Phone Scams, Legal Turmoil and a Great Escape

We kicked off March with a story about the co-owner of Pikeys Pub being one of two men for alleged fraud. In other news, the sheriff's department warned of or hospital officials racking up victims' collect-call charges. 

Our celebrity columnist interviewed Agoura Hills native and famed television star . And our Moms Council asked a that sparked a conversation amongst community members.

Here's a recap of what else happened in Agoura Hills, as well as some announcements and upcoming events.

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Just before the week began, Agoura Hills Patch reported:. Jean M. A. Perramon died at Los Robles Hospital, Thousand Oaks, the Ventura County Coroner confirmed. The 63-year-old Malibu resident was getting out of a 2010 silver Ferrari when the accident occured.

 ose quickly to our top five. City officials say lawsuits alleging fraud against a co-owner of  should not affect the bar's conditional use permit to do business in the city.

Along with academics, Major changes are in store for the  as it readies to add grades six through eight to its current campus, which is shared with  on Calmfield Avenue.

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 on former "Malcolm in the Middle" star, Justin Berfield, attracted a lot of attention this week. The now Calabasas resident set aside some time to chat with Patch and lend some insight into his life as a young actor-turned-media juggernaut.

In , Agoura Mom Files' columnist Charlene Ross recommends a ladies' lunch at . On the surface, a brew pub might not sound like the ideal place to lunch with your mommy friends, but as most Agourans already know, Ladyface is not your typical brew pub. 

The topic of was "5 Ways to Party Away the Winter Blues." Though coed themes are usually determined by whether female attendees' costumes will be "naughty" enough, Jessica Hagy has learned that a well-planned, well-timed party (with a well-stocked bar) doesn't lose it's appeal post graduation. Learn how .

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Agoura Hills Patch's  was Mariposa's Dr. Paul Astin. The versatile fifth-grade teacher brings music into his classroom to teach improvisation as well as team work and creativity. Watch the  to learn more. 

Mark Your Calendar:

Beginning Monday, will serve as sub-editor for Agoura Hills Patch. Please send any news tips, questions and comments to spascal@sbcglobal.net.

The Agoura Hills City Council will meet an hour earlier starting this week. Meetings will begin at 6 p.m. in Council Chambers at 30001 Ladyface Court. All meetings are web-streamed live on the night of the meeting.

Remember to log into AgouraHills.Patch.com at 1 p.m. on Wednesday for our weekly . Each week, our Moms Council of experts and smart moms take your questions, give advice and share solutions. Moms Talk will be the place to drop in for a talk about the latest parenting hot topic, so make sure to leave your comments!