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 Viewpoint School marked a major milestone Saturday, September 26 with the official groundbreaking of the Jeong Ho Amphitheater, a new $10 million outdoor venue that… Read More »Viewpoint Unveils Plans for Jeung Ho Amphitheater

A USC study found that residents living close to the Santa Susana Field Lab, which included the communities of Chatsworth, Canoga Park, West Hills, Hidden… Read More »USC Study Finds Illness Near Santa Susana Field Lab

By Kathleen Sterling Every journalist that’s gone to jail for not revealing a source did it for me. Every foreign correspondent killed covering a war… Read More »Word on the Street: What Has Trump Done to the First Amendment?

The Valley Industry and Commerce Association (VICA) is pleased to announce the selection of Ruben Gonzalez as its next President and Chief Advocacy Officer, following… Read More »VICA Announces Ruben Gonzalez as New CEO

Jeff Bezos has gone too far. He’s lured us into the cult of Amazon by preying on our need for immediate gratification.  Order it and… Read More »Word on the Street: Bezos Has Gone Too Far

Judging by the headlines, you’d think it was time to pity the poor film industry. The number of motion picture theaters continues to plummet; in… Read More »“Reel” History of the Valley: Are We Done With the Movies?

The recent Lindsay Clancy case brought national attention to maternal mental health, and a similar case in the Valley has been brought back to court… Read More »Reseda Mother’s Case Echoes Lindsay Clancy’s; Returns to Court on Psych Issues

Boys and their toys!Las Vegas car collector Robert Blonstein recently bought his second custom car from Cadillac of Calabasas. Last year Blonstein purchased the  Celestiq, only… Read More »Car Collector Collects Second Custom Cadi

The campaign between Mayor Karen Bass and Councilmember Nithya Raman has seemingly been fraught from the start. Raman shocked the community when she announced her… Read More »Mayoral Race Escalates With “No Show Nithya” Website

Demet Ozuturk, a Woodland Hills resident, survivor advocate, trauma educator and founder of Thrive Beyond Trauma Center, has advanced to the quarterfinals of Next Runway Star,… Read More »Survivor/Advocate Needs Your Vote! 

By Kathleen  Sterling When you’re Italian wine runs through your blood!  And you usually don’t make your own, unless you’re Andy Coradeschi of Agoura, one of… Read More »Engineer Makes Wine With a Little Bit of “Art and Science”

Ahang Mirshojae of Calabasas pleaded not guilty this week to murdering her husband, Woodland Hills doctor Hamid Mirshojae.  The physician was gunned down outside his medical… Read More »Wife of Murder Victim Pleads Not Guilty

Nithya Raman, mayoral candidate and current City Councilwoman for District 4, is expected to be removed as chair of the Housing and Homelessness Committee. According… Read More »Raman Off Homeless Committee?

Last Sunday the Los Angeles Rams kicked off their 2026 Training Camp presented by CommunityAmerica Credit Union at Loyola Marymount University (LMU). This is the… Read More »Rams Kick Off Training Camp With Local Kids

Hope the Mission is holding open house events to debut their newest community, The Oaks. The Oaks offers transitional housing for young adults, aged 18… Read More »Hope the Mission Hosts Open House at The Oaks

As the temperatures continue to rise in the Valley this summer, cooling centers around Woodland Hills will be activated, offering free, air-conditioned relief for locals.… Read More »Staying Safe During Valley Heatwaves

Thousands of white napkins wave in the air to signal the start of THE culinary and experiential event of the year. “Diner en Blanc is… Read More »Diner en Blanc – World’s Largest Dinner Party Returns to L.A.

