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The vitriolic posters equated Nazism with Zionism and the The vitriolic posters equated Nazism with Zionism and the Wednesday state of Israel, and contained pictures of swastikas and the state of Israel, and contained pictures of swastikas and the morning anti-Semitic Star of David, claiming them both to be “hate symbols.” Star of David, claiming them both to be “hate symbols.” posters were plastered The posters were found near El Camino High School in The posters were found near El Camino High School in across Woodland Hills Woodland Hills, Nestle Avenue Charter Elementary in Woodland Hills, Nestle Avenue Charter Elementary in and Tarzana (see story in Tarzana, and Calabasas High School and Topanga Plaza. In Tarzana, and Calabasas High School and Topanga Plaza. In News in Brief sidebar). a statement LAPD said, “Detectives from our West Valley a statement LAPD said, “Detectives from our West Valley This Saturday, and Topanga Stations are handling this as a hate incident and and Topanga Stations are handling this as a hate incident and controversial United are encouraging anyone who may have information about are encouraging anyone who may have information about States Congresswoman this to contact investigators.” Councilman Bob Blumenfield this to contact investigators.” Councilman Bob Blumenfield Ilhan Omar (D- told Valley News Group, “Over the past few years we have told Valley News Group, “Over the past few years we have MN) will address the seen a rise in anti-Semitism, white nationalism, and hatred seen a rise in anti-Semitism, white nationalism, and hatred Muslim organization towards minorities that is truly abhorrent. From vile towards minorities that is truly abhorrent. From vile CAIR, igniting various messages being painted on houses of worship, to seeing messages being painted on houses of worship, to seeing community groups pictures on social media of teenagers smiling waiving Nazi Congresswoman Inhan Omar will speak Saturday in Warner Center. pictures on social media of teenagers smiling waiving Nazi to protest her speech. salutes, to recent posters being plastered in Woodland Hills salutes, to recent posters being plastered in Woodland Hills and Tarzana comparing Jews and the Third Reich, these Omar has been criticized She said they will be joined are approximately half a million and Tarzana comparing Jews and the Third Reich, these hateful acts are being committed in our own backyard and for her recent remarks claiming by ACT Calabasas, a pro-Israel, American Muslims who live in hateful acts are being committed in our own backyard and cannot be ignored.” LAPD also cautioned residents to not that Jewish organizations have anti-Sharia organization, and the greater Los Angeles area, cannot be ignored.” LAPD also cautioned residents to not tear down the posters when found, even though that would paid U.S. politicians to support the group Children of Holocaust with a fair amount in the valley. tear down the posters when found, even though that would be the first impulse, but to contact LAPD so they can further Israel. She tweeted, “It’s all Survivors. Reception to Congresswoman be the first impulse, but to contact LAPD so they can further investigate the incident. about the Benjamins,” drawing a Kenney told Valley News Omar’s participation in the investigate the incident. backlash against one of the first Group she didn’t want to label event has been overwhelmingly two Muslim women elected to their efforts a protest, but rather a positive, with a long waiting list Tragic Accident Leads to Student’s Death Congress. statement at the rally. of community members and civil Two Deaths on Malibu Canyon CAIR (the Council on A tragic accident Wednesday led to a teenager’s death. rights allies trying to get in. There Drivers on Malibu Canyon Road Sunday were slowed American-Islamic Relations) According to witnesses, the teen, a student at Fusion is a segment of the population that to a crawl as crime scene taped was stretched across a pull- labels itself a grassroots civic Academy in Warner Center, was playing a game with other The controversial might not understand or agree out portion of the road. According to the Lost Hills Sheriff’s rights and advocacy group, students on the roof of a parking structure when he ran with the mission of CAIR, but Station, an unidentified man committed suicide in his car America’s largest Muslim civil and jumped on the outer