The young musicians at Lindero Canyon Middle School in Agoura Hills and the teachers who guide them landed center stage at the Reno Jazz Festival on April 25, besting 31 middle schools from the western United States. The school’s Jazz “A” band, directed by Matt McKagen, won first place at the event. A panel of judges praised the band for […]
2009-05-07
Fill Up With Stimulus
As part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, the U.S. government is offering a full 30 percent tax credit—up to a maximum of $1,500—for homeowners who invest in an energyefficient tankless gas water heater in 2009 and 2010. And through the end of this year, Southern California Gas Company also offers an additional conservation rebate of up to $200. […]
Times Like These Call For Top Notch Financial Advice
In today’s turbulent marketplace and weakened economy, working with an experienced financial adviser is critical to achieving investment success. For more than 24 years, Debra M. Cappos has successfully managed investment portfolios for families and institutions of the Conejo Valley. Cappos’ experience as a financial adviser includes tenures as a senior vice president at both Smith Barney and Wachovia Securities […]
Music Camp Brings Out The Rock Star
Talented kids band togetherHas your child ever dreamed of becoming a rock star? This summer their dreams can come true at DayJams, “America’s original rock music day camp,” scheduled for July 20 to 24 at St. Martin-in-the-Fields School, 7136 Winnetka Ave., Canoga Park. Campers may attend one or both weeks Throughout 10 summers, DayJams has encouraged more than 14,000 children, between the ages […]
EYE ON LOCAL AREA STOCKS
Company Name Symbol May 6 Apr. 29 Apr. 22 Apr. 15 Headquartered AMGEN AMGN 47.56 51.03 45.05 47.62 THOUSAND OAKS BAXTER BAX 48.79 49.64 48.65 49.25 THOUSAND OAKS BEVERLY HILLS BANCORP BHBC 0.02 0.02 0.04 0.10 CALABASAS CAMINOSOFT CORP. CMSF 0.00 * 0.00 * 0.00 * 0.00 * WESTLAKE VILLAGE CHEESECAKE FACTORY CAKE 17.46 17.65 15.03 13.38 CALABASAS DIODES, INC […]
Software maker drives off with prize
Motor Vehicle Software Corporation, a local automotive industry software maker, won honorable mention in the 2009 Automotive News PACE Awards for its DMVDesk Registration Management System. The Westlake Village company was the only one to receive recognition in the awards Information and Technology Services category. Competitors in the category included companies such as Microsoft and Dassault Systems. The awards are […]
Chamber news
The Calabasas Chamber of Commerce presents the following events. For more information or reservations, call (818) 222- 5680. •The networking breakfast will be from 7:15 to 8:45 a.m. Thurs., May 14 at Hilton Garden Inn-Calabasas, 24150 Park Sorrento. The topic is “Establishing and utilizing strategic alliances.” The cost is $15 for members, $18 for first-time visitors. •The courtyard mixer will […]
Datebook
THURS., MAY 7 Camarillo’s Women’s Club Meets at Sterling Hills Golf Club, 901 Sterling Hills Drive, Camarillo. Officer installation, student scholarships awarded. $15. RSVP requested. Phone: 805.377.4422 Time: 11:00 a.m. Date: 5/7/2009 Annual Summer Food, Wine, Microbrew Festival 5 to 8:30 p.m. at Westfield Promenade, 6100 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Woodland Hills. Local restaurants and vendors offer food and beverage samples. […]
Meeting discusses links to Oak Park cancer
'We can't leave here and not do anything,' resident saysConcern over an April 23 Acorn story about a spike in the number of cancer cases in Oak Park prompted 150 people to attend a public meeting last week at Mae Boyar community park. Fears surfaced that the disease might be linked to chemicals from Rocketdyne’s former rocket engine and nuclear testing at the Santa Susana Field Laboratory, only about […]
Allergy symptoms can be overcome
An increasing number of people of all ages are experiencing allergies. Can foods be related to environmental allergies? Yes. Eating the wrong foods for your body type can create hypersensitivity of the digestive system and the immune system over time. So the reactions to dander, pollen, trees, and grass allergens are strongly linked to the common foods that we eat. […]