An American Rantz Walking in Nighttrek Success & Ravez the Shoes Report: Story from of the What to See Dennis Zine Homeless in the July Sky See Page 5 See Page 4 See Page 13 See Page 12 Volume 39, Number 15 June 17, 2021 News***When in stripping Brief in - take out date line below ValleyBB’s Vantage - we’reon getting the double lines!!! Boulevard “Chicago Experience” at Warner Park Sunday 19 Storefront Windows Shot Out by Vandals on Ventura Kenny Cetera brings his “Chicago Experience” to Warner Park this Sunday, July 11. In 1984, Cetera L A S V I R G E N E S A N D added his unmistakable tenor vocals to several songs on the Chicago 17 album, including the chart-topping “You’re theA Inspiration,”L ABASAS NTERPRISE “StayC The Night,” “Along E Volume 51, Number 15 Serving Calabasas Since 1963 June 17, 2021 Comes A Woman,” and “Prima Donna.” He was quickly recruited by the show, a fan-favorite, and band to hit the road for one permanently ingrained in the of the most memorable tours musical heritage of Chicago. in their history, adding a He takes the stage at vocal element that the band 6:30 pm. Emerging Artist never had live before – two Robot Nature with their Cetera voices together. modern electronic, noir Kenny also played drums, pop and synth rock precede percussion, and keyboards him on stage at 5:30 pm. on that tour and became For more information visit a large part of the stage valleycultural.org. Minimum Wage Increases to $15 in LA County Just six of the 19 storefronts The Los Angeles Consumer & Business Affairs Office of Small Business has mandated that workers in unincorporated on Ventura Boulevard Los Angeles County receive a minimum wage of $15 per hour. hit by random vandals This edict went into effect July 1, and is mandatory for workers who work more than two or more hours. In January 2022, L.A. early Wednesday morning. County’s CEO will determine the adjusted rates of the minimum wage based on the Consumer Price Index. That update will A fund is being set up become effective on July 1, 2022. For more information about protections for workers, call (800) 593-8222 or register for a to help these retailers free webinar on Wednesday, July 21, at 3 pm, hosted by the U.S. suffering another loss so Department of Labor. Register at lawcountydcba.webex.com. soon after the pandemic. Photos: Christopher James Christopher Photos: Pool Opens at Woodland Hills Rec Center By Christopher James the vandals were not caught and owners along the boulevard with Unknown vandals with possibly jumped on the freeway video surveillance to contact As temperatures soar, residents of the west valley can take pellets or bb guns shot out at the Shoup onramp, where the them. refuge in the pool at the Woodland Hills Recreation Center. the windows of 19 storefronts last shooting took place. “This is a tragedy coming on The pool is open Monday to Friday noon to 7 pm (closed along Ventura Boulevard early There was no apparent the heels of so many losses from for one hour from 2 to 3 pm for Jr. Lifeguard training). Wednesday morning. looting, as windows stood the pandemic,” Robert “Goody” On weekends the pool is open 1 to 5 pm. Swimming lessons From Zelzah in Encino to wide open until store owners Goodman, a former store owner, are offered every two weeks. The next session begins July; Shoup in Woodland Hills, stores were notified by police or their told Valley News Group. “So registration is open July 17. Register at reg.laparks.org or in were caught in the frenzy of security companies. Merchandise many of these retailers were just person at the pool. Ages four to six will be placed in preschool shooting and smashing storefronts. remained in plain sight, from getting their footing when this aquatics. Those 7 and older need to be assessed by a lifeguard The seemingly random half-naked mannequins at the happened.” to determine proper class. All children under seven must be and senseless violence targeted Romance Boutique to baby grand Goodman is setting up a fund accompanied in the pool by an adult - whether during lessons everything from a piano store to pianos, furniture, lighting fixtures to help the retailers hit by this or during recreational swimming. For more information visit an adult boutique, a fitness center, and water pipes and paraphenalia violence. For more information la parks.org or call (818) 883-9370. bank and an urgent care. at a Hookah store. or to donate to the cause email Security alarms went off up Police are still investigating [email protected] or and down Ventura Boulevard, but the rampage, and asking any store call Goodman at (818) 968-6762. Page 2, Valley News Group, July 8, 2021 COMMUNITY JULY COMMUNITY CALENDAR CALABASAS: The City of Calabasas will offer a collection