railing. He either slipped or lost his everyone has a first-amendment alongside the main road. Method was unknown. liberties organization, working Congresswoman balance and fell off the eight-story structure. He was rushed right to peacefully protest.” In an unrelated story, a bobcat was struck by a car to promote a positive image of to Northridge Hospital Medical’s trauma center and died at To make sure that the protest and died last week. The adult male bobcat, named B-361, Islam and Muslims in America. the hospital. According to a tenant at the building, students will speak and rally does stay peaceful, a actually survived the Woolsey Fire and was being tracked Various groups have from Fusion Academy, located at 21650 Oxnard Street, often strong LAPD presence will be as it roamed between the burned and unburned areas of announced that they will be play on the rooftop of the parking structure adjacent to the at the Hilton and on the street in Malibu Canyon. A necropsy is planned. protesting the event, to be held Saturday at a high-rise. front of the hotel. Saturday evening at the Hilton A Hilton spokesperson Woodland Hills. CAIR event. said, “We are simply a place of Two Transient Deaths in Woodland Hills Karen Kenney, founder business that provides meeting Breakdance or Bust! and head of the local group San and conference space for people A man was found deceased in his car behind Something’s Fernando Valley Patriots, said, However, an eventbrite to hold events.” FishyA slowrestaurant speed chasein Woodland began in Hills. Calabasas LAPD on reported Wednesday, that “Rep. Omar’s recent comments post is inviting participants to a Fields confirmed that on Marchvideo surveillance20, after failing footage to yield showed to commands the man, to stop.a transient, Driving attacking those who stand with “California Rally Against Ilhan Saturday night CAIR would be atentering speeds hismostly car butunder never 60 mph,exiting. the Their driver first did notconclusion make Israel; her support of CAIR, Omar,” saying “America-haters honoring the organization Jewish anywas deathdrastic from movements natural causes.yet failed A passing to comply motorist with reported officer which has proven ties to Hamas, are not welcome in California” Voices for Peace. “We are working demandsthat behind to pull the over.initial Police crime followed scene tape, the theslow car’s speed window chase her promotion of Sharia Law and saying they need people with the hotel,” he told this paper. aswere the all driver broken went and offglass and surrounded on multiple the carfreeways - supposedly before and the recent resolution of the outside and inside the venue, “for “This isn’t the first time someone surrenderingfrom police breaking in Pacoima. in to investigate. ABC7 was Anotheron the scene transient with waslive Democrat Party, which refused maximum effect.” has protested a CAIR event. This aerialfound footagedeceased capturing in the area the near moment Shoup the Park. suspect The exited cause his of to censure Omar’s behavior as According to CAIR is nothing new.” vehiclethat death and is decidedunknown. to get some breakdancing moves in before being cuffed. Either dancing out his jitters or seeking an elected member of Congress, spokesman, Eugene Fields, the West Valley Councilman attention, there’s no doubt this breakdancing baddie got his is why we support this grassroots event is already sold out. He Bob Blumenfield said, “While five minutes of fame. event.” told Valley News Group, “There (Continued to page 13) Page 2, Valley News Group, March 21, 2019 COMMUNITY MARCH-APRIL COMMUNITY CALENDAR WOODLAND HILLS: Teens are invited to the Woodland Hills Library Hawai’i on Tuesday, March 26, from 4 to 5 pm to craft colorful bowls using glue, confetti and balloons. on Sale! WEST HILLS: 5 NIGHTS FROM An intermediate yoga group meets at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church (23838 Kittridge St.) on Saturday, March 23 1 at 8:30 am. Donations accepted. $ CALABASAS: The Calabasas Library invites you to an author meet and greet with Adrienne G. Alexanian, who will be discussing her 1,199 book Forced into Genocide on Saturday, March 23, at 2 pm. There will INCLUDES ROUND TRIP AIRFARE FROM LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA (LAX) be an author signing, refreshments and books on sale with proceeds TO HONOLULU, HAWAI’I (HNL) going to the Friends of the Calabasas Library. RSVP to blockwood@ calabasaslibrary.org.