Community leaders, students and hospital staff were invited to learn about “Robotics to Recovery” – the latest in health care technology – at West Hills… Read More »Community Learns About “Robotics to Recovery” at West Hills Hospital
Hank Goldberg started out in a “shack” in Studio City in 1953, selling tires loaned to him by his brother-in-law. “He was open seven days… Read More »Hank’s Tires Celebrates 70 Years
UPDATE: Police Arrested the 17 yer old boy at his valley home. After the stabbing, the boy ran down Erwin Street and escaped. The suspects… Read More »BREAKING NEWS: The Metro Bus Stabber Has Been Caught
A surveillance camera shows the moment, above, when a masked gunman shot at a Northridge homeowner when he pulled into his driveway on May 12.… Read More »Masked Gunman Shoots at Northridge Homeowners
Anthony Rauda, the alleged Malibu Canyon shooter, has gone to trial for murder, attempted murder and burglary in a crime spree in 2018. Rauda is… Read More »Malibu Canyon Shooter Goes on Trial
Councilman Bob Blumenfield introduced a resolution to expand the homeless anti-camping law, known as Section 41.18, specifically to fight the increasing problems surrounding the Woodland… Read More »Blumenfield Cleans Up Trader Joe’s Encampments
Woodland Hills resident and business owner Karen Doan passed away this week after a short battle with cancer. Doan was founder and owner of Doan’s Bakery… Read More »Beloved Business Owner Passes
The Sagebrush Cantina in Calabasas is famous for its Sunday brunch, and they pull out all the stops for Mother’s Day! Brunch is served from… Read More »Take Mom to Brunch at Sagebrush Cantina
Q4 Active has opened its doors to the public!The new Woodland Hills fitness studio caters to those over 50 with a focus on both physical… Read More »Q4 Active is Now Active!
Due to the heavy rains and incipient growth of weeds and brush, the County of Los Angeles will start brush clearance inspections on May 1.… Read More »Brush Clearance Inspections Start May 1
Michael Owens, District Director for Councilmember Bob Blumenfield, passed away Sunday following a brief illness. Owens joined Blumenfield’s State Assembly staff over 13 years ago. “The past few… Read More »Beloved Councilman’s Staff Member Passes
The Los Angeles Zoo hosts Wild for the Planet, an Earth Month celebration happening every weekend in April. Celebrate our one precious planet and its… Read More »L.A. Zoo Hosts “Wild for the Planet” Activities
Los Angeles World Airports invites the community to one of two interactive community open houses to envision future land use at Van Nuys Airport. There… Read More »Van Nuys Airport Hosts Open House
They come seeking shelter – or a haven – from domestic violence. Over 2,000 victims a year end up at Haven Hills for emergency intervention,… Read More »Breaking Ground for a New Haven
As if the price of eggs, heating and gasoline were not enough, you can now add your auto insurance bill to the list of things… Read More »California Drivers in For a Big Surprise This Year
Two of the five Los Angeles County Supervisors who represent different parts of the San Fernando Valley were guest speakers at the United Chamber of… Read More »Supervisors Get Serious About the Valley
Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel (D – Woodland Hills) has introduced legislation to sustain outdoor dining across California and help neighborhood restaurants stay afloat. If enacted, Assembly… Read More »Assemblymember Fights to Keep Outdoor Dining
At its regularly scheduled board meeting, Metropolitan Water District voted to rescind the historic emergency water conservation restrictions for 6.6 million people in its State… Read More »Metropolitan Water and LVMWD Lift All Watering Restrictions
Families are preparing for possible school shut downs as a strike will be held by L.A. Unified School District union workers from March 21 to… Read More »Parents Prepare For LAUSD Closure Following Union Strike
By Danrochelle Yumul They’re back! After a three-year hiatus, the San Fernando Valley tours, brought to you by the team at My Valley Pass, the… Read More »The Return of the San Fernando Valley Tours
Westfield’s $250 million renovation of Topanga is bringing a whole host of new tenants to the west valley. In addition to the 12-screen AMC Theatre,… Read More »Westfield Announces New Restaurants and Luxury Retailers