By Neill Simmons The highlight of July occurs on the 16th  and 17th when the new crescent Moon appears to be next to the brilliant planet… Read More »Nighttrek Report: What to See in the July Sky

The preliminary hearing this week of one defendant charged in the 2024 murder of Woodland Hills doctor Hamid Mirshojae has revealed further details of the… Read More »More Sordid Details Emerge in Murdered Doctor’s Trial

The three words that had more to do with bringing movies to the San Fernando Valley than any others, were: The Edison Trust.Sure, Southern California’s… Read More »Reel History of the Valley: They Didn’t Trust the Trust

A jury ordered Rebecca Grossman to pay punitive damages in the amount of $21 million to the Iskander family for the 2020 fatal hit-and-run crash… Read More »Punitive Damages Awarded in Grossman Civil Trial

The 5th Annual Valley Asian Cultural Festival, hosted by the West Valley Warner Center Chamber of Commerce, brought together the community in a joyful celebration… Read More »Calligraphy Artist Donates AAPI Artwork to Chamber

On Monday and Tuesday, June 8 and 9, there will be a conjunction of the planets Venus and Jupiter.  They will be the two brightest objects… Read More »Nighttrek Report: What to See in the June Sky

There are many races on the June 2nd ballot. However, if you live in the West San Fernando Valley (specifically CD-3), one race matters more… Read More »Candidate Statement: Tim Gaspar for City Council

For the past two decades, I have dedicated my career to fighting for the residents of the West San Fernando Valley. I am running for… Read More »Candidate Statement: Barri Worth Girvan for City Council

My name is Larry Thompson, and I am running for United States Congress in California’s 32nd District because I believe our communities deserve practical leadership,… Read More »Candidate Statement: Larry Thompson for Congress

My name is Dr. Marena Lin, and I was born and raised in the San Fernando Valley.  I’m a climate scientist with a doctorate from… Read More »Candidate Statement: Dr. Marena Lin for Congress

Asaad Alnajjar, as of March 1, 2025 , became officially the first Los Angeles 2026 Mayoral race challenger. a veteran Senior Engineering Manager with over… Read More »Candidate Statement: Asaad Alnajjar for Mayor 

For the past six months, I have traversed the San Fernando Valley. From Woodland Hills to Pacoima and Encino to Chatsworth, I have met residents… Read More »Candidate Statement: Zach Sokoroff for Controller

The San Fernando Valley deserves an Assessor’s Office that works for homeowners, not against them. For families across the Valley, a home is more than… Read More »Candidate Statement: Jeffrey Prang for Assessor

My name is Andreas Farmakalidis, and I am running for California State Assembly District 40 because I believe our communities deserve leadership that understands the… Read More »Candidate Statement: Andreas Farmakalidis for Assembly

I’m gnashing my teeth. When I interviewed Karen Bass three weeks ago she told me the goal for her first term  was to get homeless off the street,… Read More »Word on the Street: Teeth for Meth Addicts – Really?

Scott Erickson, a co-defendent in the Grossman civil trial,  testified Monday in court that he lied about how much he drank the night of the fatal… Read More »At Grossman Trial Erickson Admits He Lied

The Encino Neighborhood Council held their first “Listening Session” this past Monday with guest speaker Mayor Karen Bass. Moderated by ENC President Roy Nwaisser, the… Read More »Encino Neighborhood Council Holds Listening Session With Mayor Bass

They restored my faith in our youth.Just a week ago I excoriated the miscreants on their e-bikes who defied authority – and the law.This week… Read More »Word on the Street: Boys & Girls Club Girls  Restore Confidence in Youth

This past December, I did a ride along with the Los Angeles Police Department. One thing that stood out was how many officers it takes… Read More »On the Campaign Trail: Zach Sokoroff for City Controller

By Neill Simmons Our brilliant planetary neighbor, Venus, will be the brightest object in the western night sky.  It will slowly move upward each night appearing… Read More »Nighttrek Report: What to See in the May Sky

A registered sex offender was arrested this week after committing six offenses at grocery stores across the Valley. Damian Denzell Robinson, 29, turned himself in… Read More »Registered Sex Offender Arrested After Multiple Valley Assaults

Fritz Coleman’s show, Unassisted Residency, has just completed its second year of playing to capacity houses at the intimate Monroe Forum at the historical landmark… Read More »Valley Funnyman Fritz Coleman Stars at El Portal

David Labkovski Project DLP  celebrated its 10th anniversary in March. The David Labkovski Project’s mission is documenting history through art. Founder and Executive Director Leora Raikin… Read More »Celebrating 10 Years of the David Labkovski Project

