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January 24, 2008  RSS feed
Westlake High School rocks to Elvis to raise cash for Carnegie gig
DANCE PARTY--Westlake High School band instructor Mike Gangemi, right, dances with freshman Sara Persichette while "Elvis" (Moorpark High School's Raymond Michael) performs on stage during a Westlake High School Band fundraiser. The action took place at the Thousand Oaks High School Performing Arts Center last Saturday. More...
2 mobile home parks will get high-density zoning
By Nancy Needham nancy@theacorn.com

After 30 people came out in a cold rain to speak and dozens of others filled out public statement cards in support of mobile home park residents' preference for a medium-density General Plan designation, the City Council voted against their requests, 3-1, in favor of high density for two mobile home parks. More...

2 schools to close, but 8 make the candidate list
By Joann Groff joann@theacorn.com

The eight elementary schools that will move on to the next level of consideration for closure were named at last week's Conejo Valley Unified School District board meeting. More...

 Community
• For the record
The photo caption gremlins were at work last week. Christian Hutchins of Newbury Park High School was misidentified in a page 1 photo last week. More...
• Chamber to host economic forecast
• Mobile home residents form coalition in response to closure ordinance
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 Health & Wellness
• article has image Drug store eyeglasses may hurt the eye
A peculiar change happens to most people after their 40th birthday. Newspapers, dictionaries and phone books become difficult to read. People find they hold the page farther away from their eyes, but eventually their arms are too short for comfortable reading. Most likely this is a condition called presbyopia. More...
• article has image Good carbs include whole grains
• Today's braces are something to smile about
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 Dining & Entertainment
• article has image What's new on DVD this month
Film and television author Randy Williams reviews the latest movies, television shows, documen taries and music programs now available for purchase online and at retail stores. More...
• Portrait sculptor shares his talent at T.O. art gallery
• Semi-finalists named in Music Center Spotlight awards
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 Bulletin Board
• Datebook
THURS., JAN. 24 'Ladies Night Out' Oak Park High School PFC hosts Ladies Night Out, 7 p.m., OPHS Pavilion, 899 N. Kanan Road. $20 advance, $25 at door. Diana Horton Smith, (805) 704-3082; Lydia Saravis, (805) 241-8419. More...
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 Schools
• High School Hi-Lights
All events (subject to change) are listed by name, location and time if provided. If calendars are modified, school sources are asked to contact us with updated information at this e-mail address: steve@theacorn.com. More...
• Art association offers college scholarships
• Students may apply for Richard Carpenter Scholarship
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 Sports
• article has image La Reina banking on a late-season push
Girls' soccer squad looks to regain winning form
Although the La Reina High girls' soccer team plays in a tough Tri-Valley League, the Regents are hoping a healthier squad and a string of home games on its new pitch can help turn things around in the second half of the season. More...
• TVL standings
• article has image T.O. Laser Beams melt the competition
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 Business
• article has image L.A. County assessor to speak at Chamber lunch
Los Angeles County Assessor Rick Auerbach will address the Agoura/Oak Park/Conejo Valley Chamber of Commerce at noon, Wed., Feb. 6 at Calabasas Country Club, 4515 Park Entrada, in Calabasas.He'll discuss possible ways to reduce property taxes. The cost is $10. More...
• EYE ON LOCAL AREA STOCKS
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 Pets
• article has image Class open to learn pet first aid
The Conejo Recreation and Park District invites the community to the Petsaver class from 1 to 5 p.m. Sat., Feb. 23 at Hillcrest Center, 403 W. Hillcrest Drive. More...
• article has image Pet of the Week
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 Police
• Two parolees arrested in Thousand Oaks
Robert Deutsch, 32, of San Luis Obispo and Brian Sims, 33, of Fresno were arrested last week in an incident that involved a high speed chase in Thousand Oaks. Authorities had responded to a report of suspicious activity in the area of Blake Ridge Court in T.O. the early morning of Jan. 16. More...
• Sheriff's Blotter
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 Faith
• Pastor builds birdhouses to fund Russian seminary
The Rev. Sam Duree could be enjoying his golden years in an easy chair. Instead, the retired United Methodist pastor came up with an idea that took wing: building birdhouses to support a Moscow seminary. "I build about 35 different kinds," said Duree, 77. "I wake up in the middle of the night and can't go back to sleep, so I design birdhouses. More...
• article has image The art of exceptional cooking
• Lutheran church to hold discussions during Lent
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 Family
• La Reina to host parent education night
The Guidance Department at La Reina High School will offer a Junior High Parent Education Night at 7 p.m. Wed., Jan. 30 in La Reina's cafeteria, 106 W. Janss Road in Thousand Oaks. The workshop discusses preparing students for college and is for parents of students in grades five through nine. More...
• Planting tips for cool-season annuals, vegetables
• Listen up: Great Valentine's gift idea
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 Letters
• The school district should start over on closure criteria
The Conejo Valley Unified School District School Board needs to reject the entire findings of the School Closure Committee. The board should reevaluate the primary and secondary criteria, which are flawed, to properly evaluate schools for closure. More...
• Legislators a bigger concern in public education than principals
• McClintock doesn't live here; why is he representing us?
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