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June 26, 2008
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Out of school, but still loyal
WET FUN- - Kelby Lewis, 7, catches a wet rag during a game at the Meadows Arts and Technology Elementary School (MATES) summer barbecue celebration at Thousand Oaks Community Park. Parents and prospective students gathered on Sunday afternoon to hear news about the school's charter petition, whic... More...
Decline of enrollment is expected to continue
By Joann Groff joann@theacorn.com

After losing 900 students in the last four years, the Conejo Valley Unified School District may lose an additional 1,000 in the next five years, according to updated enrollment projections. Jeff Baarstad, deputy superintendent, shared those projections at last week's CVUSD board m... More...

For now, water conservation is voluntary, but that may change
By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger recently announced that emergency water rationing is imminent because the state's water supplies are running low. More...

 Community
•Trash pickup delayed July 4
In observance of Independence Day, employees of Newbury Disposal will be taking the day off on Fri., July 4. Customers who normally have their trash and recyclables or green waste collected on Friday will have them picked up on Sat., July 5. More...
•Ridership expected to increase on T.O. Transit buses
•Cupboards are bare at the Manna food bank
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 Health & Wellness
•Avoid medication errors
Knowing more about the medications you take could save your life. That's because medication errors cause at least one death every day and harm approximately 1.5 million people annually in the United States, according to the Institute of Medicine. More...
•Red Cross honors local woman
•Health workshop comes to Westlake
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 Dining & Entertainment
•Jackie Lomax to play Ojai Rock Fest
The fourth annual Ojai Rock Fest '08, featuring Liverpool artist Jackie Lomax, the first musician to sign with Apple Records, is scheduled from noon to 10 p.m. Sat., July 12 at downtown Ojai's Libbey Bowl. This event is a benefit for the Easter Seals Tri-Counties Aquatics Center ... More...
•Lipizzaner Stallions to perform
•Walkin' the dog around the world
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 Bulletin Board
•Datebook
THURS., JUNE 26 Pest-Free Gardens Ventura County Rose Society meets at Ventura County Office of Education Conference Center, 5100 Adolfo Road, Camarillo. Doors open 6:30 p.m. Rose Celebration 7 p.m. Program 7:30 p.m. Ron Whitehurst, pest control advisor of Rincon-Vitova Insectaries in Ventu... More...
•4th of July CELEBRATIONS
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 Schools
•What Makes A Good College?
As high school seniors prepare to apply to college, they would be wise to look beyond rankings when evaluating the quality of the schools they're considering. More...
•Local schools may win fitness battle
•Summer learning tips to keep children sharp
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 Sports
•Westlake grad lands in hockey heaven
Ever since Thousand Oaks resident Max Nicastro began playing hockey at age 5, his favorite player has been Detroit Red Wings star defenseman Nicklas Lidstrom. Now, Nicastro has the opportunity to play on the same line as the legendary defender. More...
•USA Water Polo teams set to announce final rosters
•CIF State Track and Field Championships to relocate
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 Business
•Silverado Senior Living a Leader That's Expanding its Market
Silverado Senior Living Inc. has opened the doors to its newest memory care community at 9410 E. Thunderbird, Scottsdale, Ariz. Silverado has purchased Stratford Square and has renamed the community Silverado Senior Living- Scottsdale. By adding this new community, Silverado enters its... More...
•New Firm Offers Solutions for All Computer Users
•At Sheldon's, Young People Learn the Ins and Outs of Fashion Design
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 Pets
•Pet of the Week
'ADOPT ME SOON BECAUSE I'M ADORABLE'- Cally is a 6-year-old female calico who's waiting for you at the Agoura Animal Shelter, but she doesn't expect to wait for long. She's worth the gallon of gas to drive to 29525 Agoura Road in Agoura Hills and ask about identification No. A3808... More...
•Vet clinic spays cats for free
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 Police
•Sheriff's Blotter
Newbury Park A female, 28, was arrested and charged with identity theft, allegedly using someone's information to get a job, at 6:50 p.m. June 17 in the 500 block of N. Ventu Park Road. Two areas of a church in the 3300 block of Old Conejo Road were targeted by graffiti vandals between Jun... More...
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 Faith
•Southwest Baptists assist with flood relief
Southern Baptisttrained disaster relief volunteers are serving round-the-clock in areas devastated by recent flooding in the Midwest. So far, Southern Baptists have logged more than 3,000 volunteer hours and prepared more than 95,000 hot meals for flood victims. More...
•Church supports police with prayer card ministry
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 Family
•Band members beautify the city
JANN HENDRY/Acorn Newspapers COMMUNITY SERVICE- Members of the Thousand Oaks High School Band and volunteers, along with staff of the city of Thousand Oaks Municipal Service Center plant new trees on Teasdale Street in Thousand Oaks. Grant funding of $57,000 was awarded to Thousand Oaks through the... More...
•'Puck' stars in his own fairy tale
•Smooth jazz comes to Westlake
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 Letters
•Let's not give up the fight to save Meadows school
We won't save money closing Meadows elementary school. It will immediately reopen as a charter school. Dr. Jeff Baarstad's fiscal impact analysis states that when Meadows reopens as a charter school, the district will save just $19,000 (original projected savings $804,000). Meadows has a... More...
•Officials in Sacramento and Washington, D.C., have huge impact on water bills
•Residents should lobby strongly for Lang Ranch Park safety necessities
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 Columns
•The Art of Being
"When you live in complete ac ceptance of what is, that is the end of all the drama in your life. No body can even have an argument with you, no matter how hard he or she tries. More...
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 Editorials
•Time's up for gabby drivers
The countdown is on and wheels are in motion to eliminate "DUI-C," driving while under the influence of cellphones. A new law limiting the use of cellphones in motor vehicles goes into effect July 1. Starting Tuesday, adult drivers caught using a phone without a hands-free device can be cited. More...
•Cartoon
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 Real Estate
•Features Oak Trees, A Natural Flowing Creek And Golf Course View
This property features oak trees, a natural flowing creek and golf course view. This 3 bedroom, 3.5 bath home includes a guest house/private entrance apartment offering one very large bedroom and a full bath. More...
•There Is A Lighted Fountain At The Entry Of This Home
•Stephen Kaseno
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