The city of Calabasas is joining more than a dozen Los Angeles County cities in making Thurs., Dec. 18 "A Day Without a Bag." The environmental campaign was established last year by the Heal the Bay group to encourage businesses and individuals to do without single-use, plastic shopping bags for at least one day. More...

SHIP SHAPE— Thousand Oaks resident Courtney Strawser does a boxing workout at Agoura Fitness on Dec. 6 as part of a Boot Camp fundraiser for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Participants took part in a six-hour, one-day boot camp that included a 5K run, boxing, body pump class, tae bo, ab work and stretching. Entry fees from the event will be donated to St. More...

THURS., DEC. 11 Somis Thursday Club Meets noon at clubhouse, 5380 Bell St., Somis. Lunch served, Christmas boutique fundraiser. Extra Extra women's quartet sings Christmas songs. $15. Phone: 805.987.2728 Time: 12:00 p.m. More...

For business owners who are looking for low cost alternatives for office space, "virtual offices" are becoming the new trend. More...

The Las Virgenes Unified School District Board of Education said goodbye to longtime member Terilyn Finders during the group's annual reorganization meeting Tues., Dec. 9. More...

The Marmonte League gets no respect—at least when it comes to girls' soccer. Despite three of the final four teams representing the league in the CIFSouthern Section Division II playoffs last year, including section champion Thousand Oaks High, the Marmonte had no teams represented in the CIF-SS Division I coaches' poll when the season began. More...

CATTITUDE— Tango, a male orange and white longhair cat, is declawed in front and needs to live indoors. Tango hopes to be adopted with his partner Cash. To take Tango and Cash home, ask for ID No.s A3876175 and A376171. Occasionally pets have already been adopted, so please call (818) 991-0071 first or visit http:// animalcare.lacounty.gov/. More...

Agoura Hills Someone stole a $100 handbag containing $250 in cash, makeup worth $300, a $600 wallet, a $350 iPod and gift cards from an unlocked vehicle parked in the 5500 block of Devore Court Dec. 2. A thief stole a $600 horse saddle and accessories valued at $300 from a shed in the 29220 block of Driver Lane Nov. 29. More...

The dark winter sky will burn 30,000 lights brighter in Agoura Hills this holiday season. Music will fill the air, and then all is hushed as the narrator unfolds the story of Christmas. Lighted scenes will turn on and off as he speaks, stars twinkle and three gleaming wise men make their way to Bethlehem. More...

CALIFORNIA GIRLS— The Real So Cal U19 soccer team is all smiles after winning the championship at the annual Surf Cup Tournament in San Diego on Thanksgiving weekend. More...

age 75. Died December 6th "She was the very best Wife, Mother, and Omi that anyone could ever wish for. We love her dearly and miss her deeply. More...

No Waiting Dating presents the fourth annual Jewish Eve Extravaganza for ages 40 and up from 7 to 11 p.m. Wed., Dec. 24 at the Hyatt Westlake Plaza ballroom, 880 S. Westlake Blvd., Westlake village. The event will have music by DJ Randy J, dancing, mix/ mingle, lock and key, prizes and complimentary appetizers served until 8 p.m. More...

I and many of my neighbors and fellow park-goers were appalled to learn that plans are underway to construct a new recreation center at the upper level of Forest Cove Park. This seems to have gone largely "under the radar" as most people didn't even know about it. How can the city plan something like this without involving the community and local residents in discussions? More...

Agoura Hills Department of Community Services has announced upcoming events. Unless otherwise noted, all events will be held at the Agoura Hills Recreation Center, 30610 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Agoura Hills. For more information, call (818) 5977361. More...

Back in the 1970s, before Agoura Hills was even a city, local officials fought hard to keep the pristine hills just east of Old Agoura free from development. In the old days, a prison was supposed to be built in the area, and later, a large housing development known as Jordan Ranch. Then there was Ahmanson Ranch, but like the other projects, it too was defeated. More...