An Homage to Food and Familia! She’s Still See page 10 in a “League of Responses to Our Article - Her Own” Go Step on a Needle! See page 6 See Page 5 Volume 37, Number 26 Serving Warner Center Since 1982 August 22, 2019 News in Brief Valley News Group: We Support LAPD and Free Speech Woodland Hills Homeowners to Meet By Kathleen Sterling As a community every single Nobody is right. Everybody is The Woodland Hills Homeowners Organization returns Since 1948 Valley News one of us should be focusing wrong.on Everybody is right. That from their summer hiatus next week. A full meeting open to Group has been dedicated to tolerant communication and civic is the glorious freedom we were the public will be held on Wednesday, August 28 at 7:30 pm. reporting local, community news. progress. Unfortunately, as it all granted by the United States The meeting will be held at the American Legion Hall, 5320 We take our journalistic seemingly stands today, we have Constitution and one of the many Fallbrook Avenue, Woodland Hills. For agenda visit www. integrity very seriously and while stopped having civil community reasons why I am proud to be an whho.com. we expect at times to rouse ire, it conversations. I wholeheartedly American. seems that the article about the believe this can change. I encourage the discussion. West Hills Neighborhood Council Has Open Seat Crimebusters’ Facebook page has Freedom of speech is a I encourage the debates. I ignited a fire. The threats have fundamental human right. encourage all sides to come The West Hills Neighborhood Council will vote to fill taken a shockingly vicious and Censorship, in any form, will forward and share all opinions a vacant seat on the council. This is a great way to meet violent turn and the anger must be ultimately destroy the very fabric and views. neighbors, local business owners, and most of all, make West addressed. of this great country that we live Hate and violent threats, Hills a better place for all of us. Deadline to submit your The job of a journalist is in and therefore we must not let however, will not be tolerated and application is September 2, 2019. If you have any questions, to objectively report the news. that happen. Our community are all being reported to LAPD comments or concerns, please contact Vacancy Ad Hoc The hope is that through honestcould be vastly different if we accordingly. Committee Co-Chair [email protected] and persistent reporting that were open to hearing all sides I look forward to shaping or [email protected]. For application visit we educate the public, spark with attitudes of empathy andand sharing this wonderful www.whnc.org. important discussions and give a understanding. Nobody is wrong. community with you. voice to all sides of the story. It is absurd and insulting to insinuate that Valley News Group Calabasas Enacts Gun Safety Ordinance doesn’t support the LAPD. We have been supporting LAPD, In the wake of high-profile firearm stored in a residence its officers, staff, families massand shootings and the ongoing to be locked in a container or friends since the papers began.risk to children and communities be disabled with a trigger lock Whether anyone chooses not of unsecured firearms, the City of approved by the California to acknowledge that fact Calabasasis will enact an ordinance Department of Justice. something we can’t, nor do we requiring Calabasas residents The ordinance defines a have any interest in, controlling. to safely store firearms infirearm their as any revolver, rifle, The irony remains that homes, making Calabasas the andfirst shotgun and a residence as the violent threats we are city in Los Angeles County to any home, condominium, room, receiving speak to exactly why adopt a safe storage requirement accessory dwelling unit, motel, Spend a “Hot August Night” at Calabasas Lake we published this article in the that applies to all guns, not just hotel, single-room occupancy, first place. Our community,handguns. Last week, the City time-share, and recreational The City of Calabasas will bring “Hot August Night” now more than ever, must come Council voted unanimously to or other vehicle where human to Calabasas Lake on Sunday, August 25 at 6 pm. together with the understanding support the measure and will take habitation occurs in the City Listen on an incredible journey through 40 years of Neil that there is no “winning.” a final look at the new ordinance of Calabasas. The ordinance Diamond’s greatest hits. For more information visit www. There is no perfect answer at itsand meeting on August 28, 2019. contains an exemption for peace cityofcalabasas.com. there is no one right solution. The ordinance requires any (Continue to page 15) IT’S