El Camino Charter High School on Valley Circle was sent into lockdown Tuesday when a 911 call was made saying there was a bomb threat… Read More »El Camino Goes on Lockdown
No more post office lines! Beginning next Tuesday, February 22, Calabasas City Hall will begin accepting passport applications. Appointment hours are Tuesday to Thursday, 9… Read More »Calabasas to Process Passport Applications
At a recent presentation to The Valley Economic Alliance at California State University-Northridge, Metro CEO Stephanie Wiggins shared her vision of making Metro Angelenos’ first… Read More »Metro Has Big Plans for the Valley
The newest entry on the West Valley dining scene is Fogo de Chao, opening in March at 6263 Topanga Canyon Blvd., on the ground floor of… Read More »Fogo de Chao Coming Soon
A new date has been set for a community hearing on the proposed low-income apartment complex at the west end of Ventura Blvd. Developer Daylight… Read More »February 16 Hearing Set for Ventura Blvd. Low-Income Housing
Deputies from Lost Hills Sheriff’s Station responded to a 911 call Sunday night at approximately 5:45 pm that shots had been fired at The Commons… Read More »Shot Fired at the Commons Under Investigation
Attorney and Calabasas Chamber immediate past chair Mark Levinson was presented the Chairman’s Award by current Board Chair Mike McNutt, for Levinson’s dedication and serv#Calabasasice… Read More »Mark Levinson presented the Chairman’s Award at Calabasas Chamber Installation Gala
L.A. is going even greener! Effective immediately, all Los Angeles Sanitation and Environment (LASAN) customers should use the green bin to dispose of all food… Read More »Go Ahead! Throw Meat in Your Green Bin
The City of Calabasas Community Services Department will hold a virtual workshop on the anticipated reopening of the Agoura Hills Calabasas Community Center. The center… Read More »January 30 Virtual Hearing Set on Agoura Hills/Calabasas Community Center
The City of LA Bureau of Engineering, in partnership with Council Districts 6, 4, 3 and 2, the Office of the Mayor and multiple federal,… Read More »Meeting for Sepulveda Basin Vision Plan Project Set for Feb. 8
A 200-year-old tree in the parking lot of El Camino Shopping Center fell during Saturday night’s storm, crushing at least 10 cars. According to eyewitnesses… Read More »Storm Crashes Tree Into Parked Cars at El Camino Center
By Councilman Bob Blumenfield As we welcome in 2023, I am incredibly grateful to the residents of the West Valley for entrusting me and my… Read More »New Year – New Changes in Government
The County Board of Supervisors has passed new Supervisor Lindsey Horvath’s motion declaring a local emergency over the homeless crisis in L.A. County. Horvath represents… Read More »Supervisor Horvath’s Emergency Homeless Declaration Passes Board
Representatives from the Calabasas City Council, Calabasas City staff, and members of the Calabasas Chamber of Commerce joined with local business owners and other dignitaries… Read More »Celebrating the Re-Opening of Old Town Calabasas
Councilmember Bob Blumenfield has announced that he has welcomed former City Controller Ron Galperin, right, to serve as Special Advisor. Galperin will help Team Blumenfield with… Read More »Ron Galperin Joins Blumenfield’s Team
ATT has submitted a proposal to the Woodland Hills Warner Center Neighborhood Council’s Planning and Land Use Committee to place a roof-mounted wireless telecommunications facility… Read More »ATT Proposes Wireless Antennas Atop Motion Picture Home
After renting for years, award-winning rapper Nicki Minaj “checked out” Hidden Hills and found a home. She had most recently rented a hillside home in Calabasas.… Read More »Nicki Minaj “Checks It Out” in Hidden Hills
The holiday season is not a great time to get sick. A West Valley woman needed emergency care but was reluctant to go to the… Read More »Feel Good Story – Helping a Patient Having a “Ruff” Time
Going purple for a purpose! Woodland Hills Rotarians Eva Hainer, left, and Sheri Polak, right, issued a challenge to their club that they would dye their… Read More »Going Purple for a Purpose
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 euthanized. In recent… Read More »P-22 Euthanized But May Live Forever on Hollywood Blvd.
