Local Realtor Jeff Schermer of Rodeo Realty has once again brokered a deal between private landowners and the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy. Schermer and co-listing… Read More »80 More Calabasas Acres Sold to Conservancy
A free community town hall on October 6 will discuss the dangers of fentanyl. “Fentanyl and the L.A. Overdose Epidemic” will be discussed by Sean… Read More »Free Community Town Hall on Fentanyl from LAPD
The long-vacant property at 23036-23060 Ventura Boule-vard, just east of Bowlero Bowling Alley, has been sold to a private developer who is proposing to build affordable… Read More »Developer Proposes Affordable Housing at Woodlake
The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) announced that Las Virgenes Municipal Water District (LVMWD), has received GFOA’s Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for its budget for… Read More »Las Virgenes Municipal Water District Receives Prestigious Financial Award
It’s not clear who was more surprised. A pair of burglars broke into a Tarzana home Tuesday night, but ended up fleeing in terror as… Read More »Homeowners Scare Off Burglars With Shotgun
By Kathleen Sterling I’ve been publishing community newspapers for over 40 years. It’s an incredible job, if not an easy one. I started in 1982… Read More »Personal Bias Has No Place in the Newsroom
In a new twist in the investigation into MTA contracts that led to the raid on Supervisor Sheila Kuehl’s home last week, the Los Angeles… Read More »Sheriff’s Dept. Pulled Off Kuehl Investigation
Recently the California Association of Realtors came out with a “Quick Guide” explaining Proposition 19 that has replaced the prior Propositions 60 and 90. Prop… Read More »How Does Prop 19 Change the Senior Tax Transfer Basis?
The City of Calabasas has been honored with the prestigious 2022 Award for Overall Excellence at the NATOA Annual Conference in Denver, Colorado. In addition… Read More »Calabasas Honored with NATOA Government Programming Overall Excellence Award
Even today – at age 100 – Ethel Margolin isn’t slowing down. She attends the Wings Over Wendy’s meetings of retired veterans every Monday. She is… Read More »From Rosie the Riveter to Wings Over Wendys Regular-Ethel Margolin Celebrates 100
Dear Friends, On September 8th, LA’s 2022 Homeless Count numbers finally came out. This is the annual federally mandated census of homelessness, undertaken over multiple… Read More »A Note From Councilmember Raman: Homeless Count Results
The 64th annual Fernando Awards were held Friday night at the Skirball Center, and Jane Skeeter was named the 2022 Fernando Award winner. The Fernando… Read More »Jane Skeeter Wins Prestigious Fernando Award
Superior Court Judge Joseph Brandolino this week denied a defense motion seeking dismissal of the murder charges against Calabasas resident Rebecca Grossman. In May Grossman… Read More »Judge Denies Dismissal of Murder Charges Against Grossman
Candidates for open seats across the city and county will address their platforms at a “State of the Community” candidate forum on Friday, September 30.… Read More »Candidates to Speak Out at Valley Forum
Police are searching for possible additional victims of a child sex offender in Woodland Hills. Detectives with Los Angeles Police Department arrested Peter Fletcher after… Read More »Community Leader Arrested
The 22-23 season marks another spectacular year at the award-winning Younes and Soraya Nazarian Center for the Performing Arts, which has quickly become one of… Read More »The Soraya’s 22-23 Season Kicks Off
By Neill Simmons The highlight of September is the return of the “King of Planets,” Jupiter, to the night sky. Look east after 9 pm and… Read More »Nighttrek Report: What to See in the September Sky
