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By Sophia Fischer sfischer@theacorn.com There were grateful goodbyes and excited welcomes during the Oak Park Municipal Advisory Council’s Dec. 19 meeting as current members stepped down and new personnel stepped up. More ... Westlake agrees to further park upgrades By Sophia Fischer sfischer@theacorn.com Additional improvements will be made to Canyon Oaks Park in Westlake Village after residents made an appeal to the City Council. Swings and two separate play areas will be designed for younger and older children; walking/jogging paths, benches and exercise stations will be estab... More ... FOR THE RECORD Last week’s article that said the Calabasas Inn would not be demolished is incorrect. City officials said that if a proposed development at the Park Sorrento Drive receives an entitlement from the city in its present form, the existing Calabasas Inn building would indeed be taken down. More ...
By Stephanie Bertholdo bertholdo@theacorn.com A “snapshot” of Agoura Hills’ past, present and future drew a roomful of residents to city hall for a look at the first phase of the city’s General Plan update. The framework for city development is updated every 10 years. Mike Kamino, director of planning and community development, c... More ... Acorn Bits The Agoura Hills City Council meets on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. in the council chambers at city hall, 30001 Ladyface Court. Business hours are Monday through Thursday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Fridays, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. For information on programs... More ...
By Sophia Fischer sfischer@theacorn.com After 25 years in existence the city of Westlake Village has created a 10year plan to help deter mine the community’s future direction. More than two years in the making, the 2015 strategic plan was presented at the Dec. 12 City Council meeting. More ... Former Boys & Girls Club president investigated By Nancy Needham nancy@theacorn.com A former president of the Boys & Girls Club of Conejo and Las Virgenes is being investigated over allegations of possible misuse of the nonprofit organization’s credit card, according to a statement from Boys & Girls Club officials. In October, Dianne McKay was named interim president of the org... More ...
The Mountains Restoration Trust will sponsor the following activities in January. For more information, call the number provided. La Sierra Canyon Habitat Restoration, 9 a.m. to noon, Sun., Jan. 7 at La Sierra Preserve. Do native plantings, removed invasive plant species and restore habitat. Bri... More ... Westlake author documents ‘Hollywood Wars’ By Chester Burnett Special to The Acorn “A lot of people know what I’m saying but can’t publicly speak out because their jobs depend on it,” says John Cones, a Westlake Village entertainment attorney who, for nearly 20 years, has advised clients in the area of independent feature films, videos, television shows and plays. More ...
So you’ve finally bought that new flat panel television to better enjoy movies and sporting events—now the set has to get mounted and installed. What mount type should be chosen—wall or ceiling? What hardware is needed? How should you go about actually mounting and installing the... More ...
By Joann Groff joann@theacorn.com Michael De Giosa says he knows more than half of his customers by name. And considering the crowd that gathers at lunchtime and the constant flow of people throughout the day, that’s a lot of people. De Giosa runs Italia Deli and Bakery in Agoura Hills with his brother and two sisters. More ... Audubon Society planning field trips The Conejo Valley Audubon Society will sponsor various birding field trips in January. On Sat., Jan. 6, the group will visit Lake Casitas. Meet at Las Posas park-and-ride at 8 a.m. or at the lake at 8:30 a.m. Among the birds to see will be ducks, grebes, sparrows, hawks and woodpeckers. ... More ...
GIRL POWER— The girls from Adventure Club prepare to sing holiday songs to the patients at Los Robles Hospital. The girls used to be a part of Girl Scout Troop 250 until last year when the troop disbanded because the Scouts couldn’t find a leader. The group now meets once a month as the Adventure... More ... Increase home value for only a little money If you’re like most, your home is your biggest investment and you want to get the most money possible when selling it. Getting top dollar for your house means it needs to look its best when putting it on the market. It’s got to be clean and in good repair both inside and out for good “curb appeal. More ... Get more wear from good clothes Finding that one piece of clothing that’s a perfect addition to your wardrobe is like finding a diamond in the rough. However, keeping it looking as new presents a challenge. More ...
Following are a number of volunteer opportunities available in the area. To learn more about these programs, call the phone number provided for each item. •Conejo Valley Adult School Literacy Program in Thousand Oaks will offer a free literacy tutor workshop from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sat.,... More ... Plan ahead for a stress-free moving day The U.S. Census Bureau reports Americans move an average of 11.7 times in their lifetimes, with more than 20 percent of those moves ending in a different state. A survey commissioned by the UPS Store and Mail Boxes Etc. More ... |
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