Kids can help support diabetes research
     School children all across the nation are being encouraged to rise from the couch and "rise to the challenge!"
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Storytelling festival coming to Ojai
     The Village of Tales Storytelling Festival will return to Ojai for its sixth year from Fri., April 29 through Sun., May 1, with performances at the Libbey Bowl and Ojai Arts Center.
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The Internet a new source of bullying for some students
     The Internet is becoming the 24/7 playground for bullies looking to humiliate their peers. i-SAFE America, an Internet safety education foundation, announced results of a national study among 1,566 students (grades four to eight) who are online.
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Scouts, DAR plant two trees
     PERFECT OCCASION- During last weekend's Earth/Arbor Day celebration in Thousand Oaks, an oak tree was planted by Boy Scout Troop No. 765. The Scouts were helping the Conejo Valley Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), which donated two trees.
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Fantasy novels similar to ‘Harry Potter’ may be losing their appeal
     As the market becomes saturated with young adult fantasy books in the "Harry Potter" mold, how long will it be before the genre loses its magic?
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L.A. Zoo’s
newborn animals on display
     Throughout May, the Los Angeles Zoo will feature its newborn animals during the "Everybody Loves a Baby" special event.
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