Agoura Hills, CA|News|
New Superintendent for Santa Monica National Recreation Area Selected
David Szymanski has 14 years of experience with the National Park Service.

I am an award-winning content editor, writer, journalist, and author with more than 15 years experience in writing for popular online news/feature sites. I began my career with Patch as the editor for the Agoura Hills, Calabasas, and Moorpark sites. More recently, I was the editor for Maria Shriver's Sunday Paper newsletter.
I am also a 15-year veteran of the motion picture industry, having headed the production publicity units on major Hollywood studio movies. Some of my films include "The Fugitive," "My Cousin Vinny," and "Ed Wood." More recently I wrote the press kits for the "IT," "The Karate Kid," and "Pacific Rim."
I hail from New York and graduated from New York University with a B.A. degree. I am the proud mother of Jacob and Mia Rose.
Questions? Concerns? Comments? I can be reached at susan.pascal@patch.com or at 818-699-7488.
David Szymanski has 14 years of experience with the National Park Service.

From Facebook to apps, Agoura Hills Patch helps you keep in touch with your hometown when you go back to school.
The city has plenty of impressive vistas, and each week we'll be sharing one.
Here's a recap of what happened in Agoura Hills this week.
Brentwood viewers should be able to observe around 80 "shooting stars" per hour during this year's Perseid Meteor Shower on Aug. 11-12. No telescope needed: Just lie back and watch the show.
Shop for your produce at the farmers market, take the bus to the beach and attend a free local concert.
Make sure your child's car seat is secure, check out the weekend garage sales and see Helen Reddy's first performance in 10 years.
Agoura Hills viewers should be able to observe around 80 "shooting stars" per hour during this year's Perseid Meteor Shower on Aug. 11-12. No telescope needed: Just lie back and watch the show.
Replacing former Assistant Principal Matt Baldwin, Foli was introduced to the LVUSD Board of Education at Tuesday night's meeting.
The hot weather continues, take the little ones to Music in Motion at the library and enjoy a summer party at the Canyon Club.
Here are the garage sales for the weekend of August 11-12.
Pavley, joined by the California Highway Patrol and the Department of Motor Vehicles, will will hold this special event at the Agoura Hills Civic Center on Saturday.
CBS reporter Art Barron spends an evening with local snake wrangler Bo Slyapich.
A police officer and chief safety officer of a personal mobile security service offers college students tips on personal safety.
Mark Vucich, 37, had been reported missing January 15th.
Take the kids to a free family movie, take the bus to the beach and see 'American Idol's' James Durbin at the Canyon Club.
CBS reporter Art Barron spends an evening with local snake wrangler Bo Slyapich.
Brian McKnight and some NBA and NFL stars will be playing at the local community center to benefit a nonprofit for families.
Together Helping Education makes their $200,000 donation official at Tuesday evenings board of education meeting.
SoCal Edison restores power after equipment failure causes blackout.