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July 20, 2006  RSS feed
President Hoover's doctor prescribed this sport
GIVING A HEAVE-HO- Thousand Oaks resident Matthew Dansey is playing Hoover Ball at Conejo Creek Park North with his friends. Hoover Ball is a combination of tennis, volleyball and medicine ball. It was invented, developed and perfected by then-White House physician Adm. Joel T. Boone to help kee More...
In response to grand jury report, council denies allegations of misconduct
By Sophia Fischer sfischer@theacorn.com

A Ventura County grand jury report that finds no evidence of Brown Act or municipal code violations by the Thousand Oaks City Council appears to be accurate but contains some inaccurate or incomplete information, city staff and council members said. The council voted to approve an offici More...

November election begins to take shape
By Sophia Fischer sfischer@theacorn.com

Campaign season officially opened in Thousand Oaks this week, with seven candidates filing paperwork to run for city council as of noon Tuesday. More...

 Community
• Work begins for new wholesale plant nursery in Ventura County
Motorists who use the rural portion of Moorpark Road between Moorpark and Thousand Oaks may have noticed large earthmovers grading an area near Sunset Valley and Read roads in the Tierra Rejada Valley. More...
• For the record
• Young ballplayers to join fight against Lou Gehrig's disease
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 Health & Wellness
• UCLA study shows pomegranate juice may slow prostate cancer
Drinking an 8-ounce glass of pomegranate juice daily increased by nearly four times the period during which PSA levels in men treated for prostate cancer remained stable, a three-year UCLA study has found. More...
• Older Americans worry about Alzheimer's more than cancer
• Lamaze childbirth classes offered
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 Dining & Entertainment
• Ventura County Fair unveils exciting lineup
Entries for the Ventura County Fair will be accepted in most categories on Fri., Sat., Sun., July 21 through 23. There is no fee to enter except in large and small livestock or the horse shows. More...
• Magic Castle performer to headline at church
• Concert series helps local young talent develop
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 Bulletin Board
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THURS., JULY 20 About Guide Dogs Calabasas Women's Connection presents "Paws for Companions," a special program featuring Gregg Mitchell of Guide Dogs for the Blind at 11:30 a.m. at the Calabasas Inn, 23500 Park Sorrento, Calabasas. Also, interior designer Jeanne Wheaton will discuss "How t More...
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 Schools
• Local student attends conference
Sam Kligman of Thousand Oaks, a soon-to-be senior at Westlake High School, recently completed participation in the National Student Leadership Conference in Medicine and Health at UC Berkeley, a leadership development program for outstanding high school students. More...
• Advanced degrees awarded
• Local women succeed at Simmons
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 Sports
• article has image NPHS freshman to compete in Junior Olympics
For 14-year-old Erik Mueller, becoming a freshman at Newbury Park High has always been a dream. This fall Mueller will get to see that dream finally come true, but first he has some errands to run in Virginia. More...
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• Pacific Tennis Club to host 'A Night for a Cause'
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 Pets
• Use caution when taking pets along on road trips
America's vacation season is in full swing and many dogs and cats are joining their owners for family vacations and weekend getaways.Although summer heat and driving can be a dangerous combination for household pets, it does not have to be if drivers take some simple precautions. More...
• Don't miss Pooch Parade and Pet Expo
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 Police
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Newbury Park Vandals caused $550 in damages when they broke a glass trophy case sometime between 2 p.m. July 4 and 6:30 a.m. July 5 at Newbury Park High School in the 400 block of Reino Road. More...
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 Faith
• article has image Clergy profile: Newbury Park couple to embark on a mission
The Rev. Steve Larson, pastor of the Evangelical Free Church of Newbury Park, and his wife, Connie, will depart for India next More...
• Pastor to continue 10-part sermon
• Ascension Lutheran to host Bible School
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 Family
• article has image Tribute band performs
MERRY MUSICIANS- Keyboard player Steve Chernove and guitarist David Hill of the Steely Dan Revue ham it up as they perform at Conejo Community Park. Most of the crowd of about 1,500 stayed under the shade of trees, but toward the end of last Sunday's show, some braved the heat to get up and dance. More...
• Local student graduates from Clark University
• Some clues that your teen could be abusing drugs
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 Letters
• Jewish Federation of Greater L.A. supports immigration reform
The Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles supports the historic American spirit of embracing immigrants. Each and every member of our community is a product, directly or indirectly, of the immigrant experience. More...
• Math curriculum content is critical
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 Columns
• article has image "The Devil Wears Prada"
D i r e c t e d b y : David Frankel S t a r r More...
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 Editorials
• Highways would be safer if cellphones were banned in vehicles
It's dangerous to use a cellphone while driving. That's why Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has voiced support for SB-1613, a California bill that would outlaw the use of hand-held mobile phones while driving. More...
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 Real Estate
• Real estate consulting firm fills a niche
Mastermind Realty is a real estate consulting firm serving both experienced and non-experienced investors. The firm was founded by broker consultant Lindsay Wellman, and realtor-associate consultant Armando Jimenez, each with more than 20 years of real estate experience. More...
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