The next generation of young actors and musicians will never be able to reach their greatest potential if they don’t have a grand stage on which to perform, said organizers of a June 29 kickoff fundraiser for the 4,000-seat outdoor amphitheater being proposed on the campus of Moorpark College. Between the Hollywood Bowl and the Santa Barbara Bowl, the amphitheater […]
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Moorpark College amphitheater receives star-studded support
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Van Dyke lends name to school arts program
Dick Van Dyke is no stranger to helping youth chase their dreams in the performing arts. From reading parts in high school plays to hosting and performing in benefit concerts at the Kavli Theatre in Thousand Oaks, the 98-year-old star of stage, screen and TV—who recently became the oldest actor to receive a Daytime Emmy Award—has been gracious as can […]
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Highest honor
Local girls recognized by United States CongressThe highest award given to youth by the United States Congress saw several Oak Park High students honored. The Congressional Award Foundation recently concluded its annual three-day Gold Medal Summit, honoring 724 youth awardees from 47 states and territories and 232 Congressional districts across the nation, making the group the largest Gold Medal class to date. This year’s theme for […]
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Scouts reach promised land
Seven young ladies who demonstrated extraordinary dedication, leadership, and commitment to the values of Scouting were honored at a June 15 Eagle Court of Honor at Valley Outreach Synagogue in Calabasas. The journey to becoming an Eagle Scout requires not only the completion of numerous merit badges and leadership roles but also the undertaking of a significant service project that […]
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Grads’ biggest day
Agoura and Calabasas high schools said farewell to the class of 2024 on June 13 with dual commencement ceremonies that included all the color and pageantry befitting America’s next generation of leaders. Our coverage includes spotlight stories on some of the top grads in each class. We begin at Agoura High. Charger graduating senior Zeke Bussiere comes with the complete […]
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No clowning around, CHS senior shows talent in many areas
Lyla Fronk crammed several high school careers’ worth into her four years at Calabasas High School. In trying to account for all that she did, it seems more efficient just to mention those few things she didn’t pursue: dance, robotics, Model UN. The rest of it, basically, she took on. And she did it all despite the slow start of […]
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Childhood friend inspires
High school graduation is a bittersweet time for parents, and harder for some than others. During the Oak Park High School class of 2024 commencement ceremony on May 23, four seniors committed themselves to honor the life of a late childhood friend, Luc Bodden, who profoundly impacted their lives throughout the kids’ time in the Oak Park Unified School District. […]
COLLEGE STANDOUTS
• Noa McAbian of Agoura Hills and Isabella Corton of Calabasas were named to the Southern New Hampshire University winter 2024 President’s List for students with a grade point average of 3.7 or better. • Tracy Jensen from Calabasas earned at least a 3.9 GPA and made the President’s List at Utah Tech University in St. George, Utah. • Lola […]