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NEWS IN BRIEF Urban Coyote Attacks Valley Homeowner: One Dead After Machete What’s the Answer to these Brazen Canines? By Kathleen Sterling out in the yard, Slashing Spree in Encino It was Sparky’s night- waiting. time constitutional. My friend I An assailant has been apprehended for a machete-slashing Sandra Mariscal carried him out pressed for an- spree in Encino this Thursday evening that has left one dead. The the front door to the walkway, other answer, first attack occurred at Ventura and White Oak, the second attack being extra cautious as there had and Wildlife in the neighborhood of Alonzo St. and the third attack on Karen Dr. been coyote attacks on her other Biologist Re- Wielding both a machete and a knife, the man injured an individual dog in the last few months. Just becca Barbossa at the first scene but it was the attack at Alonzo St. that resulted in 10 feet from the front door of called me back another victim’s death. The assailant was finally arrested without her Vista de Oro home, a coy- the next day. further incident at Karen Dr. The crime scene is still very active as ote sprang out of the darkness She explained LAPD cruisers patrol the area and tape off the crime scene to get and knocked her over, grabbing that Fish and further answers. Neither the names of the victims nor the attacker Sparky as she fell backwards. Wildlife were have been released as of presstime. “He was waiting for not mandated me,” Marsical told Valley News to manage coy- ONEgeneration Offers Free Rides Group. “The coyotes know we otes. They were, however, man- have small dogs here and he lay dated to handle mountain lions, To Seniors For COVID Vaccine in wait.” bobcats, bighorn sheep, raccoons She was able to scram- and deer. I asked her how many ONEgeneration is assisting seniors by providing a free Lyft ble up and scream at the coyote, deer attacks there had been this service to and from their COVID vaccine appointment. As one of which dropped the dog as he year. the most susceptible groups, those 65 and older may not have easy scaled the fence. She ignored my obvi- transportation to get this life-saving vaccine and ONEgeneration This would be the coy- ous sarcasm and stated that, “The wants to do their part to ensure there are no roadblocks stopping ote’s fourth attack on dogs at Department of Fish and wildlife that from happening. Seniors in need of the service are asked to call the house, but the first on a hu- has never provided a removal ser- 818-708-6625 and have the pick up address, destination address man. Mariscal injured her hip vice. The coyote is a non-game and time of appointment to share when setting up the appointment. and wrist, which had just recov- animal.” ered from carpal tunnel surgery. I wasn’t sure why a rac- IRS Pushes Tax Deadline By Sparky was much more chewed coon was, but proceeded to ask up, requiring an immediate late- her what they could do. Turns out night visit to the vet. they have instituted a program Urban coyotes are Approximately One Month The attack happened on called “Wildlife Watch,” which becoming more aggressive and The IRS recently announced that they have moved the Friday night. Saturday morning I like Neighborhood Watch is de- comfortable (photo courtesy deadline for filing 2020 federal income tax returns to May 17, called the California Department signed to alert neighborhoods of Ron Kimball). At bottom: a pushing it approximately a month from the standard April 15 of Fish and Wildlife and Los An- and coach city officials in coyote stunned Sparky bandaged up post deadline. The extension postpones any payments without penalties geles Animal Control, leaving a management. It’s basically a pro- attack. and interest, regardless of the amount owed. The IRS is encouraging message that a coyote had actual- gram to educate homeowners on taxpayers to file as early as possible and electronically, if possible, ly gone after a human this time. I how to repel coyotes. So we were Well, Mariscal certainly to ensure the fasted turnaround time for any tax refunds owed. did not get a response until Mon- back to square one. isn’t doing that. day morning (evidently most ani- Next I tried Los Angeles I stressed to Animal Little Angels Project To Host Free mals don’t attack on weekends). Animal Control. They were no Control’s Officer Hooks that a The Fish and Wildlife better. Actually, before 1994 the human being was hurt this time. representative explained that un- Department of Animal Services Not an issue, they said. Howev- Wellness Clinic for Qualifiying Pets less the coyote had actually bit- did routinely trap and euthanize er... if an animal is injured, animal Little Angels Project, in partnership with Councilman Bob ten a person, there was nothing coyotes. Their website states that control will come out and address Blumenfield, will be hosting a free wellness clinic for your furry they could do except give the stopped with a “change in think- that. So if a coyote or bobcat is friends on Saturday, March 27, by appointment. Individuals must homeowner information on how ing. The source of the problem is hurt, they will respond. qualify as a low-income or have been directly impacted financially to keep coyotes out of their yard not the presence of wildlife, it is I asked point blank, by COVID-19 to qualify for the free wellness exams and vaccines - leave no food out, clear brush, the environment that humans pro- “What if a coyote is acting ag- on offer. The only cost incurred will be a $15 registration free if etc. I explained they had done all vide for them just by the simple gressively and poised to attack?” your animal needs microchipped. Cats must be in carriers and that and more, installing sensor manner in how we are the pro- Her answer, “We’ll come out and dogs must be leashed. To apply for available appointments, visit lights, carrying an air rifle, even vider of food, water and cover for scare it away.” littleangelsproject.org/wellness or call 818-515-5461. This event resorting to a pellet gun when them. Many people are encourag- Urban coyotes are an in- will take place in the parking lot behind the West Valley Regional they saw a coyote - often times at ing wild animals to live near their creasing problem in the valley, Branch Library (19036 Vanowen St., Reseda). 2 or 3 in the afternoon, just sitting homes.” (continued to page 7) Encino Enterprise, March 18, 2021, Page 2 CALENDAR MARCH

