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January 29, 2009  RSS feed
Caught in beak rush hour
CLOSE FRIENDS— Matt Moreau, the father of a student at Sumac Elementary School in Agoura HIlls, receives a nuzzle from Sans Un Nom (without a name), a 2-year-old Harris's Hawk that he flies near his home to keep away unwanted birds. The Harris's Hawk is an easily trained falconry bird, which, unlike most raptors, prefers to hunt in groups. And they're swift. More...
Agoura Hills keeps new homes and remodels under check
Laws govern residences
By Stephanie Bertholdo bertholdo@theacorn.com

Following a series of public hearings, study sessions and workshops, the city of Agoura Hills has adopted new ordinances and guidelines that address the issue of "residential neighborhood compatibility." In other words, how to deal with homes that are over the top. More...

Bad economy? No problem, one city says
While the recession sends shudders across the state, the city finances of Calabasas remain built on bedrock
By John Loesing newstip@theacorn.com

The city of Calabasas apparently didn't see the memo that there's a recession going on. Mayor Mary Sue Maurer reported in her Jan. 21 state of the city address that the Calabasas finances are weathering the storm nicely. More...

 Valentines Special Section
• Remember falling in love?
Anyone can catch your eye, but it takes someone special to win your heart. Do you recall the moment your spouse or loved one walked into your life? Was it love at first sight? Did fireworks go off and Cupid's arrow find its mark? More...
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 Community
• LVMWD lowers water rebates
Las Virgenes Municipal Water District announced a revised rebate schedule for customers who purchase qualifying high-efficiency clothes washers, high efficiency toilets, weather-based irrigation controllers and watersaving sprinkler heads. More...
• article has image Calabasas Chamber hosts Monte Carlo Night, honors resident for service
• article has image Local author to discuss moral values, politics in current 'age of corruption'
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 Health & Wellness
• Wellness Community announces programs
Cancer support groups, classes start soon
The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura group will present the following programs. •A new support group for young adults with cancer will take place from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wed., Feb. 4 through March 25 at the San Fernando Valley satellite, 19725 Sherman Way, Winnetka. More...
• Hospital group to learn about computers
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 Bulletin
Board
• article has image Datebook
SAT., JAN. 31 Annual Rummage Sale Hosted by Thousand Oaks High School Baseball Boosters, 7 a.m. to noon, in front of the TOHS Performing Arts Building, 2323 N. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks. Clothing, furniture, household items. Rain or shine. More...
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 Business
• Mini Wonders at Help U Learn
Company offers wide array of technology devices
Help U Learn Micros reviews the following technology devices and and descusses how they can be used. •GPS units. For drivers who don't have one of these units built into their car, they will want to have one of the many portable units sold today that do numerous tasks, including finding directions. More...
• Knock Yourself Out and Get in Shape
• article has image Markiewicz teams with Liebman
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 Schools
• article has image Oak Park schools unveil new web page
Oak Park schools introduced a new website recently that not only looks different from the old site but is more detailed and interactive, and has a new address—www.oakparkusd.org. The redesign of the district's website features an updated, uniform look with common navigation elements for the administration and school sites. More...
• Committee will monitor school bond spending
• article has image Students enter their robot in regional competition
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 Sports
• article has image Oak Park's 'Coach B' going out in style
Billingsley to be honored at Saturday night's football awards banquet
Forty-one years ago, Dick Billingsley wanted to become an English teacher at Culver City High. There was only one problem. "If you were a teacher, you had to wear a coat and tie every day to work," Billingsley said. "God, I hated wearing ties. It wasn't long before I started to get into kinesiology, because that way I wouldn't have to wear one. More...
• Oaks Christian's Jones, Marsh named top players
• OPHS picks co-head coaches for football
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 Pets
• article has image Peanut turns into a family friend
FURRY FELLOW— Left, Gavin Kotzin of Calabasas introduces Peanut, aptly called the "Squirrel of the Century." Below, Peanut proves he can get along with animals of all species. The friendly squirrel, who roams indoors and out, is almost as tame as the family cat. More...
• article has image Pet of the Week
• article has image Let us hear your 'tails'
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 Police
• Man charged in death of teenage girl
Dealer advised customers to take drugs like a 'Boy Scout' and 'be prepared'
A federal grand jury charged a Westlake Village man Tuesday with selling the hallucinogenic mushrooms that were taken by a 17-year-old girl who was later hit and killed by a car on the Ventura Freeway. Stephen Thomas Roman, 30, had been in custody in Ventura County since September 2008 on separate charges of selling the drug Ecstasy. More...
• Sheriff's Blotter
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 Faith
• article has image New club brings sunshine to seniors
Chabad of the Conejo has launched a new outreach program for senior citizens, The Sunshine Club, a volunteer program designed to bring companionship into the lives of seniors throughout the Conejo Valley. The first program will be at 2 p.m. Sun., Feb. 8 at Agoura Hills Senior Retreat, 5217 Chesebro Road. More...
• Mini retreat aimed at women of faith
• Faith, suffering lecture slated
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 Family
• article has image Walking in the rain
PUDDLE JUMPER— Red Oak Elementary School firstgrader Rachel Lin, 6, walks through the rain to the Westlake Village Library last Friday in Westlake Village. More...
• Special needs kids can enjoy Miracle Sports League
• Time for Winter Planting
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 Obituaries
• article has image Jean Elizabeth Young Denton
With profound sadness, we announce that Jean passed away suddenly on January 21, 2009 of an aortic dissection at the age of 73. Jean was born on March 18, 1935 in Philadelphia to Edith and Edward Young. She was raised, along with her sister Anne, in the Philadelphia area. More...
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 On the
Town
• article has image Dancers bring Martin Luther King Jr.'s message to Viewpoint School
Dancers from the Lula Washington Dance Theater, based in South Central Los Angeles, performed at Viewpoint School in Calabasas recently in honor of Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday. "The students learned about the civil rights movement, so it was very exciting to see it celebrated in dance," said Claudia Antoine, head of the Viewpoint Lower School. More...
• Big weekend planned at The Canyon
• Method Fest deadline arrives
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 Letters
• Cops are just doing their job
I am responding to the letter about "tickethappy cops" written by Julie Freeman of Calabasas. I have lived in Calabasas for over 23 years and I welcome the deputies patrolling our area. You probably have seen me: I walk with my two dogs, one a Dalmatian. More...
• No tickets issued if you simply obey the law
• You can like it or leave it
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 Editorials
• Questions regarding city's future
The field is set for the March 3 Calabasas City Council Election. Incumbents James Bozajian, Jonathan Wolfson and Mary Sue Maurer are being challenged by Bob Sibilia and Dale Reicheneder. On Wed., Feb. 4 the city will host a candidates forum at city hall. On Tues., Feb. More...
• article has image Cartoon
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