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February 22nd, 2007
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Despite grants, Discovery Center for Science still searches for a permanent site
The Discovery Center for Science and Technology has long been searching for a permanent facility. The nonprofit organization legally known as the Ventura County Discovery Center has received many contributions over the years, including a recent $500,000 grant from telecommunications gia... More...
A helping hand for new parents

PAMPHLETS AND PROGRAMS- - Newbury Park resident Tania Inouye, hugging baby Abby, gathers information from March of Dimes representative Vicki Lombardo during the Conejo Valley Neighborhood for Learning First 5 Infant and New Parent Education Center open house last week. For more information ab... More...

Father of four runs down fleeing DUI suspect

Sounds of crashing metal and shattering glass triggered an untapped superhero instinct inside Thousand Oaks resident Dale Saiger. Saiger, 47, had returned home from work Feb. 13 and was expecting a quiet evening at home with his wife, Cindy, and their four children, ages 8, 11, 14 and 16... More...

 Community
•New 'bells, whistles and thrills' promised at shopping center in Newbury Park
Rumors are flying as residents try to guess what is going on with the shopping center reconstruction at 701 N. Wendy Drive and Old Conejo Road in Newbury Park. According to Don Kinder, executive vice president of property manager Toibb Enterprises, all the activity at the site is exp... More...
•Home Depot on agenda tonight
•Here's how to reach your elected officials
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 Health & Wellness
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There appears to be a lot of hiding in relationships these days. By that I mean hiding oneself from the other while making a strong attempt to maintain the appearance of a relationship. There may be an illusion of communication and shared experience though partners actually maintain great ... More...
•Facts about multiple sclerosis
•Los Robles Hospital presents latest info on colon cancer
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 Bulletin Board
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THURS., FEB. 22 Roses In Bloom Ventura County Rose Society meets at Cowan Conference center, 550 Airport Way, Camarillo. 7 p.m. Visitors welcome. Janet Sklar (818) 993-6622, Dawn-Marie Johnson (805) 523-9003. Big Business Moorpark and Simi Valley Chambers of Commerce sponsor annual Bus... More...
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 Schools
•Dedicated drummer finds cool temperatures no obstacle
PASSIONATE PERCUSSIONIST- Joey Martone, 16, plays tenor drums for the Thousand Oaks High School Spring Drumline. About 30 students are participating and competition will start soon. Joey probably won't be practicing outdoors today or tomorrow, though. Rain is in the forecast. More...
•Camel donates kisses for charity
•Spring boutique
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 Sports
•Westlake boys' soccer squad drops a grudge match against Loyola
The two may be located 41 miles apart, but Westlake and Loyola High schools seem to be developing an intense rivalry in boys' soccer. More...
•La Reina advances to CIF quarterfinals
•Warriors win one, lose one
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 Business
•California Oaks posts increase in net income
California Oaks State Bank reported fourth quarter earnings of $511,700 or 35 cents per share for fourth quarter 2006, which is down 15 percent when compared to $600,100 or 41 cents per share in the fourth quarter 2005. The 2006 net income of $1.6 million was up 44.7 percent from the $1.1 ... More...
•Weiser Creative Group earns 13 Addy Awards
•Whole Foods back in the scrip business
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 Pets
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FRIEND- Gertie, a 9-year-old female black and tan cocker spaniel can be adopted from the Agoura Animal Shelter at 29525 Agoura Road. To take Gertie home, ask about identification No. A3629354. Occasionally pets have already been adopted, so always call (818) 991-0071 first or visit th... More...
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 Police
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Thousand Oaks Police responded to a robbery Feb. 12 in the 2800 block of Townsgate Road. A vehicle was burglarized Feb. 12 in the 2200 block of Moss Court. A home was burglarized Feb. 12 in the 600 block of Paseo Esmerelda. A home in the first block of Via Magnolia was burglarized F... More...
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 Faith
•Legal course offered by Jewish Academy
The Conejo Jewish Academy will present a four-week course titled "You Be the Judge" at 8 p.m. Wednesdays beginning Feb. 28 at 30345 Canwood St., Agoura Hills. The course, taught by Rabbi Moshe Bryski and open to students of all backgrounds, will examine cases that were presented to a... More...
•Lutherans invite residents to class for new members
•'10 Questions' movie presented at Church of Religious Science
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 Family
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I saw a flying insect the other night. As spring nears, more and more flying insects begin to occupy the night. Come summertime, they're everywhere. I hate when flying insects get into my home. I must destroy them, as their buzzing and their flybys over and near my family's heads drive me c... More...
•Lending a hand to Manna
•Credit Union donates money to food bank
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 On The Town
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Has Hollywood finally gone global? Lost its tightly knit inner sanctum? Shed its haughty domesticism? Call this the year of cultural diversity. Penelope Cruz, for instance, was born in Madrid. She's been nominated as Best Actress for her performance in "Volver," a Spanish-language film. More...
•Catch up with movie watching
•Jazz brightens up the night on High Street in Moorpark
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 Letters
•Appeasement never worked in U.S. foreign policy
In his letter expressing condolences to the family of Lance Cpl. Anthony Melia, Douglas Crocket stated that this war is "Vietnam all over again." Unfortunately it appears that statement is one of the few things in his letter Mr. Crocket was right about. More...
•Global warming or global alarming?
•Money the biggest consideration in Thousand Oaks land-use decisions
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 Editorials
•The end is surely near if the Smith and Spears media frenzy doesn't stop
If you ever doubted that the end is near, consider the media feeding frenzy over Anna Nicole Smith and Britney Spears. The more we read, see and hear, the more we're convinced that the Final Days are upon us. Why are Americans morbidly fascinated by the dysfunctional and deteriorating lives (or ... More...
•Political Cartoon
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 Vacation Photos
•Take Your Thousand Oaks Acorn on Vacation
YEAR OF THE PIG- In honor of the Chinese New Year, local resident Guy Masuda visits the Great Wall of China and the Ming Tombs in Beijing. This year is known to the Chinese as the Year of the Boar. More...
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 Real Estate
•This Single Story Home Has Curb Appeal, Lush Landscaping And Lovely Gardens
This 3-bedroom, 2-bath home has curb appeal, lush landscape and gardens, as well as new exterior shutters, front door with leaded glass inlays and a roll-up garage door. The one-story house has an open, flowing floor plan with volume ceilings, upgraded lighting, plantation shutters... More...
•Maria Quiles
•Large Single-Story House With Too Many Features To List
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