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WENDY PIERRO/Acorn Newspapers LIGHTS, CAMERA- Holiday lights in December are a tradition across the United States. This home on Castlehill Drive in Agoura Hills spared no expense with the exterior decorations, and the results proved spectacular. Santa and his elves, reindeers, soldiers, su... More ... Early deadlines The Acorn newspapers have early deadlines for the next edition because of New Year's Day. Real estate ads must be reserved by 11 a.m. today, Dec. 27, for the Jan. 3 edition. All press releases and letters to the editor are also due today at 11. More ... FOR THE RECORD •One-hundred percent, not 75 percent of the funds generated by the sale of the Kevin Cordasco Community Cookbook go toward the Talbert Family Foundation fund to help Kevin in his fight against cancer. •Due to a technical glitch, an unedited version of the story on a wildfire... More ... House passes Rim of the Valley study Trying to determine the full impact of expanding the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area The U.S. House of Representatives has passed legislation that will approve and fund a Rim of the Valley corridor study to determine the impact of expanding the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area. More ... Calabasas official accused of sexual harassment By Joann Groff joann@theacorn.com A Calabasas city employee has filed a lawsuit against Assistant City Manager Robin Parker alleging nearly two years of sexual harassment. Kathy Parks, a human resource specialist, charges Parker with committing inappropriate acts against her since 2005. More ...
By Stephanie Bertholdo bertholdo@theacorn.com It's been said that Richard Francis (Dick) Crowley never considered himself exceptional, but his legion of family, friends- and the city of Agoura Hills- say otherwise. Known as a dedicated family man and tireless city volunteer, Crowley died at Los Robles Hospital and Medical Cent... More ... Property lines under scrutiny Calabasas officials want residents to survey the possible pitfalls of making unresearched major home improvements. After finding that pools sometimes needed to be dug up and tennis courts ripped out because of property line judgment errors, the city is urging residents to confirm their exac... More ... Oak Park water tank site opposed Decision will likely stand By Sophia Fischer sfischer@theacorn.com A group of Oak Park residents is unhappy with the site chosen for construction of a new 2.1 million-gallon water tank. They want the Triunfo Sanitation District board, which oversees Oak Park water and sanitation services, to reconsider its unanimous Nov. 26 decision that was made following y... More ...
By John Loesing newstip@theacorn.com Even experienced hikers can find trouble on the trail when circumstances turn against them. Jay Nardi of Calabasas and his 12yearold son, Oren, were rescued by a sheriff's helicopter earlier this month after becoming lost during a late afternoon hike in the Upper Las Virgenes Canyon Open Space... More ...
By Stephanie Bertholdo bertholdo@theacorn.com Hundreds of local children were delighted to find that not only did their letters to Santa Claus make it to the North Pole, but Santa himself took the time to respond to their heartfelt words of love, wonder and concern. More ...
Boy Scout Troop 2956 held a Court of Honor to confer three Eagle Scout ranks on Dec. 23 at the Latter-day Saints Church, 6100 Double Tree, Oak Park. •Alex Thompson's Eagle Scout project was to organize a spaghetti dinner to benefit Casa Pacifica, an agency that provides help for abused, n... More ...
The City of Agoura Hills Department of Community Services presents the following activities for winter: •Team packets are available for the Winter/Spring 2008 Adult Basketball League. The league plays on Sundays from 6 to 10 p.m. and Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7 to 10 p.m. at the ... More ...
UNDEFEATED- The Barcelona California Soccer Club Girls' U11 team finishes the club season with an impressive 12-0-0 record, taking first place in the division. The team advanced to the Sweet 16 League Cup finals and will move on to the California State Cup early next year. Back row, from left: Coach... More ...
SOPHIA FISCHER/Acorn Newspapers SILVER CUP- AYSO Region 4 U14 Boys' Allstar Team brings home a second place award in the 11th annual Beverly Hills Sportsmanship Cut soccer tournament recently. Coaches Bryan Johnson and Eric Gastwirth pose with some of the team members and their hard-earned trophy. More ...
CHAMPION- Aurora Griffin, 16, from Westlake Village is the individual national United States Equestrian Junior Jumper Champion, a title she won at the 62nd annual National Horse Show held recently in Harrisburg, Pa. She's training with two-time Olympian Mark Watring with the goal of competing in fut... More ...
By Ron Reichl Special to The Acorn From coastal to desert zones, we live in one of the most diverse areas in the United States when it comes to temperatures, soil types, plant varieties and insect populations. We sometimes take for granted being able to garden all year long, entertain outdoors most days of the year, an... More ...
TELL A TALE- Oak Hills Elementary School teachers Lianne Arnold (fourth grade) and April Driscoll (second grade) read aloud during the school's recent book fair. The entire student body was invited to shop and hear stories during the event at Barnes & Noble in Westlake Village. More ... Cancer foundation to mark 30th anniversary The Jonsson Cancer Center Foundation/UCLA Conejo Valley Guild will host a membership brunch to celebrate its 30th anniversary at 11 a.m. Tues., Jan. 8 at the Los Robles Golf Club, 299 S. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks. More ...
Residents are invited to participate in any of the following volunteer opportunities in the area. For more information or to sign up, call the phone number listed for the event. •The Alzheimer's Association, California Central Coast Chapter is offering a free support group ... More ... Rotarians help their neighbors Funds assist Calabasas residents with emergencies The city of Calabasas has entered into a service grant agreement with the nonprofit Calabasas Rotary Foundation to offer a counseling and referral program within the city to in dividuals or families in need. More ... At-risk children receive 9,000 free holiday toys My Stuff Bags Foundation, a nonprofit organization that provides individual duffel bags filled with new belongings to abused, neglected, abandoned and displaced children, sent nearly 9,000 toys valued at more than $90,000 to at-risk children this holiday season. More ... City defeats lawsuit that blocked homes Los Angeles Superior Court Judge David Yaffe has ruled in favor of the city of Calabasas in a 2006 lawsuit filed by Calabasas Highlands resident Marion Smith seeking to prevent the construction of two homes adjacent to her property. More ... |
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