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December 15, 2005 / Front Page

Work resumes at T.O. blast site

By Sophia Fischer sfischer@theacorn.com

Work has resumed at the site of a future upscale shopping center on Thousand Oaks Boulevard near Erbes Road, after a new rock-breaking process was adopted. More...

Hyatt Westlake to get a facelift

Hyatt Westlake Plaza, at the corner of Westlake Boulevard and Townsgate Road in Thousand Oaks, hopes to significantly expand and renovate its facilities. More...

Health & Wellness

Diagnostic capability improves in T.O.

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As various sports seasons kick into high gear at high schools across the country, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is working to raise awareness about concussion through a new multimedia educational tool kit titled More...

Eating disorders a national problem

When somebody has an eating problem, it affects family and friends

As many as 11 million people in the U.S. have an eating disorder such as anorexia or bulimia, and about 25 million more are struggling with binge eating disorder, according to the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA). More...

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Schools

All events (subject to change) are listed by name, location and time if provided. If calendars are modified, school sources are asked to contact us with updated information at this e-mail address: steve@theacorn.com. More...

T’ai Chi lecture coming to Soka University

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Moorpark Community College, other options can help students pursue occupational training

Education for Life/ Vocational Programs It More...

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Pets

‘THEY SAY IT’S OUR SMILE’

‘THEY SAY IT’S OUR SMILE’—T.O. resident Marilee Ullmann and her 12-year-old horse, Joy, are all smiles as they show a noticeable similarity. More...

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Faith

Children to perform

Services at the Westlake Lutheran Church 2630A Townsgate Road in Westlake Village will include a performance of More...

Church to present Handel’s ‘Messiah’

The combined adult vocachoirs will present selections from Handel More...

Group to celebrate Chanukah

The Friendship Circle is a program for children with special needs. Teenage volunteers are paired with the children on a weekly basis for ongoing friendship and fun. More...

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Letters

City council makes an end run around democracy

An open letter to T.O. Councilmembers Fox, Irwin and Gillette: More...

Forever grateful to Ed Masry

I More...

School board rustee ineffective at his job

Being elected to serve the community as a school board member requires significant responsibility which precludes totally personal agendas. More...

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Vacation Photos

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City Council appoints planning commissioner to Masry’s seat

By Sophia Fischer sfischer@theacorn.com

Planning Commission Chair Tom Glancy was chosen to fill Ed Masry More...

Oaks Christian No. 1 again

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Community

Spanish class helps cops

By Daniel Wolowicz danielw@theacorn.com

Just three simple Spanish words More...

Knife may have made small crime a big one

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Holiday schedule will affect Acorn deadlines

Both offices of the Acorn Newspapers will be closed on Mondays, Dec. 26 and Jan. 2, in observance of Christmas, Hanukkah and New Year More...

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Dining & Entertainment

Symphony seeks to inspire kids

Families can experience classical music from a More...

Conejo Players to host auditions for ‘Charlotte’s Web’

Conejo Players will host auditions for their production of the E.B. White children More...

Experiencing a hat attack

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Sports

WHS water polo alumnae sought

Former Westlake High School women More...

Newbury Park boys’ basketball team still a work in progress

By Stephen Dorman sdorman@theacorn.com

For the next two weeks the Newbury Park boys More...

Thousand Oaks girls’ water polo squad relying on senior leadership

By Stephen Dorman sdorman@theacorn.com

Experience has equaled success thus far for the Thousand Oaks girls More...

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Police

Newbury Park Graffiti vandals

Newbury Park Graffiti vandals caused $4,000 in damages between 10 p.m. Dec. 3 and 8 a.m. Dec. 4 in the 3400 block of William Drive. At 9:20 a.m. Dec. 3 in the 500 block of N. Ventu Park Road, someone stole over $400 in property. More...

Gardens site of pet adoption exhibit

The Hogan Family Foundation and 4 Small Paws Dog Rescue Program will present the More...

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Family

Chabad prepares for Chanukah

Chabad of the Conejo is celebrating Chanukah with festivals for youth, teens and families and menorah displays and lighting in shopping centers designed to reach out to tens of thousands of Jewish families throughout the holiday period. More...

Chabad to host concert

Chabad of the Conejo and Chabad of Calabasas will sponsor a More...

Parenting expert to address mothers of multiples

Conejo Valley Mothers of Multiples (CVMOM) will hear from guest speaker Sandy McDaniel, the weekly Sunday parenting columnist for the More...

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Columns

By Michael Picarella pic@theacorn.com

The question: If a traffic enforcer sits at the base of a hill with a radar gun pointed at motorists headed down slope, would that be considered entrapment, which is illegal? More...

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