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NEWS IN BRIEF Man Charged with Murder After Wrong Way Collison in Encino An SUV driving the wrong way on the 101 Freeway last week slammed into a tractor-trailer, killing a female passenger and injuring the young children inside. Following the crash that took place west of Haskell Avenue, driver Cesar Torres attempted to flee, resisted arrest and assaulted police officers at the scene. Reports have come out that 31-year-old Torres purposefully crashed into the other vehicle which resulted in the The newly unveiled flag celebrating the uniqueness of the San Fernando alley.V death of his girlfried, Aimee García. Torres was charged with one count of murder, four counts each of attempted murder and child abuse under circumstances or conditions likely to cause great bodily injury or death, and one count each of assault with The San Fernando Valley a deadly weapon and resisting arrest. García’s family told news outlets that Torres had a history of domestic violence and a GoFundMe page has been set up to cover her funeral expenses. Community Celebrates 818 Day! In celebration of the iconic in putting unique place this community the 818 on a Target Opens at Encino Courtyard calls home, Valley residents global showcase. congregated at Westfield Fashion From Bob’s Big Following a complete renovation of the Encino Square yesterday to celebrate Boy to Warner Courtyard, major retailers have moved into the space including the San Fernando Valley at “818 Brothers Studios Target, which is now open for business! Located at 17401 Day.” and Cupid’s Hot Ventura Blvd., it is located directly off the boulevard at Andasol A valley-wide celebration Dogs to Circus Ave. and Ventura Blvd. What better place to go back to school on August 18 has taken off in Liquor, the 17 shopping or get your house ready for the transition into fall? recent years to highlight the letters showcase Open daily from 8 am to 10 pm. Target Encino offers all the variety of businesses, landmarks, just a small options you have come to expect from Target including same mom and pop shops and one- smattering of day delivery, drive up services and order pick up. of-a-kind-locations that make 818 landmarks. the San Fernando Valley such a While historically noteworthy place. the SFV flag Booster Shot for COVID-19 To honor “818 Day,” project had been underway The San Fernando a flag was commemorated to for quite some time, but like Valley flag, as well as a unique highlight the SFV to showcase most things got delayed due SFV fountain tribute, will be Available in September not only the beauty, but diversity, to the pandemic, the unveiling on display at Westfield Fashion As the Delta variant still surges, a recent release from of this zip code. Created in last evening was extra special. Square for a matter of weeks in health officials states that certain Americans will be eligible collaboration between My Valley Community members came order for residents to get their for booster shots starting September 20. Since protection can Pass, The Valley Relics Museum out to celebrate, perusing local own first-hand look. Additionally, wane over time, especially for high-risk individuals, those that and Westfield Fashion Square, vendors, posing in front of movie placards in the mall’s corridor received either the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine will be able to get each letter in the flag showcases cars on display and satisfying highlight the letter’s landmarks a third shot in late September to increase their protection against a classic landmark that is not their sweet tooth with specially and go into further detail on the coronavirus. Health care workers, nursing home residents and only recognizable to residents but commemorated 818 cookies. (continued on page 8) elderly adults who were vaccinated at the start will be the top recipients for the booster shot. The CDC calls for an extra dose at least eight months after receiving the second shot. Officials, however, are still awaiting data for Johnson & Johnson one- Norms Encino to Open this Sunday dose recipients who will no doubt need booster shots but are Norms is opening the Burbank still offer the same two pieces of bacon, two link still ironing out a plan for that specific vaccine. Following the Encino location of its iconic L.A. fresh quality meals at affordable sausages, two eggs, hash browns initial vaccine rollout, it is likely that the booster shot rollout restaurant this Sunday, August prices. or fruit, toast or two hotcakes. will follow the same structured tier system. 22. The diner-style menu The “Gobble Gobble” version Opened in 1949 near is famous for its “Bigger Better comes with turkey sausage and Sunset and Vine, Norms’ 22 Breakfast.” The “Bigger Better bacon. locations from Bellflower to Breakfast” includes steak, (continued on page 8) Encino Enterprise, August 19, 2021, Page 2 CALENDAR AUGUST

ENGAGE. EMBRACE. EMPOWER. EVENT MANAGEMENT Community Calendar * Westfield Topanga and the Village have partnered with local realtor and social media influencer Nestor Aguilar, @the818Insider, MIXERS to host “Valley Fest,” a community pop-up showcasing local small PRESS EVENTS businesses and featuring live entertainment and fun for the entire TEAM BUILDING WORKSHOPS family. Valley Fest takes place on the corner of Topanga Canyon and CORPORATE RETREATS Victory Blvd on Saturday, August 28, from 5 to 10 pm, and plans to attract over 10,000 event goers. The event is free and open to the FUNDRAISERS public but you must register through Eventbrite at eventbrite.com/e/ POST-COVID OPEN HOUSE 1-800-527-3646 the-valley-fest-at-westfield-topanga-tickets-165390291815. VIRTUAL EVENTS COWE.COM * The Encino Neighborhood Council will be holding their General Board Meeting on Wednesday, August 25, from 7 to 9 pm. For more info, visit encinonc.org.

* Need a little boost for working or schooling at home? The West Valley Regional Library is offering patrons the ability to borrow mobile hotspots for up to six weeks of free WiFi. Call the library at 818-345-9806 to reserve one today!

* Kris Ohlenkamp, biologist and birder extraordinaire, will be hosting a Sepulveda Basin Bird Walk on Sunday, September 5, from 8 am to 11 am. For more info, visit sfvaudubon.org.