Copyright: LarryKushner2026 Wings Over Wendy’s  (WOW) a group of veteran aviators, celebrated its 25th anniversary last week with a huge group photo with its members. It… Read More »Wings Over Wendy’s Soars at 25th Anniversary

NIU College in Woodland Hills provides comprehensive, hands-on training in high-demand fields such as medical, legal, and HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning). In addition… Read More »NIU College Offers Career Training

Congressman Brad Sherman, at right, will host a Telephone Town Hall on Tuesday, March 31, at 7 pm. Sherman will make opening remarks and then… Read More »Congressman Brad Sherman to Host Town Hall

By Danrochelle D. Yumul From the comeback story of Alyssa Liu to the determination of Lindsey Vonn, and the leadership of Hilary Knight and the… Read More »What the Winter Olympics Taught Us About Branding, Storytelling, and the Rise of Women’s Sports

Calabasas City Councimember David Shapiro has been re-elected as the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) Regional Council District #44 Representative.  District 44 covers Calabasas,… Read More »Calabasas Councilmember Shapiro Re-Elected to SCAG

A prominent local west valley businessman has filed to run for Los Angeles mayor. Woodland Hills resident Robert “Goody” Goodman was the founder of Box… Read More »Valley Businessman Enters L.A. Mayor’s Race

When Sharona Saltzman’s only child left for college, the quiet in her home led her to American mahjong — and to a discovery that would… Read More »Tiles That Unite – New Book Takes New Look at Mahjong Players

Amazon corporate has announced they are closing all their Amazon Fresh and Amazon Go stores nationwide, including four here in the Valley. The Amazon Fresh… Read More »Amazon Fresh Woodland Hills Closing 

A woman at The Commons in Calabasas was robbed at gunpoint. She was parking her Porsche Macan near Ralph’s Market when the suspect approached the… Read More »Woman Robbed at Gunpoint at The Commons

The National Charity League, Inc. – San Fernando Valley Chapter gathered at the Beverly Wilshire last year for the 59th annual Charity Ball, presenting seven… Read More »National Charity League Present 2025 Debutantes

Councilmember John Lee has responded to allegations that  he violated gift laws in  2016 and the fine of $138,000 from the L.A. Ethics Commission. He issued the… Read More »Councilmember John Lee Responds to Allegations, $138,000 Fine

Few issues can bring a community closer together than development, especially when a proposed project is in an environmentally sensitive, high fire severity area and… Read More »Editorial: Country Club Developers Using New Laws to Avoid Review

Attorney and community leader Mark Levinson will receive the Calabasas Chamber’s   “Spirit of Calabasas” award, given to a Chamber member to reflect their pioneering spirit, initiative, and outstanding… Read More »Mark Levinson to Receive Spirit of Calabasas Award   

Councilman Bob Blumenfield will hold his annual Holiday Drive on Thursday, December 4, from 4 to 7 pm. Guests are invited to mix and mingle,… Read More »Councilman Bob Blumenfield will hold his annual Holiday Drive

From Bob Hertzberg Who can come up with $160,000 for a down payment on an $800,000 three-bedroom after paying everyday bills? Our educated kids—nurses at… Read More »Want Your Kids to Be Able to Buy a House in the Valley

LA Opera’s 40th Anniversary Season continues with a revival of its beloved Herbert Ross production of La Bohème, conducted by Resident Conductor Lina González-Granados. Giacomo Puccini’s… Read More »L.A. Opera Presents La Boheme

Monday night, November 17, brings the peak of the Leonid’s Meteor Shower.   Tips for viewing are:  Find a dark location, allow 30 minutes for your eyes… Read More »Nightrek Report: What to See in the November Sky

At only eighteen years old, Mary Shelley crafted an original science fiction novel that not only shook the world of publishing, but has had a… Read More »Del Toro’s Frankenstein Adaptation Seamlessly Explores the Nature of Beauty vs. Brutality

Calabasas resident and #1 New York Times bestselling author and television producer Lee Goldberg is about to release the sixth book in his Eve Ronin series.  Fallen Star follows Lost Hills,… Read More »Lee Goldberg Publishes New Novel Featuring Calabasas

