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California is ready for November's election, secretary of state says
By John Loesing newstip@theacorn.com
     California is better equipped to deal with the coming general election than at any other time in the state's history, Secretary of State Bruce McPherson told local government and business leaders last week in Westlake Village.
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Chorale seeking new singers
     Los Robles Master Chorale will host its annual auditions for the upcoming 2006-07 season at 7 p.m. Tues., Aug. 15 and at 10 a.m. Sat., Aug. 19 in the Music Building at Moorpark College. Auditions are by appointment only. Further auditions are possible during September.
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Master plan to improve Old Town moves forward
By Sophia Fischer sfischer@theacorn.com
     One of the oldest sections of Thousand Oaks is on its way to being improved after the city council agreed to the development of a $120,000 master plan.
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Cosmetics firm celebrates 50th
     MARKING A MILESTONE- Celebrating the 50th anniversary of JAFRA Cosmetics International on Monday are (left to right) Ken Doyle of the T.O./Westlake Regional Chamber of Commerce; T.O. Mayor Dennis Gillette; Dyan Lucero, president of JAFRA; Susan McSweeney, mayor of Westlake Village; Wolfgang Bahlmann
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Sales of Conejo Valley homes remain sluggish
     June sales of Conejo Valley single-family homes totaled 176 compared to 132 sold in May and 238 a year ago, according to Glen Scalise, president of the Conejo Valley Association of Realtors.
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For the record
     The Kiwanis Club of Thousand Oaks is hosting Comedy in the Conejo at The Canyon in Agoura Hills at 7:30 p.m. Sun., Aug. 13. A recent edition of the
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Mega Mixer coming to T.O.
     Thousand Oaks-Westlake Vil age Regional Chamber of Commerce, in conjunction with the Camarillo Chamber of Commerce and the Port Hueneme Chamber of Commerce, will host a Mega Mixer from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wed., Aug. 16 at Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd.
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Car show creates excitement
for young and old alike
     'MAYBE SOMEDAY'- Kurrin Severns, 8, of Thousand Oaks smiles at
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City observing Stop on Red Week for traffic safety
By Sophia Fischer sfischer@theacorn.com
     In an effort to make the public aware of the danger in driving through red traffic lights, the city of Thousand Oaks is observing Stop on Red Week this week, through Sat., Aug. 12.
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T.O. veteran earns medals
By Michael Picarella pic@theacorn.com
     Thad Taft, a 75-year-old disabled U.S. Air Force veteran from Thousand Oaks, received two gold medals at the 26th annual National Veterans Wheelchair Games, which took place recently in Anchorage, Alaska.
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Enjoy summer events at Goebel Senior Center
     Goebel Senior Adult Center will host a variety of programs in upcoming weeks. The center is at 1385 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. It offers many classes, sports and exercise activities, discussion groups and much more.
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Love at first sight
     A GIFT OF LOVE- Susan Schramm, foreground, a resident of T.O., and Maureen Turley of Simi Valley meet Sweet Charity, a 10-week-old Maltese who was donated for auction by Bonnie Olson, owner of Buena Vista Hospice during the Senior Concerns Ultimate Dining Experience. The event was held at Hyatt Wes
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Car show needs items to auction
     Red Line Corvettes, in conjunction with the Thousand Oaks Police Department and Conejo Recreation and Parks District, will host the 13th annual Car Show from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sun., Sept. 17 at Conejo Creek Park.
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Securing safe reputation of county
By Michael Picarella pic@theacorn.com
     The 1975 TV show "S.W.A.T." presented the L.A. Police Department's Special Weapons Assault Team as a group of highly trained and heavily armed officers who make tightly coordinated assaults on armed and dangerous suspects in hazardous situations.
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Learning about Native Americans
     HARD ROCK TOUR- Chumash Cultural Museum docent Cassidy Adlof, a Simi Valley resident, leads a recent group tour to view a Chumash pictograph rock art drawing in Thousand Oaks.
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Superior Court has new e-mail address
     Ventura County Superior Court executive officer and jury commissioner Michael Planet has announced that a new e-mail address has been created to answer questions and provide information to people summoned for jury service. This is part of the court's plan to increase accessibilit
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Preparing for takeoff
     DISCOVERING THE POWER OF FLIGHT- Lucas Ames of Palmdale, left, and Newbury Park resident James Gallagher, a pilot with the Experimental Aircraft Association, go through preflight procedures. They're peparing to take off in a Piper Comanche. The two were participating in a Young Eagles program at Ca
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Happy hobbyist
     PATIENCE REQUIRED- Betty Bingham of Thousand Oaks demonstrates weaving in her booth at the Camarillo Art and Jazz Festival at California State University at Channel Islands campus. Bingham says she started weaving during the United States' bicentennial celebrations of three decades ago.
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Happy birthday!
     HAPPY BIRTHDAY- Vivian Gilbert turns 104 and receives a birthday cake from niece Sandy McGuern. Gilbert, a resident of Westlake Village, hails from Alabama and is the only one of eight children in her family still alive.
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