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Don't forget your dad
JANN HENDRY/Acorn Newspapers LOVES HIS FATHER-Lang Ranch Elementary School second-grader John Rider, 8, and his dad, Sebastian, share a hug. Father's Day, celebrated on Sunday, is the driving force behind our readers' tributes to their dads, each one special. Don't miss it on pages 38 and 39. The Thousand Oaks Acorn staff hopes that all dads have a happy Father's Day. More...
Teachers' union takes aim at board member Dunn
By Kyle Jorrey kjorrey@theacorn.com

With just one more day of classes before summer break in Conejo Valley Unified School District (CVUSD), the teachers' union and school board member Mike Dunn are no closer to reaching a compromise over the union's allegation that Dunn is guilty of unfair labor practices. The c More...

Home Depot permit process moves forward for former site of Kmart
By Sophia Fischer sfischer@theacorn.com

Thousand Oaks resident Nino DeFranco wants everyone to know that Home Depot is still seeking to open up shop on the Hampshire Road site of the former Kmart. More...

 Community
• Deal reached on Mount Clef ridge
After months of negotiation, the city of Thousand Oaks has tentatively agreed to purchase three of the four Mount Clef Ridge land parcels from a private owner. The highly coveted land is north of Cal Lutheran University. City Attorney Amy Albano made the announcement at the beg More...
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• Sculpture at Civic Arts Plaza park target of vandalism
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 Health & Wellness
• Make sure that ice is safe, clean
You may think that all ice is the same, but if you have contaminated ice, you and your family could be risking your health. More...
• Men's Health Week being observed here
• Braille Institute van to roll into T.O.
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 Bulletin Board
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THURS., JUNE 15 A Look at Fashion Calabasas Women's Connection presents "A Summer Look at Fashion" at 11:30 a.m. at Calabasas Inn, 23500 Park Sorrento, Calabasas. Features a fashion show by Stein Mart and award-winning home economist Nancy Sherman discussing "Overcoming Stress with Succ More...
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 Schools
• article has image 5 standouts in this year's TOHS senior class
Valley Church of Christ in Thousand Oaks. Randolph served as junior class president at school, helping to plan the prom and other activities. She was also Associated Student Body president, planning the homecoming football game half-time show and dance. To aid victims of Hurricane Katrina, Randolph More...
• The TOHS Class of 2006
• article has image La Reina grad appreciates the importance of family
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 Sports
• article has image Wright's game-winning kick helps East All-Stars defeat West
East's 24-0 lead evaporates in fourth quarter
One week after playing for a CIF baseball championship, Agoura's J.T. Wright was back on the football field for last Saturday's 33rd Annual Ventura County East-West All-Star Game. More...
• Travel team features serious hoops talent
• article has image Ftbol fever strikes in Thousand Oaks
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 Business
• Salon offers wide range of cutting edge services
Three hairdressers started Serendipity Salon in Westlake Village a year ago. Janice Prouty, Marissa Terentieff and Cyndi Michaelis wanted a more serene and intimate atmosphere for their clients. More...
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 Police
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Newbury Park Police arrested a vandal at 4:40 p.m. May 31 in the 1400 block of Ramona Drive. Damages weren't reported. More...
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 Faith
• Rose honoring late pope blessed during commemorative Mass
A newly created rose commemorating Pope John Paul II was formally blessed by Cardinal Roger Mahony during the noon Mass at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels on April 3, a year and a day after the death of the beloved pontiff. More...
• Hunt treasures at church
• Father's Day service coming to Unity Center
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 Family
• Learn about racehorses at seminar
Thoroughbred Owners of California will host a free Conformation Clinic from 10 a.m. to noon Sat., June 24, meeting at the owner/trainer lounge at Hollywood Park, 1050 S. Prairie Ave., Inglewood. More...
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• Death of a pet can be devastating
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 On The Town
• article has image CLU to host Shakespeare Festival
The Kingsmen Shakespeare Festival, one of the area's most popular outdoor theatrical events, is celebrating a decade of performances. More...
• Conejo Players to present 'The Seven Year Itch'
• Camarillo Community Theatre to host auditions
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 Letters
• Supervisor offers gratitude to voters
I'm honored voters have elected to return me to a second term as Ventura County supervisor. I am humbled by the hundreds of contributors and volunteers who helped my campaign. More...
• In supervisorial race, the positive candidate won
• Gibson can blame own negativism, not his opponent's
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 Columns
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Prima donna No matter how much care and attention I give my roses, they still complain. More...
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 Editorials
• Teachers' union, school board trustee should stop acting like children
It's a shame that the teachers' union in Conejo Valley Unified School District and Michael Dunn, a member of the board of education, can't find a compromise over their latest squabble. More...
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 Real Estate
• article has image This Home Is In Private-Gated Sherwood Meadows With A View Lot
This house is in privategated Sherwood Meadows with view lot. The corner cul-de-sac location features lush landscaping, 5bedrooms, 4-bathrooms, over 3,500 square feet, three fireplaces, upstairs laundry, security patrol and lake rights. It's upgraded with travertine flooring throughout More...
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• article has image Mary Culp
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