JANN HENDRY/Acorn Newspapers DANCERS- Costumed members and friends of Westminster Presbyterian Church in Westlake Village dance in the nomad camp as part of the congregation's 12th annual Bethlehem Experience last weekend. The two-night event, described by Pastor Dick Thompson as a "gift to the comm... More...
Bullies beware. The Las Virgenes Unified School District is on a mission to reduce the incidence of child against child victimization at school. At the request of the board of education, Assistant Superintendent Mary Schillinger studied bullying at local schools and how teachers and admin... More...
In an effort to stretch diminishing water supplies, Las Virgenes Municipal Water District (LVMWD) has notified the agricultural customers in its service area that they must reduce potable water use by 30 percent effective Jan. 1, 2008. More...
In honor of Agoura Hills' silver anniversary, former City Council members joined the current panel at the Nov. 28 meeting to celebrate the hard work and dedication of those people who have helped shape the city over 25 years. More...
Villa Esperanza Services celebrated the opening of their Westlake Village Program Offices on Nov. 19. The offices support Villa's Employment Program for individuals with disabilities. Cynthia Scott, representing Zev Yaroslavsky of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, attended the ... More...
Oak Park based-Iqua Ltd., a manufacturer of mobile communications accessories, announced that its Iqua SUN solar-powered Bluetooth headset was honored as a recipient of the 2008 Consumer Electronics Show Innovation Award. The Iqua SUN is the first headset that uses any available light- outdo... More...
Oak Park High School will present two evenings of Comedy Sportz games. A home match will take place Fri., Dec. 14 in room G9 at Oak Park High School, 899 N. Kanan Road. On Thurs., Dec. More...
It's always tough to win a championship. Repeating is even more difficult. After winning the CIFSouthern Section Division II title last season, the Agoura High girls' water polo team will now try to repeat. The Chargers' path to the top spot, however, is perilous. More...
JANN HENDRY/Acorn Newspapers PERFECT PET- Slippy,11, a female Labrador mix, was surrendered by her owner. Slippy can be adopted from the Agoura Animal Shelter at 29525 Agoura Road. To take Slippy home, ask for ID No. A3750526. Occasionally pets have already been adopted, so please call (818) 9910071... More...
Agoura Hills Burglars shattered a window and stole a shaving kit bag containing the prescription drug Xanax from a vehicle parked by the CVS Pharmacy in Agoura Hills Dec. 2. Thieves stole a $5,000 electric powered utility vehicle from a maintenance garage at Agoura High School on Dr... More...
SHARING SMILES- Congregation Or Ami member Patty Wolfson demonstrates the spirit of Hanukkah by helping a foster child buy clothes at the Mervyns store in Canoga Park as part of the synagogue's holiday shopping spree program for needy children. For more information about Congregation Or Ami in Cala... More...
The Southeast Ventura County YMCA received a $32,812 grant from the J.C. Penney After-school Fund to help support its child-care programs in Agoura Hills, Moorpark, Oak Park, Newbury Park, Simi Valley, Thousand Oaks and Westlake Village. More...
Theater League's "Love Sweet Love," a new musical based on the songs of Burt Bacharach and Hal David, hit the local stage last week. The show, another so-called "pop-sical," had its premiere in Arizona only a few weeks ago. More...
Hats off to Agoura Hills City Manager Greg Rameriz, his staff and the City Council for establishing a business task force committee. It's about time the business community is given an opportunity to partner with the city in a positive way. More...
Last summer following the driest Southern California winter on record, the only thing louder than the crackling of dry twigs was the deafening silence surrounding water conservation. Recent rain has alleviated the drought somewhat, but the need to conserve water is still great. More...
This 5-bedroom, 3-bath home has approximately 2,828 square feet with an open floor plan. It has neutral carpet, upgraded tile flooring, smooth ceilings, recessed lighting, crown molding and newer solid core interior doors and base boards. More...