Appeal denied
Cellphone antenna for North Ranch is approved
     The Thousand Oaks City Council denied an appeal to the decision of the planning commission to uphold the installation of a Cingular wireless antenna device on the southwest corner of Westlake Boulevard and Cresthaven Drive.
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City to hire consultant to evaluate service of fire department
     It's been 13 years since the city took a good look at what Thousand Oaks is getting for the money it pays for services provided by the Ventura County Fire Protection District.
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The real fireworks begin Friday
     KICKING OFF THE HOLIDAY SEASON- Fireworks fill the sky at
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Residents react to rodeo and parade cancellation, plead with City Council to protect traditions
Girl, 10, calls for City Council to save both
By Nancy Needham nancy@theacorn.com
     A tearful 10-year-old Dani Sommerhauser of Thousand Oaks pleaded with the Thousand Oaks City Council to please save the Conejo Valley Days parade and rodeo.
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Sale for seniors
     The local Retired and Senior Volunteer Program will host a pre-holiday boutique sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tues., Dec. 5 at the Goebel Senior Adult Center, 1385 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks.
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Community loses a good friend
By John Loesing newstip@theacorn.com
      Patricia Soteras, executive director of the Agoura/Oak Park/Conejo Valley Chamber of Commerce, died of a heart attack in her home Oct. 26. She was 75.
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Theme named for CVD
     The Conejo Valley Days Board of Directors announced the theme for the 2007 Conejo Valley Days. "It's Fun, It's New and It's All For You!" was submitted by Thousand Oaks resident Jill Carmen. The winning theme was selected from 161 entries.
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Audubon Society hosts bird-watching trips
     The Conejo Valley Audubon Society will host the following birding field trips for December. Visitors are welcomed and events are free. Participants should bring bottled water and dress warmly.
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Holiday Home tour tickets on sale at Wellness holiday boutique
     The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura's annual holiday gift boutique will be held in conjunction with its 15th anniversary Holiday Homes Tour. The boutique is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sat. and Sun., Dec. 2 and 3 at Willow Elementary School, 29026 Laro Drive, Agoura Hills.
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Finding a Warm Buddy
     HELPING A GOOD CAUSE- Westlake Village resident Marie Shaughnessy examines a "Warm Buddy" at the Westlake Village Junior Women's club's 25th anniversary gingerbread fundraising boutique at St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic Church last week. The church is located at the northwest corner of
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Leads Club selects new officers
     The Conejo Valley Chapter of Leads Club announces the selection of new officers. The new team heads a group of local business owners and sales people who meet weekly to exchange business leads.
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