Discount market Aldi opened September 1 in West Hills. The store is located at 22741 W. Victory Blvd. at Fallbrook, in the old OSH store.… Read More »Aldi Market Opens in West Hills
A community Town Hall has been set for Saturday, September 18, to discuss the proposed Granada Hills Home Depot project. Home Depot is proposing to… Read More »Community Town Hall Set on Granada Hills Home Depot Project
Be part of a huge clean up effort in the North Valley and then party after! Volunteers Cleaning Communities has scheduled a community clean up… Read More »Huge North Valley Cleanup Seeks Volunteers
Alpha Structural, Inc., a leading structural engineering and construction firm in the greater San Fernando Valley, just reached its 30th year in business serving homeowners… Read More »Alpha Structural: Shoring Up the Valley for 30 Years
Two Canadian “Super Scoopers” landed at Van Nuys Air Tanker Base on Monday, just in time to be put to use in the Route Fire,… Read More »Canadian Super Scoopers Fly in to Valley as Heat Wave Hits
By Miri Rossitto Trends come and go. Today, might be the return of bell bottoms, earth tones, and animal print. Tomorrow might be neon and glow sticks. What… Read More »Business Trends – The Good, The Bad, The Effective
The Calabasas Chamber of Commerce honored Calabasas Mayor Mary Sue Maurer at their annual Mayor’s Breakfast, held August 18 at the Calabasas Country Club. Maurer is the… Read More »Chamber Honors Mayor
An elderly man crashed his car through the front door of the Whole Foods at Canoga and Ventura in Woodland Hills Sunday around 12:30 pm. … Read More »CleanUp on Aisle 1 – Driver Backs Through Whole Foods Door
Vanessa Bryant, widow of Kobe Bryant, was recently awarded $16 million in a jury verdict against L.A. County for law and fire personnel sharing photos… Read More »Jury Awards Bryant $16 Million in Court Case
This week Governor Gavin Newsom moved to approve millions in funding to convert more hotels into permanent housing through the state’s Project Homekey program. This… Read More »Funding Approved for Extended Stay Homeless Hotel
For over 40 years, local children have walked to school with Charlie Brown, Lucy and the rest of the Peanuts gang. The Wilbur Avenue Bridge… Read More »Walk Safely With the Peanuts Gang
Local residents, dignitaries and civic leaders enjoyed a refreshing day at the Las Virgenes Water District’s “Pure Gelato” event last Saturday. All enjoyed gelato made… Read More »Residents Cool Down with Pure Fun and Pure Gelato at Water District Event
by Time Gaspar We all hear the stories, the burglar that injured himself on glass breaking into a home and sued the homeowner. There is… Read More »If You Shoot A Burglar…Does Your Insurance Protect You?
If you hear Nancy Cartwright’s name and immediately think of her as Bart Simpson’s voice from The Simpsons TV show, you don’t know the half of it. … Read More »Reel History of the Valley: Bart Simpson is Just the Beginning
Former Los Angeles City Councilman Mitch Englander has been ordered by the city Ethics Commission to pay $79,830.50 in penalties for failing to disclose money he… Read More »Former City Councilman Englander Fined Nearly $80,000
A belligerent Woodland Hills resident has once again attacked a fruit vendor set up at the corner of Canoga and Dumetz. This time, however, he… Read More »Rampaging Neighbor Takes Axe to Fruit Vendor’s Stand
YouTuber and makeup artist Jeffree Star isn’t known for his subtlety, and his latest endeavor is nothing less than mega. After having his Hidden Hills… Read More »Jeffree Star Makes Up for Lost Time on the Market With $16.7 Million Sale
The Caring Calabasas Club at the Calabasas Senior Center recently collected three truck loads of pet-friendly products, including blankets, carriers, beds, collars and leashes. The… Read More »Caring Calabasas Seniors to the Rescue!
