Are You Prepared for the Next Disaster?
Let’s face it. It’s not just earthquakes anymore. Californians also have to worry about fires – and given the recent rainstorms – floods and more.… Read More »Are You Prepared for the Next Disaster?
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Is Your Bank Safe?
By Miri Rossitto What a week it has been for banks. In the biggest bank failure since the collapse of Washington Mutual in 2008, we… Read More »Is Your Bank Safe?
P-22 Laid to Rest in Santa Monica Mountains
After a myriad of public events to grieve Los Angeles’ most famous mountain lion, P-22 has been laid to rest in an undisclosed location in… Read More »P-22 Laid to Rest in Santa Monica Mountains
Did We Get Enough Rain?
Recent rain and snow have helped to quench the thirst of the recent drought. Mother Nature has provided the elixir for all of us to… Read More »Did We Get Enough Rain?
There is No Place for Anti-Semitism
By Bob Blumenfield Last week, two Jewish Angelenos were shot near places of worship. While the motives were not initially confirmed, it soon became all… Read More »There is No Place for Anti-Semitism
Proposed Development Pushing Out Parking for Seniors?
Almost 150 concerned residents showed up at a community meeting last week at the Calabasas Senior Center. At issue is a proposed development directly west… Read More »Proposed Development Pushing Out Parking for Seniors?
Sepulveda Basin Vision Plans Hopes to Create “Central Park” of the Valley
The Sepulveda Basin has long been a staple in the San Fernando Valley as a recreational and wildlife reserve for the surrounding communities. At approximately… Read More »Sepulveda Basin Vision Plans Hopes to Create “Central Park” of the Valley
At Last! West Valley Housing for the “Missing Middle”
By Kathleen Sterling We’ve heard many comments about the high-end apartment complexes springing up all over the west valley – where you can borrow a… Read More »At Last! West Valley Housing for the “Missing Middle”
Free Summer Concerts in the Park Schedule Announced
The Valley Cultural Foundation has announced the line-up for their free Summer Concerts in the Park season. This is their 48th year of free concerts… Read More »Free Summer Concerts in the Park Schedule Announced
One-on-One With Supervisor Lindsey Horvath
Lindsey Horvath was elected to the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors in 2022, and is the youngest woman and first millennial to hold the… Read More »One-on-One With Supervisor Lindsey Horvath
Congressman Brad Sherman Casts Doubt on Republicans After Chaotic Speaker Vote
By Eva Szilardi-Tierney After 15 rounds of voting, Kevin McCarthy was, at last, elected Speaker of the House of Representatives on January 7. His victory… Read More »Congressman Brad Sherman Casts Doubt on Republicans After Chaotic Speaker Vote
Breaking News!
Lisa Marie Presley suffered a cardiac arrest at her Calabasas home today. Paramedics arrived on scene, performed CPR and were able to regain a pulse… Read More »Breaking News!
One-on-One with Karen Bass
By Kathleen Sterling Valley News Group sat down with Karen Bass 11 days into her tenure as Los Angeles’ new Mayor. We congratulated her on her… Read More »One-on-One with Karen Bass
Westfield Sells the Village to Rams Owner
Rams Owner Stan Kroenke has purchased The Village at Westfield Topanga. The Kroenke Organization purchased the mall for $325 million from owner Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield. The Village… Read More »Westfield Sells the Village to Rams Owner
Fiery Crash Sends Three to Hospital; Closes Ventura Blvd.
Slow down! Everyone is rushing to get errands done before Christmas… and the results can be devastating. A fiery six-car crash Wednesday morning at Canoga… Read More »Fiery Crash Sends Three to Hospital; Closes Ventura Blvd.
