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JUST IN: Grossman GUILTY on all counts, including second-degree murder.
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The two victims in last night’s fatal traffic collision have been identified as Mark and Jacob Iskander. The older boy said to be a sixth-grader at Oaks Christian School. Rebecca Grossman, 57, of Hidden Valley was jailed on suspicion of vehicular manslaughter.
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JUST IN: The City of Calabasas announced that starting today, anybody who is not wearing a face mask in public, and if not practicing social distancing, will be subject to a $100 fine.
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FD helicopters using many local lakes for water, including Lake Lindero (shown), Westlake Lake and Las Virgenes Reservoir.
#WoolseyFire
@theacornonline
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JUST IN: The Acorn has confirmed that the 65-year-old Jewish man who was injured in a confrontation with Palestinian protestors at the corner of Westlake and Thousand Oaks boulevards Sunday in T.O. has now died from his wounds. This story is developing.
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JUST IN: A Van Nuys Superior Court judge has given Rebecca Grossman a sentence of 15 years to life for second-degree murder and hit and run in the 2020 Iskander crosswalk tragedy.
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Crowd of 200 gathers near The Promenade in Thousand Oaks to protest the George Floyd killing.
#BLM
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Jury returns second-degree murder verdict against Rebecca Grossman in trial's drama-filled final day.
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JUST IN: Judge denies request for new Rebecca Grossman trial. Appeal still likely. Sentencing date remains June 10.
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Agoura High’s Tara Davis is golden at the Olympics!
Tara Davis-Woodhall, Agoura High graduate, is Olympic champion gold medalist in the women's long jump.
Great moment in Acorn Sports history.
Photo of
@tar___ruh
by
@Michael_Coons
.
@AHS_Chargers
@TheAcornSports
@AgouraHS
@LVUSD
@dstepenosky
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Acorn photographer
@Michael_Coons
got this stunning bird's eye view today of the
@101wildcrossing
bridge in
@CityAgouraHills
See full story in this week's Acorn.
@bethpratt
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Moment of silence:
Friends and supporters of the Iskander family gathered for prayer and remembrance this afternoon at the Westlake Village crosswalk where sons Mark and Jacob died in 2020, struck by Rebecca Grossman’s speeding vehicle. A time for healing, closure.
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L.A. County takes legal action against Westlake Village restaurant for pandemic health order violations. Novo Cafe flouted health mandate repeatedly in 2020-21, lawsuit says.
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The Acorn has learned refrigerator trucks arrived on site at Los Robles Hospital to store the dead due to morgue overflow. One veteran nurse at the T.O. hospital says just had "worst day in my ER history."
@Los_RoblesCA
@HCAhealthcare
#COVID19
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JUST IN: A verdict in the Rebecca Grossman murder case will be read at 4 p.m., a court official has just announced.
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The deer, many deer, enjoying an evening meal on Ridgeford Drive in Westlake Village.
@CityWLV
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At Rebecca Grossman’s prelim, Nancy Iskander said of the drivers the night her two sons were killed: “They didn’t stop before the intersection. They didn’t stop at the intersection. They didn’t stop when an 11-year-old was on the hood of the car…Nobody stopped.”
#acornnewspaper
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DA seeks 34 years to life for Grossman, someone who's demonstrated a "completed lack of remorse and narcissistic superiority" in the Iskander deaths.
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Single engine Cessna lands intact on the 101 Freeway in Agoura Hills. First responders push it onto the Reyes Adobe Road eastbound exit. No reports of injuries, but traffic is a mess
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All girls: Biologists found three new mountain lion kittens in a dense patch of poison oak nestled among large boulders in the Simi Hills. All three kittens seem healthy.
@SVAcorn
@NatlParkService
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These images will haunt Oak Park residents for a long time to come. This homeowner a lone sentinel on Bayberry Street early Friday.
#WoolseyFire
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Starting at 10 pm tonight,
@CaltransDist7
engineers will be pouring 850 tons of concrete into this massive foundation at the Annenberg Wildlife Crossing in Agoura Hills. You heard right. 850 tons. The Acorn will have an update soon on this important project.
@NWF
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Death of 69-year-old Jewish man at Nov. 5 Thousand Oaks Palestinian rally to be investigated as possible homicide, police say.
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Reports coming in tonight with data showing Los Angeles County now has the lowest COVID-19 case rate in the entire United States....Masks, vaccines, vigilance.
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#BREAKING
: The Acorn received a report this evening that shots were fired at the Calabasas Commons shopping center. Bullet casings recovered at the scene. Story developing.
@CityofCalabasas
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"Carter was a young man just starting his high school career," one coach said. "His whole life was ahead of him."