By Lindsey Sine Every fall, as the air turns crisp and pumpkins appear on porches, an unmistakable sign reclaims empty storefronts across America: the grinning… Read More »Spirit Halloween: How a Seasonal Specter Resurrected Retail

L.A. has some pretty famous museums that showcase master artwork and history from around the world. But what about our own history? In our continuing… Read More »Celebrating the Past: The Canoga Park Museum

Woodland Hills-based Aussie Rescue is looking for a home for Sam, a three-year-old double Merle. Sam is 48 pounds, deaf and vision impaired, but super-playful… Read More »Sam Needs a Home! 

The year was 1955, and 36 physicians pooled together $27,000 to buy land for a new hospital.  Seventy years later, Dignity Health – Northridge Medical… Read More »Northridge Hospital Celebrates 70!

Streets LA, a division of the City of Los Angeles Department of Public Works, is inviting community members to help reimagine the Warner Center area… Read More »Walk Warner Center With Streets L.A.

By Neill Simmons The highlight of September is the return of the ringed planet Saturn.  After 9 pm look east to see the planet rising.  Saturn will… Read More »Nighttrek Report: What to See in the September Sky

If you do not get seven to nine hours of sleep at night habitually, read on for new medical information that could threaten your health… Read More »Lack of Shut Eye Can Lead to Dementia

Chaos ensued in Woodland Hills Thursday as a drunk driver crashed into several cars on Lenora Drive just north of Ventura Blvd., flipping over one… Read More »Drunk Driver Creates Havoc on Ventura Blvd.

After almost a week without water, residents of Granada Hills and Porter Ranch can turn on the tap and resume normal use of their water.… Read More »Turn on the Tap! Water Restored to the North Valley

Hope the Mission opened their new community center and preschool to serve the families of their Woodlands shelter on Ventura Blvd. The new center is… Read More »Hope the Mission Opens Community Center and Preschool at Old Denny’s

By Neill Simmons The highlight of August occurs when the two brightest planets, Venus and Jupiter, appear very close to each other from 4:15 to… Read More »Nighttrek Report: What to See in the August Sky

Attorney Don Weissman was given the West Valley Warner Center Chamber of Commerce’s Legacy of Service Award at their annual gala July 17. Weissman faithfully served… Read More »Attorney Don Weissman Given Legacy of Service Award

By Miri Rossitto This month, Cowe Communications turns 10. Ten years of helping businesses find their voice, align with their purpose, and stop posting on… Read More »Ten Lessons from Ten Years of Cowe Communications

Get your motor running and head out on LA’s iconic roadways (nope, not freeways). The open road is liberating, the anticipation of adventure at every… Read More »It’s Summer! Hit the Road to Historic L.A.

By Neill Simmons The highlight of July is the return of one of the biggest constellations in the night sky – Scorpius.  Look south after dark… Read More »Nighttrek Report: What to See in the July Sky

Congressman Brad Sherman will host an in-person Town Hall on Saturday, June 28, from 2:30 to 4 pm. The meeting will be held at Canoga… Read More »Congressman to Host In-Person Two Hall

A suspect in the horrific murder of a Woodland Hills woman in 2022 has been identified. Evidence has now linked 27-year-old Erick Escamilla to the… Read More »Grisly Woodland Hills Murder Solved?

Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel (D – Encino) honored Project Rise, a Dawoodi Bohra Initiative, as his 2025 California Nonprofit of the Year for Assembly District 46.… Read More »Project Rise Named Gabriel’s Nonprofit of the Year

By Neill Simmons The highlight of June is the small planet Mercury, which will shine brightly low in the west just after sunset. Watch as… Read More »Nighttrek Report: What to See in the June Sky

A LEGO model of the Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing in Agoura Hills has been created by Robert Rock, the lead designer of the actual bridge,… Read More »Vote for a LEGO Model of the Wildlife Crossing

They didn’t order this! An Amazon driver was caught on camera urinating and leaving feces outside Woodland Hills homes as she was delivering packages. In… Read More »Amazon Driver Fired for Urinating Alongside Deliveries

