Tuesday, May 15, 2012
The Environmental Responsibility Subcommittee meets periodically to discuss how to better our environment.
Every few months, the Environmental Responsibility Subcommittee, lead by council members Illece Buckley Weber and Harry Schwarz, meets to review important issues impacting our environment. The most recent took place May 9. "Right now we have 10 different subcommittees that meet," said Buckley Weber. Environmental issues have always been a priority for Buckley Weber who hopes to to push many environment-related issues to the forefront. "These meetings are basically informational. Our staff reports their findings on key issues and we decide from there if the next step is to take them before the full council," she said. Though no public testimony is taken during the subcommittee meetings, Buckley Weber says that the community is more than …
Thursday, May 10, 2012
The City of Agoura Hills Department of Community Services is now signing up interested teenagers for their summer V.I.P. program.
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Thursday, May 10
The City of Agoura Hills Department of Community Services is pleased to announce that the "Teen V.I.P.–Teen Volunteer Program" is here! The City is seeking teens, ages 11-17 years of age, to volunteer during the summer. The program is designed to give individuals valuable on-the-job experience. Participants will have the opportunity to volunteer in a variety of activities, including recreational classes, office work at the Agoura Hills Recreation Center, the Agoura Hills City Hall, camps, special events and more. The volunteer program is scheduled to begin on Monday, June 18, and end on Friday, August 17. Applications are available at the Agoura Hills Recreation Center, located at 30610 Thousand Oaks Blvd. The deadline to submit an …
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
The company is celebrating its milestone by giving back to charity.
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Wednesday, May 9
Wood Ranch BBQ & Grill turns 20 this year. The Agoura Hills-based company will celebrate by contributing a portion of guests’ checks to end child hunger. Also, each Wood Ranch restaurant will hold a weekly drawing to give away a $50 gift card. “We just thought it would be better to celebrate by giving back to our guests and to our community,” said Eric Anders, co-founder, and father of two. “More than a million children in Southern California go hungry every day. We’ve partnered with Share Our Strength’s ‘No Kid Hungry’ campaign to try to help end that. We’ll also be giving away a $50 gift card in each Wood Ranch restaurant for 20 weeks beginning on May 7.” “We’ve always contributed to good causes in the communities we serve,” said co-…
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At the meeting, a resident will receive a special honor.
The Agoura Hills City Council will be meeting tonight at 6 p.m. in council chambers. Among tonight's items to be discussed: resident Henry Koslov will receive a Certificate of Recognition as Older American of the Year, there will be proclamations for May as National Museum Month as well as Building Safety Month. For the complete agenda or to watch the meetings online, go to the city website: http://www.ci.agoura-hills.ca.us/.
Monday, May 7, 2012
A bill signed by Gov. Jerry Brown will give pet owners and supporters another year to gather the requisite number of orders for the "California Pet Lover's License Plate."
Californians have another year to order the "California Pet Lover's License Plate," which will help fund spay and neuter program, thanks to a bill by Assemblyman Jose Solorio, D-Anaheim, that Gov. Jerry Brown signed last week. "It's a great idea," said Brown, who was accompanied by the state's first dog, Sutter, and actor Pierce Brosnan on his visit to a West Los Angeles pet store Wednesday. "It's not government, it's not bureaucracy. It's not Sacramento." The plates will not be distributed until 7,500 are ordered. There were 4,620 plates ordered as of Tuesday, according to the Department of Motor Vehicles. The plates cost $50 initially and have a $40 annual renewal fee. A personalized plate costs $98, with a $78 annual renewal fee. …
Friday, May 4, 2012
Senate Bill 1472 will provide local governments with the tools to fight neighborhood blight caused by foreclosed properties.
The California State Senate unanimously approved Senate Bill 1472, authored by Sen. Fran Pavley (D-Agoura Hills) on Thursday. SB 1472 is a bill that will provide local governments additional tools to fight blight caused by foreclosed properties primarily owned by banks and financial institutions. “Bank and financial institution’s foreclosed homes can create a nuisance for neighboring residents,." said Pavley. "Properties not being cared for lowers the value of surrounding homes, and abandoned properties attract gangs, drug users, and squatters. Untended properties also create mosquito abatement problems and increased fire risks.” SB 1472 extends the use of enforcement tools for local agencies to combat blight, including fines of up to $1,…
Thursday, May 3, 2012
The California Department of Finance released estimated population numbers Wednesday.
The Department of Finance released population estimate numbers for January 2012 Wednesday as well as state rankings for the 482 cities within California. Each city was ranked by population size and of the 482 cities, 412 saw gains while 68 had a decrease in population. Agoura Hills only saw an increase in its population base by 42 residents or a .2 percent increase since January 2011. Agoura comes in as the 292nd largest city in California. So does a small growth in population impact the city in any way? "It's pretty normal for populations to fluctuate, and our numbers are low anyway compared to the rest of the region," Assistant City Manager Nathan Hamburger told the Agoura Hills Patch following the release of the 2010 census. The Agoura …
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
What would you like Patch to ask the candidates running for California's 50th Assembly District seat, which includes Santa Monica, Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, Brentwood, Westwood, Hollywood, Agoura Hills, Malibu and the Pacific Palisades?
Want to know Assembly candidates' takes on an issue as local as the dredging of the Malibu Lagoon or an expensive state project such as high speed rail? With the June 5 primary election date inching closer, campaigns for the 50th Assembly District are kicking into high gear, and, Patch, too, is revving up its coverage. In the coming weeks, editors will interview each candidate (willing) about biographical information and where they stand on important concerns. Reader input and suggestions will play an important role in coverage, so we would like to hear from you: What questions do you want us to ask the candidates? Here's the field for the June 5 primary with links to the candidates' campaign Web sites or Facebook page so you can get …
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
The forum is from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday in Santa Monica. It is free and open to the public.
Residents of the 50th Assembly District, including the communities of Santa Monica, Malibu, Brentwood, Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, Pacific Palisades, Hollywood and Agoura Hills, are invited to a forum Saturday to learn more about the candidates' positions on education and other issues. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to noon at Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District Board Room, at 1651 16th St. in Santa Monica. Each of the June 5 primary candidates are scheduled to participate: Richard Bloom, Democrat; Betsy Butler, Democrat; Torie Osborn, Democrat; and Bradly S. Torgan, Republican. The focus of the discussion will be on quality public education from the early years through high school graduation. Candidates will also …
L.A. County Health officials launch crackdown on fish mislabeling violations.
Sparked by findings that more than half of all fish is wrongly labeled at restaurants and markets in Los Angeles County, a swift crackdown has been launched to ensure consumers are protected and get what they are paying for. Moving quickly to address the public's alarm about the false labeling, County Supervisors Tuesday voted to direct the Department of Public Health to work with federal and state agencies to address the issue of seafood mislabeling in Los Angeles County. “Consumers must have confidence that the fish they are buying at restaurants and grocery stores is safe and labeled correctly,” said Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich in a statement. The Board of Supervisors approved studying the possible use of the Food and Drug …
illece Buckley Weber
4:19 pm on Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Just a note to clarify. Members of the public can and do speak at open and public meetings. Under the Brown Act, the limitations are defined by whether it is a “regular” or “special” meeting. At “regular” meetings (i.e., City Council), there is a section to receive public comment for items not listed on the agenda, in addition to the allowance for items listed on the agenda. At “special” meetings… more ›