Week in Review: Discovered Bones and a Discrimination Case

The skull and other bones discovered in a Malibu Canyon ravine earlier this week were identified as the remains of Mitrice Richardson, 24, who had disappeared near the area in September.

A discrimination claim filed by parks and landscape superintendent Frank Gonzalez sparked an investigation by the state Department of Fair Employment and Housing into the city of Agoura Hills.

Here are those stories and everything else that went down in Agoura Hills between Aug. 9 and Aug. 14.

MONDAY

Bella Donna, the Stevie Nicks tribute band, stepped in at the last minute at the summer's final show in the city's Concert in the Park series.

This week's Recipe Provocateur featured an inspired version of Agoura's Famous Deli's Chinese chicken salad.

TUESDAY

A human skull, a leg bone, and other skeletal remains were found in unincorporated Monte Nido near an abandoned marijuana grove.

This week's Let's Get It Straight looked into Trader Joe's. The long-anticipated market is scheduled to open Aug. 27 at the Shops at Oak Creek.

WEDNESDAY

We launched our Secrets to Longevity. First one up was Audrey Rich. The active Reyes Adobe docent and avid walker told Patch her tips for living long in Agoura Hills.

graduate, shared his memories with Patch for this week's Generations of Graduates.

Grappling with massive state budget cuts, Las Virgenes Unified asked for help from the Las Virgenes Municipal Water District.

THURSDAY

The remains found in unincorporated Monte Nido on Monday were those of Mitrice Richardson, a young woman who disappeared almost a year ago after being released from the Malibu/Lost Hills Sheriff's Station.

We reported on the City Council's purchase of two parcels of land on the west side of town for public purposes.

FRIDAY

Patch covered Rep. Henry Waxman's forum. The congressman discussed a bill to save teaching jobs and gave his take on Arizona's new immigration law at a West Hills synagogue.

We reported on a city employee's discrimination claim against City Manager Greg Ramirez. Landscape supervisor Frank Gonzalez said he was unfairly targeted for disciplinary action after working at Ramirez's home on city time.

This week's Summer Types student was Agoura High School sophomore Megan Kolakowski, who plays varsity basketball, runs track and volunteers at a camp for underprivileged kids.

SATURDAY

This week's Hometown Hero was the Conejo Valley Friendship Circle's director, Rabbi Eli Laber.

Our sports reporter, Sean Ceglinsky, followed up with three Agoura High softball players. For pitcher Stephanie Lord, third baseman Jamie DePippo and catcher Sami Stark, work put in this summer could pay dividends down the road.