2007-03-29
Waxman wants safe climate legislation
U.S. Rep. Henry Waxman (D-Los Angeles), together with more than 125 House colleagues, introduced the Safe Climate Act of 2007. The legislation is based on what scientists have concluded the United States must do to avoid dangerous, irreversible warming of the planet and would significantly reduce U.S. emissions of greenhouse gases. “We must act now to protect our children and […]
Winter freeze gives way to new spring growth
By Leslie Gregory Haukoos leslieh@theacorn.com You see the signs everywhere. Brown trees and shrubs that look like there isn’t a bit of life left in them; trash bins overflowing with dried-out foliage, planting beds swept clean following the winter freeze. But home gardeners are on top of the situation and have already visited the local garden shop to fill their […]
All Kanan interchange ramps now open
The last of the newly built Kanan Road interchange ramps opened to the public on Fri., March 23, an Agoura Hills official said. The southbound entrance to the 101 Freeway used by cars heading north on Kanan Road was the fourth new ramp to be opened during the yearlong construction. Two of the new on-ramps are loops, which the interchange […]
Local moms learn value of home businesses
In between driving school car pools and helping kids with homework, an increasing number of Conejo Valley stay-at-home moms are running unique businesses from their kitchens and garages. These multitasking mommy entrepreneurs use their talents to earn extra cash for their families while still being able to stay at home. Diana Turk of Agoura Hills and Dawn Stillo, Lauren Kellenberger […]
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THURS., MARCH 29 Singing Pirates Gilbert and Sullivan’s “The Pirates of Penzance,” performed by Grace Brethren High School, opens 7 p.m., Grace Brethren Church, 2900 Sycamore Drive, Simi Valley. Also Friday, Saturday. $10 advance, $13 at door. General public invited. Jacque Hampson (805) 522-4667. Rustle Up Business Thousand Oaks-Westlake Village Regional Chamber of Commerce presents Wild West Business Expo, 4:30 […]
CHS boys’ tennis team doesn’t rebuild, it reloads
Coyotes aiming for fifth consecutive league titleAccording to head coach Kim Kinberg and assistant coach Cleo Harper, the 2007 season is a transitional one for the Calabasas boys’ tennis team. Still, the Coyotes don’t seem to know how to lose. Since joining the Marmonte League five years ago, Calabasas has won the league title every season. Although Kinberg said the top two teams to beat in […]
High schools set to battle for skateboarding supremacy
Skateboarding is not a crime. Of course, it’s never been much of a team sport, either. One local man, however, is trying to change the way skateboarding is perceived at the high school level. Jeff Stern, a 38-year-old father of three who grew up in Westlake Village and now resides in Thousand Oaks, has started the California High School Skateboard […]
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A recent report that the president of Arizona State University would get a bonus of up to $60,000 if he raises the school’s ranking in U.S. News & World Report raised some eyebrows. The president issued a clarification, saying that his bonus is not contingent on raising the school’s overall ranking, but on improving several measures used in the rankings, […]