Early this morning police arrested Loay Abdelfattah Alnaji of Moorpark with the death of a Jewish protester at a pro-Palestinian demonstration in Westlake on November… Read More »Suspect Arrested in Death of Jewish Protester
The Los Angeles Rams celebrated the move of their practice facility to Woodland Hills at a festive event at Topanga Village Tuesday afternoon. The event… Read More »Rams Celebrate Move to Woodland Hills
The LA Zoo and Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association (GLAZA) are thrilled to announce the return of their highly anticipated holiday lights festival L.A. Zoo… Read More »L.A. Zoo Lights: Animals Aglow Returns November 17
Jared Rivera has been named Deputy Mayor of Community Engagement for the San Fernando Valley by Mayor Karen Bass. Rivera’s community engage-ment will be to develop… Read More »Bass Appoints New Deputy Mayor for the Valley
Solstice Canyon in the Santa Monica Mountains Recreation Area reopened this Thursday morning after it was closed Tuesday due to a mountain lion attack. A… Read More »Solstice Canyon Opens After Mountain Lion Attack
Councilman Bob Blumenfield accompanied L.A. Mayor Karen Bass and City Council President Paul Krekorian, along with four other councilmembers, to Washington D.C. this past week.… Read More »Blumenfield and Bass Lead Delegation to D.C.
By Neill Simmons The highlight of October is the “Ring of Fire Eclipse of the Sun” on Saturday, October 14. It begins at 8:05 am and… Read More »Nighttrek Report: What to See in the October Sky
The City of Los Angeles Ethics Commission is investigating Councilman John Lee, whose 12th District includes the North Valley. He is facing accusations of violating… Read More »Councilman John Lee Under Investigation
If the suspect wasn’t wanted for assault with a deadly weapon it would have been amusing. Sunday night police chased the driver of a stolen… Read More »Slow Speed Chase Takes Driver Out of Bounds
Former City Councilman Dennis P. Zine will be the guest speaker at the Woodland Hills Homeowners Organization (WHHO) meeting on Wednesday, September 27, at 7:30… Read More »Dennis Zine to Speak to WHHO
The Rotary Club of Calabasas’ Charitable Foundation is hosting a “Lahaina Love” benefit to support individuals and families devastated by the Maui fires. All “ohana”… Read More »Rotary Hosts Lahaina Benefit
With the recent threat of a hurricane, it begs the question: while you’re preparing for an emergency, is your pet also top of mind? The… Read More »When Disaster Strikes is Your Pet Ready?
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass will address Valley business leaders at United Chambers’ annual Mayor’s Lunch in October. The event will be held at Skirball Cultural… Read More »Mayor Karen Bass to Address Valley
The highlight of September is the full “Harvest Moon” on the 28th and 29th. This will be the fourth “Super Moon” in a row! A Super Moon… Read More »Nighttrek Report: What to See in the September Sky
By Miri Rossitto Introduced in 1959, the Barbie doll was the most iconic creation of globally recognized toy company, Mattel. Barbie captured the imagination of… Read More »Marketing Breakdown: The Barbie Phenomenon
The developer of the old Bothwell Ranch on Oakdale Avenue has applied to the Woodland Hills Warner Center Neighborhood Council with a plan to create… Read More »Development Plans Submitted for Bothwell Ranch
By Neill Simmons The highlight of August is the “Super Blue Moon” on Wednesday, August 30. A blue Moon means it is the second full Moon… Read More »Nighttrek Report: What to See in the August Sky
All the rain we had this spring was lovely, but it generated new growth in the hills that now with the extreme heat is dying… Read More »Fire Season’s Heating Up: Time to Consider Private Firefighting?
