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January 26, 2012 / Front Page

David Shapiro to fill Wolfson’s seat on Calabasas City Council

By Sylvie Belmond belmond@theacorn.com

After a lengthy debate and difficulty finding consensus, the Calabasas City Council voted 3-1 last week to accept David Shapiro as its newest member. More...

Teen pleads not guilty in Kramer death

By Stephanie Bertholdo
bertholdo@theacorn.com

Court proceedings are underway for the Agoura Hills teenagers accused of contributing to the October overdose death of Thousand Oaks High School senior Griffen Kramer. More...

Klubhouse Preschool under scrutiny

By Sylvie Belmond
belmond@theacorn.com

Some Calabasas residents say the city should stop using taxpayer money to subsidize the Klubhouse Preschool on Old Topanga Road. More...

Health & Wellness

School district supports ballot measure against smoking

By Stephanie Bertholdo
bertholdo@theacorn.com

The Las Virgenes Unified School District Board of Education endorsed the California Cancer Research Act earlier this month. The act is a statewide initiative aimed at reducing the number of teenagers who smoke. More...

How to prevent lung aliments

When the lungs are out of shape, the whole body suffers. Simple daily activities like walking can be difficult. And certain lung diseases, such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), can gradually reduce lung capacity. More...

Calabasas gets an ‘A’ for promoting lung health

On Jan. More...

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Bulletin Board

Calendar

THURS., JAN. 26 Calabasas Historical Society Noon to 1 p.m. at Calabasas Library, 200 Civic Center Way. Sue Jennings gives free program on history of Park Moderne (Bird Streets),first city subdivision. Contact: Sue Jennings. Phone: 818. 716.7572. More...

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Schools

High School Highlights

Agoura Chargers Fri., Jan. 27: Lip sync/G building/ 7 p.m. Sat., Jan. 28: ComedySportz/ gym/6 p.m. Mon., Jan. 30: Spirit Week through Fri., Feb. 3 More...

Scholarships offered to artists

Focus on the Masters and the Ventura County Arts Council are providing scholarship funds and exhibition opportunities to high school seniors who plan to pursue art studies in college. More...

Cheetahs shot put champ

PUT IT THERE— Kushaal Tadepalli, member of the Calabasas Cheetahs track team and a student at A.E. More...

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Sports

Patriots play it forward

Viewpoint girls in the hunt for league championship

By Eliav Appelbaum
eliav@theacorn.com

When the pressure’s on, the Viewpoint High girls’ soccer team kicks it up a notch. At the Ontario Christian tournament during winter break, the Patriots dressed only a dozen healthy players. More...

Pigskin All-Stars set to shine

The third annual Sports Scholarships USA City vs. Southern Section All- Star football game takes place Saturday at 1 p.m. at El Camino Real Charter High School. More...

Moore walks away from football, enrolls at Royal

Former Westlake QB led program to first state bowl appearance

This transfer sent shockwaves through the Marmonte League. Decorated junior quarterback Justin Moore has decided to stop playing football. More...

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Police

Sheriff's Blotter

Agoura A thief stole a $700 iPad, $ 400 cellphone and other accessories valued at about $ 300 from the back seat of an unlocked car parked in the 30100 block of Diana Court Jan. 14. More...

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Faith

Jewish rock musician to perform at Congregation Or Ami in Calabasas

Congregation Or Ami will present nationally known singer Dan Nichols in concert at 7:30 p.m. Sat. Jan. 28 at the synagogue, 26115 Mureau Road, Ste. B, Calabasas. More...

Child safety event at temple

Temple Adat Elohim’s Early Childhood Education Center presents a free community safety presentation for parents and caregivers, “An Ounce of Prevention,” at 7 p.m. Wed., Feb. 1 in the temple’s sanctuary, 2420 E. More...

Seminary lecture series addresses science and religion

St. John’s Seminary will present a lecture series titled “Science, Theology and Religion: Friends in the Quest for Truth” from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Thursdays at the seminary, 5012 Seminary Road, Camarillo. More...

