» November, 2009

3 Boys Arrested for "Ginger" Attacks

November 30, 2009— Three A.E. Wright middle school boys have been arrested for investigation of bullying red-haired students after a Facebook page encouraged “Kick a Ginger Day.” More »

Sports, Teens and Drinking

Contradicting what most parents might think, participation in team sports doesn’t necessarily result in teenage boys adopting healthier behaviors. More »

"Ginger Attack" Fallout Continues

November 27, 2009— The search term “ginger attack Calabasas” returns 176,000 results in Google. More »

Black Friday Survival Tips

Have you been diagnosed as a shopaholic, unable to pass up a great deal? More »

Happy Thanksgiving!

Have you ever wondered how the traditions of Thanksgiving really came about? Here are five “hidden symbols” you probably didn’t know. More »

The "J-Team" Takes on Cyberbullying

The “Kick a Ginger” incident appears to be localized to the A.E. Wright Middle School, according to Deputy Ginni Alvarez of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Lost Hills Station. More »

Cartoon, Facebook, Parents Blamed for Assault

November 21, 2009, Calabasas— The Sheriff’s Department says that a 12-year-old student at A.E. Wright was assaulted Friday morning by a group of students inspired by a “National Kick A Ginger Day” posting on Facebook. More »

Boat Burns, Owner Missing

November 19, 2009— The U.S. Coast Guard has halted a search for a local man who may have been aboard his boat that was found burning off the coast on Tuesday. More »

Hiking Calabasas Peak

Seth Smigelski took a hike up to Calabasas Peak and documented the trip with photos and maps. More »

Las Virgenes Road Closure Delays Thousands

November 17, 2009— An accident on Las Virgenes Road yesterday took out a major power line pole, according to Sgt. Tony Arnold of the Lost Hills Sheriff Station. More »

More on the Calabasas "Bling Ring"

The New York Times has written over two thousand words on the Calabasas “kids” accused of robbing homes of the rich and famous. More »

1,400 Vaccinated

Organizers said that Saturday’s regular flu and H1N1 flu vaccine at a free drive-though clinic at the Community Center served 1,400 people. More »

Local WWII Vet Gets Overdue Medals

For 60 years, Ed Reiff, a Marine who served in WWII, had no official recognition of his heroism. That wait is over. More »

Op Ed: Mitrice Richardson's Supporters Are Going Too Far

It’s an awful story. Mitrice Richardson’s family says she was a straight-A graduate at Cal State Fullerton who had recently passed a test to become a substitute teacher. More »

Got Gold? It May be Time to Sell.

November 9, 2009– Gold rose to a record high today, reaching $1,109 per ounce before noon. Since it’s usually a bad idea to “buy high,” now may be the time to sell your extra gold. More »

Calabasas Real Estate Firm Looking to Buy 1,000 Parcels

From the San Fernando Valley Business Journal … The motto “Cash is king” is truer than ever right now, especially for investors looking to snatch up distressed and under-valued commercial real estate properties. More »

Pitcher Bret Saberhagen Leaving Calabasas

Former major league pitcher Bret Saberhagen has listed his Calabasas home $3.25 million. More »

Friday Night Football Scores

Varsity high school football scores for Friday, November 6, 2009 . . . More »

Suspected Arrested in "Chapter 8" Nightclub Stabbing

A 35-year old Moorpark man, Jaiyro Reyes was arrested by Sheriff’s Department detectives for a stabbing that occurred at the Chapter 8 night club in Agoura Hills. More »

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