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July 23, 2009  RSS feed
Plan to save water has an incentive: Conserve together- - or pay more
By Nancy Needham nancy@theacorn.com

By law, Thousand Oaks residents may water their lawns no more than three times a week, and water leaks must be repaired within 72 hours. These new restrictions will be enforced through education and by residents reporting violators. More...

School districts resist call for consolidation
Officials cite local control as a more important priority
By Joann Groff joann@theacorn.com

Area school districts have turned a cold shoulder to the recent Ventura County grand jury recommendation that some of the districts consolidate their facilities and services in order to save taxpayer dollars. In its May report, "School District Administration: Is the Cost Too High? More...

 Community
• article has image Man, 27, allegedly exchanged photos with T.O. girl, 13
An arrest warrant is out for a registered sex offender from Connecticut for allegedly exchanging explicit photos with a 13-year-old Thousand Oaks girl and engaging in lewd acts using a webcam. Jeffrey Boushee, 27, of Norwich, Conn., was arrested in his home state for an alleged probation violation of having child pornography on his home computer. More...
• New youth commission appointees are named to serve the city of T.O.
• Sting operation seeks teens to prove the ease of buying cigarettes
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 Health & Wellness
• article has image Wellness Community to have comedy night for cancer victims
A free Comedy Night for people affected by cancer will be from 7 to 8 p.m. Mon., Aug. 10 at the Wellness Community Valley/Ventura, 530 Hampshire Road, Westlake Village. More...
• Learn how to massage infants
• ACLU to present discussion on healthcare reform
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 Dining & Entertainment
• article has image Music inspires dancing at The Oaks
SWINGTIME AT THE MALL— Calabasas couple Shelly and Marilyn Weiner, right, swing dance to the music of the Campus Five at The Oaks Summer Night's Music Series. They were enjoying the entertainment last Thursday, which will continue at 6 p.m. every Thursday evening through Sept. 10. More...
• article has image Enjoying the ball
• article has image They walk the line
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 Bulletin Board
• article has image Datebook
THURS., JULY 23 La Monica Ballroom Redux 7 to 10 p.m. at Santa Monica Pier. Original experience of historic La Monica Ballroom, largest ballroom in the world built 85 years ago, recreated with dance floor and stage. Performances by Johnny Vana & The Big Band Alumni, Squirrel Nut Zippers. Dance instructors provide free lessons. More...
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 Schools
• Veterans' program helps make college affordable
The Department of Veterans Affairs is accepting applications for the Post-9/11 GI Bill. The bill is a new education benefit for veterans, military members, reservists and National Guard members who have served on active duty since Sept. 11, 2001. More...
• Amgen honors local students as scholars
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 Sports
• article has image Preparing for baseball tourney in T.O.
HEARING FROM A PRO— Baseball legend and former Dodger Steve Garvey gives instruction and inspiration to Dick Van Patten's Natural Balance Diamond Dawgs baseball team. More...
• Time to join curling club
• article has image A hero's welcome
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 Business
• Lazy Dog Cafe opens at The Oaks
Undaunted by recent store closings throughout Conejo Valley, one restaurant has decided to open a freestanding, 7,500square-foot location at The Oaks mall in Thousand Oaks. Lazy Dog Cafe opened last weekend on Hillcrest Drive, adjacent to the Muvico Theaters. It is the first major restaurant to open near the theaters on what is supposed to become a restaurant row. More...
• EYE ON LOCAL AREA STOCKS
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 Pets
• Your household pets also need dental care
According to American Veterinary Medical Association, periodontal disease is the most common health issue in pets. It's also estimated that almost 80 percent of U.S. pets suffer from periodontal disease by age 3. Periodontal disease encourages the growth of bacteria and development of other overall health risk factors that can get into the pet's bloodstream. More...
• Here are tips to help you have a healthier cat
• article has image Pet of the Week
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 Police
• Sheriff's Blotter
Newbury Park Assailants battered and severely injured someone between 1 and 1:16 a.m. July 13 in the 100 block of N. Reino Road. The following subjects were arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs at the times, dates and places indicated: A male, 51, at 11:15 p.m. July 11 in the 500 block of N. More...
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 Faith
• Local composer to present two recitals
Music for voice, strings, piano and wind to be included in concerts; composer served at local church
Internationally acclaimed local composer Frederick Bayani Mabalot will conduct two recitals of his composition "Heart Pours," featuring two of his most recent original song cycles, "Songs of Love" and "Songs of Rumi," at 8 p.m. Sat., Aug. 8 and 7:30 p.m. Sun., Aug. 9 in Murphy Recital Hall, Loyola Marymount University, 1 LMU Drive, Los Angeles. More...
• Church to host movie in park, night of fun
• Singer will share message of love
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 Obituaries
• J. Brooks Gunderson
J. Brooks Gunderson, 77, of Westlake Village, CA passed away July 11, 2009 after a eight month battle with bladder cancer. Born September 26, 1931, to Ralph and Josephine (Schiltz) in Centerville S.D., he attended The University of South Dakota graduating in 1953. He then proudly served in the 82nd Airborne Division in the U.S. Army. More...
• article has image Marie Castle Robings
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 Family
• Kids with computers can get in risky situations
Online activity must be monitored or bad things can happen to children. "Parents need to know what their child is doing online. Teens are smarter than adults when it comes to computers," said Sgt. Barbara Payton of the Ventura County Sheriff 's Department sex crimes unit. More...
• article has image 'Angelic' Thousand Oaks boy has rare genetic condition
• Children need court advocates
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 Letters
• On pension plans, elected officials are totally spineless
Regarding the statement by Jere Robings in a letter last week, "It's been a contest between public employee unions and taxpayers, and sadly for taxpayers, the unions have won." I couldn't agree more, Jere, and I've also been a fan and thankful for your public service for many years. More...
• Unhappy with budget decisions in Thousand Oaks
• Lang Ranch Park deserved to go down in flames
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 Editorials
• Someday, school district consolidation may be a necessity
We're disappointed that school district officials throughout the county weren't interested in consolidating with other districts, a suggestion put forth by the Ventura County grand jury. It seems ironic. More...
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 Real Estate
• article has image Cul-de-sac Home In Wood Ranch
This Wood Ranch property is on a builder's premium lot with more than 25,000 square feet on the top of a cul-de-sac. The home has four bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms with more than 3,200 interior square feet. More...
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• article has image Immaculate Westlake Village Home
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