California's elected officials may not know much about the community of Oak Park, but they soon will. Teachers, parents, students and other representatives from the community plan to send letters to Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, Assemblymember Julia Brownley (D-Woodland Hills) and state Sen. More...

NICE GOING- Waverly Davis, 12, relaxes after finishing the Los Angeles Marathon on March 2. That evening, Waverly had a suprise birthday party in which more than $600 was raised for a charity that she supports, Free The Children, the world's largest network of children helping children through education. Waverly is a sixth-grade honor student at A. E. Wright Middle School in Calabasas. More...

THURS., MARCH 13 Thursday Club Somis Thursday Club (member California Federation of Women's Clubs) meets for lunch at noon at clubhouse, 5380 Bell St., Somis. Tim Owens speaks on "Recording for the blind and dyslexic." $11. (805) 987-2728. More...

There comes a point in time when almost every small business owner contemplates the future of his or her business. Because the business typically represents a substantial asset, the owner must address a number of estate planning issues that will affect the future stability of the company. More...

All events (subject to change) are listed by name, location and time if provided. If calendars are modified, school sources are asked to email updated information to newstip@theacorn.com. Agoura Chargers Fri. More...

THE HEAT IS ON- The Inferno, a U-10 AYSO girls' team from Region 4 (Agoura, Westlake, Oak Park and Calabasas) won the Section 10 championship in Bakersfield and advance to the state tournament next month, also in Bakersfield. Pictured in the front row from left are Molley Agapiou, Allison Easton, Annie Ray and Anastasia Greer. Back row: Coach Doug Easton, Alexandra Peralta, Kaitlin Morley, Sarah Oechsli, Katie Brennan, Hanna Muddle and Coach Kelly Ray. More...

Yes! Follow the tracks. In the words of naturalist Ernest Thompson Seton, "Look ever for the track . . . it is the priceless, unimpeachable record of the creature's life and thought, in the oldest writing known on earth. More...

Agoura Hills A person was arrested for driving under the influence of drugs in the 27000 block of Agoura Road March 5. More...

The Conejo Jewish Academy will screen the documentary film "I Have Never Forgotten You- The Life and Legacy of Simon Wiesenthal" at 7:30 p.m. Mon., March 17 at the Westlake Village Cinema, 4711 Lakeview Canyon Road. Wiesenthal, who was an architect before World War II, changed his life after the war and dedicated himself to finding Nazi war criminals. More...

Jared Andrew Erman was awarded the Eagle Scout with Bronze Palm Rank at a National Court of Honor held at Temple Aliyah in West Hills in February. He continues the tradition as a third-generation Eagle, along with his father and grandfather, Seneca Erman of Tucson, Ariz. More...

Directed by: Roland Emmerich Starring: Steven Strait, Camilla Belle, Cliff Curtis, Nathanael Baring and Reece Ritchie Rated: PG-13 (intense action and mostly bloodless violence) Running time: 108 minutes Best suited for: More...

There is no doubt that Col. Juan Bautista de Anza was a major historical figure in the development of California. It is a fact that he and his expedition of 240 colonists camped in Calabasas on Feb. 22, 1776. More...

This time next year we'll be saying farewell to the old analog television technology. All television stations are being required by the Federal Communications Commission to switch to digital programming. The change already is underway. More...