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May 7, 2009  RSS feed
The real parade may return next year
DAYS GONE BY— With hopes of keeping the Conejo Valley Days Parade alive, members of the Conejo Valley Model A Ford Club, led by Thousand Oaks resident Al Koch in his 1914 Model T Touring Car, above, drive along Thousand Oaks Boulevard last Saturday. The CVD parade would have been last Saturday. More...
Buildings up to 75 feet tall could go on the boulevard
By Nancy Needham nancy@theacorn.com

The Redevelopment Agency/ City Council voted 4-1 Tuesday night to initiate a Specific Plan that would include construction of 75-foot-tall six-story buildings on Thousand Oaks Boulevard. More...

School district will make hard choices on the budget
By Joann Groff joann@theacorn.com

At a meeting that ended with tears from Conejo Elementary teachers and secondary level counselors and their supporters, the Conejo Valley Unified School Board approved another round of cuts in the wake of more bad news coming from the state Legislature. More...

 Community
• Frank's Char Broiler closes in Janss Marketplace
After 50 years, Frank's Char Broiler, a small diner at the Janss Marketplace, has closed its doors. The yummy smell of cheeseburgers and hot dogs no longer fills the air of the outdoor mall where Linens 'N Things, Pavilion Shoes and Mervyns, all major retailers, had previously closed. More...
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• Water conservation is now mandatory in city of Thousand Oaks
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 Health & Wellness
• Be prepared for disaster
Ventura County is vulnerable to a wide range of disasters including earthquakes, floods, fires, hazardous material incidents, transportation accidents, tsunamis and terrorism. Officials encourage residents to be prepared by making an emergency supply kit, developing a family communications plan and being informed about local hazards. More...
• Book drive to benefit patients with cancer
• Convalescent hospital facility in Newbury Park to host tours
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 Dining & Entertainment
• AAUW concert celebrates spring
The American Association of University Women will host the inaugural Springtime Musicale concert at 1:30 p.m. Sun., May 31 at the home of Liz Priedkalns in Thousand Oaks. The concert will feature both classical and modern music by AAUW members playing clarinet, cello, viola, piano. A vocalist will also perform. More...
• article has image Roald Dahl classic 'Willy Wonka' on stage in Simi
• Music student earns award
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 Bulletin Board
• article has image Datebook
THURS., MAY 7 Camarillo's Women's Club Meets at Sterling Hills Golf Club, 901 Sterling Hills Drive, Camarillo. Officer installation, student scholarships awarded. $15. RSVP requested. Phone: 805.377.4422 Time: 11:00 a.m. More...
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 Schools
• article has image Conejo Valley firefighters get lunch at WHS
FEEDING THE GOOD GUYS- Westlake High School teacher and Associated Student Government adviser Diane Blackburn welcomes Ventura County service officers, including Fire Station No. 31 firefighters Noah White, left, Sean Davy and Paul Torres, to a recent thankyou luncheon at the school. More...
• article has image Another award winner at La Reina
• High School Hi-Lights
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 Sports
• article has image County championships bring out the best in area athletes
Records fall on a rainy day
An approaching weather front added a sense of urgency to last Friday's Ventura County Track and Field Championships at Moorpark High. The hint of rain, however, did little to dampen the spirits, or performances, of some of the finest student-athletes in the state. More...
• Teams gearing up for league finals in TVL, Marmonte
• CIF panel approves all-sports swap for Oaks Christian and Calabasas
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 Business
• Los Cabos in Baja is the Perfect Place to Vacation
Los Cabos is on the southernmost tip of the Baja California Peninsula on the Sea of Cortez. Reachable via regular nonstop flights from San Diego and Los Angeles, its mild climate and cool sea breeze make Los Cabos an ideal tropical escape. With more than 300 days of sunshine per year, Los Cabos is the perfect place to relax and soak up the sun. More...
• Energy Saving Water Heaters Have Tax Incentives
• First Federal Has T.O. Branch
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 Pets
• article has image Therapy dogs benefit from home schooling
Las Virgenes Academy home-schoolers Dylan Travers and Hanna Shevin recently completed therapy dog training through Therapy Dogs International. Dylan and Hanna worked with their dogs for several months before testing with the organization. More...
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 Police
• Thieves find new ways to steal cash
If it sounds too good to be true, it usually is
First, the moral of the story: Don't ever send money to claim a "free" prize. T.O. police want residents to beware of a reverse lottery scam that's left one senior citizen minus $5,000 in her bank account. The scam begins with a legitimate-looking letter in the mail that says the recipient has won the Publisher's Clearing House $1-million Sweepstakes. More...
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• D. A.'s office will provide restraining order assistance
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 Faith
• Christians in Iraq topic of film
The film "Facing Extinction: Christians of Iraq" will be screened from 7 to 8 p.m. Fri., May 15 at Calvary Community Church, 5495 Via Rocas, Westlake Village. The movie is about the persecution, torture and murder of the 1 million Christians in Iraq. More...
• article has image Pay attention to your intentions
• Importance of setting limits is topic of parent education meeting
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 Family
• Free seminar teaches safety
The American Academy of Self Defense will offer a free Get & Stay Safe Seminar to adults and children from 10 a.m. to noon Sat., May 16 at 3345 Kimber Drive, Ste. D, Newbury Park. More...
• Youths compete in California Beef Ambassador contest
• article has image A story that never grows old: Caterpillar becomes butterfly
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 Letters
• Timing delayed the explanation of fire fees to T.O.
Regarding the Acorn 's April 23 story ("Inquiry over fire protection fees shouldn't take five months, Gillette says"), questions have risen as to why the fire district's report back to the city of Thousand Oaks will take until August to be completed. More...
• Westlake writer sounded arrogant
• Swine flu has been hyped to the max
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 Columns
• article has image Living with lunkheads
I think Lucy dyes his hair. And there's the problem of the perennial tan, fueled by enough DayGlo bronzer to glisten like King Tut in the tomb of the pharaohs. For 2,000 more years, the Gubernator's dermis will keep the lights on for ya. More...
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 Editorials
• School district had to exercise caution about the swine flu
If Conejo Valley Unified School District faced the same predicament again, it probably wouldn't have closed Newbury Park High School—even for one day—because of swine flu. Hindsight is always 20-20, though, and the district reacted responsibly under the circumstances that existed on Monday. More...
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 Real Estate
• Troop Real Estate Honors Top Agents For 2008
Declaring that quality agents and management are responsible for Troop Real Estate Inc. continuing to dominate the Ventura County market despite the greatest industry turmoil he has seen, company President Brian Troop recently honored the firm's top producing agents for 2008 during its 22nd annual awards ceremony at the Reagan Library . More...
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• article has image Great Design Makes Kitchen User-friendly Regardless Of Age Or Ability
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