Los Angeles County supervisors Michael Antonovich and Zev Yaroslavsky announced that the county’s Rural Outdoor Lighting District Ordinance became effective on Dec. 12. Also known as “Dark Skies,” the ordinance establishes outdoor lighting regulations and standards in certain unincorporated communities of the Santa Monica Mountains and the Santa Clarita and Antelope valleys. The regulations will permit reasonable amounts of outdoor […]
2012-12-20
Samouhi bows out of election
Only four of the five applicants who filed papers to run in the March 2013 Calabasas municipal elections will be on the ballot. Challenger Liat Samouhi, like all candidates, needed 20 signatures to qualify for the race, but the Los Angeles County Registrar rejected eight of her 27 endorsements. Samouhi, a member of the Calabasas Environmental Commission, said she was […]
Agoura couple brings hope, medical training to distant lands
. Physician and his wife just completed a monthlong medical mission in West AfricaPhysicians should always treat their patients with respect and compassion, says Dr. Neil Shocket of Agoura Hills. The doctor and his wife, Lori Justice-Shocket, recently completed a monthlong volunteer medical mission in West Africa with the global health education organization Project Hope. Founded in 1958, Project Hope—“Hope” is an acronym for Health Opportunities for People Everywhere—operates in 36 countries and […]
Sagebrush to rock New Year’s
Tickets are on sale for Sagebrush Cantina’s New Year’s Eve celebration on Sat., Dec. 31 in Calabasas. The annual celebration takes place in the private party tent and features a gourmet buffet of salads, shrimp, salmon, jambalaya and prime rib. Guests will dance in the new year with The Neighbors and a midnight margarita toast. Tickets are $45 singles and […]
Familyfilm written, directed by Oak Park resident released on DVD
A family Christmas movie written and directed by Gregory Poppen, of Oak Park has been released on DVD. “Chilly Christmas,” is about 11-year-old Bobby Cole (Bryson Sams) and his friend Caps (Karan Brar), who attempt to teach Bobby’s dog, Chilly, to behave. The comedy follows the boys’ attempts to corral Chilly’s rambunctious spirit, acceptable at the beach but trouble in […]
The story behind beloved Christmas traditions
While moms and dads meet beneath the mistletoe for a kiss on Christmas Eve, their children rush off to sleep, hoping to wake up early and find presents from Santa. Decorated fir trees, stockings hanging on mantles, and striped candy canes are just a few of the other images that always come to mind during the Christmas season. But have […]