and young adults from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sat., Oct. 11 on the campus at 6201 Winnetka Ave., Woodland Hills. Participants will learn a basic set of skills that "quickly adapt to any situation, against any attacker" according to […]
Bike Rodeo teaches kids bicycle safety
A ROUNDUP FOR KIDS–During the Agoura Hills 14th annual Bike Rodeo, Dennis Langlais of BMX Perfection on Wheels, demonstrates a stunt on the playground of Yerba Buena Elementary School. Bikes got free safety checks and kids demonstrated that they’ve learned how to ride.
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GREAT RIDING–During the 32nd annual Foxfield Riding School Jumping Derby, medal finalist Polley Hey, riding Monet, jumps while participating in early rounds. Foxfield Riding School is in the T.O. portion of Westlake Village at 1250 E. Potrero Road. Foxfield Jumping Derby a good time