2016-12-01
You know winter is here because…
IT’S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR—Santa, sleigh bells and even a little snow sprinkles are the hallmarks of a Southern California winter. Left, Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive with their elves at the Nov. 18 holiday tree-lighting ceremony at The Promenade in Westlake. Below left, the Beverly Belles, an Andrews Sisters-inspired singing trio, performs at the event. Bottom, […]
Lion gets death warrant
P-45 attacks more livestock, and officials issue shoot-to-kill orderThe male mountain lion known as P-45 hunts for prey, but now he’s the one being hunted. For the second time in the past year, the big cat is a prime suspect in the killing of livestock on private property in the Santa Monica Mountains. On Nov. 19, the cougar reportedly attacked a dozen alpacas, killing 10 and injuring two, […]
Video shows brazen burglars in action
Three men seen ransacking homeA Calabasas resident whose home was recently burglarized hopes the exceptionally clear images captured by his surveillance video system will lead to the arrest of the three men who ransacked the house and stole irreplaceable valuables. The thieves took not only cash and sentimental jewelry, they also made a mess and shattered the homeowner’s sense of safety. The burglary occurred […]
Federation banquet honors environmental activists from area
Grassroots environmental activists from throughout the region took center stage at the annual Las Virgenes Homeowners Federation banquet, which celebrated the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service and the work of residents who fought for years to preserve open space and wildlife habitats. Among the scores of people recognized during the Nov. 19 event at the Malibou Lake Mountain […]
Retiring state Senator names her final Volunteer of the Month
FAREWELL—Retiring state Sen. Fran Pavley, right, names Kathy Colman, an artist and resident of Old Agoura, as her final pick for the 27th Senate District’s Volunteer of the Month. Colman created a series of drawings that show the mountain lions known to have lived and died in the local Santa Monica Mountains. The money raised from the sale of Colman’s […]
Don’t forget to shop small for the holidays
Shoppers nationwide got their annual call to arms during last week’s Black Friday craziness. In some locations they took their lives in their hands amid the rabid crowds looking for killer deals. The Oaks mall, for one, is certainly not for the faint of heart this time of year. But it’s exciting, we’ll give it that. Once again, the nation’s […]
Name change depicts park more accurately
Guest opinionWe are fortunate that we live adjacent to national parkland known as the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area. Thanks now goes to the region-wide supporters who gave their time, effort and financial donations to save the 71-acre Chesebro Meadow near Old Agoura, an essential property for the functioning of the north-south wildlife corridor serving this parkland. The corridor needs […]
Cost overrun?
I was very disappointed after reading the article on the impasse for the wildlife corridor between Caltrans and the Agoura Hills City Council. This is a perfect example of why the public doesn’t trust government. Unbelievable. We’re talking about a simple overpass. A bike lane? A walking pass? Cut down four trees? Riparian habitat? What river bed? Are you kidding? […]