By Danrochelle D. Yumul Every year on Memorial Day, the heart of Canoga Park beats a little louder. Sherman Way fills with flags, music, classic… Read More »Canoga Park Memorial Day Parade: A March Through Local History and Pride 

The North Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce on April 23 honored their “Heroes in Education” from local schools.The honorees are teachers, administrators and parent volunteers,… Read More »North Valley Educators Honored

By Neill Simmons The highlight of May is a very rare event starting on Thursday, May 1.  The second biggest asteroid, named Vesta, shows up in… Read More »Nighttrek Report: What to See in the May Sky

The Platt Library in Woodland Hills is celebrating its 30th anniversary with a series of events including DJ lessons, live music performances and other artistic… Read More »Platt Library Celebrates 30 on Saturday

By Danrochelle D. Yumul The narrative surrounding bookstores – both independent and corporate – was one of decline. The rise of e-books and the dominance… Read More »The Social Media Book Boom:How BookTok and Online Communities Are Reviving Bookstores 

Supervisor Lindsey Horvath called it “faith in action” and Councilman Bob Blumenfield said it would change lives. They were both present along with other elected… Read More »West Valley Food Pantry Opens New Facility

By Neill Simmons The highlight of April comes on Saturday, the 5th, when the red planet, Mars, appears to be very close to the Moon… Read More »Nighttrek Report: What to See in the April Sky

Jeff Bornstein’s West Valley Alliance for Optimal Living has reached a settlement with the City of Los Angeles in its fight against a proposed In-N-Out… Read More »In-N-Out Lawsuit Settled

The Dawoodi Bohra community of Los Angeles hosted its annual Ramadan Iftar on March 5, welcoming 65 distinguished guests, including diplomats, interfaith leaders, law enforcement… Read More »Sharing Food and Faith at Iftar Celebration

Congressman Brad Sherman will host a Telephone Town Hall on Wednesday,  March 26, from 7 to 8 pm. The Congressman will make opening remarks and then… Read More »Congressman Sherman to Host Town Hall March 26

With the devastation from the Palisades Fire an ongoing issue,  and the memory of the Woolsey Fire jumping the 101, concerns have been raised by local… Read More »Wildlife Bridge Won’t Become a Wildfire Bridge

Andreas Farmakalidis recently received a Presidential Recognition for Exemplary Community Service in 2024 from President Biden. Famakalidis is the incoming Chair of the Board of Directors… Read More »Local Wins Presidential Award

The recent wildfires in Southern California revealed several urgent issues that need to be addressed, including a greater understanding of fire preparedness and prevention, as… Read More »CSUN to Hold Wildfire Symposium

Since the start of the disastrous Palisades wildfire, thousands of FEMA employees have been working 12-hour days, seven days a week, helping my constituents all… Read More »Congressman Brad Sherman Defends FEMA

Congressman Brad Sherman will host a Telephone Town Hall on Wednesday, February 12, from 7 to 8 pm. The Congressman will make opening remarks and… Read More »Congressman to Host Town Hall

By Sharman Borncamp  The recent Palisades and Eaton fires have had a significant impact on Los Angeles. Many of us  in Encino (including this writer) were… Read More »Operations Gratitude Steps Up to Help Wildfire Victims

By Ken Ross The Kenneth Fire (note: ironically NOT named after me, thankfully) came far too close for comfort to my home. Confession: I had… Read More »Are You Prepared to Evacuate at a Moment’s Notice?

With the recent broadcast of the Golden Globes, awards season in Los Angeles has officially kicked off. Comedian Nikki Glaser hosted the ceremony in which… Read More »Golden Globes Were “Pope-ular!”

By  Mark Hovater Hundreds of eager families lined up as early as 4 am on December 14 for the Devonshire PALS (Police Activity League Supporters) annual… Read More »Lamar Odom Joins Devonshire PALS to Bring Smiles to Kids

The Calabasas Chamber of Commerce celebrates its 70th anniversary in 2025!  Plans are underway for a community-wide birthday celebration, honoring the Chamber’s rich history and accomplishments… Read More »Calabasas Chamber Celebrates 70! 

