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May 17th, 2007
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Graceful power on Lake Sherwood
FRESHENING UP- A swan on Lake Sherwood indulges in a self-made shower. Waterfowl may preen themselves more frequently as spring gives way to hotter weather. Only five more weeks until the start of summer on Thurs., June 21. See related photo on page 19. More...
Homeless smokers and parched plant life could be a deadly combination

Homeless people living on hillsides during the driest season on record may be putting themselves and the community in danger. In the winter, local churches take turns housing the homeless to protect them from the cold, but that program ended on March 31. Those who took advantage of the shelter... More...

Bid for all-elected water board is denied

A motion that would turn the Triunfo Sanitation District board of directors into an elected body was defeated at a TSD meeting April 30. Ventura County Supervisor Linda Parks, a member of the Triunfo board, was behind the move, but the only support she received from the five-member p... More...

 Community
•Olsen offramp to be restriped
Caltrans will re-stripe the northbound offramp at Olsen Road to create a free right-turn lane off the 23 Freeway. The traffic signal's right arrow will stay green unless the pedestrian crossing has been activated. Striping work will also be done on eastbound Olsen Road. More...
•Funding committee needs applicants
•ArtWalk '07 just around the corner
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 Health & Wellness
•Group looks at solutions to nursing shortage
Ventura County needs nurses. So says a group of experts who met at the Nursing Summit held at California State University at Channel Islands on April 20. The county has one of the worst nurse-to-population ratios in the country, and the situation only promises to worsen in time if somethin... More...
•Some exercises can help prevent osteoporosis
•Total Woman gym celebrates its 40th anniversary
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 Dining & Entertainment
•"Year of the Dog"
Directed by: Mike White Starring: Molly Shannon, Peter Sarsgaard Rated: PG-13 (adult language, mild adult situations) Running time: 97 minutes Best suited for: characterinperil melodrama lovers Least suited for: those anticipating "Must Love Dogs II" More...
•Ken Ludwig comedy 'Moon Over Buffalo' now playing at Thousand Oaks High School
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 Bulletin Board
•THURS., MAY 17
Cinco De Mayo Mixer Agoura/Oak Park/Conejo Valley Chamber of Commerce hosts Cinco de Mayo Mixer, 5:30 to 8 p.m., Sagebrush Cantina, 23527 Calabasas Road, Calabasas. No fee. (818) 889-3150. Time To RSVP Reservations due for Westlake Village Republican Women Federated meeting, Wed... More...
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 Schools
•Students enthusiastic about prom
Seniors in high school still plan and enthusiastically honor the tradition of prom with handsome couple pictures and specially designed boutonnieres. But while today's fastlane generation rents Hummer limos and drive their own vehicles on this special night, students need to still... More...
•Lamaze preparation classes to begin
•TOHS band to present a concert in the park
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 Sports
•Baseball playoffs not for the faint of heart
All four Marmonte League baseball teams that made the playoffs believe they have a shot at winning it all. And why shouldn't they? On Friday afternoon the CIFSouthern Section Division I postseason will begin. Thousand Oaks, Newbury Park, Simi Valley and Royal high schools will repre... More...
•Softball postseason arrives
•Newbury Park all-stars win Oxnard tourney
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 Business
•Honda of Thousand Oaks wins President's Award
Honda of Thousand Oaks won its fourth President's Award from American Honda Motor Company. The award is granted to the top 15 percent of all Honda dealers. Dealerships nationwide are measured against a set of performance criteria comprising all areas of operations, including customer ... More...
•Pool store manager honored
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 Police
•Newbury Park
After creating a recent disturbance at a restaurant in the 700 block of Wendy, a male, 27, refused to leave the premises. He was then taken into custody on an outstanding warrant for his arrest. A known suspect spray painted gang graffiti at a flood control channel in Newbury Park ... More...
•Thousand Oaks
•Westlake/T.O.
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 Faith
•Full Story
"For a long time it seemed to me that real life was about to be gin, but there was always some obstacle in the way. Something had to be got through first, some unfinished business; time still to be served, a debt to be paid. Then life would begin. More...
•Worship services to be held at Westlake Lutheran
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 Family
•Ability awareness emphasized
'SEW, A NEEDLE PULLING THREAD'- Horizon Hills Parenting Center students Boe Caplan, left, and Ainslee Casagrande, both 3, attempt to thread sewing needles while wearing sightblocking glasses. Tamie Casagrande, a Thousand Oaks resident, helps during an ability awareness program at the scho... More...
•Party specialists also offer summer camp
•Acorn photographers recognized by CNPA
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 Letters
•Former Kmart not a good place to open a Home Depot
I am writing to express my extreme concern over the proposed construction of a Home Depot on Hampshire Road in Thousand Oaks. There are many issues which I feel are very detrimental to the aesthetics of Thousand Oaks/ Westlake Village, to the well-being of its residents, to the enviro... More...
•Extends a welcome to Home Depot
•Dog was improperly cared for by animal shelter
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 Editorials
•It makes sense to provide year-round shelters
Warm weather is good news to most of us, but it's bad news for people without homes in Conejo Valley because they literally lose the temporary roofs over their heads. It also is bad news for firefighters and homeowners. Shelters at churches and other facilities are available for homeless people d... More...
•Political Cartoon
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 Real Estate
•French Country Chateau Located In Old Agoura
This French Country Chateau is located on more than an acre of land in Old Agoura, surrounded by vineyards and lavender fields. The 5bedroom, 5.5bathroom estate is newly built and designed by its owner with quality and attention to detail. More...
•Reuben Brentwood
•Well-Maintained And Private One-Story Home In Westlake Village
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