event for used motor oil and water-based paint on Saturday, July 10, from 10 am to 2 pm. Bring your old paints and more to Calabasas City Hall, 100 Civic Center Way. For a complete list of acceptable items visit cityofcalabasas.com. VALLEYWIDE: The Jewish Free Loan’s Business Collab is hosting marketing expert Jason Ciment discussing “How to Position Yourself Online as the #1 Authority in Your Industry. Join the free Zoom gathering on Thursday, July 15, at noon. For more information and zoom link visit https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ tZEsdeqgqD8uE90fHq0xKzAo-5gSBXjVpOK8. WOODLAND HILLS: St. Mel Music Ministry will present “Heroes in Many Forms” symphony concert, dedicated to the Loyola Marymount University Law School Project for the Innocent. The concert will be held in the sanctuary of St. Mel Catholic Church on Saturday, July 24, at 7:30 pm and will feature Beethoven’s Symphony No. 3 in Eb, “Eroica,” and Fanny Hensel’s Hiob Cantata. Paul Piazza will conduct and play solo trumpet. Elena DeMattos, Marijo DeMattos, Jesse Merlin and Veronica Vos are soloists. Francesco Alleruzzo is Music Director for the church, which is located at 20870 Ventura Blvd. For tickets visit membership.faithdirect.net/events/org/942. CALABASAS: Join Calabasas Library’s Writers’ Corner Club for a special event for third through eighth grade students on Saturday, July 10, at 2 pm as a Zoom meeting. Learn Chinese Calligraphy with Jojo Liu. A limited number of kits will be available for pick up in the week before the event. If you wish to participate and receive the Zoom meeting information, you need to send your child’s name, school and grade to Karilyn Steward at [email protected]. RESEDA: Join the West Valley Branch Library for a spirited and PRESENTED BY FEATURED SPONSORS engaging discussion on world literature every Monday morning (excluding holidays). For the Zoom link and information on the title to be discussed, please email [email protected] with “World Literature” in the subject line. PRODUCED BY CANOGA PARK: The opening night of West Valley Playhouse’s first offering after the pandemic is Friday, July 9, at 8 pm. Taking the stage will be Agatha Christie’s “The Unexpected Guest.” For tickets visit SUNDAY EVENINGS · 5:30 PM–8 PM wvplayhouse.com or call (818) 884-1907. The Playhouse is located at 7507 Topanga Canyon Blvd. CALABASAS: The Las Virgenes Triunfo Joint Powers Authority is July 11 inviting residents to “Taste the Water, Tour the Garden.” On select dates tours will be offered of the new Pure Water Demonstration Facility, Kenny Cetera’s where you can taste the pure water and tour the sustainability garden in full bloom. For more information and tour dates visit ourpureh2o. Chicago com/PWtours. Experience WINNETKA: The Winnetka Bowl is now open to full capacity. The bowling alley is open daily from 9 am to midnight, and Lane 33 bar is open daily 5 pm to midnight, also offering Trivia Night on Tuesdays at 7 pm. Winnetka Bowl is located at 20122 Vanowen Street. For Emerging Artist information or reservations call (818) 340-5190 or reserve online at winnetkabowl.net (walk-in’s also welcome). Robot Nature TARZANA: Opens at 5:30 PM Dainty Dames Events are scheduling a murder! Join them July 31 at 7 pm for “The Hollywoodland Murder,” a live, interactive murder mystery event. The year is 1949 and the Black Dahlia murder SPONSORED BY still haunts Hollywoodland. One man has dared to create a film so controversial that it may crack the case - and you are invited to the premiere... but it seems someone will stop at nothing to see the film destroyed. It is your task to unwind the killer’s twister little game before the body count rises. The deadly deed will take place at Tarzana ValleyCultural.org · Hotline: 818.888.0822 Community and Cultural Center, 19130 Ventura Blvd. For more WARNER PARK · 5800 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Woodland Hills information and tickets email [email protected]. During this time of COVID-19 recovery, The Los Angeles County CALABASAS: The Las Virgenes Municipal Water District’s annual Department of Public Health regulates this event. Water Quality Report is now available online. The report contains Event parking opens at 4:30 PM • Lineup subject to change important information about the sources and quality of drinking water within the district. See it at lvmwd.com/wqr2020. Valley News Group, July 8, Page 3 People in the News COMMUNITY Sandy Rosenholz, right, of Senior Resources Inc., was named “Ambassador of the Year” by the West Valley Warner Center Chamber of Commerce. Chamber CEO Diana Williams said, “Sandy was tremendous in making arrangements for our seniors and most at-risk members for COVID vaccinations.