* Save the date for Wednesday, August 25, at 9:30 am at the Encino-Tarzana Library where the Children’s Librarian will show kids a fun, new craft. All ages are welcome to partake! Email smoghtassed@ lapl.org at least a day before to receive the Zoom link.

* Join the Encino Farmer’s Market, in association with the American Red Cross, for a blood drive on Sunday, August 29, at 17400 Victory Blvd. There is an extreme blood shortage at this time and one donation can save up to three lives! To schedule your life-saving appointment, visit redcrossblood.org and enter the code “onegeneration.”

* The Tarzana Neighborhood Council will hold their Council Board Meeting on Tuesday, August 24, at 7 pm via Zoom. For the link to the meeting or the dial-in, visit tarzananc.org/calendar.

*Westfield Sherman Oaks will be hosting a job fair on Friday, August 27 and Saturday, August 28, from 2 to 5 pm. Dress your best and bring your resume to Level 1 near Sephora where multiple retailers will be hosting a hiring booth.

* The West Valley Warner Center Chamber will be holding their August Networking Mixer on Wednesday, August 25, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm at the Warner Center Marriot. Chamber members are free while one time guests are $15. RSVP by Tuesday, August 24, at woodlandhillscc.net.

* Adult classes at the Encino Community Center are back! From music, sports, theater and more, classes kick off on September 26 and run until November 20. To see the full list, and to sign up, visit laparks.org/reccenter/encino-community.

* The Encino Chamber of Commerce will be holding their monthly Disaster Prepardness Committee meeting on Wednesday, September 1, from 12 to 1 pm. To sign up, visit the chamber’s website at encinochamber.org/events-calendar. Encino Enterprise, August 19, 2021, Page 3 People in the News COMMUNITY

Vahid Khorsand (at left) will be leaving the Office of Mayor Eric Garcetti and joining the office of Councilmember Bob Blumenfield. Khorsand has been the * Susan Tenzer checks in with this...I’m calling in sick because West Valley Area Representative since December 2021, I’m having an eye problem. I can’t see myself coming into work today. after taking a hiatus from working with his brother the last 15 years in Woodland Hills. * With kids going back to school you may harken back to Khorsand is the founding chair of the United your youth. But, warns one matron, “When you think that, remember Chamber of Commerce’s Inspirational Women Awards, algebra!” among other board positions and affiliations he has held, including three years as a Citywide Planning Commissioner. * Y’know Canoga Park was once called Owensmouth; Over the last eight months he organized a mobile vaccine Woodland Hills was once called Girard, and Reseda was once known site in Canoga Park that inoculated nearly 4,000 people over as Marion. In 1921, a fourth class post office was established in Marion three weeks, the delivery of PPE at an estimated value of $1 but the town had to change the name to avoid conflict with another million to West Valley nonprofits, several webinars to share Marion, California. The named agreed upon by the residents was information on resources for small businesses, community Reseda, Latin meaning “to give aid and comfort.” walks to bring additional resources to address homeless encampments and most recently the Valley Non Profit * Local attorney David Smith asks what’s the difference Showcase at Westfield. Vahid will have a primary focus on between a rooster and a lawyer? Answer: A rooster clucks defiance! planning issues in Councilmember Blumenfield’s office. * A neighbor looked over her fence and saw a little boy filling in a big hole in his backyard. When asked what he was doing the boy said, “My goldfish died and I buried him?” “Why the big hole for just a goldfish?” asked the neighbor. The boy patted down the last of the dirt and replied, “That’s because he’s inside your cat.”

* What do you call a blind dinosaur? Do-you-think-he-saurus.

* What do you get when you a cross a joke with a rhetorical question?