Robert Baker was sentenced to life without parole for brutally stabbing to death Woodland Hills resident and hairdresser Fabio Sementilli. Baker was arrested and charged… Read More »Wife’s Lover Sentenced in Woodland Hills Murder
An email sent by LAPD Topanga Division Officer Brittney Gutierrez to local residents has been deemed “inappropriate” and has caused ripples throughout the Valley and… Read More »Rogue “Hush Hush” Email from LAPD Officer Postpones Homeless Cleanup
The California Department of Toxic Substance Control on June 8 released its final report on the Santa Susana Field Lab clean up. The Santa Susana… Read More »EIR Released for Santa Susana Remediation
The Calabasas Senior Center is celebrating its 7th anniversary on Thursday, June 22, from 1 to 3 pm. The event marks seven successful years since… Read More »Calabasas Senior Center Celebrates Seven
According to National Park Service (NPS) biologists, mountain lion P-77 recently gave birth to three female kittens in the Simi Hills, a small area of habitat between the larger Santa Monica and… Read More »New Litter of Mountain Lion Kittens Found
In a local news story that has had the community buzzing, a swarm of bees attacked two Valley residents in Encino earlier this week. Reports… Read More »An Encino Attack that Had the Community Buzzing
Like a lot of good things, it started in the kitchen! West Hills resident Susie Kalkin was motivated to cook healthier when her father got… Read More »Farmer’s Market Finds – Susie Scrumptious
Topanga Social, the new upscale food hall at Westfield, opened this week with 25 dining destinations in the beautifully decorated space. There are three bars… Read More »Topanga Social Opens at Westfield
The highlight of May occurs on Tuesday the 23rd in the Zodiac constellation of Gemini in the west. The two bright stars in Gemini are the… Read More »Nighttrek Report: What to See in the May Sky
After an extensive search, Saba Habis, MD, right, has been named as Chief Executive Officer at West Hills Hospital effective May 1. In his current role as… Read More »West Hills Hospital Gets New CEO
An ex con has been charged with murder after shooting a man painting over gang graffiti at a strip center in Northridge. Jamal Jackson is… Read More »Ex Con Held in Northridge Shooting
Fentanyl has been driving a recent drug epidemic in the United States. Given the number of drug-related deaths that have occurred, the nasal spray Narcan… Read More »New Zombie Drug “Tranq” Resistant to Narcan
The rate of drug fatalities has skyrocketed in recent months due to the overwhelming presence of fentanyl. The popular drug is not only 50 times… Read More »Narcan Now Offered Over-the-Counter
The highlight of April is the planet Venus which is putting on a dazzling display in the west after 7:30 pm. Venus is very bright… Read More »Nighttrek: What to See in the April Sky
An open house and information session has been set for Sunday, April 16 for the Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing. The crossing, currently under construction at… Read More »Open House Set for Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing
Gather up the kids and buzz on over! The Leonis Adobe Museum in Old Town Calabasas is hosting its family-friendly Springtime at the Adobe event… Read More »Springtime at the Adobe Set for Saturday
By Tim Gaspar When Ernest Hemingway was asked how he went bankrupt his response was “Two ways. Gradually, then suddenly.” I am going to suggest… Read More »California on Brink of Becoming Uninsurable
Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Joseph Brandolino on Monday set a trial date for Rebecca Grossman, charged in 2020 with “fatally running over two young… Read More »Trial Set for Rebecca Grossman
Thanks to the COVID stay-at-home order, traditional work schedules have forever changed. Rather than having to go into an office daily, many companies have adopted… Read More »Is a Four-Day Work Week in the Future?
Councilman John Lee congratulated the students from his LEE12 “Excellence in Leadership Program” at City Hall last week. The LEE12 program is designed to promote… Read More »Councilman John Lee Honors Local Students
The Disaster Preparedness Fair set for this Sunday, February 26, has been postponed due to the inclement weather forecast. The West Valley Warner Center Chamber… Read More »Disaster Preparedness Fair Postponed
The Woodland Hills Warner Center Neighborhood Council received complaints from stakeholders that they were not informed about the opportunity to present their concerns to the… Read More »In-N-Out In or Out?