P-22 Euthanized Due to Health Issues
P-22, the famous 12-year-old mountain lion known for having successfully crossed both the 101 and 405 freeways, was captured last week and has now been… Read More »P-22 Euthanized Due to Health Issues
Pure Water Project Achieves Major Milestone as the Joint Powers Authority Approves the PEIR
The JPA Board of Directors unanimously approved the PEIR for the Pure Water Project Las Virgenes – Triunfo (PWP), providing a pathway for the construction… Read More »
Pure Water Project Achieves Major Milestone as the Joint Powers Authority Approves the PEIR
Woodland Hills Coyote Attack Scares Residents
They are called “urban coyotes” and they have become so brazen that they are not afraid of humans. This was never more evident than in… Read More »Woodland Hills Coyote Attack Scares Residents
Driver Disappears After Flipping Car Onto Parked Cars
By Kathleen Sterling Residents thought it was an earthquake. At 2 am Saturday morning a speeding car lost control on Vanowen just east of Valley… Read More »Driver Disappears After Flipping Car Onto Parked Cars
Calabasas Rotary Serves Thanksgiving Dinner to 600 Seniors
Calabasas Rotary, whose mission statement is “Service Above Self,” is once again serving the senior community this Thanksgiving. For 32 years the club, in partnership… Read More »Calabasas Rotary Serves Thanksgiving Dinner to 600 Seniors
LAPD Makes Dream Come True for One “Deputy”
By Kathleen Sterling He grew up watching Adam 12, Emergency and Chips. He tried to arrest his brother every week. George was in awe of first responders, especially… Read More »LAPD Makes Dream Come True for One “Deputy”
Honoring a Local Vet Born on Veterans Day
Wings Over Wendy’s veteran group member, Private First Class Samuel Schultz, U.S. Army, WWII was born in Brooklyn, NY on Veterans’ Day, November 11, 1923.… Read More »Honoring a Local Vet Born on Veterans Day
Fiery Crash Claims Lives of Father and Son
A suspected drunk driver is in custody after killing a father and son in a fiery crash Tuesday night. Twenty-one year old Kevin Gonzales was… Read More »Fiery Crash Claims Lives of Father and Son
Karen Bass Addresses the Valley
First and foremost, I must apologize to the Valley News Group and its readers for not submitting this article on time – there is no excuse for… Read More »Karen Bass Addresses the Valley
From the Desk of Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel: Delivering for the West San Fernando Valley
Dear Neighbor, Since I was first elected to the State Legislature four years ago, I’ve been working hard to deliver for the Valley and to… Read More »From the Desk of Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel: Delivering for the West San Fernando Valley
Fentanyl Kills Close to Home
By Kathleen Sterling 1.2 grams of cocaine. 40-80 milligrams of opioid. Less than two milligrams of fentanyl. Those numbers represent how much you need to… Read More »Fentanyl Kills Close to Home
Mayor Eric Garcetti Salutes United Chambers
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti was honored at the annual Mayor’s Luncheon hosted by United Chambers of Commerce last Friday at Woodland Hills Country Club.Garcetti… Read More »Mayor Eric Garcetti Salutes United Chambers
Encino Pedestrian Bridge Successfully Demolished
After years of outcry from Encino residents, the pedestrian bridge on Encino Avenue over the 101 Freeway has been successfully demolished and will stay that… Read More »Encino Pedestrian Bridge Successfully Demolished
Developer Proposes Affordable Housing at Woodlake
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
Sheriff’s Dept. Pulled Off Kuehl Investigation
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
Jane Skeeter Wins Prestigious Fernando Award
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
Judge Denies Dismissal of Murder Charges Against Grossman
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 to Speak Out at Valley Forum
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
Canadian Super Scoopers Fly in to Valley as Heat Wave Hits
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
CleanUp on Aisle 1 – Driver Backs Through Whole Foods Door
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
Jury Awards Bryant $16 Million in Court Case
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
Funding Approved for Extended Stay Homeless Hotel
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
Former City Councilman Englander Fined Nearly $80,000
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
Rampaging Neighbor Takes Axe to Fruit Vendor’s Stand
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
City Council to Crack Down on Homeless Camps
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
Second Murder Shocks Woodland Hills
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
L.A. City Council To Expand Homeless Camping Ban
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
Murder on the Street
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
Congressman to Host Town Hall
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
Comforting the Youngest Victims in Jail
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
Drought Rattling More Than Water Supply
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
Get Local Wildfire Alerts on Your Phone
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
Teens Torch Warner Center Building With Fireworks
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
Holiday Weekend Turns Deadly With Winnetka Car Crash
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
Fireworks Light Up the Valley Sky July 4
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
Blumenfield Secures Preservation Deal for Bothwell Ranch
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
Mountain Lion Killed on Las Virgenes
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
Tim Gaspar Gives the Gift of Life; Donates Kidney
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
Amber Heard’s Homeowners Insurance Paid Her Legal Fees
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
Calabasas Senior Center Celebrates Six!
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 Buy Anthem Building in Warner Center
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
The Drought and Fire Danger
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
AMC, Ruth’s Chris, Starbucks & Pitfire on the Move in the West Valley
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
City Council Candidates Debate
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
Murder of Three Children Shocks Community
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
There’s Light at the End of the Aliso Disaster
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