Westfield Topanga has partnered with My Valley Pass and the Valley Relics Museum to celebrate 818 Day: A San Fernando Valley Celebration! 818 Day is… Read More »Celebrate 818 Day at Westfield Topanga
By Bob Blumenfield As we have been successfully creating more transitional and permanent housing, the City Council has been approving specific, but limited locations where… Read More »City Council to Crack Down on Homeless Camps
Just a week after a brutal stabbing death on a residential street in Woodland Hills, another gruesome murder has shocked the community. The body of… Read More »Second Murder Shocks Woodland Hills
Operation Gratitude has teamed up with Chapstick and local volunteers this August to thank our deployed troops by providing care packages to those who raised… Read More »Operation Gratitude Seeks Volunteers August 10
Best Friends has announced plans to cease operations by December 31 at the Mission Hills location that was formerly the Northeast Valley Animal Shelter funded… Read More »Best Friends Pulls Out; Leave Animal Shelter in Ruff Spot
With monkeypox rearing its ugly head, we asked Nick Testa, MD, Chief Medical Officer, Common-spirit Health Southern California Division, the facts and figures about the… Read More »Making Sense of Monkeypox
The L.A. City Council this week supported an amendment to extend the ban on homeless camping – broadening the existing ban on sitting, sleeping or… Read More »L.A. City Council To Expand Homeless Camping Ban
By Miri Rossitto An anticipated 2.6 million weddings are set to occur this year – the most since 1984, according to a report from The… Read More »The Business of Weddings
The joyous musical The Prom opens at The Ahmanson Theatre on August 10. The Prom is the Broadway hit that New York Magazine called “smart and big-hearted” and The New York… Read More »The Prom Dances Into Ahmanson
By Janey M. Rifkin More than 23 million American families got a pet cat or dog during the pandemic, according to the American Society for… Read More »Summer Vacation Finalized! Now What to Do With Fido…
It’s summer and the heat is driving everyone – including small children – into the water. Enjoying time at swimming pools, rivers, lakes, and the… Read More »Summer Pool Use Leads to Safety Tips to Prevent Drowning
The proposed West Valley Food Pantry expansion will get a hearing from the South Valley Area Planning Commission on August 11. The Food Pantry is… Read More »Planning Commission Hearing on Food Pantry Set for August 11
Calabasas Mayor Mary Sue Maurer, above, will be honored by the Calabasas Chamber of Commerce at their annual Mayor’s Breakfast on Thursday, August 18. Maurer was… Read More »Calabasas Mayor to be Honored
There are no suspects and no motive yet in the brutal stabbing of a Woodland Hills man in the middle of a quiet residential street.… Read More »Murder on the Street
A 43-year-old woman who was struck by a bus last Friday on the 101 Freeway died of blunt head trauma. Originally it was thought she… Read More »Woman Commits Suicide on the 101
Multiple media outlets have submitted public records requests to LVMWD, requiring the District to make public the names of its customers throughout the service area… Read More »Water Wasters Beware – District Can Release Offenders’ Names
Congressman Brad Sherman, whose district includes most of the San Fernando Valley, including a portion of Calabasas, will host a Town Hall on Thursday, July 28,… Read More »Congressman to Host Town Hall
The tagged mountain lion known as P-89 was found dead Monday on the 101 Freeway in Woodland Hills. The two-year-old male was hit around 2… Read More »Mountain Lion Killed on the 101
Valley native Adam Mohiuddin is a recent graduate from UC Berkeley and was commissioned as an Army Officer through UCB’s ROTC Program. At 19 years… Read More »Valley Native Son is Army’s Youngest Commissioned Officer in History
By Kathleen Sterling The little boy was brought in to the Lost Hills Sheriff’s Station, obviously traumatized. Both his parent were arrested and jailed for… Read More »Comforting the Youngest Victims in Jail
Twelve teens were all smiles this summer after Dr. Ara Agopian and his team provided them all with braces – for free. Agopian owns Orthodontic Centers of… Read More »Orthodontics From the Heart in Granada Hills
The Tarzana Community & Cultural Center launched their Tarzana Talks! six-part speaker series on June 30 with “Interpretation of Dreams” featuring Dream Interpreter and TV… Read More »“Tarzana Talks!” Monthly Speaker Series Debuts at TCCC
The Reimagine Ventura project, after years of planning, community meetings and changes, broke ground this week on the west end of Ventura Blvd. The program… Read More »Reimagine Ventura Breaks Ground
The new national suicide hotline officially launched on Saturday, July 16. Those seeking mental health can now text or call “988” to reach trained counselors.… Read More »New National Suicide Prevention Lifeline “988” Launched July 16
The drought is bringing more than water woes to the Valley – it’s increasing the number of wildlife on the hunt themselves for water and… Read More » Drought Rattling More Than Water Supply
Music superstar Drake sold two of the three homes at his Hidden Hills compound in April to Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford. The third home on… Read More »Hot Property: Drake Sells Hidden Hills Homes
With wildfire season year ‘round now, and a worsening drought, the potential for another devastating disaster like the Woolsey Fire is a concern. Residents can… Read More »Get Local Wildfire Alerts on Your Phone
David Joseph Bunevacz, a Calabasas resident, was arrested in April and charged with securities and wire fraud. He raised more than $37 million from investors believing… Read More »Calabasas Man Pleads Guilty in Cannabis Fraud Case
Smoke and flames were visible for miles across the valley as a commercial building in Warner Center burned Sunday night. The building, the former Sky… Read More »Teens Torch Warner Center Building With Fireworks
Three men were killed and seven others injured Sunday night when a speeding car lost control on Vanowen Avenue in Winnetka. Reports indicate that the three… Read More »Holiday Weekend Turns Deadly With Winnetka Car Crash
With wildfires a constant threat living in California, attention is usually focused on home evacuation and personal welfare. But what about our furry friends? If… Read More »Is Your Pet Prepared for Disaster?