The highlight of February is the Comet C/2022 E3 which arrives close enough to Earth to see, barely. The comet changes position from night to night. It… Read More »Nighttrek: What to See in the February Night Sky
Crews are working to repair the massive sinkhole that opened in Chatsworth during last week’s torrential rains. On January 9 two cars drove into the… Read More »Crews Repairing Chatsworth Sinkhole
The Calabasas Chamber of Commerce will present their Bill Van Gieson “Spirit of Calabasas” Award to Kathleen Sterling at their gala installation January 28. The… Read More »“Spirit of Calabasas”Award Going to Valley News Group Publisher
By Neill Simmons The month of January holds many opportunities for planetary sightings. One of the highlights is the return of the “Evening Star” low in… Read More »Nighttrek Report: What to See in the January Sky
By Katie Sterling How do you take the breadth of someone’s passion and fit it into a film to showcase how they’ve become the person… Read More »Spielberg Shines Yet Again in Story of His Life
The City of Calabasas welcomed their new City Council last week. From left, new Councilman Ed Albrecht, City Councilman Peter Kraut, new Mayor David Shapiro,… Read More »Meet the New Calabasas City Council
Last week, Assemblymbmer Jesse Gabriel hosted his second Annual Valley Community Leadership Awards, where he recognized the achievements and contributions of 13 individuals and organizations… Read More »Local San Fernando Valley Leaders Honored
It’s a great way to get in the holiday spirit! That spirit is definitely strong at the Reagan Library with their brand-new, never-before-seen 5,000-square-foot Christmas exhibit,… Read More »Get in the Holiday Spirit at Reagan Library’s “American Christmas Story
Louisville High School in Woodland Hills, a Catholic, college-prep all girls school, will host an open house on Sunday, December 4. Louisville High School provides… Read More »
Louisville High School Hosts Open House
By Neill Simmons
On Sunday morning, when I heard about the hateful, racist language used by Councilmembers Nury Martinez, Gil Cedillo, Kevin de Leon, as well as labor… Read More »Blumenfield: Racist, Hateful Comments Warrant Resignations
The highlight of April is the opportunity to see the super bright planet Venus in the beautiful star cluster, the “Pleiades.” Look west after 8:30… Read More »Nighttrek: What to See in the April Sky
Just click on your city and see how many cases of coronavirus have been confirmed. As of April 1, Woodland Hills has 25. The new… Read More »Valley Virus Map Created by CSUN Professor
West Hills Hospital has reached out to the community during this time of uneasiness and continual change. COVID has had significant effects on the healthcare… Read More »West Hills Hospital Seeks Donations
[ Dignity Health today announced the launch of a free virtual urgent care service, Virtual Care Anywhere, for anyone in our community experiencing mild to… Read More »Worried About Symptoms? Dignity Launches Virtual Urgent Care
March 23, 2020 -Mayor Garcetti is expanding the moratorium on evictions to include the Ellis Act and tenants will have 6 months to pay it… Read More »Coronavirus News (Updated as Needed)
Gary M. Thomas, one of the San Fernando Valley’s most active and admired community leaders, died last Friday, March 6, at the UCLA Medical Center… Read More »Beloved Valley Leader Passes
The L.A. Department of Health today announced four new cases of the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) in LA County. The total number of cases now… Read More »Tarzana Family Quarantined for Coronavirus
News about the new coronavirus and its global spread is coming at all of us hard and fast. Whether you like to get your news… Read More »Preparing for a Possible Pandemic
Encino residents were seemingly blindsided to hear that Ralph’s at Hayvenhurst and Ventura will soon be shutting its doors. During the first week of January,… Read More »Grocery Store Shake-Up
LAPD’s hazmat team was called to the Extended Stay hotel on Ventura Boulevard near Winnetka on Tuesday after four guests used drugs laced with fentanyl.… Read More »Hazmat Team Called to Hotel Drug Scare
An iconic institution whose storefront was easily recognizable to Valley residents is closing its doors. After 40 years in business, Aah’s! The Ultimate Gift Store… Read More »Aah Shucks!…Iconic Store to Close January 5
The L.A. County Sheriff’s Department is seeking suspects in rampant vandalism Tuesday night. At least 29 cars were spray painted and had tires slashed in… Read More »Over Two Dozens Cars Vandalized in Calabasas
If you’re not a dog lover, you may not connect. Flip to the articles about the local business bootcamps or the myriad of entertainment options… Read More »A Christmas “Tail” of Salvation
It was the brainchild of just two women meeting for a “coffee klatch.” The year was 1950, and Mooie Harrington and June Ashen lived on… Read More »Sweet Beginnings of Candy Cane Lane
For the first time, CicLAvia is coming to the valley! Walk, roll, dance, or bike down Sherman Way on Sunday, December 8 from 9 am… Read More »CicLAvia Comes to the Valley
Certain topics bring pause to a conversation, change the mood of a dialogue and frankly are outright difficult to talk about. And yet, they must… Read More »The State of School Safety
In the late summer of 1789, Spanish Conquistador Gaspar De Portola led an expedition of 64 men and 100 mules over what is now the… Read More »(Un)Real Estate Numbers for Encino: $20 Million Sale Proves Celebs are “Suckers” for the Neighborhood
They came from all branches of the military. Every war from WWII to Desert Storm. Dozens of veterans took part in the dedication of the… Read More »Honoring Those Who Served: New Veterans Garden Dedicated
The City of Calabasas has announced a $4 million settlement with Southern California Edison to resolve wildfire claims resulting from the 2018 Woolsey Fire. Calabasas’… Read More »Calabasas Settles With Edison for $4 Million
It was a typical Saturday morning, but the meeting at Agoura High School was anything but typical. The people in attendance were there to hear… Read More »Draft Report: Woolsey Fire – One Year Later
‘Tis the season when retailers are prepping for the holiday season and need extra sets of helping hands! Are you looking for part-time, full-time or… Read More »Holiday Job Fair!