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Valley resident Phil Aune, above, 85, passed away on August 15. His wife Joan, with him above, passed away two days earlier. Phil graduated Roosevelt Park Senior High in Minnesota and was an air traffic controller in the Navy. He was one of the first hired with the newly founded FAA. For 47 years he guided millions of planes in and out of Van Nuys Airport with his soothing voice. As “Papa Alpha” he was known as the “Voice of Van Nuys Airport.” He was an icon in the San Fernando Valley, and was a member of many flight-related organizations, including Wings Over Wendy’s (WOW), Quiet Birdmen, the Association of Naval Aviators (ANA) and the Condor Squadron. He was also a member of the Elk Moose and American Legion. His favorite pastimes included country-western dancing, cruising the high seas, snow skiing and riding his Harley. Joan was a graduate of Birmingham High School, and was an original member of the Valley Quilting Association, as well as Elks, Moose and American Legion. The couple is survived by their children Bob, Jan and Kris, several grandchildren and great grandchildren. Memorial services are still pending. ladwp.com/save Another WOW member said of their passing, “Now God is in the control tower, guiding Phil and his wife Joan to a safe landing on a golden runway.” Encino Enterprise, August 19, 2021, Page 4 Encino Enterprise, August 19, 2021, Page 5 Councilmember Blumenfield Declares LOCAL NEWS August 18 Brody Stevens’ Day Councilmember Bob “It’s truly special to be joined Blumenfield declared August 18, by his family and friends to Brody Stevens’ Day, in honor name ‘818 Day’ after Brody, a of the late comedian and San proud West Valley native and Fernando Valley native. one of the best comedians of his Stevens was a unique generation.” standup comedian who was in In 2019, Stevens passed many films and television shows away after a long battle with from The Hangover to Late Night mental illness but his memory PUBLISHER with Conan O’Brien. Beloved by lives on through his friends, Kathleen Sterling his fans and fellow comedians, fellow comedians, fans and EDITOR Stevens performed all over the family. Brody Stevens Katie Sterling world but regardless of where he “We are a year and a half EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT was would always share his love into a very lonely time so Brody’s easier. It’s amazing that Brody Connie Hein for Reseda, the Valley and Los message of positive energy can lift me up, get me out of bed, Angeles. really resonates right now,” said and bring people together.” BUSINESS EDITOR “Brody loved our comedian Jeff Ross. “Levity The event was held at Miri Rossitto community and he made such a and laughter are so important so ‘Brody’s Bench’ at Reseda Park, HEALTH EDITOR positive impact on so many,” said even though Brody is gone, his which was procured through his Allie Priore Councilmember Blumenfield. message, his cadence, makes it friend Tommy Godlove. EDITORIAL ADVISORY BOARD Dan Brin Joyce Fletcher Martin Cooper Rickey Gelb Did you know... Glen Kovacs Brad Rosenheim the average weekly newspaper reaches Miri Rossitto Richard Sherman more people than the average half-hour Scott Silverstein Molly Unger John Walker primetime tv show? Diana Williams Dennis Zine Valley Vantage, Warner Center News, Las Virgenes Enterprise and Encino Enterprise are published weekly by Kathleen Sterling. Offices are located at 22025 Ventura Blvd. #303, Woodland Hills CA 91364. Phone 818.313.9545 / Fax 818.302.1417. Email [email protected]. Website: www.valleynewsgroup.com. Opinions expressed in articles are those belonging to the article’s author and do not necessarily reflect the view of the Publisher or its advertisers. Submissions are welcome and must include name, address and phone. All submissions become the property of the Publisher. Valley Vantage is a legally adjudicated newspaper of general circulation serving the County of Los Angeles by Superior Court Degree No. SFC 858. PHONE 818.313.9545 FAX 818.302.1417 Email: [email protected] 22025 Ventura Blvd. #303 Woodland Hills CA 91364 www.valleynewsgroup.com Facebook.com/valleynewsgroupwoodlandhills REGISTER FOR A FREE DIGITAL SUBSCRIPTION! Get the Paper Deliverd Directly to Your Inbox Bi-Monthly Email us at [email protected] and say “Register Me” Connect with Us on Social Media

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valleynewsgroupwoodlandhills Encino Enterprise, August 19, 2021, Page 6 BUSINESS The Education System Needs Trust and Empathy Right Now Call 818-313-9545 By Miri Rossitto years later, I was too tired to Being a parent is a formulate words, but I assure rewarding, entertaining, and you that the feeling of awe and or email pretty spectacular role. It is obligation was still there. also exhausting, daunting, and Now, as I hand my terrifying. children into the arms of the EncinoEnterprise@gmail. Many years ago, I was California school system, I must handed my newborn daughter trust with all of my heart that they com to advertise! and in that moment, I was struck feel as desperately responsible for by the realization that my life my daughter’s future as I do. was not my own anymore. When This pandemic has they handed me my next daughter wreaked havoc on us all, but our collective children have suffered the most. They have lost parents, family members and friends. us is struggling, every one of They have lost time – time to us has pain and we all need to learn, time to develop, and time have empathy for others and the to test their wings. They have lost only way to teach empathy is to an overall sense of safety. lead by example, and that my We adults are angry friends requires trust. If we begin (understandably so), and our our interactions believing and actions and words cannot help but trusting that the other person does show our extreme aggression and not wish us harm, then everything resentment. I mean, driving in else after that will feel more Los Angeles was never a relaxing constructive and connected. endeavor to begin with, but the Teachers need trust and roads are especially scary and empathy right now. Principals tense today. We adults are fighting need trust and empathy right in grocery stores, fighting on now. Crossing guards, bus television, fighting at amusement drivers, maintenance workers, parks, and fighting at home. administrators, counselors, And who is absorbing all and lunch ladies need trust and of this anger and fear like helpless empathy right now. sponges? Our children. The masked, unmasked, School is their escape vaccinated, and unvaccinated now and they need us adults, those all need trust and empathy right with children and without, to step now because there is no one right up and band together. They need answer. us to suppress our anger and to reject our feelings of resentment As I hand my children into the and to act as substantial positive arms of the California school role models. The fact is that we must care for ALL of the children system, I must trust with all in our communities, not just our of my heart that they feel as own, and what that really comes desperately responsible for down to is that we adults need to start trusting each other. my daughter’s future as I do. CONSTRUCTION As school starts this week, I feel strongly that we must We need to have begin practicing and exemplifying confidence that they are doing the & HANDYMAN how to trust one another again. No absolute BEST that they can and matter what side of the fence you where and when they are unable, are on, you have been told that well then, we need to come SERVICES you cannot trust what you read, together and offer up various what you hear or even what you support and resources. This is Repairs to Remodels see with your own eyes. Instead our village, and our village is of buying into that divisive, extraordinary! Garage Conversions manipulative thinking, we I am certain that if should embrace the opportunity you have read everything thus From Demo to Design to engage with each other using far, you truly care about this patience, kindness, and honesty. village and what happens to it. We need to show empathy for the Won’t you please join me in people and groups that are trying leading with trust and empathy to make a difference and we need so that this year is not only to show our children how to do incredibly transformational for this themselves. our community and its youth but How?, you ask.We can that we finally collectively give begin to move forward by first education and our educators the believing that our fellow humans respect that they truly deserve? do not wish us harm. And I hear After all, they are the On Site Design you – that is not always true. remarkable human beings who However, we cannot and should choose to nurture and inspire & Installation not immediately assume that today’s youth, knowing that their everyone is a liar or has ill or future, is our future. And right 310.869.9079 evil intentions. It is especially now, I trust that the future is Bercsi Development Inc. essential though that our children looking pretty darn bright. Licensed and Insured do not possess this negative Miri Rossitto is CEO of Lic# 945461 After... way of thinking. Every one of Cowe Communications. ` Encino Enterprise, August 19, 2021, Page 7 BUSINESS United Chambers Announces 2021 Inspirational Women Honorees