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DA wants judge to revoke Grossman's phone and jail visitation privileges after she allegedly discussed contacting witnesses in effort to gain a new trial. Jury tampering also alleged.
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It has a name:
The Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Overpass Crossing.
$20-million Wildlife Conservation Board payout expected to unlock Annenberg donation....Big news conference tomorrow at bridge site in Agoura Hills to announce.
@P22ofHollywood
@NWF
@CityAgouraHills
@SenHenryStern
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Accused murderer Rebecca Grossman’s attorneys today persuaded a judge to check law enforcement personnel files for evidence of misconduct, but the judge said she found none.
#accornnewspaper
#BreakingNews
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JUST IN: This is huge news. The Liberty Canyon wildlife crossing just secured a $25-millon private grant, which means groundbreaking for the bridge in Agoura Hills could be this fall.
@CaltransDist7
@NWF
@rcdsmm
@NatlParkService
@CityAgouraHills
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Oaks Christian baseball coach Royce Clayton, who was sipping margaritas with MLB friend Scott Erickson and Rebecca Grossman the night the Iskander boys were run down, was arrested Feb. 10 for DUI. We're reaching out to Oaks to find out Clayton's status. More in Friday's paper.
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JUST IN: Sheriff’s deputies reportedly shot a suspect wielding a machete tonight at Sagebrush Cantina in Old Town Calabasas. Surrounding area blocked off and restaurant was placed in a lockdown. No report on condition of suspect.
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#BREAKING
: Agencies complete 325-acre open space acquisition in the heart of the Santa Monicas. "Triangle Ranch" saved as permanent open space.
@HenrySternCA
@jeremytwolf
@MRCAParks
@CityAgouraHills
@deborahklopez
@SheilaKuehl
@AsmRichardBloom
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Just in: The National Wildlife Federation's
#SaveLACougars
campaign has released an official image of what the new wildlife crossing at Liberty Canyon in Agoura Hills will look like. Groundbreaking expected next year.
@NWFCalifornia
@CityAgouraHills
@CaltransDist7
@CaliforniaDFW
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Hurry, deadline is this weekend for Popular Acorn Fiction in a Nutshell writing contest.
Win prizes become famous!
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NOW: Units responding to a brush fire below Ladyface Mountain at the Kanan-Agoura Road intersection in Agoura Hills.
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JUST IN: Former MLB player Royce Clayton, who was drinking with Rebecca Grossman and former Dodger Scott Erickson the night the Iskander brothers were struck and killed in a Westlake Village crosswalk, was arrested Feb. 10 for DUI, Thousand Oaks police report.
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Morning hikers. As you head out on your Saturday or Sunday hike, remember that some of your favorite trails might be overrun by goldenrod. Either fun or annoying to walk through, depending on your attitude!
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Rebecca Hackett, Agoura Hills, shot this footage at one of the Kanan Road tunnels as she was fighting through the flames trying to save her horses.
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JUST IN: Ventura Cty. Sheriff said in a statement tonight that it “does not have the probable cause to make an arrest and obtain a criminal filing” in the death of Paul Kessler at the Nov. 5 protests in T.O. Conflicting witnesses, inconclusive footage, investigation continues.
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Grossman affair with ball player will be fair game in upcoming court trial
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The Acorn's Squirrel of the Month feature continues to impress; this fun shot from a reader in Westlake Village.
#SOTM
.....Best caption wins.
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In court today, Rebecca Grossman, left, heard the mother of Jacob and Mark Iskander describe for a judge the incident that claimed her sons’ lives and has Grossman facing charges of second-degree murder and vehicular manslaughter.
#acornnewspaper
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NBA legend Kobe Bryant, 41, reportedly among the multiple fatalities in this morning’s helicopter crash in Calabasas. Acorn learned mountain bikers first saw the craft in distress before it went down. No survivors.
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Members of the community add to the flower memorial growing in size on Triunfo Canyon Road in Westlake Village where the two young brothers were run over by a car last night. A suspect has been charged with vehicular manslaughter.
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Just announced: The official groundbreaking for the Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing in Agoura Hills is 10 a.m. Fri., April 22.
#SaveLACougars
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Customers are getting their
@socalgas
bills and seeing the average $65 bill has more than tripled, this, while inflation is only 7%. Where’s the
@californiapuc
? What’s your experience?
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Shredding all the way from Australia to Calabasas, local resident Orianthi ready to light up Canyon club stage.
@CanyonClub
@orianthi
@orianthifans
@PaulReedSmith6
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Here's one we get asked a lot.
Who's got the right-of-way on the trail: hikers, bikers or horses?
The answer might surprise you.
Happy trails!
