•The Washington D.C. trip parent information meeting scheduled on Oct. 24 at the Agoura Hills/Calabasas Community Center, has been changed to 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 8. The meeting scheduled at Lindero Canyon Middle School has been changed from Oct. 11 to Oct. 18. More...

Often when a family member is diagnosed with a disease, disability or disorder, we don't know where to turn. But there are a variety of support groups and facilities in the Conejo and San Fernando valleys designed to assist families and their loved ones in their time of need. More...

THURS., OCT. 11 Gallegly Reception Ventura County Federation of Republican Women host reception for Rep. Elton Gallegly, Sen. Tom McClintock, Assemblymember Audra Strickland and other guests, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., 5182 Kingsgrove, Somis. RSVP (805) 399-1023, (805) 497-4727. More...

LET'S DO LUNCH - Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, left, with Calabasas Mayor James Bozagian and United Chambers of Commerce Director Alex Soteras meet at the annual mayors lunch at the Mariott Hotel in Woodland Hills. The lunch was hosted by the United Chambers of Commerce, a group of 25 Chambers representing over 20,000 businesses. More...

California education has been on a funding rollercoaster ride for the past five years, according to Las Virgenes Unified School District Superintendent Donald Zimring. Zimring was the keynote speaker at the Calabasas Chamber of Commerce luncheon on Sept. 27. He presented information on the state of California education. More...

They are the backbone of the rejuvenated Agoura High girls' cross country team. Erin Baird, the ultra-talented senior who overcame a frustrating bout with anemia last year, and Katie Klezek, a happygolucky junior whose positive vibrations reverberate throughout her entire team, have helped the Chargers sprint out to a 5-0 record in the Marmonte League. More...

Mountains Restoration Trust will present a program titled "Learn What Makes a Mammal a Mammal" from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sat., Oct. 13 at Headwaters Corner, 23075 Mulholland Hwy., Calabasas. More...

Agoura Two car burglaries occurred on Yankee Drive Oct. 2. The thieves stole a $70 flashlight from one vehicle and a $300 MP3 player, a $6,000 purse, $250 sunglasses and a wallet containing checks, a social security card and bank cards from another vehicle parked in a carport in the condo complex. The culprits used a tool to shatter the car windows. More...

Jews revere the Torah scroll as one of the greatest gifts given by God to the Jewish people. Written by hand by a trained scribe using a quill, specially prepared ink and parchment derived from a kosher animal (usually a cow), the Torah contains the five books of Moses. More...

ANIMATED- Timothy Gaynor, 4, from Westlake gets some help as he builds a robot out of recyclable materials at the "Imagination Station" at the Children's Festival of the Arts in Thousand Oaks. The event, sponsored by the Conejo Valley Chapter National Charity League, was held recently at Conejo Creek park and featured a variety of hands-on art activities for kids. More...

One of the most unique bands in the annals of rock made a local stop in Thousand Oaks last Saturday night when legendary British band Jethro Tull presented an exuberant, well-received show to a packed house at the Civic Arts Plaza's Kavli Theatre. More...

Mr.Scrivano's vitriol ( Acorn letter to the editor, Oct. 4) lends one to question his impartiality. " . . .Strap on armor (and) put themselves between the scum of the earth and us?" Do the scum of the earth live in Agoura? More...

Calabasas affirmed its position as a leader of the environmental movement last year when it passed an ordinance that prohibited smoking in public places. Many cities in America are taking similar steps by banning cigarettes in restaurants and bars, among other places. More...