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The View from Agoura Hills: A Backyard Bluff
The city has plenty of impressive vistas, and each week we'll be sharing one.

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The city has plenty of impressive vistas, and each week we'll be sharing one.

The City Council authorizes the purchase of two parcels of land on the west side of town for public purposes.
The 2-year-old miniature pinscher-chihuahua mix is in need of adoption.
This week saw investigations into the remains of Mitrice Richardson and a claim made by a city employee.
Relatives of Agoura Hills resident Timothy Perryman, who disappeared six years ago, are still hoping for closure.
Grappling with massive state budget cuts, Las Virgenes Unified asks for help from the Las Virgenes Municipal Water District.
Black and tan, and sweet all over, 7-year-old Echo is this week's dog in need of adoption.
Stories also focus on residents' reaction to the overturning of Proposition 8 and young job seekers talking about finding work in a flagging economy.
The city has plenty of impressive vistas, and each week we'll be sharing one.
Grappling with massive state budget cuts, Las Virgenes Unified asks for help from the Las Virgenes Municipal Water District.
Black and tan, and sweet all over, 7-year-old Echo is this week's dog in need of adoption.
Just one look at this 3-year-old, and his tail takes off.
Agoura High's baseball coach steps down and we reveal the secret to Tifa's most sought after treat.
This week's photograph is of a yucca plant nestled in Ladyface Mountain.
Outdated models will be replaced with LED ones, thanks to a federal grant, and the city will reap the savings.
Residents have a life expectancy of about 83.4 years on average, according to a Department of Public Health report.
The Cavallo family will host Dave Matthews at their Hidden Hills home on Aug. 22. Ticket proceeds will go toward Heschel West's Tuition Assistance program.
This 2-year-old is playful and popular with cats and people.
This 2-year-old is playful and popular with cats and people.
Agoura Hills' chocolate shop will be providing sweets for the nominees' gift bags.