By Kathleen Sterling Sometimes the best escapes are close to home, and just a quick change of scenery – and temperature – are all that’s needed… Read More »The Best Escapes Are Right Around the Corner
Just over one year ago, Avelo Airlines ushered in a new era of choice, convenience and low fares as America’s first new airline in nearly… Read More »Avelo Air Introduces New Low-Cost Airline Out of Burbank
The Board of Directors of the Fernando Award Foundation has announced the five finalists for this year’s award honoring volunteer service in the San Fernando… Read More »Fernando Award Finalists Named
By Neill Simmons The highlight of July is the second “Super Full Moon” of three months in a row. June was a “Super Moon” and so… Read More »Nighttrek Report: What to See in the July Sky
Fireworks will light up the sky across the valley this coming Monday, July 4. Fireworks shows are planned in numerous locations, and some can be… Read More »Fireworks Light Up the Valley Sky July 4
Topanga Vintage Market will hold their June market on Sunday, June 26. Kids are free, and no pets allowed. Veterans are always free. Enter Pierce on… Read More »Topanga Vintage Market Open This Weekend at Pierce
After nearly eight months of searching for a new CEO, the Calabasas Chamber has hired a dynamic creative, and energized professional in Lisa Clayden, right. Raised… Read More »Calabasas Chamber Gets New CEO
The headliner this Sunday at Warner Park is Jumping Jack Flash, a tribute to the Rolling Stones. Opening for them is emerging artist Heart of… Read More »Stones Tribute Rocks Warner Park Sunday
After several years of negotiations and efforts to preserve the last commercial orange grove in the San Fernando Valley, Councilmember Bob Blumenfield today announced that… Read More »Blumenfield Secures Preservation Deal for Bothwell Ranch
Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford seems to be passing real estate around like well…a football. Records show that Stafford recently sold his main Hidden Hills home… Read More »Matthew Stafford Passes Off Hidden Hills Home for $21 Million
The Soraya continues to roll out news of its 2022-23 season. Tickets for the Signature Series will be available to the general public on July 12. The… Read More »Soraya Announces Signature Season
This past weekend, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) officially announced their recommendation that children aged six months through five years of age can now… Read More »CDC Approves Vaccine for Kids Under Five
The five-year-old mountain lion known as P-54 was struck and killed on Las Virgenes Road last Friday at approximately 9:30 am. The big cat was… Read More »Mountain Lion Killed on Las Virgenes
After strong opposition from North Valley residents three years ago, Metro has unveiled a new rapid transit line that will run on Roscoe Blvd. between… Read More »Metro Scraps North Valley Nordhoff Bus Line, Adds Roscoe
Tim Gaspar thinks a lot about how to save things – he’s an insurance agent after all, but he didn’t really think about saving lives until his… Read More »Tim Gaspar Gives the Gift of Life; Donates Kidney
In a ceremony on the Encino Little League field last week, a portion of the 101 freeway in the West San Fernando Valley was officially… Read More »Encino Native and Astronaut Sally Ride Gets Portion of 101Posthumously Named in Her Honor
By Cindy Royall Libonati I sure don’t have a crystal ball, but I do have some thoughts about our real estate market based on many… Read More »Where is the Real Estate Market Going?
By Tim Gaspar It has all the trappings of a true Hollywood drama. The mudslinging, adultery, movie contracts, dirty sheets (ewww) and homeowners insurance. Homeowners… Read More »Amber Heard’s Homeowners Insurance Paid Her Legal Fees
Tickets for the City of Calabasas’ July 4 celebration are now on sale. The day includes a lakeside fun run, splash party and of course,… Read More »Spend Independence Day in Calabasas
We have the Kiwanis Warner Center to thank for the flags lining Ventura Blvd. Every year the service-oriented club comes together, climbs aboard and clambers… Read More »Kiwanis Show Their Stripes
Dr. Harpeet Bawa, renowned surgeon with the Southern California Orthopedic Institute (SCOI) and UCLA Health, is offering a free virtual seminar on hip and knee… Read More »Renowned Surgeon Offers Free Hip and Knee Pain Seminar
The Calabasas Senior Center celebrated its sixth anniversary and post-COVID reopening June 3 with an event that included residents, city council, city staff, old, new… Read More »Calabasas Senior Center Celebrates Six!