The United Chambers of started in 1971. Now in its 50th Commerce has named their 2021 year, MEND has not had a year Inspirational Women of the Year. without the active volunteerism The honor is bestowed of Carolyn Rose. Rose has on outstanding women who have been board president, volunteer made a significant contribution to nurse, and lead organizer of life in the San Fernando Valley. the Christmas Family Adoption Six women will be Program. Throughout the years, honored at the seventh annual Carolyn has been known to refer event on September 30. to herself as a volunteer. She has The 2021 honorees are mentored countless volunteers, Natalie Cortez, Mona Curry, employees, and clients, helping Waltona Manion, Pegi Matsuda, Natalie Cortez Mona Curry Waltona Manion them attain college degrees or Carolyn Rose and Nora Ross. advance their careers. Commander Natalie Nora Ross is the CEO of Cortez is a Southern California the Valley Cultural Foundation. native who joined the LAPD in She has been an integral part of 1993 and serves as a Commander the West San Fernando Valley for of the LAPD Valley Bureau. nearly 20 years, first, by helping During her career with the LAPD, small businesses grow and thrive Commander Cortez has put a as Executive Director at the primary focus on reaching at-risk Canoga Park-West Hills Chamber youths through the LAPD Cadets of Commerce, and now by and PALS programs. Commander promoting the arts by organizing Cortez’ efforts with events like a free summer concert series toy drive, Easter egg hunt, Adopt Pegi Matsuda Carolyn Rose Nora Ross throughout the SFV that provide a a Family, and Ice Cream with a venue for young emerging artists Captain, have contributed to a California Association for Saliba, Price Waterhouse, International Special Events to make their mark. 23% decrease of crime by youths Healthcare Development, Valley California First Bank, Grubb & Society also recognized Manion Ross is known for her in her areas of command. Presbyterian Hospital, West Hills Ellis and Ringling Brothers. with major awards in logistics, noted concern of others and Mona Curry worked Hospital and the Community Named among Who’s marketing events and invitation willingness to take time to help with the City of Los Angeles, Foundation of the Valley. Who of Business Women, Manion design. She has also been honored those she has met along the way Emergency Management A public relations chaired the Business Advisory by the National Indian Gaming to achieve their dreams and goals. Department, as an emergency consultant with more than two Council for SDSU’s School Association and in California The venue for the event manager. Curry’s top goals decades experience in advising of Business Administration. for her work in protecting tribal will be announced. include creating community clients, Waltona Manion’s She was awarded the Public gaming rights. For more information resilience and developing diverse client work has included Relations Society of America’s Carolyn Rose is the call United Chambers at (818) partnerships. She speaks locally American Express, the Morongo most prestigious national honor founder of MEND (Meet Each 981-4491 or visit unitedchambers. and nationally on emergency Band of Mission Indians, Tutor – the Silver Anvil award. The Need with Dignity), which she org. preparedness concepts and strategies. In 2012 her vision led to the development of the award winning 5 Steps to Neighborhood Preparedness program, through which neighborhoods receive guidance on developing their own disaster plans. This program has become the City’s primary method used to engage the “whole community” concept in creating neighborhood emergency plans to provide a more resilient Los Angeles. The 5 Steps program is also being implemented in jurisdictions across the nation and has become a FEMA Best Practice. Pegi Matsuda is an experienced and enthusiastic business and community leader with more than 30 years’ experience during times of significant industry challenge. She’s led change in several industries including telecommunications, natural gas, a membership association, publishing and health care. She served, or currently serves, as a board member of many organizations including the Fernando Award Foundation, VICA, the Valley Economic Alliance, ACG-101 Corridor, Woodbury University, Southern Encino Enterprise, August 19, 2021, Page 8 BUSINESS Norms 818 Day Continued Opening (continued from page 1) San Fernando Valley is a place history of each. like no other. So much history The flag will also soon and accomplishments have come Cont’d be on sale for businesses or from this area. 818 Day was (continued from page 1) liver and onions, country fried residents wanting created as a way to There are also five steak, and Norms ultimate to show off their reflect and take a versions of steak and eggs, hot meatloaf. own 818 pride! moment to discover cakes, French toast and breakfast Finish your meal with Proceeds from the new things. From sandwiches. Also popular are Thrifty ice cream, cheesecake, sales will support visiting a local their T-bone and eggs and their fudge cake or a classic root beer The Valley Relics museum to trying a classic patty melt. float. Museum. new dish at a local The best part? Breakfast The new restaurant is Oscar eatery. August 18th is served all day! located at 16573 Ventura Blvd. Urrutia, of My will be a day for us Entrees include a tuna Hours are 7 am to midnight. There Valley Pass, to come together melt, bacon lettuce tomato and will be a ribbon cutting ceremony sums up this and celebrate A commemorative plate on one of avocado sandwich, burgers, Sunday and special promotions commemorative the place we call chicken, fish and chips, salmon, will be offered at that time. day in saying, “the home.” the letters above and 818 cookies at left. shrimp, pasta and steak. For more information Norms classics include visit norms.com. LA City Council Votes to Support Koretz Resolution in Opposition of California Senate’s Affordable Housing Bills OPENING The Los Angeles City any of the real shortages of Council voted to officially oppose affordable housing, and would SB 9 and 10, the California make developers and investors State Bills that have been falsely richer in the process. If they pass nd marketed as affordable housing the California Assembly and are solutions. signed by the governor, they will Los Angeles drive up the cost of real estate Councilmember Paul Koretz, by de facto up-zoning most AUGUST 22 author of the resolutions in properties and decimating opposition to the bills, has been environmental review.” instrumental in exposing earlier “Local officials all over versions of these deleterious California stand ready to work pieces of legislation as tools to with Sacramento to fashion incentivize luxury housing and common-sense mechanisms for worsen the affordable housing increasing the inventory of truly crisis of Los Angeles. affordable housing,” said Koretz. “These are bills that “SBs 9 and 10, like their defeated are an outrage. They have been predecessors, are not those cleverly marketed as helping build mechanisms.” affordable housing and protect The City Council’s the environment but they do the actions place the City of Los opposite,” said Councilmember Angeles formally in opposition Paul Koretz. to the legislation and mandates “In fact, these bills the City’s representatives do nothing to help solve in Sacramento to advocate homelessness, nothing to build accordingly. Encino workforce housing or address

