October 15, 2009 RSS feed / Letters

Dog manure is a bigger problem than we think it is

In past Acorn letters, people are chafed by pet owners who leave their dog’s nauseating excrement in others’ yards. These pet owners think, no way––it’s a small amount of fertilizer that will naturally decompose. More...

Edison should buy electricity coming from solar panels

Ventura County Supervisor Linda Parks and residents challenged a public utility project to bring additional power lines to Conejo Valley and a new power substation on Olsen Road. More...

Has already found the best candidate for governor

It’s not too early to start thinking about who you’d like as the next governor of California. I’d like you to give Steve Poizner a chance to impress you. He has certainly impressed me. More...

New charter school deserves a chance in Conejo district

Our children’s future is too important to squander. We can no longer wait for our elected representatives to get around to reforming education. We must act now at the grass roots level. More...

Society at fault when kids kill kids

When kids didn’t kill each other, it was a time when sports were more about sportsmanship than winning. In school, students pledged allegiance to our country, united by pride and patriotism, not designated by God. More...

Kids who won’t be enrolling in college deserve help, too

When are we going to start taking care of students who are not academically gifted? More...

Unimpressed with Obama winning Nobel Peace Prize

This morning I woke up to the announcement that President Obama, who was elected on a promise of hope and change, received the Nobel Peace Prize. The last American president to receive the Nobel Peace Prize was President Carter. More...

Put an end to Republican rhetoric

Like most Republicans, Congressman Gallegly’s so-called facts are slanted. If the stimulus hasn’t worked it’s because of Republican obstructionism. More...

Trustees should approve Bridges

Wouldn’t it be great if junior high kids could attend school where collaboration and innovation were part of the day? More...

Grateful to everyone about the Wall’s visit

I’d like to extend my deepest gratitude to the hundreds of community members, elected officials, Scouts and businesses, including the Thousand Oaks Acorn , that joined us in bringing the Dignity Memorial Vietnam Wall Experience to Wes More...