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Agoura Hills, California

Agoura Hills is a city situated in the Santa Monica Mountains region of Los Angeles County, California, United States.
Population 20,299

Top Events in Agoura Hills History

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1800History
In about 1800, Miguel Ortega was granted a Spanish grazing concession called Rancho Las Virgenes or El Rancho de Nuestra Señora La Reina de Las Virgenes.
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1810History
The grant was abandoned after Ortega's death in 1810, and José Maria Dominguez was given Rancho Las Virgenes as a Mexican land grant in 1834.
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1845History
Maria Antonia Machado de Reyes purchased the rancho from Dominguez in 1845.
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1982History
In 1982, the residents of the proposed city voted in favor of cityhood by a 68% majority.
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1986Government
The Great Race was established in 1986 and features six races including Pacific Half (half-marathon), Chesebro Half (half-marathon), Old Agoura 10K, Deena Kastor (5 kilometers),...
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1990History
=== Climate === == Demographics == Agoura Hills first appeared as a city in the 1990 U.S.
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1995Crime
In 1995, the murder of Jimmy Farris awakened the city to a rising drug problem and petty theft by its young.
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2010History
The name of the mountain was officially changed from Negrohead to Ballard in a ceremony on February 20, 2010.
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2018Disaster
In November 2018, the Woolsey Fire occurred during Santa Ana winds burning through the community.
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2020Infrastructure
== Economy == === Top employers === According to the city's 2020 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, the top employers in the city are: == Government == Agoura Hills is g...

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Historical Timeline

1800History
In about 1800, Miguel Ortega was granted a Spanish grazing concession called Rancho Las Virgenes or El Rancho de Nuestra Señora La Reina de Las Virgenes.
1810History
The grant was abandoned after Ortega's death in 1810, and José Maria Dominguez was given Rancho Las Virgenes as a Mexican land grant in 1834.
1845History
Maria Antonia Machado de Reyes purchased the rancho from Dominguez in 1845.
1982History
In 1982, the residents of the proposed city voted in favor of cityhood by a 68% majority.
1986Government
The Great Race was established in 1986 and features six races including Pacific Half (half-marathon), Chesebro Half (half-marathon), Old Agoura 10K, Deena Kastor (5 kilometers),...
1990History
=== Climate === == Demographics == Agoura Hills first appeared as a city in the 1990 U.S.
1995Crime
In 1995, the murder of Jimmy Farris awakened the city to a rising drug problem and petty theft by its young.
2010History
The name of the mountain was officially changed from Negrohead to Ballard in a ceremony on February 20, 2010.
2018Disaster
In November 2018, the Woolsey Fire occurred during Santa Ana winds burning through the community.
2020Infrastructure
== Economy == === Top employers === According to the city's 2020 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, the top employers in the city are: == Government == Agoura Hills is g...
2023History
The median household income in 2023 was $171,944, and the per capita income was $78,264.
2025Disaster
In January 2025, many areas of Agoura Hills and neighboring Oak Park were under evacuation warnings due to the Kenneth Fire.

Did You Know?

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Agoura Hills is located in the state of California.
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Agoura Hills has a population of 20,299 residents.
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With a population of 20,330 as of the 2010 census, which decreased to 20,299 in 2020.

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