16573 Ventura Blvd. (Ventura Blvd. & Hayvenhurst Ave.) (747) 208-4537 Encino Enterprise, August 19, 2021, Page 9 Wellness Tips While Traveling HEALTH By Allie Priore talk about prioritizing your difficult to return to the normal Can you believe we mental health while on vacation routine of daily life. To hold are halfway through August too. Perhaps you download a yourself accountable be sure to Masks Required at already?! I hope you have been meditation app such as Calm book out any classes in advance, taking advantage of the freedom or Headspace and try a guided schedule in your gym time to be outdoors and maybe fit meditation on your balcony. and have a game plan to hit the Outdoor “Mega” Events a quick vacation in. grocery store with a Regardless of vaccination status, masks will now be required I just returned from list. Planning ahead at all outdoor mega events per a recent announcement from the a vacation which holds you accountable County Department of Public Health. Sporting events, music festivals, prompted me to want and leaves no room marathons, parades or any event over 10,000 individuals must mandate to write this article for excuses to jump that masks be worn at all times except when eating or drinking. While discussing how to back into your normal most venues have been attempting to verify vaccine status or proof of incorporate wellness routine. Hopefully your a negative COVID-19 test before entry, the Delta variant continues to into your travels so you mind is clearer, you feel surge and cause transmission concern. do not veer too far off rested and are ready to your routine. take on whatever the It is no day is ready to throw secret that vacations your way. Join Encino Chamber’s are important for us If you have to have a chance to relax, reset Maybe you pack a journal and traveled recently or plan to and recharge. We often indulge use this time to write down your escape for a quick trip, I truly Wellness Committee when traveling as a way of self- thoughts, feelings and emotions hope you enjoy yourselves and care—to treat ourselves for the and find some mental release that are able to relax. Please be safe, Join the Encino Chamber of Commerce on the first Thursday hard work we do. While there is way. Perhaps this is your chance stay diligent, and remember that of every month for their Health and Wellness Committee. Chamber absolutely nothing wrong with to read that book you have always small acts of kindness toward members, individuals and organizations in the community gather all of this (I myself am all for wanted to read. Be sure to take yourself will go a long way. together to discuss the health, wellness and vitality of the neighborhood the indulgences) it can be nice to some time to give your mind a Allie Priore is a certified while planning for potential disasters. Together they organize blood find ways to incorporate a version mental break too – it deserves to Pilates instructor and teacher of drives, CPR and first aid classess, free health screenings, senior of your healthy habits into your disconnect and enjoy some down mindful movement. She teaches services and more! vacations. Not only will you time also. at various studios and offers Meetings are held virtually from 12 to 1 pm. To be a one-time ultimately feel better, but it keeps Upon returning from private sessions. Email her at guest or for more information, email info@encinochamber org or call you aligned with your goals, helps vacation, it can sometimes be [email protected]. 818-789-4711. you stay motivated and keeps you in somewhat of your routine. These can be small acts that you can do throughout your Absolutely Grounded with Conni Ponturo travels to help keep your mental, physical and emotional health in Workout Anywhere, Anytime! check. When I am packing for a trip, I always make sure to pack Enjoy Access to Hundreds of Motivating Videos Including Pilates, Guided Meditation, my vitamins and supplements. Don’t have a pill case? Use a Stretching, Daily Doses of Health and Much More on this Membership Site! Ziploc bag. There is no excuse for not bringing a wellness formula capsule, multivitamin absolutelygrounded.com or probiotic when traveling. This will help maintain your immunity levels and ensure you are receiving all the proper nutrients that you may be lacking from a change in diet and exercise. You will feel more energized, and this will help you from becoming ill while on vacation. Finding ways to incorporate movement of some kind into your vacation is another way to maintain your wellness routine. Perhaps at home you are an avid gym goer or love group fitness classes but do not have access to those on a trip. This is a chance for you to try something new – perhaps you go on a hike, take a swim in the pool, lake, ocean or whatever body of water you are near. Maybe you ask and see if your lodging accommodations host any daily classes such as yoga. Movement could be something as simple as going for a walk throughout the resort or hotel or using an app such as Apple Fitness, Nike+ or Peloton for a quick 10 minute workout class via your smart device. The possibilities are truly endless. It is important we Encino Enterprise, August 19, 2021, Page 10 HEALTH & FITNESS Pfizer and Moderna’s Success Fighting COVID Might Lead to mRNA Flu Shots Your whitest teeth. By Janey M. Rifkin each new (annual) version of the Not in three months. Influenza is an old viral target vaccine while new strains Not in three weeks. nemesis which is dangerous, of the flu mutate faster than the has serious side effects, and an coronavirus, thus making the shot annual death count well into the ineffective. 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Current vaccines is ongoing to provide clues as to typically reduce the risk of having whether mRNA technology could to go to the doctor with the flu work against influenza. At this by 40-60% but traditionally the point, there is no guarantee that process is a slow and complex they will. manufacturing feat. It has changed Janey Rifkin is a very little since the 1940’s when syndicated writer and longtime the first shots were developed. It Health Editor of the Valley News can take six months to develop Group. California is Parched Southern California lower Colorado River Basin receives the majority of its water including Arizona and Nevada supply from the Sierra Nevada are feeling the effects too. Mountains snowpack and the The U.S. Bureau of Colorado River via complex Reclamation announced on aqueduct systems. Multiple Monday that a first-ever shortage factors continue to exacerbate condition will be triggered for a parched California, including the Colorado River at year-end. lower than normal precipitation, Arizona, Nevada and Mexico will reduced runoff and high be first to receive less water from temperatures. Meanwhile, a two- the Colorado River. As of now decade-long dry spell continues California continues to receive to impact the Colorado River. its full share of Colorado River water, but if the water level in If the water level in Lake Lake Mead continues to decline at the current pace, California is Mead continues to decline likely to be facing cutbacks too. at the current pace, Increasing water use efficiency outside of the home California is likely to be by converting lawns to climate- appropriate landscaping, allowing facing cutbacks too. lawns to go dormant and reducing irrigation times provides the As this current drought best solution to a recurring and continues to be felt throughout long-term problem throughout California, other states in the Southern California. Encino Enterprise, August 19, 2021, Page 11