(Thanks to
@RSRPD_rec
for this.)
@MRCAParks
@ConejoOpenSpace
@SantaMonicaMtns
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Westlake family ‘absolutely heartbroken’ as Grossman case gets pushed back again.
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About 200 parents and children took part in a rally against Gov. Newsom’s
#COVID
vax mandate today at Foxfield Park in
#westlakevillage
. The event ended with a march along Lindero Canyon Road. We’ll have full coverage in The Acorn. (
@ScottSteepleton
video)
#agourahills
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Proud to report The Acorn scores First Place in the statewide CNPA In-Depth Reporting category: “Relentless reporting…on a community struggling to deal with delays in the judicial system.”
@Ian_reports
@BeccaWhitnall
@KyleBJorrey
In-Depth Reporting (Weeklies: 25,001 & over):
First: The Acorn (
@theacornonline
)
Second: Palo Alto Weekly (
@paloaltoweekly
)
#CaliforniaJournalismAwards
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More than 1,000, and this dedicated pair, at today’s Simi Valley protest. Eagle eye Mike Coons there with his camera, too.
#BLM
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The Acorn (editor Kyle Jorrey, publisher Jim Rule) proud to present the final Conejo Recreation and Park District and City of TO summer concert of 2018:
The (Tom) Petty Breakers...
Beautiful venue, great show!
@theacornonline
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JUST IN: A credible source close to the case has issued this account of today’s Rebecca Grossman hearing. (DA=district attorney.) The Acorn is verifying.
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Tragedy here. AHS football player dies while in surgery.
A moment of silence for Carter. A lone helmet for 76. We sadly yet proudly honor our teammate and friend, Carter Stone. Our entire community is devastated as we mourn his passing and support his incredible family. Carter loved football and we loved him.
@AHS_Chargers
@CoachCroick
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A heart-stricken community held a Celebration of Life for Calabasas student Brayden Hinck June 5 at the A.C. Stelle Middle School gym with more than 700 people in attendance. He died just weeks before his 12th birthday from a rare form of brain cancer.
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Acorn photographer Richard Gillard spotted this three-legged coyote in a field right next to Paramount Ranch March 22. No idea how leg was lost, but what a survivor.
@acornrichard
@SantaMonicaMtns
@paramountranch
#Coyotes
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There must be a punchline here somewhere!
We received a call for service of a bear in the city of Westlake Village. After checking the area, it turns out it was just two raccoons 🦝 in the tree.
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Here's something you don't see everyday, even in this bold new world of social media craziness.
Acorn story:
@CityAgouraHills
#Karen
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JUST IN: Malibu Canyon shooter Anthony Rauda gets 25-years-to-life, plus additional time, in 2018 murder of camper Tristan Beaudette.
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Congrats to Acorn reporter
@BeccaWhitnall
on this team. She has now won two firsts and two seconds in the statewide CNPA contest.
Land-Use Reporting (Weeklies: 25,001 & over):
First: Thousand Oaks Acorn (
@TOAcornNews
)
Second: Monterey County Weekly (
@mcweekly
)
#Californiajournalismawards
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Tonight's the night: The Jupiter-Saturn conjunction in which the two giants will be in closest proximity in 800 years takes place just after sunset in the SW sky. Acorn photographer
@Michael_Coons
got this sneak preview (moon, with planets at lower right) in
@westlakevillage
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It's rattlesnake season...This beauty found at Wildwood Park in Thousand Oaks.
Be cautious when you hike!
@CityofTO
@ConejoOpenSpace
@LAHiking
@LACoFD_DivVII
#rattlesnake
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Congratulations to the Acorn's Rick Gillard for his first-place winner in the California News Publishers Association
#Californiajournalismawards
contest.
Stunning News Photo entry from the Country fire last year near Westlake High School, appearing in
@TOAcornNews
.
@CNPAservices
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Jeremy Wolf, chair of the Agoura Hills Planning Commission and district rep for Calif. Senator Henry Stern, today announced plans to run for the Agoura Hills City Council.
@jeremytwolf
@HenrySternCA
@CityAgouraHills
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Borderline Healing Gardens dedication week coming up....watch for complete Acorn coverage.
@ConejoRPD
@CityofTO
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If you haven’t had a chance yet, visit Whizin Market Square in Agoura Hills and see artist Anthony James’ mind-boggling light structure dedicated by the city on June 15 to celebrate a coming out of the pandemic darkness.
@CityAgouraHills
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Former Oaks Christian student arrested on suspicion of gross vehicular manslaughter in PCH death of four pedestrians.
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Malibu Canyon Road is closed (again) from Piuma Road to the PCH due to a rock slide. Expected to reopen by 3 p.m. Monday.
