» 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 »
Final HS Football Standings for Regular Season
For the Marmonte League: 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 »
