Agoura Hills, CA
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About Agoura Hills
- • Linkin Park formed here, becoming one of the best-selling bands of the 21st century.
- • The Whizin Market Square pioneered a unique shopping and community space.
- • Highway 101's construction drove growth, linking it to Los Angeles.
- • It's rumored that a network of caves runs beneath parts of the city.
- • The 1978 Agoura fire devastated the area, leading to new fire safety measures.
- • Named for Pierre Agoure, a Basque shepherd, the city incorporated in 1982.
- • With 20,330 residents, it's smaller than its neighbor, Thousand Oaks.
- • At 984 feet elevation, it offers views of the Santa Monica Mountains.
- • Many residents work in professional, scientific, and technical services.
- • Agoura Hills feels peaceful and affluent, with a strong community spirit.
- • The Los Angeles Rams, a short drive away, won Super Bowl LVI in 2022.
- • Local high schools have a fierce rivalry in football, drawing large crowds.