We almost made it to the first anniversary of the Woolsey Fire. Eleven months after one of the most destructive fires in our state’s history,… Read More »Fire Season is Here, What Happens Now?
For 12 years Jim’s Fallbrook Market has been serving up barbecue hot from their parking lot grills every weekend with no issues. A neighborhood favorite… Read More »Grassroots Petition Started to Save Jim’s BBQ
Agoura resident and Blue Dog Beer Tavern owner Paul Scrivano didn’t think anything was wrong. He was tired, but chalked it up to riding herd… Read More »One Man’s Crusade to Save Lives
A man who physically assaulted a real estate agent at an open house in Encino has been arrested and identified. Alen Karaboghosian, 45, was taken… Read More »Open House Attacker Arrested
With the recent trend of homeowners installing Ring cameras to amp up their personal security, thieves are starting to get smart to the idea… The… Read More »Cops Warn Thieves are Getting Smarter
Okay San Fernando Valley, tell me you haven’t seen “IT 2” yet? IT (pun intended) fails in many ways; the pace lags, the dialogue at… Read More »You’ve Got IT San Fernando Valley
A two-day search for “Teddy,” who was stolen, along with his owners’ truck, last Sunday, had a happy ending. The truck was stolen from Whole… Read More »Stolen Dog Found in Abandoned Truck
Several online magazines, including L.A. Magazine and The Knock, have published exposés this week about the West Valley social media groups “Crimebusters of West Hills… Read More »Exposés on “Crimebusters” Lead to Investigation of LAPD SLO’s
Countless homeless have shown up at a Tarzana mansion looking for shelter only to be turned away by the residents who are becoming increasingly frustrated… Read More »Online Prank Leads Homeless to Tarzana Mansion to Find Shelter
Oh rats! Major cities, including Los Angeles, have shown a recent spike in rat infestations fueled by the ever-increasing presence of homeless encampments as well… Read More »The City Has Gone to the…Rats?
A City of Los Angeles law barring people from sleeping in cars parked on residential streets expired at the end of June. The City Council… Read More »City Ban on Sleeping in Cars Expired and Not Renewed
In the valley, there is a proliferation of pot shops. Some are legal, many more are unlicensed. Legal dispensaries, such as Atrium, So Cal Co-op… Read More »City Council Cracks Down on Unlicensed Pot Shops
Tap…tap…tap…tap. Five minutes ago, you were doing paperwork or talking on the phone in your secure office building in Haiti, and then in the next… Read More »Tapping Into Rescue Tactics
The highlight of June comes on Tuesday night, June 18. There will be a double conjunction. Look west after sunset. The red planet, Mars, and… Read More »What to See in the June Sky
Valley Cultural Center’s “Concerts on the Green” summer concert series will kick off next Sunday, June 9, with Ambrosia, with special guest Peter Beckette and… Read More »Summer “Concerts on the Green” Take the Stage June 9
This year, the Canoga Park Memorial Parade will be honoring fallen veterans from all military campaigns, including the Civil War. Dubbed “A big-city event with… Read More »Canoga Park Honors Veterans on Memorial Day
The California Supreme Court upheld the prior ruling in the case of drug dealer John Creech, who was found guilty of voluntary manslaughter in the… Read More »Supreme Court Denies Review of Gavin Smith Murder
Over the weekend, YouTube star Jake Paul threw a party at his Calabasas mansion that resulted in a woman’s claim that she had been drugged… Read More »Girl Claims Drugging at Calabasas Mansion Party
Despite the destruction the Woolsey Fire left in its wake, it only takes a quick glance at the hillsides to see that the environment is… Read More »Bobcat Litter Born to Woolsey Fire Survivor
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