Community Calendar * Ken Craft, CEO, and Rowan Vansleve, CFO, from Hope of the Valley will be participating in Rally to the Valley to hopefully raise the $300,000 to secure a 20,000 sq. ft. building in the valley. The building will be used to house 150 people living on the streets. The run will begin at Hope of the Valley’s northernmost facility in Lancaster, and over eight days wind its way through the Antelope, Santa Clarita, San Fernando, and Simi Valleys. The run begins on March 19, and will feature highlights of their programs at each of the 17 Hope of the Valley locations along the way. Craft and Rowan are truly testing the limits of their physical and mental abilities. You can support them by going to hopeofthevalley.org and making a donation.

* Join the Tarzana Community and Cultural Center for a night of acoustic music on Friday, March 26, from 7 to 9 pm. Invited musical guests perform original songs and unique covers throughout this spectacular evening of live music. Tickets are just $5 per household to hear some of the best singer-songwriters in the L.A. area and all proceeds benefit the Center. Call 818.705.1286 for more information.

* The Encino Chamber of Commerce will be holding their monthly Health and Wellness Committee virtual meeting on Thursday, April 1, from 11 am to 12 pm. To be a one-time guest, contact the Chamber at 818-789-4711l or email info@ encinochamber.org.

* The Gelb Charitable Foundation is accepting applications now through March 31 for their scholarships. The $1,000 scholarships are to 2021 graduating seniors based on the student’s financial need, community involvement and planned attendance to a San Fernando Valley university, college or trade school. Download the application at www.gelbgroup.net/community or email the application to Gelb Charitable Foundation, 6200 Canoga Avenue, Woodland Hills CA 91367. For more information call (818) 377-2277.

* The Encino-Tarzana Library will be hosting Teen Movie Night on Friday, March 19, at 4 pm. This month they will be watching and discussing the 1978 classic sci-fi movie Invasion of the Body Snatchers. Email [email protected] for the invitation link to the meeting.

