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Nurtured by mother, ready to fly away
TAKING CARE OF HER BABIES— A mother hummingbird feeds her offspring. The miniature birds were observed at their nest in Agoura Hills. Within days, the little ones had departed the safety of their hatching place. This is the nesting season for all kinds of birds. Please don't disturb them because birds control insects and other pests. More...
County wants to stop paying nonresident library fees
By Nancy Needham nancy@theacorn.com

The Ventura County Library Services Commission voted last week to recommend that the Ventura County Board of Supervisors stop paying for city of Thousand Oaks library services for residents of unincorporated areas. Taxes go from those residents to the county to pay for library services. The closest county library is in Camarillo. More...

Home Depot is disappointed by council's disapproval
By Nancy Needham nancy@theacorn.com

The City Council's decision to not allow a Home Depot to be built on the former Kmart site was clearly a disappointment to the company, said Kathryn Gallagher, Home Depot spokesperson. More...

 Community
• article has image Day laborer site in T.O. gets attention again in debate over Home Depot
The city's day laborer site on Royal Oaks Drive received a lot of attention recently when City Council members repeatedly referred to it as a reason not to allow a Home Depot to be built on Hampshire Road. More...
• 'Charming couple' leaves a path of financial destruction
• Fort Wildwood has 'cease fire'
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 Health & Wellness
• Buddhist Center Tells Why Meditation Works
The Tushita Kadampa Buddhist Center in Thousand Oaks presents four reasons why persons should try meditation. •Meditation makes a person happy and positive: The purpose of meditation is to make the mind calm and peaceful. More...
• Cancer patients to learn how to cope with stress
• Golf to support Cancer Society
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 Dining & Entertainment
• Comedy Night is coming on Monday
Wellness Community Valley/ Ventura will host a 7 to 8 p.m. comedy night on Mon., April 13 at 530 Hampshire Road in T.O. It will feature writer Gene Perret, who'll share stories of his work with Phyllis Diller, Bob Hope, Carol Burnett and Bill Cosby. Perret was Bob Hope's head writer for 15 years. He'll be signing copies of his book. More...
• The Four Preps will bring a '50s-style 'Fun Fest' to Thousand Oaks on Saturday
• article has image '42nd Street' a magical, razzle-dazzle show
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 Bulletin Board
• Datebook
FRI., APRIL 10 Dance Jam Ventura 7 to 10 p.m. at Ventura NIA Center, 2343 E. Thompson Blvd., Ventura. Freestyle dancing with or without partner. DJ provides music. Family friendly. No drugs, smoking, alcohol. $7 to $10 adults, $2 children 16 and under. More...
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 Schools
• article has image Singers show they can dance
'HOP ON DOWN'- - Amy Counts, 15, left, grooves with fellow Westlake High School choir member Carolyn Canzano, 16, at the school's recent annual Choir Banquet Dinner and Silent Auction at the Los Robles Greens Banquet Center. This year's theme was "At the Hop," and choir members and their families dressed like they were going to a 1950s sock hop. More...
• High School Hi-Lights
• T.O. resident named to dean's list
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 Sports
• article has image Gretzky brothers choose different paths
One plays golf, the other is a baseball and football star
It can be difficult for a son to follow in his father's footsteps. This is especially true when your dad is nicknamed "The Great One" and did more for the National Hockey League than any player in the history of the sport. More...
• Baseball beat
• Marmonte invites OCHS to join league for all sports
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 Business
• Michael's Travel is Recognized for Luxury, Family and Adventure Packages
Owner Michael Ginsburg of Michael's Travel Centre Inc. in Agoura Hills and Westlake Village appears on the cover in a feature story of the February issue of Luxury Travel Advisors magazine, along with both of Ginsburg's children who work in the business, Lee Ginsburg and Caren Ginsburg. More...
• Senior Retreat Shines with Jewelry Shows
• It's Time to Invest in Solar Energy
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 Pets
• article has image Pet of the Week
LIVELY— Lindsay, a 1½-year-old white female Labrador mix, is partially blind. She can be adopted from the Agoura Animal Shelter at 29525 Agoura Road. To take Lindsay home, ask for ID No. A3942154. Occasionally pets have already been adopted, so call (818) 991-0071 first or visit animalcare.lacounty.gov. More...
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 Police
• Sheriff's Blotter
Newbury Park The following subjects were arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs at the times, dates and places indicated: A female, 46, at 11:32 p.m. March 31 at Reino Road and Mayfield Street; a male, 24, at 10:40 p.m. More...
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 Faith
• Holy Week services are scheduled for Church of the Epiphany in Oak Park
The Church of the Epiphany (Episcopal) will present Holy Week services in the sanctuary, 5450 Churchwood Drive, Oak Park. •Maundy Thursday, 7:30 p.m. April 9. The Parish Choir will perform "Bread of the World in Mercy Broken" by Peter Aston and "Peace Is My Last Gift to You" by Ralph Carskadden. More...
• article has image Love the moment, like it or not
• Women's seder coming to Temple Adat Elohim
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 Obituaries
• article has image Memorial For Travis
Travis Hansen 04-03-1995 to 09-14-2007
Miss You Son. You would have been 14 years old this month. Dad More...
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 Family
• Police offer help, classes for parents of troubled children
The city of Thousand Oaks and the Thousand Oaks Police Department have a mutual interest in ensuring that children reach their scholastic and personal growth potential. In today's society, children have several obstacles, bad influences and distractions. More...
• article has image Easter vengeance
• Temple Gets Award for Emphasizing Social Action for Kids
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 Letters
• Spending money is a bad idea for the American people
I literally choked reading your editorial on March 26 ("People who can, should buy things.") The Acorn is now our local economic commentator. You must be out of your minds. The message "buy local" became that everyone should do their civic and patriotic duty and buy, buy, buy - - with a disclaimer "if one can. More...
• Teachers must be paid if we want first-rate education
• Schools should be the No. 1 priority, student says
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 Columns
• article has image No sport for softies
Spring is the season for it. At the Los Cerritos field of dreams. Catch the girls in action in the dirt near the dugout, just a visor toss from the Twizzlers and tri-tip sandwiches. Eat your heart out, Dodger Stadium, because we've got the sluggers of springtime in Thousand Oaks. Their jerseys are red. Their team name is "Stop" but they haven't even begun. More...
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 Editorials
• Time will tell if the decision on Home Depot was wise
The City Council last week supported an appeal that shot down a second Home Depot for Conejo Valley. The new store would have gone into the old Kmart site on Hampshire Road, just south of the 101 Freeway. Some people were happily surprised with the council's decision. Others weren't. More...
• article has image Cartoon
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 Real Estate
• article has image Rancho Serrano Townhomes In Thousand Oaks Now Available
Rancho Serrano Townhomes in Thousand Oaks is open for sales, built by Southern California multiresidential boutique developer Double R Real Estate Associates LLC. Prospective home owners are welcomed to visit the newly constructed Spanish Mission town home urban village in the heart of Thousand Oaks on Rancho Road and East Hillcrest Drive. More...
• Should buyers use a real estate professional?
• Two Luxury Single-Story Homesites Now Available In New Rancho Conejo Village Neighborhood
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