The King and His Castle During the Golden Age sent a telegram the development were named – of Movies, no one personified the to her grieving appropriately – Ashley Oaks and title “movie star” more than Clark husband, calling Tara Drive. Gable, who was often referred to Lombard a friend The ranch that Gable as the “King of Hollywood.” and great patriot. and Lombard owned was located It might have been more Her mausoleum is at 4525 Petit Avenue; when the accurate to call him the “King of inscribed, “Carole luxury homes of the Clark Gable Encino.” Lombard Gable.” Estates were built, the home A man’s man and a Gable enlisted received a new address, 4543 woman’s fantasy until his death in the Air Force Tara Drive. on November 16, 1960, at age but returned to According to City of 59, Gable was many things: a his Encino ranch Los Angeles property records, the tire factory worker, an oil field following his 1944 original house “is a single family hand, and an Army Air Force tail discharge. Upon home built in 1933. This property gunner in World War II. But most his return, he put was last sold [to Michael Milken of all, he was Clark Gable, a big- the ranch on the and his family] for $587,500 eared bit player who went on to market, not wanting in 1977 and currently has an appear in more than 60 films in a to live there without estimated value of $4,169,000... career spanning nearly 40 years. Lombard, but with approximately 7,093 square Just five of his many changed his mind feet, 7 beds and 9 baths with a lot starring roles were: It Happened and decided to keep size of 1.17 acres.” One Night (1934), for which he Clark Gable bought his Encino ranch, and this house, from Raoul Walsh, the property. Today, while the citrus Mutiny won the Best Actor Oscar; with whom he later made three films, The Tall Men (1955), The King and Four While Gable trees, the barn, and the pigsty are on the Bounty Gone with (1935); Queens (1956) and Band of Angeles (1957). was in Europe all gone, the house still stands, the Wind (1939); The Hucksters during World with little left of the 20-acre home (1947); and his last film, The Sylvia Ashley (1949-1952); and and cost $50,000. War II, his trusted of Clark and Carole Gable, which Misfits (1961). Kay Williams (1955-1960). “To reach the property, personal secretary and business they referred to as “The House of But the true they drove through the farmland manager, Jean Garceau, and a Two Gables.” love of his life was and small ranches that still char- few employees, kept the ranch Clark Gable had been an actress Carole Lombard. acterized the western portion of running. In the February 13, the San Fernando Valley before 2020, issue of the World War II. Behind a high fence Although he Saturday Evening and an electronically controlled remarried, Post, the author wrote gate, the couple’s own property Gable of Hollywood’s great contained acres of citrus groves continued romances: “Elizabeth [orange, lemon, and grapefruit to live on Taylor and Richard trees] and fields of oats and his south- Burton. Humphrey alfalfa, stables, a cow barn and a of-Ventura Bogart and Lauren pigless pigsty.” Boulevard Bacall. Katharine Studio publicists regaled ranch until Hepburn and Spencer the public with pictures of the his death. Tracy. Frank Sinatra and couple feeding their animals, When he Ava Gardner. I would collecting eggs from chickens, died, he was add another…Carole mending fences, or milking a buried beside Carole Lombard seems completely at Lombard and Clark cow. Lombard at ease with this young colt. Gable. Perhaps, the But an idyllic ending Forest Lawn greatest of them all.” to the Gable-Lombard story was cemetery in Glendale. Encino resident for 21 years. An obvious publicity photo, with In April 1990, not to be. On January 16, 1942, In 1955, wife number Martin Cooper, Clark Gable looking like a well-dressed Architectural Digest Lombard, just 33 years old, died five, Kay Spreckles Gable, President of Cooper ranch hand and Carole Lombard looking, magazine featured the in a plane crash returning from a moved in with her two children Communications, supervised well, lovely and happy. The chickens don’t Gables’ Valley ranch: war-bond-selling tour. from a prior marriage and their public relations for the Academy seem to care. “Instead of acquiring an Three days after the nanny. In 1973, Gable’s widow of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences impressive estate, the immensely-popular Lombard sold the property to developers. for 10 years; held executive Gable was as successful couple moved to a twenty-acre died, movie studio employees According to the Los Angeles positions with Disney and with women as he was with ranch in the sparsely settled San observed a moment of silence as Times on August 6, 1977, the Universal Studios; and served movies. The King had five queens. Fernando Valley town of Encino Taps was played. The U.S. Senate property was divided into 37 as Chairman of the Board of the His quintet of wives included: several months after their 1939 paused for a tribute lauding the half-acre lots. Part of the deal UCLA Film & Television Archive. Josephine Dillon (1924-1930); marriage. The property, which actress for her work raising more included the developers’ right An award-winning author, he has Maria Langham (1931-1939); included a nine-room house, had than $2 million in war bonds in a to call the development Clark written four books, two of them Carole Lombard (1939-1942); belonged to director Raoul Walsh single night. President Roosevelt Gable Estates. The two streets in on the San Fernando Valley. Encino Enterprise, August 19, 2021, Page 12 VALLEY ENTERTAINMENT Register for a FREE Digital Subscription Email “Register Me” to [email protected]