* The Valley Industry and Commerce Association (VICA) will present “Extraordinary Women in Leadership” on Friday, March 19, from 9 to 11 am. A panel of women will discuss what we have learned from this last year and what we can look forward to in the near future - as women leaders and business owners, parents and residents. Tickets for the event are $100. VICA Circle of Influence and Business Leader members receive a free ticket. To reserve a ticket call Cathy at VICA at (818) 817-0545

* The San Fernando Valley Youth Chorus is currently enrolling for its “Spring Semester” with open enrollment to young choristers at all levels between the age of 3 and 12th grade.The season is currently scheduled to take place virtually on Zoom every Sunday from now until June. Enrollment is ongoing and tuition is For information, please visit: https://encinochamber.org/encino-strong/ discounted this season due to COVID-19, plus scholarships are on offer! Visit valleyyouthchorus.org. Encino Enterprise, March 18, 2021, Page 3 People in the News COMMUNITY

Lisa Kodimer, founder and Executive Director of Connecting a Caring Community, a nonprofit organization dedicated to inspiring and mobilizing the San Fernando Valley community to “live a life of giving,” was recently honored by Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel as the Woman of the Year for the 45th Assembly District. After almost 20 years of working as a small business owner, Kodimer, a longtime resident of the Valley, established Connecting a Caring Community (CCC) in 2011. Today, CCC empowers hundreds • We’re all supposed to be health conscious these days. When of participants and provides numerous opportunities for giving back. you eat out at restaurants you’re supposed to order those menu items CCC programs now include teen groups where participants develop with the little red hearts next to them that signify healthfulness. Our leadership skills and gain confidence while volunteering for others, as friend David Smith says he appreciates those little hearts because he well as programs where young adults with special needs socialize with can rule out those items as being completely unsatisfying. other teens. All participants carry the common CCC goal to “give, love, and grow.” •The shortest distance between two points is always under Last year, CCC quickly began focusing on a response construction. to the COVID-19 crisis by supporting frontline healthcare workers, assisting low-income schools and communities with remote learning resources, bringing connection to • Thought for the day: “What you do speaks so loudly I cannot drug and alcohol recovery center residents, providing food baskets to homeless families in transitional hear what you say.” Ralph Waldo Emerson said it. housing, and bringing holiday cheer to hospitalized children fighting life-threatening illnesses. • Do you know the definition of a perfectionist? Someone who wants to go from point A to point A+

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Ed Reynolds, above, is well-known to the west valley from the Wings Over Wendy’s meetings Mondays in Woodland Hills and Tuesdays in Tarzana. Reynolds is a retired USAF Lt. Colonel who has visited every country in the world. Since 2007 he wrote journals of his trips, which he turned into a book. “Do Not Travel There - Tourist Travel in Department of State Level 4 Countries” was just published. Reynolds tells how and when he visited the countries and the experiences he had touring them. On many visits, he traveled alone and in dangerous conditions. He writes about private tours of famous architectural sites by the Curator, his guides’ personal thoughts, and the people he met. Let Ed Reynolds take you on a fascinating journey to the countries the US government doesn’t want you to visit. “Do Not Travel There!” is a must-read for every inquisitive person who wondered what it would be like,” said Dennis McCarthy, a columnist for the Daily News. The book is available at Amazon.com.

LAPD West Valley Division recently named Senior Lead Officer Hugo Fuentes the new Senior Lead for Reseda North. Fuentes is also currently the SLO for West Van Nuys and the Van Nuys Airport. He brings decades of experience with the LAPD and has previously served as a patrol officer working with various units including West Valley Vice, Gangs and Narcotics. Encino Enterprise, March 18, 2021, Page 4

