Big Brother gives gift of nature
By Michelle Knight knight@theacorn.com
      John Hodak is the best big brother in California- so says Big Brothers Big Sisters of America. The national youth mentoring organization selected the Agoura Hills resident out of 23 nominees across the state as California Big Brother of the Year and will honor him at a regional con...
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Safety comes first
      KEEPING HER SAFE- Diane Akutagawa, a nanny from Thousand Oaks, brings 2 ½ -year-old Shirah of Camarillo to the Moorpark California Highway Patrol station to ensure that her car seat is installed properly. CHP Volunteer Dave Dowding of Simi Valley informed her that her old car seat was...
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Protect your children from cyber-bullies
      Whether it's email or schoolwork or just having fun, most children nowadays spend time online almost every day. While the Internet is a great place for youths to find information, share ideas and meet new people, parents should talk to their children about how to keep safe online...
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County's colleges offer variety of fall schedules and courses
      Fall semester begins at Moorpark College, Oxnard College and Ventura College on Mon., Aug. 20, and students may still register for courses at all three campuses and satellite centers. Students can apply, register and complete their orientations either online or in person.
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