Book brings family's Christmas tradition to life
By Daniel Wolowicz camarillo@theacorn.com
      Growing up alongside a twin sister and younger brother, Chanda Bell always knew Santa Claus was keeping a watchful eye on the family's Georgia home. St. Nick himself may not have been sitting in their living room, but he had sent a small elf dressed in a red cap and jumpsuit to report...
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Dancers bring the beat to ACHS
      HEROES FOR ORPHANS- Ryan Torres, 15, above, and Samantha Lewis, 14, above right, dance with a member of the Marcus L. Miller African Drum and Dance Corps at Adolfo Camarillo High School during the HERO club fundraising kickoff on Wednesday.
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Story of blind cougar a lesson in compassion
Cat proves disabilities don't have to be limiting
By Mollie Hogan Special to the Acorn
      Our sightless cougar The Nature of Wildworks, a nonprofit wildlife care and education center in Topanga, strives to provide the best care possible for all its resident animals. As a rescue center, founded in 1995, we receive our share of injured critters with broken wings and limbs, head trauma,...
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Touching down with a positive message
      JUST SAY NO- Tierra Linda Elementary students were treated to a visit by the California Highway Patrol's helicopter on the school's field Thurs., Oct. 25 as part of the nationwide Red Ribbon Week. The weeklong program of events focuses on helping students understand the importance of making healt...
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