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Look alternative to many, there’s no After an entire year of being I believe the fitness at how far we have come since denying that the screen divide unable to attend classes indoors industry is going last March and the wild shifts in adds an awkward disconnect. at a studio or workout at the gym, to see some hybrid our lifestyle since then. One thing The end goal has always consumers pivoted to at-home version of both in- that has been on my mind as of workouts. Most people shifted to person options and late, and that perhaps is on many remained the same: to the virtual sphere whether it be virtual options. Like of yours as well, is the future of Zoom, On Demand classes, etc. most things post fitness. provide a safe space Many focused on building home COVID-19, only As a professional in the where people can gyms or investing in high quality time will tell. industry who normally teaches in pieces like a Pilates Reformer or I believe a group setting, I have begun to de-stress, move their a Peloton spin bike. Therefore, is it is important to wonder what the world of fitness bodies, heal their souls there a need to return? Are people offer both to cater will look like as gyms, boutique content enough with their new to consumers’ studios, etc. start to re-open. Will and just be present in that regimes? needs, wants and we slowly revert back to the norm More so, due to comfortability for or has fitness forever changed? moment. COVID-19, some clients may the time being. It will be an Prior to quarantine I was On the other hand, not feel comfortable to return adjustment at first but ultimately, continue to move forward over teaching group Pilates classes it poses the question of how to in-person classes or a gym we will adapt as we always do. these next few months. We have at multiple studios in the Los this might affect pay for both quite yet. The people, the shared The end goal has always remained come so far in this last year and Angeles area. Like so many, my instructors and clients based on equipment, the mask-wearing. the same: to provide a safe space we have proven we are capable entire world came to a standstill limited capacity and modified These are factors to consider where people can de-stress, move of change when dealt a dire when COVID-19 hit and my schedules. Memberships will when these establishments can their bodies, heal their souls and situation. Stay diligent, stay safe industry completely shut down. have to be reevaluated as well re-open. I do believe the demand just be present in that moment. and stay healthy! In the last year we have had to as instructor pay. There is no will be there and people who Well Encino, what do you Allie Priore is a certified pivot to the virtual sphere to stay doubt that all parties involved are ready to return to in-person think? Do you foresee yourself Pilates Instructor and teacher of connected to our clients and to are having to make sacrifices fitness classes will do so. returning to in-person fitness mindful movement. She teaches offer them our services. At the to allow operations to proceed However, due to establishments? Remember to at various studios and now offers very beginning of the lockdown, safely so how can we ensure rates the investment in equipment, do what makes you comfortable private sessions and classes on serving what we thought would accurately, and fairly, represent changes in lifestyle and client and know there are still plenty of the virtual sphere. For inquiries only be a temporary change, that? comfortability, I do see a virtual options out there for you! about sessions, email her at we began mini-workouts on Another factor to possibility for a decline of Let’s stay hopeful that things [email protected]. Facebook and Instagram Live. A few months in, when it was clear life was going to stay this way for Absolutely Grounded with Conni Ponturo the foreseeable future, we pivoted yet again to Zoom. It has now Workout Anywhere, Anytime! become the new normal to take live classes in your own home with your favorite instructors. 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Join the American Red Cross, in partnership with the Encino Farmer’s Market, on Sunday, March 28, for a community blood drive to donate crucial life-saving blood! The market will be open from 8 am to 1 pm at 17400 Victory Blvd. Appointments are required and can be made at redcrossblood. org with the sponsor code “onegeneration.” Encino Enterprise, March 18, 2021, Page 12 ENTERTAINMENT THE ULTIMATE OUTDOOR ESCAPE

