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September 18, 2003
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Volunteers help nonprofits in ‘Day of Caring’
LISA ADAMS/T.O. Acorn HELPING OUT-Victor Gonzalez, left, serves Cheryl Courtney and Diane Shillington an ice cream sandwiche during a 'Thank You Celebration' at the Gardens of the World. More...
Workers’ comp costs going
up–Chamber
to action
By Heather Milo
Acorn Staff Writer

The Thousand Oaks/Westlake Regional Chamber of Commerce Government Relations Committee (GRC) issued a call to action recently regarding workers’ compensation reform and healthcare legislation. More...

Bill expands county transportation commission

A bill by California state Assemblyman Tony Strickland (R-Thousand Oaks) to expand representation on the Ventura County Transportation Commission (VCTC) was recently passed by the legislature. Gov. Gray Davis has 30 days to act on Assembly Bill 773. More...

 Community
•T.O. resident takes senior issues to Sacramento
Taking an active role in the development of senior issues is Thousand Oaks resident June Glasmeier, who is a senior assembly member in the California Senior Legislature (CSL). More...
•Marijuana
plants
found in
•Recent shooting keeps schools on lookout
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 Health & Wellness
•Awareness, diagnosis are critical against infection
Most people have fought the chicken pox or the flu; some people constantly battle chronic sinusitis, bronchitis or multiple pneumonias; still others never even get a cold. More...
•Free booklet unravels mystery of Alzheimer’s disease
•Gardeners can live with arthritis,
thrive outdoors
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 Dining & Entertainment
•Calabasas festival gets kick off
On Fri., Sept. 12 a proclamation was presented by Calabasas city officials to the Calabasas Arts Council officially recognizing October as Arts and Humanities Month. More...
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 Schools
•Banyan Elementary acquires new technology, reaches for new goals
Back to School Night at Banyan Elementary School was an evening of smiles, enthusiasm and reports of new technology for the school. More...
•Students may train for careers in building trades
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 Sports
•Westlake prepares for huge showdown vs. Notre Dame
Acorn Sports Writer
The Westlake football team hopes to get some retribution for a loss at the hands of Notre Dame last year. More...
•Oaks Christian opens with 42-0 shutout
•Newbury Park loses heartbreaker vs. Channel Islands
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 Business
•National, state, local leaders ponder California’s future at upcoming conference
Businessman and former U. S. Housing Secretary Henry Cisneros will be among dozens of national, state and local leaders who will consider the future of the state at the 15th annual "Envisioning California Conference," jointly produced by Cal State University Northridge’s Center for Souther... More...
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 Pets
•PET OF THE WEEK
LISA ADAMS/T.O. Acorn 'YOU CAN CALL ME SPOT'-This 3-year-old Dalmatian doesn't have a name yet, but she's ready to be adopted from the Agoura Animal Shelter at 29525 Agoura Road in Agoura Hills. More...
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 Police
•Newbury Park
Someone stole a $200 cast metal mailbox from a home between 5 p.m. Sept. 10 and 7:30 a.m. Sept. 11 in the 1000 block of Golden Crest. More...
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 Faith
•New Torah in
Westlake Village
MICHAEL COONS/T.O. Acorn PAINSTAKING PROCESS-Gil Epstein, left, of Tarzana watches as Rabbi Dovid Mishulovin inscribes the last letters into a new Torah for Chabad of Westlake that was commissioned by David and Debra Levine as a tribute for Debra'a parents, Samuel and Shirley Neustadt, during a cer... More...
•Renowned
•Temple Adat Elohim presents workshop for interfaith couples
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 Family
•Restaurants serve nurturing family experience along with food
Restaurants will serve more than 54 million meals this year, and many of them will be to families. However, arguments about where to go, when to go and what to order can make the experience more of a food fight than a fun, family night out. More...
•Libraries to host programs for children
•Tony Award winning musical comes to T.O.
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 Motoring
•The new Volvo S40: Safety, dynamic driving wrapped stunningly together
Acorn Motoring Editor
A few years ago, Volvo stunned the North American auto market when it finally introduced the S and V40. This stunning looking car, a joint project with another major auto manufacturer, had only been available overseas and it even had its own racing series. More...
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 Letters
•A different view on Newbury Park High School baseball
This letter is in response to the article written by Steve Ames on Sept. 4 titled "Panthers name new baseball coach." More...
•He likes
•Practical thinking
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 Editorials
•College isn’t for everyone
The masses of local high school graduates headed to college and seeking careers in computers and other professions may be overlooking the chance to become successful business owners. More...
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