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State senators seek o limit power of eminent domain
     State Sens. Tom McClintock (R-Thousand Oaks) and Dean Florez (D-Shafter) joined with other top-ranking California lawmakers recently to introduce a state constitutional amendment
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Expansion at Los Robles Hospital is on schedule
     This week marks the one-year anniversary of the groundbreaking for Los Robles Hospital
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Art museum still seeking a home
By Sophia Fischer sfischer@theacorn.com
     The Conejo Valley Art Museum once again came away empty-handed after appealing to the city of Thousand Oaks for funding to create a permanent site.
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Planning commissioners narrowly approve permits for development
     Despite concerns over the impact a proposed housing development may have on traffic, the wildlife corridor and local schools, the Thousand Oaks Planning Commission narrowly approved several permits for the project last week.
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Family of juvenile arsonist may owe $20,000 to the fire department
     The recent arrest of a 14-yearold Thousand Oaks teenager for allegedly starting a brushfire in Thousand Oaks will launch a lengthy legal process that may result in an extended probation for the teen and thousands of dollars in restitution payments for his parents.
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Decision delayed on office condos
     A vote of 2-1 by the three Thousand Oaks city council members present during last week
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Camp retreat available for cancer victims, families
     The Ventura County-based Cancer Hope Foundation will host its fifth annual Camp Keepsake weekend camp retreat from Oct. 7 to 9 at Camp Mt. Crags in Malibu Canyon in Calabasas. This year
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Actors, guests to go back 130 years
     The Conejo Valley Historical Society
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Conejo Valley housing market stays hot
     June sales of Conejo Valley single-family homes totaled 238, compared to 222 sold in May and 246 sold a year ago, according to Mike Plisky, president of the Conejo Valley Association of Realtors.
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Former publisher at Star takes helm of San Francisco Examiner
     John P. Wilcox, a former publisher of the Ventura County Star
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When you’re hurt or sick, do you go to an ER or urgent care?
     While playing a weekend game of driveway hoops, you roll your ankle and a sharp pain rockets up your leg. In a few moments, your throbbing ankle has begun to swell and you figure it
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What to do if you’re bleeding
Depending on the severity of the wound, you may need sutures
     As you slice bread rolls for dinner, the knife slips and you cut your finger.
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New treatment available for victimof spinal fractures
     Anne Justad took a fall at home and later that evening became stiff with sharp pain that made her nearly immobile. Osteoporosis had caused her bones to become so weak and brittle that everyday activities, such as bending over, became difficult.
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TOHS student produces Best Documentar
     The Best Documentary award at the recent 2005 Conejo Teen Video Festival went to Aaron Blum, a 15-year-old Thousand Oaks High School student. His film,
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CRPD registration to start
     The Conejo Recreation and Park District sports office will soon open registration for fall recreation activities.
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T.O. girl to visit U.S. Senate
     Camarillo American Legion Auxiliary Unit 741 recently announced that Meghan Fitch has been selected to attend this year
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Local teen attends civics conference
     Jonathon Ronald Evans, a senior this fall at Newbury Park High School, recently attended the California Boys State held at Cal State Sacramento from June 18 to 25.
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T.O. teen achieves Scouting’s highest rank
     Daniel Scott Chamberlain, 18, the son of Gary and Florence Chamberlain of Thousand Oaks,
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Law enforcement leader congratulated
     JANN HENDRY/Acorn Newspapers TOP COP IN VENTURA COUNTY HONORED
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Young musicians to play
     The Conejo Concerto Orchestra will present two concerts featuring local young artists as guest soloists.
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Exhibit at Thousand Oaks Community Gallery will appeal to equestrians
     Calabasas artist Debra Tivens will exhibit one of the original full-size horses she created for her
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Pepperdine announces 2005-06 performance lineup
     Pepperdine University Center for the Arts in Malibu has announced its lineup of performances for 2005-06.
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Going up
     BILL SPARKES Acorn Newspapers CAREFUL CLIMBER
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Child ID kits to be distributed
     A shopping trip this Labor Day weekend will help equip parents with important child safety resources.
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Excited about Harry
     BILL SPARKES/Acorn Newspapers TWO THUMBS UP
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Foundation awards scholarships
     The Ventura County Community Foundation has awarded more than $600,000 in scholarships to 217 local students as part of its annual scholarship program. The dollar amount of scholarships awarded this year represents a doubling from just a year ago, as well as an expansion of sev
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     BUSHY-TAILED ENVIRONMENTALIST
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Heed these tips on keeping your pet safe during summer
     For many people, celebrating summer involves getting together with family and friends and festive cookouts.
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Cops 4 Causes gala this Friday
Event to benefit the Ventura County Special Olympics
     The inaugural Cops 4 Causes Aloha Charity Gala will be from 4 to 10 p.m. Fri., July 22 at the Aloha Steakhouse on the California Street Promenade in Ventura.
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Neil Simon play coming to town
     The Vagabond Players
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Kids to perform classic show
     Gypsy Productions, a musical theater summer program for children ages 7 to 14, will present performances of
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Students earn scholarships
     Two Westlake High School seniors were among the 25 graduating high school seniors awarded $1,000 scholarships through the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southern California/Scholars of Tomorrow program.
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Marking a major mileston
     JANN HENDRY/Acorn Newspapers IT
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Local students make dean’s list
     Two local residents were named to the dean
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