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The Movie Houses – Before the War: Part I If the San Fernando opening promised that “pictures was demolished. Valley is where thousands of of extraordinary interest will be After the 1995 movies were made – on studio shown at the dedication of the Northridge earthquake, the La lots and on location – it was, and venture to the entertainment and Reina’s tower was damaged and is, also a region where those films education of the citizens of the had to be removed; today all are exhibited. West End, San Fernando Valley.” that remains is the marquee, the Perhaps the Valley’s first Some areas just seemed ticket booth, terrazzo sidewalk cinema was Cody’s Theater in the to be just right for movie floor, and the façade. But it’s a City of San Fernando. Jackson theatres. Take a two-block area better fate than that of many other Mayers and Mick Massaro’s book on Lankershim Boulevard in theaters. San Fernando Valley on page 107 Cody’s New Theatre, in the City of San Fernando, North Hollywood. Opened in The 880-seat Studio includes: “Cody’s Theater was superseded the first Cody’s, which opened in about 1913. 1923 and demolished in 1928, the City theatre opened on June 11, running The Orleans Coach, The new Cody’s was built about fiveyears later and lasted Lankershim Theatre was at 5323. 1938, with Test Pilot, starring complete in three reels.” The film, until the Sylmar Earthquake. A block away, at 5269, Clark Gable, Myrna Loy, and a 1912 short, was also known as was the El Portal, which opened Spencer Tracy. With its proximity The Courier of Lyons. in 1926, and is now a live theater to several studios, the theatre The April 8, 1916, venue. Another block away, at was featured in a number of issue of the trade publication, 5161, was the Guild Theater, films, including Neil Simon’s Southwest Contractor and which opened in 1938 with 350 California Suite, Earth Girls Manufacturer, included: “Plans seats. It was demolished in the are Easy, and many more. The are being prepared for brick mid-1980s. theatre closed in 1991, but when theater building to be erected at In the “It’s better than Bookstar/Barnes & Noble turned the corner of Brand Blvd. and nothing” category is the La Reina it into a bookstore, they kept the Celis St….G.F. Cody of Cody’s Theatre on Ventura Boulevard theatre’s marquee. Theater has taken the lease.” It in Sherman Oaks. The 900-seat While the Valley’s became Cody’s New Theatre. Two of the new theatre’s offerings were Norma Talmadge in Her On August 2, 1919, the Victory Theatre in Burbank Only Way and Theda Bara in Du opened its door, on the corner of San Fernando Road and Barry in March 1919. Admission Angeleno Avenue. By 1932, it had been renamed The Burbank. was 15 cents for adults, 10 cents The contractor for the project was Wesco Construction Co. for children, and loges for 20 the Valley. While the post-World- silent movies, as the advent of cents. War-II boom in the Valley was yet talkies was nearly a decade away. Years later, it was to come, there were a number of In the early ‘30s, it was renamed renamed the San Fernando pioneering exhibitors. the Burbank Theatre. Theater, but was demolished after One of the first motion Burbank’s Loma the heavy damage it sustained picture houses in the Valley, Theatre was opened by 1926. It in the March 1971 Sylmar which was then still mostly was the first theatre in the area to earthquake. agricultural, was the Victory be equipped for sound, boasting Because Burbank and Theatre, which opened at 207 S. the Vitaphone sound system. The Glendale were more easily San Fernando Road in Burbank Loma Theatre lasted until the accessible to downtown Los in 1919. Its name was a cinematic 1960s, before being turned into Angeles, they were developed nod to the just-concluded World an adult theatre. well before much of the rest of War I. It featured, of course, only The 600-seat Madrid Theatre opened The Studio Theatre opened in June 1938. Over the years it in Canoga Park has also been named the Studio City Theatre and Fox Studio City. The when the town theatre closed in 1991, a lifespan of more than half a century. Much of was still called its ornate box office and lobby were preserved. In 1979, the building was Owensmouth, demolished. on November 24, 1926, built theater opened in 1938 and all cinemas were few and far at a cost of seating was on a single floor. between in the first half of the $50,000. Its It closed in early 1984 with a century, the theatrical landscape Robert Morton screening of There’s No Business would change dramatically after pipe organ was Like Show Business, starring the War. a highlight of Ethel Merman. Then-owner Next Month: The Movie attending a Mann Theatres sold the building Houses – After the War: Part II silent movie to developers who planned a new Martin Cooper, there. The shopping mall on the site. As a President of Cooper article in the concession to preservationists, Communications has written four Van Nuys the developers saved the theatre’s books, two of them on the San The Vogue, at 735 S. Brand Boulevard in Glendale, opened on November 11, News about the façade, although the auditorium Fernando Valley. 1941. It closed in the early 1950s. Today it’s part of Glendale Nissan’s property. Encino Enterprise, March 18, 2021, Page 14 REAL ESTATE Trees Tilting? Roots Lifted by Rain? Realtors, Take Action Before a Tragedy Over the last few years Erik Pelletier knows this and creating a safe perimeter we have done many stories on all too well. 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