Celebrating Guest Editorial: Local Another Look High School at the Real Graduates! Homeless Problem A New Musical Hangout For Locals Loved by Musicians See pages 8 & 9 See Page 7 See Page 5 VolumeValley 34, Issue 14 A Compendious Vantage Source of Information June 7, 2018 News in Brief Second Student Beating Brings Reaction from Jordanstrong The video-gone-viral of a teenage girl being punched by three other students at Sutter Middle School promoted a strong reaction from media and the Jordanstrong Foundation. Aubri Matus was attacked by a group of girls on May 25. The three girls were arrested by L.A. School Police and released to their parents. Matus’ mother filed a restraining order against the three and is relocating her daughter to a new school. LAUSD spokeswoman Shannon Herd said, “We are following protocols to ensure the safety and well-being of all of our students.” Ed Peisner of the Jordanstrong Foundation, whose son Jordan‘s beating in West Hills by fellow students sparked an anti-bullying campaign, released a statement saying, “Our mission is to put an end to all forms of bullying and to educate both parents and children on the rapidly expanding and Art Photography Photo: Jim Brammer/State of the uncensored world of social media. We intend to raise awareness of this growing issue one child at a time.” Concerts in Park Take Stage Sunday Warner Park will ring with stage at 6:30 pm. Local emerging the spirit of the ‘70’s, with songs After 66 Years in Business the sounds of Elvis this Sunday artists will perform before each from Fleetwood Mac, Carole King, as the free summer Concerts in headliner and there will be food The Eagles, Pink Floyd and more. Hank’s Tire Founder Passes the Park kick off the 2018 season. trucks in the park for picknicking. Warner Park is located at Hank Greenberg, The concerts run every This Sunday features the Topanga Canyon Boulevard and founder of Hank’s Tires, Sunday at 5:30 pm through most successful touring Elvis Califa Street in Woodland Hills. passed away Tuesday of August 19. Headliners including tribute show in the world starring Parking is available in adjacent natural causes at the age of The Highwaymen, Poncho Shawn Klush and Justin Shandor. parking structures. 87. Sanchez, DSB, Arrival, Hot The Emerging Artist featured For a complete concert After 66 years in August Nights, Bostyx, The Long Sunday will be the group The schedule and more information business as “the oldest Run and Who’s Bad take the Black Whisky Union, featuring visit www.valleycultural.org. independent dealer in the San Fernando Valley” Greenberg left most of the running of Meet Our New (Interim) Assemblyman the shop to his son Steve. This week’s special election necessary to find a replacement A Marine Corps to fill the last months of to fill the remainder of the veteran, Hank opened his Assemblyman Matt Dababneh’s term until December of this own business in 1953 and term yielded a clear winner. year after Dababneh resigned married his wife Riki in Democrat and attorney Jesse the seat in January amid a 1954. Together they built the Gabriel won the 45th District seat sexual harassment scandal. business and their standing with 39% of the vote. Six other The six special election in the community. They Hank Greenberg candidates were listed on the candidates will now also appear were founding and active ballot. Republican and 18-year- on the November ballot for the members of Shomrei Torah Greenberg is survived old student Justin Clark came in next two-year Assembly term Synagogue in West Hills, by his son Steve (Chery), second with 36.6%. The other which begins in 2019, though where they were honored daughters Tracy (Doug), candidates were Ankur Patel, most of them are not actively as “Couple of the Year” for Debbie (Steve), eight Tricia Robbins Kasson, Daniel campaigning. Given the results their support of childrens’ grandchildren and two Brin, Jeff Bornstein and Ray it is most likely that Gabriel and causes. great grandchildren. Bishop. Clark will again be the front The special election was Jesse Gabriel runners in the November election. Page 2, Valley News Group, June 7, 2018 5 NIGHT GETAWAY Community 1 Community FROM $ Calendar 690LAND ONLY Calabasas: Belmont Village Senior Living will present “Conversations With Art” on Wednesday, June 13 from 1 to 3 pm. Belmont and the UCLA Emeriti Retiree Relations Center are co-hosting a conversation among residents, the community and eight artists in a special art exhibit opening, featuring works from Sharon Belkin, John PUNTA CANA, Edmond, Dorothea Frederking, Snehendu B. Kar, Barbara