Calabasas has a new mayor, and she said she's looking forward to running the show. At last week's City Council reorganization meeting, Mary Sue Maurer officially took the spot formerly held by James Bozajian. More...

Drinking water isn't quite as pure as once was thought, but Ventura County residents still shouldn't be alarmed about recent national reports that point to the presence of pharmaceuticals in drinking water systems, area water agency officials say. More...

FRI., MARCH 28 Bella Vita Westlake Bella Vita Social Club meets for dinner, 6 p.m., parish hall, St. Jude's Catholic Church, 32032 W. Lindero Canyon Road, Westlake Village. Italian pasta dinner served. Free for members, guests who paid for January meeting dinner. Guests welcome. RSVP Larry Averill, larry.averll@att.net. More...

The Pennsylvania Securities Commission issued a cease and desist order against the Westlake Village company Semisub Inc. and corporate officers Curtiss Jackson and Joshua Heller, also from Westlake, for the sale of unregistered securities and a promise of financial gain. 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...

WINNERS FROM WESTLAKE- These are the seventh- and eighth-grade division champions of the Westlake NJB (National Junior Basketball) League. Front row from left: Duncan Spear, Max Steinman, Dominick Ju, Nicki Maslan, Jonathan Adler. Back row: Coach David Ju, Assistant Coach Ralph Maslan, Alex Struck, Arvin Aramesh, Shane Zelman and "spiritual adviser" Gary Zelman. More...

There is a change and a charge in the air. Birds that had come south are moving back to their breeding grounds. Tree leaf buds burst forth with a green that seems to be life itself. Wildflowers are blooming with riotous colors on the hillsides. The songs of spring fill the air. Bird communication changes from feeding chatter to long melodious mating verses. More...

Agoura Hills A burglar stole two mountain bicycles worth $2,500 each from the garage of a home in the 3800 block of Patrick Henry Place March 15. Someone stole a $400 cellphone left on a dinner table during a school dance at Agoura High School March 15. More...

Congregation Or Ami will have a Shabbat service celebrating children with special needs at 7:30 p.m. Fri., March 28 at 26115 Mureau Road, Ste. B, Calabasas. The service is open to nonmembers and the community at large. More...

Holi, also known as "the festival of colors," is an Indian holiday that announces the arrival of spring and the end of winter for the Hindus. Holi was celebrated by the local Indian community at Oak Canyon Park in Oak Park on March 22. The festival was organized by Indian families and friends in Oak Park. More...

Directed by: Roger Donaldson Starring: Jason Statham, Saffron Burrows, Daniel Mays, Richard Lintern MPAA r ating: R Running time: 110 minutes Best suited for: "British invasion" heist fans Least suited for: More...

The citizens of California cannot ignore the education budget any longer. There is no magic bullet that will solve the shortfall in state funding. I offer the following partial solutions: •Cut the state "Tobacco Use Prevention Education." Parents need to do more in this area. This would save $19 million. More...

It's again time to remind everyone that while we appreciate their letters to the editor, some tend to get a bit longwinded. We get lax about enforcing our word limit for one reason and one reason alone- we love your letters, even when you're criticizing us. More...