Nighttrek From the Report: Councilman: What to See Homelessness in the August is a Serious Let AAA Take You Sky to Punta Cana Problem See page 12 See page 11 See page 4 The Weekly VolumeValley 33, Number 25 A Compendious Vantage Source of Information August 3, 2017 News in Brief Hit and Run Killer Sought LAPD is continuing the search for a hit and run driver who killed a motorcyclist Tuesday night on Sherman Way. “The driver of the black sedan stopped momentarily, then left the scene without rendering aid to the victim who suffered major injuries,” an LAPD statement said. Reports indicate the motorcycle was eastbound on Sherman Way when the sedan, possibly a BMW with tinted windows and dark rims, turning onto Sherman Way from Oakdale, collided with the bike. Matthew Wiedmann, 38, died at a Those wanting to help out the homeless took to one Those upset with drug dealing and panhandling local hospital. Anyone with information about the accident side of the street. took to the other. is asked to call LAPD’s Valley Traffic Division at 374-1999. Protestors Take to Street Over Homeless Two Camps Take Opposing Sides and Corners The homeless are victims done finding drug paraphernalia their right to assemble as Vernon of the system. The homeless are and human waste on their was explaining traffic rules. drug addicted panhandlers who sidewalks and stores. Someone from the other are ruining our neighborhoods. The opposing group, that camp attempted to videotape a Two differing groups with the numbered about the same, carried homeless man, who put his hand two differing perspectives took to signs saying, “Go Home, Because up to stop the taping. The camera Ventura Boulevard on Tuesday to You Have One,” and “Put a holder insisted on pressing raise awareness of the homeless Roof Over Their Heads.” They charges and had police arrest the problem in Woodland Hills. distributed literature about how man, who said he does panhandles The group of about 30 that to help the homeless with various but “doesn’t do drugs.” Captain wants to get rid of the homeless county services. Vernon, in attempting to defuse One Way to Cool Off! was organized by Fern Peskin- Local police from the Topanga some of the rising tension, White, who runs a Facebook Station were on hand to monitor suggested to those protesting Loyal reader Tommy Grafman took this picture of a page called “Crimebusters of the protest and keep things calm. against transients that they stay broken fire hydrant as it gushed water into the sky Thursday. Woodland Hills and West Hills.” Both sides did have encounters away from the term “homeless” It also flooded the street and the lobby of the Versailles Those protestors carried signs with the police. Besides yelling and instead use “panhandlers” apartment complex on Avenue San Luis between Woodland reading “Panhandling Supports back and forth at each other, or “scammers” to differentiate Hills and Calabasas. The fire department was able to shut off Addiction,” “Don’t Donate” and one protestor who wants to help from those who are homeless the water and help mop up the mess! This same afternoon “Take Back Our Town.” Those the homeless started yelling at for economic reasons that the a 16” water main broke on Parkway Calabasas near Alta participants spoke about being LAPD Captain Vernon about opposing group was supporting. Tupolo and flooded the street. Las Virgenes Municipal Water District spokesman Jeff Reinhardt said they can reroute the line so no neighborhoods would be out of water and that the Power of the Pen! line would be repaired within 24 hours. In the July 20 issue of this paper, we printed a picture of the VP Discount Health Food store on Ventura and the transient heroin The Who Generation in Park addicts who had camped out there. We spoke They’re talking ‘bout “My Generation” in Warner last week both to the leasing company trying to Park this Sunday, August 6, as “The Who Generation,” a lease the store and the owner of the store, and tribute to The Who, takes the stage at 6 pm. The group is quoted the owner in the paper in our July 27 an amazing tribute to the British rock band, recreating editorial. Within one day the leasing company visually and sonically the magic of the original band. The had hauled their sign out of the parking lot, group was featured on AXS-TV’s “The