AGOURA HILLS
Pascal, Susan M. Nestled amongst the Santa Monica Mountains, Agoura Hills is considered the western gateway to Los Angeles County. Originally inhabited by the Chumash Indians, the area was a well-known stagecoach stop for early settlers heading west thanks to its accessibility to well water. In 1927, Paramount Pictures purchased a ranch and started making movies, hence, the town became known as Picture City, having drawn the likes of silent film star Laura LaP...