Microbrewing has gone from a niche trend to a booming industry. Between Calabasas and Ventura there are dozens of businesses offering a variety of frothy, flavorful craft brews. It wasn’t always that way. Before cities were drowning in IPAs, pilsners and porters, there were only a few options for lovers of locally brewed beer. Ladyface Ale Companie in Agoura Hills […]
2019-11-21
Paramount Ranch cleanup shifts into high gear
One year after the Woolsey fire damaged 112 miles of trails and 88% of federal parkland in the Santa Monica Mountains, a second phase of the fire recovery began last week with the testing of hazardous materials and the removal of debris from 30 structures and out-buildings, the National Park Service said. Strict environmental rules govern the treatment of contaminated […]
Residents can keep up-to-date on scams via hotline
Local residents have been the constant victims of scams, including fraudulent phone callers falsely demanding money as well as in-person lottery scams. To prevent further victimization, the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office has created a Scam Hotline. Scams not only vary from county to county, but also from city to city, so a scam hotline was created for every patrol station. […]
Flywheels take the title
THE RIGHT STUFF—Members of the Calabasas High School Robotics Team, the Shakey Flywheels, at right, show their stuff at the Ventura County Office of Education’s recent Tower Takeover Tournament. The Flywheels not only won the 2019 Vex robotics title, but did so with the highest score of the day’s tourney. With the win, the team gets to compete at the […]
College professor out standing in the field
Three years ago, Moorpark College professor Katherine Courtney was stuck. Not in life or in her career, but on the other side of a fast-moving stream that washed out the hiking trail at Limekiln State Park in Big Sur. The biology teacher had traveled to the Central California destination as part of a three-day trip with her field biology class, […]
Calabasas girls in ‘Nutcracker’ production
Two Calabasas residents and students of A.C. Stelle Middle School, Leyla Baharlo and Sloane Donahue, are dancing in the Westside Ballet’s production of “The Nutcracker” at the Broad Stage in Santa Monica. The young dancers will share the stage with seven professional guest artists in nine shows at the Santa Monica theater beginning Thanksgiving weekend. Leyla, an 11-year-old sixth-grader, began […]
Reaching for new heights can make SAD sufferers feel glad
On the TrailAround this time of year a condition nicknamed “SAD” often upends the well-being of sensitive souls. For some of us, myself included, seasonal affective disorder may be triggered by having to surrender the bountiful light and warmth of summer days. Each fall I fall prey to this blues-inducing syndrome. This year, I’ve discovered something that gives my spirits a boost, […]
Health system receives ‘A’ safety grade
Los Robles Health System was recently awarded an ‘A’ Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, a national distinction, recognizing its achievements protecting patients from harm and providing safer healthcare. The Leapfrog Group is an independent national watchdog organization committed to improving healthcare quality and safety for consumers and purchasers. The Safety Grade assigns an ‘A’, ‘B’, ‘C’, ‘D’ or ‘F’ grade to […]