World’s Greatest and the day after the paper published the Tribute Bands.” Two of the members have also performed owner showed up with a truck and workers with, and for The Who’s Roger Daltrey. There are food and evicted the transients and cleared away concessions in the park, and a beer and wine garden. Parking the piles of trash, clothing and miscellaneous is available in adjacent structures. Warner Park is located at drug paraphernalia. We are happy to report Topanga Canyon Blvd. and Califa Street in Woodland Hills. negotiations are underway to lease the empty store to a new tenant, which will hopefully deter other vagrants from camping out there. Page 2, Valley News Group, August 3, 2017 Community Community With AAA Travel... Calendar Woodland Hills: The Woodland Hills branch library will hold a “Friends of the Woodland Hills Library” book sale on Saturday, August Members 5 from 9:30 am to 2 pm. Find great books at bargain prices - hardcover, paperback, children’s books and more. The library is located at 22000 Get More! Ventura Blvd. For more information at www.lapl.org. Calabasas: The Rotary Club of Woodland Hills will present a screening of “Rob’s Run the End Polio,” the story of one man’s race from Death Valley to the Mt. Whitney portal. The screening will be held on Monday, August 7 at 4:30 pm. $25 admission includes two PUNTA CANA, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC drinks and appetizers. The screening will be held at Sagebrush Cantina, 23527 Calabasas Road. Pay online at www.whrotary.org. DREAMS PALM BEACH Woodland Hills: Louisville High School is seeking graduates of PUNTA CANA Unlimited-Luxury® Resort the class of 1977 for their upcoming reunion the weekend of September 29. Former grads can call the school at 346-8812 for more information. 1 Winnetka: The Community Plan Update Workshop for Winnetka 5 NIGHTS FROM $ LAND ONLY will be held on Tuesday, August 8 from 6 to 8 pm. 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The workshop is designed for parents, providers and educators looking to improve the quality of life of children impacted by ADHD, autism, anxiety, OCD, ODD, sensory processing disorder and other disorders. The workshop will be held at Restoration Chiropractic, 23546 Calabasas Road, Suite 204. RSVP to 661-6369 Universal City: The Valley Industry & Commerce Association is taking reservations now for their 2017 Business Forecast on October 3 20. Hear nationally recognized experts discuss the region’s dynamic $ economy. The breakfast is designed to help business leaders plan for PLUS...GET 300 IN VALUE! the challenges of 2018. Early bird tickets are $125 if purchased before September 22. For more information and tickets call VICA at 817-0545. AAA Vacations ® Agoura: On Saturday, August 26th the Woodland Hills Woman’s $ AMENITY Club will be holding its third annual Summertime Tea fundraiser at UNLIMITED 200 $ the Sheraton Agoura Hills -- 30100 Agoura Road, Agoura Hills 91301. TOP-SHELF RESORT 100 Vendor shopping starts at 11:00 am and seating is at noon. There will 4 2 ACTIVITY COUPONS 5 be live entertainment and a silent auction as well as delicious tea SPIRITS PER BOOKING VOUCHER PER BOOKING sandwiches, scones and desserts. Cost is $60 per person. Send your check by August 14th to Christine Roper, 6694 Tapley Street, Simi Valley, CA 93063. For information, contact Irene Deak 714-403-0688. Woodland Hills: Valley Women’s Center is taking reservations Ask your AAA Travel Agent about enhancing your vacation with exciting excursions! for their annual Vanity Faire luncheon and fashion show. The event will take place at Ruth’s Chris Steak House on Sunday, September Dreams Palm Beach Punta Cana 24 from 10:30 am to 2 pm and will include the luncheon, fashion show, boutique and raffle. Tickets are $95 before September 1; $105 thereafter. Call 713-8700 for reservations. Calabasas: On Saturday, August 5th from 1 pm to 4 pm, the CALL: 818.615.2370 Calabasas Library will show popular 80’s movies on the big screen. Teens are invited to the event to play board games and try out the VISIT: 22708 Victory Blvd, Woodland Hills, CA 91367 Library’s new Oculus Rift. For more information or the titles of the movies, please email [email protected]. 1Rate is per person, land only, based on double occupancy for check-in on December 7, 2017.