The West  Valley Warner Center Chamber  of Commerce Community Benefit Foundation has had a busy year – cleaning up the west valley from graffiti and debris. Head… Read More »Local Clean Up Crew Lists 2024 Accomplishments

Long before the 2011 opening of The Soraya, CSUN Jazz Studies was a national standard bearer – winning awards and training the next generation of… Read More »Soraya Announces “Jazz at Naz” Lineup

The Soraya will host a Christmas Spectacular featuring Nochebuena on  Saturday, December 7, and Sunday, December 8. Both performances will be at 3 pm. The Soraya… Read More »Christmas Spectacular at The Soraya Features Nochbuena

The 18th Annual Cooper Reading Challenge, which was created to help instill the love of reading in children of the Boys & Girls Club of… Read More »Give the Gift of Reading That Lasts a Lifetime

The first thing a visitor notices when walking into Bob Tanenbaum’s studio on the second floor of his Calabasas condo is the brushes. Of course,… Read More »“Reel” History of the Valley: A Brush With Fame

The Rotary Club of Woodland Hills is holding their 8th Annual Texas Hold ‘Em Poker and Casino Night fundraiser on Sunday, November 17. Doors open… Read More »Ante Up for Rotary Club! 

It’s back! The one where you go behind the scenes of your favorite Friends episodes! To commemorate the 30th anniversary of the comedy series Friends, Warner Bros.… Read More »Warner Bros. Brings Back Friendsgiving

Pierce College has broken ground on a new 56,000-square-foot building. The “Academic East” building will be an all-electric structure with rooftop solar panels. “The voters… Read More »Pierce College Breaks Ground on New Building

Lyle and Erik Menendez, who attended Calabasas High School in the early 1980’s, are currently serving life sentences for the murders of their parents. An… Read More »Menendez Brothers May Be Freed From Jail

No matter where you live or what time of the year it is, individuals, families, businesses and others nationwide should be prepared for unpredictable weather… Read More »Staying in Touch During Natural Disasters

Earlier this week, 42 members of a San Fernando Valley-based white supremacist gang were arrested in connection with an operation including drug trafficking, weapons violations… Read More »Valley-Based White Supremacist Gang Member Arrested

Since the September 12 4.7 earthquake centered just north of Malibu, the valley has been hit by a series of smaller, but nonetheless frequent shakers.… Read More »Have You Signed Up for a ShakeAlert?

 The Valley Film Festival’s Juried Foreign Feature Competition winner Ciure, (Italy) will screen at Los Angeles Valley College on Tuesday, October 22, at 6 pm. The… Read More »Valley Film Festival Feature Winner to Screen

A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck the area Thursday morning at approximately 7:28 am. It was centered 3.5 miles northwest of Malibu and felt strongly in… Read More »Residents Shaken Awake Thursday Morning

By Neill Simmons The highlight of August occurs on Monday the fifth.  Look west 30 minutes after sunset at approximately 8:20 pm.  The brightest planet, Venus, will… Read More »Highlight of August Sky is Meteor Shower

First the internet made the “hot girl walk” popular and now, Tik Tok has a new fitness movement trending dubbed the “fart walk.”  While not… Read More »Poorly Named But Beneficial for Your Health – the “Fart Walk”

United Chambers of Commerce hosted their annual State of the County lunch and board installation on March 21. County Supervisors Lindsey Horvath (Third District) and… Read More »United Chambers Hosts State of the County 

The Lost Hills Sheriff’s Station is looking for people who would like to become LA County Sheriff’s Department Patrol Volunteers for Calabasas. It’s called the… Read More »Lost Hills Sheriff’s Station Seeks Volunteers 

Los Angeles City Councilman Bob Blumenfield was part of a delegation led by Mayor Karen Bass to Sacramento this week to meet with state representatives… Read More »Bass and Blumenfield Bank on Sacramento

By Councilman Bob Blumenfield In just a few months, the City’s Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee will publicly review, alter and vote on our Mayor’s… Read More »L.A.City Budget Not Doomsday – But Dark