Rams owner Stan Kroenke has bought the Anthem property directly adjacent to the Promenade Mall, which he purchased earlier this year for a training ground.… Read More »Rams Buy Anthem Building in Warner Center
By Kathleen Sterling Texas has some of the most restrictive abortion laws in the nation, all designed to prohibit “destroying the vitality or life of… Read More »Word on the Street
The Encino communities living by three dangerous bridges over the 101 Freeway will finally see some progress, as relentless advocacy prompted State Senator Henry Stern… Read More »Stern Bridges Divide Between Caltrans and Encino Residents
With watering restrictions in place across the state – two days a week in Los Angeles, just one day at week in Calabasas and Agoura, residents… Read More »The Drought and Fire Danger
The Calabasas Senior Center will host a Flex Vote Center on Wednesday, June 1, from 10 am to 2 pm. The mobile voting program serves… Read More »Calabasas Hosts Vote Flex Center June 1
The Calabasas Senior Center is celebrating its 6th Anniversary on Friday, June 3, from 2 to 4 pm. The event marks six successful years since… Read More »Calabasas Senior Center Celebrates Six!
The Los Angeles City Council voted unanimously to give the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy the opportunity to buy city-owned land before property owners whose land… Read More »City Council Gives Conservancy Right of First Refusal Over Homeowners
Summer’s almost here and the weather’s not the only thing heating up! Local businesses are on the move and on the grow, and we’ve noted… Read More »AMC, Ruth’s Chris, Starbucks & Pitfire on the Move in the West Valley
After more than 50 years of serving the Northridge and Porter Ranch communities, the Northridge Post Office will be vacating its current location at 9534… Read More »Northridge Post Office Closing
Woodland Hills resident Colleen Bercsi passed away Tuesday at the age of 93. She was born in Chicago to Michael Lynch, a cameraman for Lasky Studios, and… Read More »Community Mourns Former CSUN Professor
Incumbent L.A. City Council Third District Councilman Bob Blumenfield and challenger Scott Silverstein debated Wednesday night in a Zoom event hosted by the Woodland Hills… Read More »City Council Candidates Debate
This past Sunday Councilmember Bob Blumenfield was joined by Mayor Eric Garcetti, city/community leaders and residents for the groundbreaking of Caballero Creek Park. This site… Read More »New West Valley Park Opens in Tarzana
California Governor Gavin Newsom has approved the $33.8 million payment for the County to purchase the 818 Hotel on Ventura for conversion to a homeless shelter.… Read More »Governor Funds 818 Homeless Hotel
Diana Williams was honored by United Chambers with their first-ever Leadership Award. Williams is CEO of the West Valley Warner Center Chamber of Commerce, and… Read More »Diana Williams Receives First Leadership Award
The story at first appeared to be just another sad tale of a possible transient with mental health problems. Neighbors at home Saturday night in… Read More »Murder of Three Children Shocks Community
Permanent Air Monitoring System Must Be in Place by August Things are moving – not quite at lightening speed – but definitely forward, in the… Read More »There’s Light at the End of the Aliso Disaster
Valley actors Tucker Boggs, Paul Michael Neiman, Robert Reeves, Catie Sayeg, Helen Siff, Liam Whalen and Shira Wilson will all star in the West Valley… Read More »West Valley Playhouse Presents Lost in Yonkers
Actress Kaley Cuoco, star of The Big Bang Theory and HBO’s The Flight Attendant, has purchased actor Taylor Lautner’s (Twilight) Agoura home for $5.25 million. The five-bedroom, four-bath home has an… Read More »Kaley Cuoco Makes a Big Bang in Agoura
West Hills Hospital & Medical Center, a full-service acute care facility, has achieved the best average “door-to-balloon” response time in Los Angeles County for 2021. … Read More »West HIlls Hospital Offers Fastest Average Heart Attack Response Time in L.A.