Courtesy of
@CityofCalabasas
@LACoPublicWorks
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One from the archives:
This Acorn interview with Fred Goldman, the father of victim Ron Goldman, at his Oak Park home in late 1996. The death of accused murderer O.J. Simpson was announced today.
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Those automatic license plate readers people feared because of the “big brother” stigma? Well, it was a license plate reader that helped the sheriff, FBI and CHP to catch that Agoura bank robber hundreds of miles away.
@CityAgouraHills
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Acorn Newspapers are proud to announce a first-place win in the News Photo Open Division (all papers in the state) for
@Michael_Coons
coverage of the 2022 Iskander family vigil.
Entry Title: Emotional Embrace
Judge Comment: "The impact of this image is everlasting. I am moved."
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ANNOUNCEMENT: “As publishers of the Acorn Newspapers, we realize how much our readers need to keep informed during the COVID crisis. So we have lifted the paywall for all 5 sites during this time, allowing free access to all who register w/ email. You may still subscribe. 1/3
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Who got Ventura County's first COVID-19 vaccination? It was nursing assistant Juliana Avolos of Adventist Health Simi Valley.
@SVAcorn
@AdventistHealth
@vcpublichealth
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Nice happy ending!
#LACOFD
Engine and Patrol 144 in Westlake Village were able to assist these 2 deer in a sticky situation. LACOFD often have the necessary resources to handle these types of rescues. Their assistance can make a difference in ensuring the well-being and safety of wildlife.
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Acorn offices are moving. On April 10, The Acorn’s longtime office on Canwood Street in Agoura Hills will move nearby to 29800 Agoura Rd., Suite 100. Below, crews load up decades-old Acorn archive issues for relocation to the Calabasas Library and improved public access.
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Oak Park annual Boat Parade tonight . . .
Happy holidays from the wonderful community of Oak Park!
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Borderline shooting update:
Los Robles Hospital officials say blood donations will be accepted at La Reina High School from 10am until 2pm.
O-Negative only.
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BREAKING: First Los Robles coronavirus patient at home recovering. "Out of nowhere my chest was on fire."
@Los_RoblesCA
#Coronavirus
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Magical night: Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo singing “Love is a Battlefield” at tonight’s Moorpark College Foundation kick-off fundraiser for the school’s new 4,000-seat amphitheater. Wow!
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Good news from the Agoura animal shelter:
The County is excited to announce that for the full month of December, adoption fees will be waived for dogs that have been in care 10 days or longer and for all cats as part of our Home for the Pawlidays promotion.
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Remember this guy? VC Sheriff now reports his two accomplices have been caught. A T.O. police special deputies unit captured the other two fleeing from a hostel April 20 in DTLA. Everybody behind bars. Acorn original coverage here: .
@VCSOVentura
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POWER COUPLE--Roger Lamanna, 99, joins Helene Ross, 96, on a recent power walk near Triunfo Canyon Road in Westlake Village. The two seniors are seen trekking the local streets frequently. Lamanna says he walks 5 mornings a week, about 3 miles at a time, and also lifts weights.
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Jim and Lisa Rule are signing off after 35 rewarding years owning The Acorn. Announcing sale to
@TimesLocalMedia
— know they will continue the mission!
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JUST IN: Moorpark man a suspect in homicide investigation regarding death of Jewish protester. No arrest has been made in connection with deadly Nov. 5 Israel-Palestine demonstration in T.O.
Paul Kessler, 69, died from his injuries Nov. 6.
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#Cancer
survivor Danielle Rosoff of
@CalabasasHS
wins "Dear Cancer, It's Me" student essay contest
@CSCVVSB
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Groundbreaking right now at the Liberty Canyon wildlife bridge in
@CityAgouraHills
“We’re not going to let this mountain lion population go extinct on our watch,” said Beth Pratt (foto right) from
@NWF
@P22ofHollywood
#SaveLACougars
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The Acorn Newspapers are OPEN and covering your community news 24-7.
Thank you for your continued support as we strive to bring you the latest in local developments.
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JUST IN: California Dept. of Public Health today announced a softening of restrictions in its Blueprint for a Safer Economy that allows for indoor meetings, performances and concerts—with limitations.
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3/3 Lastly, if you want to help sustain our local reporting during this difficult time, we’ve created a portal to accept tips. If so inclined, go to Thank you for your continued readership and support.” Sincerely, Jim and Lisa Rule, publishers
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JUST IN: Detectives are investigating a massive smash-and-grab burglary assault on seven stores in the
@CityofCalabasas
Commons shopping center early Friday morning. Four adults driving a light-colored SUV are being sought.
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