Instead of building three new tennis courts at Morrison Park, Agoura Hills will refurbish nine courts at Agoura High School. The Agoura Hills City Council voted in favor of renovating the school courts and entering into a 10-year joint use agreement with the Las Virgenes Unified School District. More...

There's good news when it comes to childhood cancers in the U.S. Today, nearly 80 percent of children and adolescents diagnosed with cancer become long-term survivors as a result of advanced treatments. Medical experts predict that within five years, one i nevery 250 young adults will be a childhood cancer survivor. More...

THURS., MARCH 15 Chamber Screens Film Chamber of Commerce Method Fest Mixer, 5:30 to 7 p.m., Agoura Hills/Calabasas Community Center, 27040 Malibu Hills Road, Calabasas. Sneak preview of Method Fest short film. Meet film's actor, director. Free admission. Food catered by Native Café. Reservations required. Cheryl at Chamber office (818) 222-5680. More...

Karen Dry, president of Garrett Interiors Inc. in Westlake Village, has been named "Woman of the Year" by the National Association for Homebuilders Women's Council. The honor is awarded to one association member for contributions to all levels of service, in and outside the building industry community. More...

A social studies lesson on immigration at White Oak Elementary School in Westlake Village made history come alive for third-grade students reenacting the journeys of their ancestors who came to America through Ellis Island at New York Harbor more than 100 years ago. More...

Will Chapman has played on the Calabasas High varsity baseball team for four years, but his favorite memory as a Coyote didn't come until two weeks ago. On March 5, Calabasas upset nationally ranked Chatsworth High 12-8, and Chapman was a big part of the win, going 2-for-3 with a double while also getting hit by a pitch. More...

It was love at first sight. That's right- The moment I saw her, with her curly fan-like tail whipping furiously back and forth. Her round doe eyes begging me, Take me home! Take me home! And that's just what I did. More...

A driver reported that vandals caused $2,200 in damage to her vehicle while she was in the car, heading east on Agoura Road near Reyes Adobe Road. A window was shattered but the driver said she didn't hear or see anything hit the glass. More...

SOPHIA FISCHER/Acorn Newspapers MAKING A SPLASH- Jeffrey Feldman, youth director at Temple Beth Haverim in Agoura Hills, waits to be dunked by kids during the synagogue's annual carnival last Sunday. The event, which celebrates the holiday of Purim, raises funds for the temple. More...

OPENING CEREMONY- Cub Scout Pack 227 of Agoura Hills conducts the opening flag ceremony for the Agoura Hills City Council meeting recently. From left, Kevin Underwood, Alan Gaul, Brian Gaul, Justin Siegel, Gregory Balke, Charlie Spaulding, Joseph Schafer and Max Stein. More...

Calabasas High School will present the musical comedy "Thoroughly Modern Millie" from Tues. through Sat., March 20 through 24 at the school, 22855 Mulholland Hwy. Show times are 7 p.m. each day and a 2 p.m. matinee on March 24. More...

Once again a letter to The Acorn has so touched my heart that I am compelled to write my second letter to a newspaper. I am referring to "Sorry to see the hills for sale" by Emily and Ilsa Buelow (March 8). More...

Most Southern Californians are proud to have Hollywood in their midst, but did you know that some of the film industry's top producers, directors, actors and writers live in nearby Calabasas? Not surprisingly, "Little Hollywood" became the logical choice when the Method Fest film festival went looking for a new home three years ago. More...