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Wife and husband team up
FITNESS AND FUN—Thousand Oaks residents Diane and Philip Chitwood play a game of pickleball at Spring Meadow Park. The couple has been enjoying the game for a few months and take on friends several times a week. Pickleball is similar to tennis, but is played with a Wiffle ball and paddles on a much smaller court. The Chitwoods were out having fun last Thursday. See related photo on page 24. The weather's been a little warm for some outdoor activities. More...
Stimulus money limited so far for Thousand Oaks
By Nancy Needham nancy@theacorn.com

Nobody should be holding their breath waiting for the federal government to show Thousand Oaks residents the money from the stimulus package. So far, the city has received authorization for only two items—Dial-a-Ride buses and the building of a bike trail. More...

Brush clearing season has arrived in Southern California

Wildfire season is here and the Ventura County Fire Department is encouraging property owners to keep vegetation cleared from around their homes to create defensible space for the firefighters and to remove fuel from areas where embers could land and start a fire. More...

 Community
• article has image Showing their hands—and feet
A DECK FULL OF DANCERS—The Queen of Hearts, portrayed by Carly Melber, at right, sneers at dancers, from left, Hailey Preston, Natalie McGiffert, Amy Zafman and Jacqueline Buckley, during the seventh annual Agoura Hills Dance Youth ballet performance of "Alice in Wonderland." The recent production took place in the Civic Arts Plaza in Thousand Oaks. More...
• New drivers or soon-to-be licensed can register for TOPD Start Smart program
• article has image Transient has second thoughts about robbing bank- - but he's still arrested
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 Health & Wellness
• Wellness gala a big success
Community supporters came together in June to attend The Wellness Community Valley/ Ventura's 18th anniversary Celebration of Life Gala at the Four Seasons Hotel in Westlake Village. The event raised more than $125,000 for the organization's free programs of support and education for people with cancer and their families. More...
• Transplant group to host speaker
• Learn how to manage pain due to cancer
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 Dining & Entertainment
• CLU launches professional vocal ensemble for 2009-2010
Auditions are open for a new professional vocal ensemble based at California Lutheran University in Thousand Oaks. Areté Vocal Ensemble will be a group of professional artists in residence at CLU. The ensemble's inaugural concert season will be in 20092010. Performances are scheduled for Nov. 8 and March 28 at CLU. More...
• Senior Concerns to host Ultimate Dining event
• article has image The Movie Nut
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 Bulletin Board
• article has image Datebook
THURS., JULY 16 Oak Park Gardeners Meets at Mae Boyar Park, Kanan and Conifer, Oak Park. Steven Witherly speaks on organic gardening and garden secrets. Free. Public invited. Phone: 818.889. More...
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 Schools
• Help kids with reading habits
Getting a child to read can be challenging, but a recent survey found that 96 percent of U.S. and Canadian parents recognize the importance of having strong reading skills for school and as an adult. "As U.S. literacy rates worsen, parents need to make daily reading a priority for themselves and their children. More...
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 Sports
• article has image Grand finale at Little League All-Star tourney
Thousand Oaks, Moorpark both blast sixth inning grand slams in 10/11 championship
In the days following last weekend's District 13 Little League AllStars 10 and 11yearold championship between Moorpark and Thousand Oaks, those in attendance were still buzzing about one of the most dramatic finishes they had ever seen on a baseball diamond. More...
• Moorpark's pitching too much for T.O. bats in 11/12 title tilt
• Conejo Valley Juniors claim District 13 flag
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 Business
• Relax, heal at Massage Center
Massage Center in Thousand Oaks and Chatsworth offers a one-hour massage for $30. The center is a massage therapy school that graduated more than 175 new massage therapists last year. The school's clinics are open to the public for the student massages. More...
• Be bikini-ready at Diane's
• EYE ON LOCAL AREA STOCKS
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 Police
• article has image Sheriff's Blotter
Newbury Park A female, 18, was arrested on charges of being drunk in public, and possessing alcohol and marijuana at 9:40 p.m. July 2 at Walnut Elementary School. A female, 40, was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol and being involved in a hit-and-run accident at 6:45 p.m. July 5 in the 1500 block of Newbury Road. More...
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 Faith
• A Lutheran's faith remains steadfast after tragic accident
Diana Luscombe spent the past two years being angry with God. "God and I have a rapport where I can yell. And I feel like God says, 'Bring it on.'" About two years ago Luscombe and her husband, Mark, along with their 3weekold son and 22monthold daughter, were on their way to a church youth event. More...
• Ministry to host parking lot sale
• Church hosts speaker series
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 Obituaries
• article has image Tammy Lee Snyder
Tammy Lee Snyder of Thousand Oaks, CA, born on March 3, 1972 in Biloxi, MS passed away on July 3, 2009 at the age of 37 from a massive heart attack after fighting heart disease for nine years. She is survived by her loving husband Richard Snyder and their 3 daughters, Amanda Rae, age 17; Ashley Rhiann, age 13; and Alyssa Rose, age 11. More...
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 Family
• article has image Pet of the Week
SERENE—Keaton, a 2-year-old male domestic shorthair who's orange and white, can be adopted from the Agoura Animal Shelter at 29525 Agoura Road. To take Keaton home, ask about identification No. 3995837. Keaton says jump fast because he expects to be adopted as quick as a cat. Occasionally pets have already been adopted, so always call (818) 991-0071 first or visit http://animalcare.lacounty.gov/. More...
• Help spark science interest in kids
• article has image Family Men Don't Wear Name Brands
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 Letters
• State, county and city pensions are way out of line
I agree with your editorial concern regarding public employees receiving pensions equal to 100 percent of their salary with a cost of living allowance (COLA) while private companies may provide pensions in the range of 50 percent of an employee's salary, without a COLA. More...
• Fire stations, too, should save water
• Everyone must reduce water use
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 Columns
• article has image Ask the DMV
Do you have questions about general drivingrelated require ments like registration and insur ance? Are you unclear about laws and restrictions related to driv ing? The California Department of Motor Vehicles has answers. More...
• article has image Hot Flashes
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 Editorials
• Summer is an open book
When it comes to California's four indistinct seasons, a majority of residents might cite summer as their favorite time of year. But to others, summer isn't such a hot time. If you have children, July and August can be a 60-day challenge—and a budget buster. More...
• article has image Cartoon
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 Real Estate
• article has image Located On A Large Lot With Many Amenities And Valley Views
This property has a nearly 44,000-square-foot lot and backs to open space that includes valley views. The residence has a setback reminiscent of a secluded park with mature trees. There are a pool and spa which were recently resurfaced and retiled, in addition to a newer filter, pump and lighting system now all on a remote control. More...
• article has image Bonnie Kronfeld
• article has image Nestled On A Prime Lot In The Lake Lindero Country Club Area
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