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Fogerty Flips Encino Mansion Free Guy Flips the Video Game for a Fortunate $8 Million Genre on its Head By Katie Sterling they add that realistic layer to the it seamlessly transitions viewers John Fogerty, Creedence himself. However, the décor Seeing as how my video plot and well, without them the into the video game to follow Clearwater Revival founder, is fit for any rock star with an game knowledge begins and ends setting seems uncharacteristically Guy’s journey as well as the recently sold his 9,000-square- open-air plan boasting sleek at Mario Kart, my excursion to void. real world where the gamers and foot Encino home for a fortunate lines, contrasting dark and light see Free Guy this past weekend developers are all obsessed with $8 million. design and glitzy chandelier was in no way tied to its video His character is Guy’s unexpected development Originally listed at $10 lighting. The whole property is game plot but rather, my love for unapologetically sweet and and desperate to know his true million in February, the price built to reflect an indoor-outdoor Ryan Reynolds. With a surprising identity. After all, not only does dropped incrementally before freeflowing lifestyle. box office debut of approximately yet through his naiveness, Guy deviate from his NPC routine closing at the current price, A spacious roof terrace $50 million globally, clearly, I but perhaps the most surprising earning Forgerty a small profit offers views of the nearby wasn’t the only one who braved has the audience not element in a game of death and after originally purchasing the mountains while an expansive Delta for a bit of light-hearted only laughing at him but destruction, Guy is actually… property for $6.8 million in 2018. backyard holds a swimming distraction. nice. Sitting on approximately pool, spa and outdoor kitchen. Free Guy follows ultimately, rooting for him. As Guy starts to learn .63 acres, the house boasts six Secluded by towering hedges and Guy (Ryan Reynolds), a bank the rules of the game, and the bedrooms, eight bathrooms and greenery, it’s any rockstar’s ideal employee who is happily living So what finally clicks for world watches in awe, stakes in sits behind a double driveway hideaway. his routine lifestyle until the day Guy that his life isn’t quite what the real world start to escalate on a tiny cul-de-sac within the The property was listed he realizes he’s a background it seems? The answer, and much as truths about the game’s origin Encino neighborhood. with Josh Altman and Matt character in a video game. An more, lies in main player Molotov come closer to light. Upon purchasing the Altman of The Altman Brothers NPC, or non-player character as Girl (Jodie Comer) who is on her What makes the home, Fogerty made a variety at Douglass Elliman, while the the gamers call them, is essentially own unique mission inside the movie successful is not only of enhancements to elevate the buyers were handled by Jacob what extras are to a movie. While game, only to be thwarted by an the original, and well-executed, home smart system and yet, never Greene, also with The Altman the main players don’t necessarily NPC questioning his new reality. concept but the cheeky humor actually lived in the property Brothers at Douglas Elliman. find them crucial to the storyline, The film is unique in that that Ryan Reynolds has come to be known for. His character is unapologetically sweet and yet through his naiveness, has the audience not only laughing at him but ultimately, rooting for him. Free Guy is essentially a video game movie that flips the genre on its head, a smart satire that both hard-core gamers and novices will delight in. You may not expect a humorous video game to have a lot of heart, but Reynolds proves again that not only is he one hell of a storyteller, he’s one hell of a Guy. Free Guy is currently streaming in theatres. Directed by Shawn Levy and rated PG-13.