Lippe, Katalin Radics, Elaine Svenonius and Jill Waterman. Wine and hors d’ouvres will be served. RSVP to the concierge at 222-2600. Belmont DOMINICAN REPUBLIC Village is located at 24141 Ventura Blvd. Canoga Park: “Take Me Out to the Bingo Game” for a night of Excellence Punta Cana baseball-themed bingo on Friday, June 15 from 6 to 9 pm. The Canoga Park Women’s Club is hosting bingo at 7401 Jordan Avenue. $20 buys All-Inclusive Resort – Adults Only (18+) one book of 10 games and “baseball fair” for food and snacks, games and opportunity baskets. Seating is limited, call Jeanne at 999-5016. ® Your AAA Vacations Package Includes: Calabasas: The County of Los Angeles Department of Public Works and the L.A. Sanitation District will host a Household Hazardous • Five nights’ junior suite garden view and E-Waste Roundup on Sunday, June 10, from 9 am to 3 pm. Bring your antifreeze, unused pharmaceuticals, car batteries, used motor oil, accommodations paint, pesticides, sharps waste such as needles, plus universal waste 2 including household batteries, fluorescent light bulbs and e-waste to • All meals, drinks , select activities and more the Calabasas Landfill, 5300 Lost Hills Road. For more information contact the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Works at • Complimentary access to fi tness center (888) CLEAN LA or visit www.CleanLA.com. Hollywood: The Rotary Club of Calabasas is hosting a “Rotary • 24-hour room service at the Bowl” event on Tuesday, July 3. Enjoy a Hollywood Bowl Fireworks Spectacular along with music of The Gogo’s. The $59 FREE Wi-Fi and gratuities • tickets include the fireworks show, reserved seat with cushion and park and ride transportation from 14 locations. Register at www. calabasasrotary.org by June 8 or call Sally Goya at (805) 490-2114. Chatsworth: The Chatsworth Neighborhood Council presents “Ride the Colt” sixth annual Chatsworth Orange Line Tour on Sunday, June 10. Join the free 23-mile bike rally and health walk beginning at 8 pm with breakfast - enjoy Starbucks coffee and Western bagels. The event includes a numbered bid, raffle, snacks, refreshments and parking. Register at www.ridethecolt.com. Calabasas: The Second Thursday Book Club for adults will meet EXCLUSIVE AAA MEMBER BENEFIT on June 14th at 6 pm at the Calabasas Library. Membership in the book club is free; however, a library card is required to participate. PER BOOKING3 For more information on the book club, email Caroline Russom at For a Limited Time... [email protected] or call the library at 225-7616. $ TRIPLE YOUR BENEFITS! Woodland Hills: The Warner Center Woodland Hills 150 Neighborhood Council will hold a public meeting on Wednesday, June 13 at 6:30 pm at the American Legion Hall, 5320 Fallbrook Avenue. Visit www.whcouncil.org for full agenda. Ask your AAA Travel Agent about the most current pricing! Punta Cana, Dominican Republic CALL: (818) 615-2370 CLICK: AAA.com/PleasantHolidays VISIT: 22708 Victory Blvd, Woodland Hills, CA 91367 1Rate is per person, land only, based on double occupancy, for check-in on October 1, 2018 and includes government taxes. Rate does not include a $10 per person Tourist Card fee payable upon arrival in the Dominican Republic. 2Age restrictions may apply. 3Triple Member Bene t Promotion: Itinerary must be booked by July 31, 2018 with travel complete by December 31, 2018. Minimum 5 night stay at participating AAA Vacations® properties required. For Activity Voucher Offer: Activity voucher is per booking and is valid toward the purchase of a select optional activity. Not valid for hotel direct activity bookings. Activity voucher does not apply to air/car only bookings. For Mexico, Hawai`i, and select Caribbean destinations, $100 value in activity vouchers is combinable with standard Member Bene t activity voucher of $50, totaling $150 value in activity vouchers per booking maximum. Unless otherwise indicated: Rates quoted are accurate at time of publication & are per person, based on double occupancy. Airfare, taxes, fees, surcharges, gratuities, transfers & excursions are additional. 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Valley News Group, June 7, 2018 Page 3 Community People in the News Councilman Mitch Englander and the Los Angeles City Council honored United Chamber of Commerce’s five “Inspirational Women of the Year.” From left, honorees Patti Jo Wolfson of New Directions for Youth, Laura Rathbone of Sisters on the Street, Councilman Paul Koretz, honoree Tiffany Harris of Shane’s Inspiration, Councilman Mitch Englander and honoree Kathleen Sterling of Valley News Group.