NOW OR NEXT YEAR… THIS WEEKEND ONLY! JOIN US FOR OUR HATCH CHILE PEPPER ROASTING EVENT AT WOODLAND HILLS 8/24 8am - 2pm • 23379 Mulholland Dr, Woodland Hills, CA 91364 Page 2, Valley News Group, August 22, 2019 COMMUNITY AUGUST COMMUNITY CALENDAR CALABASAS: The Leonis Adobe Museum is seeking tour guides - energetic team players who are passionate about history, working with children and interacting with guests. Bring California 1880’s Rancho period to life through history, information and activities. The paid position averages 12 hours per week. Morning, afternoon and weekend shifts available. The Leonis Adobe is located at 23537 Calabasas Road in the heart of Old Town. Call Becky Oronoz at (818) 222-6511. WOODLAND HILLS: Join the Woodland Hills Library for their Friends of the Library Book Sale on Friday, August 23, from 9:30 am to 4 pm and Saturday, August 24, from 9:30 am to 2 pm. Stock up on reading materials and support your local library! There’s always a free book for each child! WEST HILLS: The Bluegrass Association of Southern California meets for a Bluegrass Jam on the fourth Sunday of each month (August 24) from 1 to 5 pm at the West Valley Music Center (24424 Vanowen St). CALABASAS: The Calabasas Chamber of Commerce will be holding a Pumpkin Festival meeting on Monday, August 26, from 4:30 to 6 pm at Las Virgenes Municipal Water District boardroom (4232 Las Virgenes Rd). Come hear about volunteer and sponsor opportunities. RSVP at (818) 222.5680. WOODLAND HILLS: Medicare expert Lee Jackson will be at the Woodland Hills Library on Monday, August 26, at 6:30 pm to explain the basics of Medicare, including how to sign up, supplemental plans, drug and vision coverage, cost and more! Come to this highly informative workshop and bring your questions. WOODLAND HILLS: Join Bristol Farms this weekend for their Hatch Chile Pepper roasting event on Saturday, August 24, at 2 pm. Bristol Farms is located at 23379 Mulholland Drive in the El Camino Shopping Center. WEST HILLS: Community Open Gym Basketball is played on Thursday, August 22, at 8:30 pm in the gym at West Valley Christian Church (22450 Sherman Way). CALABASAS: The City of Calabasas will be holding their City Council meeting on Wednesday, August 28, at 7 pm in Council Chambers (100 Civic Center Way). The meeting will also be televised live on CTV. WEST HILLS: Home Depot offers a free workshop on Saturday, August 24, from 10 to 11:30 am on DYNAMIC RABBI HAIMISH, PERSONAL CONNECTIONS “Installing Tile Backsplash” at 22855 Victory Blvd. INTERACTIVE SERVICES NO BUILDING FUND WOODLAND HILLS: The West Valley Warner Center Chamber of ADULT PROGRAMS $300 ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP DUES Commerce is holding an Education Committee meeting on Friday, DEDICATION TO SOCIAL ACTION (including High Holy Days seats) August 23, at 12 pm at the Rose Goldwater Community Center (21710 Vanowen St). CALABASAS: Author Charlotte Laws will be signing copies of her autobiography Undercover Debutante: The Search for My Birth Parents and a Bald Husband at Barnes and Noble Calabasas on Saturday, August 24, from 12 to 3 pm. WOODLAND HILLS: The Topanga Vintage Market takes place on Sunday, August 25, from 7:30 am to 1:30 pm at Pierce College. Admission is $4, while kids under 12 and veterans are free. Come find a hidden treasure! CANOGA PARK: The West San Fernando Valley Stamp Club meets every first Tuesday of the month and every third Monday of the month except holidays at 6:30 pm. They meet at 8901 Eton Avenue on the corner of Osborne. (Community Room is on the left side of the driveway, about 50 feet from the mobile home park entrance). Contact Max for more information at (818) 939-2902 or email stampingwithmax@gmail. com. Valley News Group, August 22, 2019, Page 3 PEOPLE IN THE NEWS Anna Sakvarelidze, right, is the new President of the Rotary Club of Woodland Hills. She is a realtor with EXP Realty. She has been a professional real estate agent for over 11 years and runs a design and remodeling business with her husband. She joined Rotary five years ago and says, “Helping the world has always been in my heart. Rotary gave her a way to express my passion.” Brianne Anderson, right, has been named the new Executive Director of the Agoura Hills/ Calabasas Community Center. In her role, Anderson will manage the Community Center’s day-to- day operations. She is the sixth person to serve at the helm of operations there. “I am excited to join the amazing staff and Board that have created a special center that is a jewel in the community,” said Anderson, “and I look forward to expanding AHCCC’s outreach and programs for the members and the community.” Calabasas City Councilmember James R.