By Michael Picarella Acorn Staff Writer Calabasas is still in the running for a library grant in the amount of $8.3 million, according to Calabasas special projects coordinator Matthew Hayden. If awarded the money, the city will build a new library as part of the civic center project. The city now leases space for the existing library. The Calabasas City […]
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Cool off––take a bus ride to the beach for only a buck
By Michael Picarella Acorn Staff Writer For those without a ride to beach this summer, including kids, teens and senior citizens, hop on the bus—the beach bus to Zuma Beach. Services are provided from now until Aug. 22 in Calabasas and Aug. 23 in Agoura Hills. The beach bus is open to residents in Calabasas, Agoura Hills and other nearby […]
Rock concert generates funds for new school
By John Loesing Acorn Staff Writer When their schools are in need of money, kids often take to washing cars or baking cookies. A fundraiser last week at The Canyon in Agoura Hills featuring the popular band Hoobastank was—well, it was no bake sale, that’s for sure. The platinum selling recording artists from Island Records performed a rock concert on […]
Local man robbed at gunpoint
By Lori Porter Acorn Staff Writer An evening of rock ’n’ roll turned into a night of terror for Jay Rosenberg of Oak Park after leaving the Poco concert at The Canyon in Agoura Hills last Saturday, when he was robbed at gunpoint in the parking lot of the popular nightspot. The Canyon is in Whizin’s Center, east of Kanan, […]
Calabasas funds will help local service groups
Calabasas funds will help local service groups Charities and service organizations in Calabasas have until Aug. 1 to apply for $25,000 in funds that have been earmarked in the city’s new budget. When the city council meets Aug. 20 to discuss the funding, the amount could be increased, said William Yeomans, Calabasas interim finance director. Last year, the city council […]
Calabasas to hike fees for filming permits
By Michael Picarella Acorn Staff Writer The city of Calabasas will get more money from filmmakers when movies are filmed in the city. According to Calabasas media operations director Deborah Steller, City Permit Services, a group that’s handled film permits in the city for a year, reviewed the fee structure and requested the changes. The city council approved the modifications […]
Foundation makes grants
The Ventura County Community Foundation (VCCF) Women’s Legacy Fund has made selections for its 2003 Grant Cycle. On Thurs., Sept. 18, a reception will honor the seven grantees at Gardens of the World Community Park in Thousand Oaks. Among the 2003 Women’s Legacy Fund grants recipients were: •Many Mansions, for career and economic development programs offered at the Stoll Community […]
Get useful info from the Bar
The State Bar of California has prepared a free consumer education guide titled "Seniors and the Law: A Guide for Maturing Californians." It’s described as a comprehensive guide to the rights and responsibilities of seniors in California and provides information on how to avoid financial scams and deal with difficult landlords as well as providing basic information on Medicare, Social […]
Guitar stolen during benefit concert
While the Hoobastank benefit concert was sold out and most people who attended the show agreed that the band couldn’t have performed better, not everyone was totally happy. Dan Estrin, the band’s lead guitarist from Calabasas, reported that his $3,500 Paul Reed Smith guitar was stolen from The Canyon stage, following the band’s sound check earlier in the evening. "I […]