The Encino Neighborhood Council (ENC) wishes everyone a safe and healthy holiday season. As we look forward to 2023 it’s always good to see where… Read More »Year End Message from the Encino Neighborhood Council
P-22, the famous 12-year-old mountain lion known for having successfully crossed both the 101 and 405 freeways, has been captured. In recent weeks, the mountain… Read More »Famed P-22 Captured, May be Euthanized
Calabasas Mayor Mary Sue Maurer presented her State of the City Address on December 1, and focused primarily on the City Council’s new Strategic Plan,… Read More »Calabasas Mayor Presents State of the City
The National Park Service has discovered and tagged six new mountain lions. Four of the cougars, named P-109 through P-112, are healthy, female blue-eyed kittens.… Read More »Six New Cougars Found in Mountains
Councilmember Nithya Raman, Council President Paul Krekorian and Councilmember Bob Blumenfeld introduced a motion this week to set clear standards of community outreach from the… Read More »Valley Councilmembers Want Review of Van Nuys Airport Projects – Require Community Engagement
Councilman Bob Blumenfield is hosting a holiday drive to collect jackets, canned goods, toys, blankets, hygiene products, socks and more to help children and the… Read More »Councilman Hosts Holiday Drive for Underserved
A groundbreaking ceremony was held November 7 in Canoga Park for a new entry pavilion to the Los Angeles River Greenway. The pavilion is located on… Read More »Frank Gehry Pavilion Break Ground in Canoga Park
Comedian Jay Leno was released from the Grossman Burn Center at West Hills Hospital today. After a 10-day stay at the facility, Leno will receive follow-up care at… Read More »Jay Leno Released from West Hills Hospital
You can help a victim of domestic violence or a homeless person this holiday, with a donation to the San Fernando Valley Bar Association’s “Blanket… Read More »Do Good – Feel Good – For Under $10
The Las Virgenes Municipal Water District hosted their “Pure Beer” event on November 10. In conjunction with Tomoko Tavern and Ladyface Brewery in Agoura, water district execs… Read More »Cheers! Drink “Pure Beer” With Water District
By Melina Sempill Watts In Calabasas, both the City Council and voters have pushed towards sustainability…but what does it take to actually get there? The… Read More »Alex Farassati, Sustainability Champion for the City of Calabasas
They come from senior centers, nursing homes, family homes – all in search of a good meal and an afternoon of companionship. Over 600 seniors… Read More »‘Tis the Season – to Donate a Turkey, Your Donation of One Turkey Could Feed 12 Seniors
On the seventh anniversary of the Aliso Canyon Gas Blowout October 23, Congressman Brad Sherman, whose home was as close as any residence to the… Read More »Brad Sherman Calls for Aliso Canyon Closure
By Angelina Kanno “We don’t ask people to give up grandma or a child when in crisis, pets should be included there as family too,”… Read More »Hidden Heroes: Little Angels Project Helps Pets in Need
Woodland Hills based insurance agency, Gaspar Insurance Services joins Denim and Diamonds, the 30th anniversary celebration for the Boys and Girls Club of the West… Read More »Gaspar Insurance Sponsors Boys & Girls Club Gala
Dignity Health – Northridge Hospital Medical Center invited local STEM students from Van Nuys High School to try out its latest surgical robot known as… Read More »STEM Students Gets Hands-On Experience at Northridge Hospital
West Hills Hospital & Medical Center announced that it is hosting its 2nd “Crush the Crisis” national opioid take back day to raise awareness about… Read More »West Hills Hospital to Accept Old Medications to “Crush the Crisis”
During an October 6 presentation to the Woodland Hills Neighborhood Council, Toll Brothers has come back with an alternate plan for the Boething Treeland property.… Read More »Developer Proposes Alternate Plan for Treeland
The City of Calabasas has been honored with America in Bloom’s Outstanding Achievement Award for Overall Impression, recognizing that the City exceeded the judges’ expectations… Read More »City of Calabasas Wins “America in Bloom” Award
By Neill Simmons The highlight of October is the Orionids Meteor Shower on Friday night, October 21. This event should produce one meteor every five minutes. If… Read More »Nighttrek Report: What to See in the October Sky
Just a week after our story on the dangers of fentanyl, authorities have released the information that 17-year-old Cade Kitchen, a student athlete at El… Read More »El Camino Athlete Overdoses on Fentanyl
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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 highlight of May is the beautiful total eclipse of the “Full Flower Moon” on Sunday, May 15. Watch as the Moon slowly turns red as… Read More »Nighttrek Report: What to See in the May Sky
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