Matthew Sandefur, 16, a senior at Agoura High School, has been selected as a semi-finalist for the Music Center’s 17th annual Spotlight Awards. Sandefur, honored in the Jazz Instrumental Music category, was chosen from among more than 800 state students. Semifinalists will audition again; finalists must perform Sat., April 17 at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion where they will compete for […]
2005-01-20
First victory of the season gives Chargers confidence they can win
By Kyle Jorrey jorrey@theacorn.com Though it took them nearly a month to get their first taste of victory, that didn’t mean last Friday’s come-from-behind win over Moorpark was any less sweet for the members of the Agoura boys’ soccer team. After starting out the season with a 0-7-4 record, the Chargers landed two goals in the match’s final minutes against […]
While a senior in college, I took what I thought would be a no-brainer, breeze-through-to-graduation, two-unit class entitled, “The Concepts of Coaching.”
While a senior in college, I took what I thought would be a no-brainer, breeze-through-to-graduation, two-unit class entitled, "The Concepts of Coaching." Taught in a room without windows in the belly of our gymnasium, it was intended primarily for student-athletes who saw a future in coaching; I took the class as an elective simply because its professor, Pepperdine men’s volleyball […]
Fab 5 have high hopes for final season
By Kyle Jorrey jorrey@theacorn.com Despite all the success they’ve had during their three-and-a-half seasons at Oak Park High School (three Tri-Valley titles, one co-CIF championship), Eagle senior soccer players Sam Stoll, Whitney Steininger, Rachel Levine, Roxana Sadeghi and Tatiana Camacho say they aren’t yet satisfied. Sure, it’s been a nice ride, but not having a strong final year on a […]
Enjoy Gracious Living In This Dramatic Estate
Gracious living is a hallmark of this Morrison Sutton Valley Estate home. The two-story 3338 square foot floor plan offers 5 bedrooms and 3.5 baths on a beautifully landscaped half-acre view lot. The dramatic two-story living room features a marble fireplace and floor-to-ceiling French windows. The remodeled kitchen with a breakfast bar and nook invites family to linger over morning […]
Agoura Hills
The driver side window of a car parked near a hotel in the 30100 block of Agoura Road on Jan. 8 was shattered. The wrongdoer(s) stole an HP printer worth $150 and a gift card valued at $50. A computer battery charger was also taken. Someone threw a rock and shattered the window of a 2000 Mercedes Benz parked in […]
Mass honors tsunami victims
Mass honors tsunami victims Cardinal Roger Mahony celebrated a special mass for victims and survivors of the South Asia tsunami at 12:30 p.m. Sat., Jan. 15 at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels, 555 W. Temple St., Los Angeles. Indonesian dancers performed in the Cathedral prior to the start of the Mass. The Counsels General of the affected […]
Temple Beth
Haverimrecognizes founders
Haverim recognizes founders Temple Beth Haverim will celebrate its 21st anniversary with a dinner dance on Sat., Jan. 22 at 29900 Ladyface Court, Agoura Hills. The event will honor Temple members Hilary and Jonathan Matthew and Sandy and Andy Matthew, who founded the synagogue, and Alison and Craig Morris, who are active members today. The evening’s theme will be "Cruising […]