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Dining & Entertainment

Kids get up to speed in ‘Dozen’

Play review

By Sally Carpenter
sallyc@theacorn.com

The “ dozen” in “ Cheaper by the Dozen” refers to the 12 siblings in this family-friendly, current heartwarming offering from Conejo Players. The play was adapted by Sherman Sergel from the 1948 book by Frank Gilbreth Jr. More...

Heavy in Agoura

CONCERT AT THE CANYON— Queensryche’s Geoff Tate’s West Coast tour will include a stop at The Canyon club in Agoura Hills on Fri., Jan 27. More...

Pianist to perform at T.O. Phil

The Thousand Oaks Philharmonic will sponsor a solo piano recital featuring concert pianist Dr. Alexander Wasserman at 7 p.m. Sun., Jan. 29 at the philharmonic’s recital hall in the Paseo Market Place Shopping Center, 3753 E. More...

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Columns

The root of the problem

Almost everyone heard reports of the thousands of trees that fell down during the strong winds in November and December. More...

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Editorials

City Council consensus in Calabasas

A split decision over how to replace Jonathon Wolfson on the Calabasas City Council set in motion a chain of events last week that led to a surprise newcomer being named to the city’s government. More...

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If you’re a fan of The Acorn Letters to the Editor, you should check out The Acorn Facebook page. It’s a great forum to share your thoughts and feelings on all things local. More...

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Our Lady of Malibu hosting open house

Our Lady of Malibu School will host an admissions open house at 7 p.m. on Thurs., Feb. 2. More...

Art knows no boundary

SKY LIGHT—Artist Ricardo Alvarez paints a mural with “exploration” as its theme on the ceiling of the children’s reading room at the Calabasas Library. More...

Love you

Anyone can catch your eye, but it takes someone special to win your heart. This Valentine’s Day, The Acorn invites you to share with readers the moment you knew you were in love. More...

Community

Man sentenced for making club drug

David Walter Caramanis of- Westlake Village was sentenced to 12 years, eight months in the Ventura County Jail for the manufacture and possession of gammahydroxybutyric acid, commonly known as GHB, according to the district attorney’s office. More...

Wolfson praised for service

By Sylvie Belmond
belmond@theacorn.com

City residents as well as community and business leaders from Calabasas and beyond came paid tribute last week to departing City Councilmember Jonathon Wolfson in recognition for his dedication to public service. More...

Triunfo proposes billing change

Triunfo Sanitation District officials have proposed changes in billing procedures to give customers of Oak Park Water Service more time to pay their bills. More...

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Business

Local Realtor bullish on 2012

Rodeo Realty Inc., a luxury real estate firm with offices in Calabasas, Simi Valley and the Westlake Village portion of Thousand Oaks, predicts solid gains in the housing market for 2012. More...

Rausch joins Workforce Investment Board

The Workforce Investment Board of Ventura County has added Melissa Rausch to the board. The Ventura County Board of Supervisors appointed Rausch in December. Four current board members were reappointed for two-year terms. More...

Vargas wins Latino award

Louis Vargas, CEO of Westlake Village-based Local Leads HQ.com, an Inc. More...

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Pets

Dog adoptions at Camp Bow Wow

Camp Bow Wow Agoura Hills and Labs & Buddies Rescue will host a dog adoption from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Sat., Jan. 28 at the camp, 29348 Roadside Drive, Agoura Hills. More...

Pet of the Week

LOTS OF FUN—Brenna is a 2-year-old domestic shorthair. Brenna is the perfect lap cat, loves kids, is affectionate and playful. More...

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Family

Library offers trip to L.A. art museum

The Friends of the Thousand Oaks Library will host a cultural bus trip to the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) on Sat., Feb. 11. Participants will board the bus at 8:45 a.m. at the Newbury Park Library, 2331 Borchard Road and leave at 9 a.m. More...

Firefighters turn up the heat at chili cook-off

The Superbowl Firehouse Chili Cook-off to benefit FOOD Share will be from noon to 3:30 p.m. Sun., Feb. 5 at Bogies Bar and Lounge, 32001 Agoura Road, Westlake Village. All firefighters and friends are invited to this Superbowl party for charity. More...

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