SPRING FLING--Westlake Village has long been known as a community with the interests of families in mind, as recent events show. Above, 10-year-old Brooke Yanke looks for the winning prize number on the bottom of a rubber duck during the Westlake Rotary Street Fair on Sunday. Brooke was at a booth operated by the Las Virgenes Municipal Water District. Below, Lovita Vandenberg, left, Marion Ward, second from left, and Carol Amenta, right, of the Westlake Village Garden Club discuss plans for the club's upcoming home tour on April 27 with homeowner Sandra Dixon. Tickets are available by calling (805) 370-3141. More...
Two residents from Agoura Hills and one from Westlake Village have been arrested on charges of mail theft, identity theft, forgery and fraud. Jay Yang, 19, and Amanda Prescott, 20, were taken into custody April 8 by detectives from the Malibu Lost Hills Sheriff's Station at Yang's home on Windsong Lane. More...
Mother's Day is May 11 and The Acorn wants your mom to receive the recognition she deserves. In 100 words or less, please write and tell us why your mother is special. Whether it's a poignant memory that you have, a small story you'd like to tell or just a few kind words for Mom, your thoughts are important. More...
SPRING BLOOM- LIfe is back to normal at Las Virgenes Creek in Calabasas, which was recently restored to its natural state after spending the last 30 years as a concrete-lined flood control channel. The $1.2million restoration took place along a 400foot section of the stream between Agoura Road and the 101 Freeway. At top is the Agoura Road bridge. Photo courtesy city of Calabasas More...
Project Far From Home founder Kimberly R. Kelly Falconer will conduct a four-hour workshop on searching for missing Alzheimers patients from 8 a.m. to noon Sat., April 26 at the Agoura Hills Civic Center, 30001 Ladyface Court, Agoura Hills. More...
THURS., APRIL 17 It's Magical Seventh annual CineMagic spectacular opens, Pacifica High School, 600 E. Gonzales Road, Oxnard. 7 p.m. tonight, Friday. 11 a.m. Saturday. 265 children present original musical "Out of This World." $15 to $25. Proceeds benefit schools in Pleasant Valley School District. www.cinemagiccamarillo.com. 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...
Pascal Combes-Knoke does it all. And everything he does, he does well. The Thousand Oaks native is a scholar-athlete at Agoura High and holds impressive records in both athletics and academics. More...
Many generations of animals have lived safer, happier lives because of the founding of one important organization. In 1866, Henry Bergh responded to the animal cruelty of his time by establishing what was the first humane organization in North America, The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. More...
Agoura Hills A thief stole $3,500 worth of goods, including golf clubs and a navigation system, from a vehicle parked in the 30200 block of Agoura Road April 6. A vandal shattered the glass door of an office in the 5300 block of Reyes Adobe Road April 6. The loss was $500. More...
IRIS SMOOT/Acorn Newspapers DANCE FOR JOY- From left, Encino residents Etai Ghotzi, 4; his aunt Orit Wolf, and cousin Ben Wolf, 3, dance with Tarzana resident Nily Avidah and West Los Angeles resident Moshe Vakneen during the Jewish National Fund's GoNeutral Walk, formerly the Walk for Water, at Paramount Ranch in Agoura Hills on Sunday. Funds raised from the 3K/5K walk will go toward planting trees in Israel. The event also included a magic show, crafts, and live entertainment. More...
Healthy living and environmental awareness will be the focus of a free event this weekend. The city of Agoura Hills is sponsoring "Planet Expo and Healthy Picnic" from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sat., April 19 at Sumac Park, 6000 Calmfield Ave. More...
Directed by: Noam Murro Starring: Dennis Quaid, Sarah Jessica Parker, Thomas Haden Church, Ellen Page, Ashton Holmes MPAA rating: R (adult language) Running time: 133 minutes Best suited for: More...
Old Agoura homemakers who read Mr. Waters' call to arms may wish to do a little investigating before storming city hall. Are the changes to the housing code for Old Agoura designed to conserve its character as a rural equestrian neighborhood? One hopes. Will it do so at the expense of lowering everyone's property values? Very doubtful. More...
It's easy to keep our heads in the sand and pretend that this nice community we live in is somehow immune to crime. Each week, however, The Acorn sheriff's blotter is filled with cases of petty theft--although the theft of your favorite mountain bike or the loss of your expensive laptop could hardly be considered "petty." More...
Restored creek shows early signs of life