Get the paper sent to your inbox every Thursday! Encino Enterprise, August 19, 2021, Page 13 Encino Enterprise, August 19, 2021, Page 14 REAL ESTATE Farmer’s Market Finds: Dancing Crow Vineyards A farmer’s market by conveniently distracted by the market and asked “Why can’t we has long been a mecca for picking up a bottle crows, my parents sell there?” No one had a good locals to find seasonal fare to truly make a did not notice, answer, so we did some research in the convenience of their meal complete, however, the and learned about a law passed in neighborhood. While most minds allowing all your arrival of another 2014 that allows for wineries to may gravitate towards organic market finds to play flock of crows sell at farmers’ markets provided produce or artisanal goods, off each other’s which removed the that they grow their own grapes. vendor booths have long reflected flavors? bits of straw one This seemed like a the needs of the community Encino by one for their perfect fit for us, so I started and seemingly progressed in Enterprise chatted nests. looking into markets that might conjunction with the changing with Dancing Crow The name want to have us, which led me to times. In this “Farmer’s Market co-owner Stefan Dancing Crow be introduced to Carole Gallegos Finds,” we highlight a vendor Cartlidge to delve stuck as an (who manages the Encino that is somewhat rare at most into the world of homage to these Market). As a lover of wine, she markets but whose roots, without wine and share wonderfully was thrilled at the prospect of a doubt, run congruent with how the history of intelligent and having us and invited us to join harvesting history. their vineyard is as playful birds and her market. Dancing Crow Vineyards exceptional as the the important is a family-owned winery that wine itself. part they play Old Stake 1901 Field specializes in organically grown, Encino in keeping the Lake County sourced wines. New Enterprise: What ecology of our Blend...makes a bit to the Encino Farmer’s Market, inspired the land intact. of mystery wine and and the sole wine proprietor at creation of Dancing EE: Dancing present, Dancing Crow offers Crow Vineyards family has been involved in Crow offers a a window into the picks for every palate. After and the name of the business winemaking and vineyards for myriad of varietals; Is there a all, what better way to top off itself? the last 30 years and in that time specific wine that you’re most winemaking practices of your Sunday shopping than Stefan Cartlidge: My have seen an incredible explosion well-known for? Or any personal California’s past. of interest in favorites you love to share with Lake County others? EE: For individuals wines and the SC: Our winery who don’t fancy themselves 1% LISTING COMMISSIONS region itself. has a reputation, primarily, for connoisseurs of wine, what would Nestled just Sauvignon Blanc - which we be your best advice for those north of Napa make in a Sancerre-style. It’s no looking to select a great bottle? and to the east coincidence as Lake County is SC: My general advice of Sonoma and the largest grower of Sauvignon for people who are new to wine Mendocino Blanc is that you counties, Lake in Cali- don’t need County offers a fornia. My to spend dynamic range personal a lot of of terroir with favorite money for a the end result of all the great bottle. being wines that wines Wines in the are stylistically however $15-$25/ Gideon Kaplan unique for is our bottle price California: Old Stake range are a REALTOR ® slightly lower 1901 Field great way in alcohol while Blend. to introduce maintaining Made from yourself Fine Homes at all Price Points complexity and the oldest to new character. vineyard in regions and Off-Market “Pocket Listings” The name the region, varietals comes from it contains all while when my parents over 20 giving you a Over 20 Years in the Business went out to plant varietals (of great value. vines in the late which, 11 M y Buyer & Seller Representation 90s - they used have been second pieces of straw identified). piece of as a way to space These advice is Buy a home with me and I will pay your escrow out vine rows. grapes that it never fees AND credit you back part of my Then, around (Grenache, hurts to take noon or so, they Zinfandel, Touriga Naçional, a risk on something new. I’ve had commission through escrow! took a break from Muscat of Alexandria, to name customers who have sworn by a the midday heat a few) are harvested and co certain style or price of wine try to have a picnic fermented together in a traditional ours only for them to say “Wow, I lunch when a Field Blend. This makes a bit was not expecting to like that, but Cell: (310) 525-0015 murder of crows of mystery wine and a window this is fantastic.” landed in front into the winemaking practices of EE: Why do you think HomeQuest Real Estate, Inc. of them. These California’s past. now more than ever people are DRE Lic. 01272147 crows proceeded EE: How did you decide interested in local, hand-crafted to perform what to start selling the wine at the products like the ones found at If your home is currently listed, appeared to be Encino Farmer’s Market? neighborhood farmer’s markets? this is not intended to solicit a dance of sorts SC: My folks and I were SC: I think people are that listing. (with small brainstorming ways to broaden generally attracted to farmer’s coordinated awareness of our wines when markets because they harken hops and skips). my brother Adam mentioned he back to an older and slower Amused and had recently been to a farmers’ (continued to next page) Encino Enterprise, August 19, 2021, Page 15 Dancing Crow Cont’d REAL ESTATE (continued from page 14) there and getting to know the pace of life, back when - for our other sellers at the market has ancestors - the closest thing to a been a real treat. grocery store The was a local strength outdoor of the market with community various is well merchants evident in selling the people their wares. and we’re so Especially appreciative since the to have this pandemic opportunity began, I get to show you the sense our wines people want and tell you to feel more our story. connected To follow to their Dancing community Crow and and their get an neighbors insider after a year look at the and half of varietals social distancing and lockdowns. on offer, visit dancingcrow. EE: What do you com or follow them on love most about the Encino Facebook and Instagram @ community? DancingCrowVineyards. SC: I have been Stop by the Farmer’s overwhelmed by how positive Market every Sunday to pick up and accepting Encino has been a bottle (or more!) in person and to us since we’ve started as a support your community partners vendor. People thank us for being through every sip!

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