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ENCINO ENTERPRISE Volume 2, Issue 17 A Compendious Source of Information November 19, 2020 NEWS IN BRIEF Farmer’s Market Finds: Sulô Candles See Page 6 COVID Fatigue? Escape for a Day to Ventura’s Great Outdoors See Page 12 Men’s Health: UCLA Spotlights “Movember” See Page 10 Encino Farmer’s Market Hosts Community Blood Drive A fire erupted from a room on the second floor of the Rodeway Inn in Encino early Tuesday morning. The Los Angeles Fire Department was called around 1:33 am and while they were able to quickly extinguish the blaze, a man was found outside of the motel with serious burn injuries. Initially, the arson department was called on suspicion of an illegal marijuana grow operation that ignited but that was eventually ruled out. The fire is still currently under investigation and the motel room is being searched for clues as to the cause. ONEgeneration Encino Farmer’s Market in partnership with American Red Cross will be holding a Blood Drive on Sunday, November 29, during market hours. Those interested in donating are asked to pre-register at redcrossblood.org and use the sponsor code “onegeneration.” Blood donations are crucially needed this year and it only takes one donation to save up to three lives! Hope of the Valley’s Virtual “Drumstick Dash LA” Each year Hope of the Valley’s “Drumstick Dash” 5K/10K run raises funds to pay for nearly 200,000 hot meals for homeless men, women and children. Due to the pandemic this year, the race will continue, albeit virtually, since funds are needed now more than ever! Registration for the event is free but Beachbody is matching all donations this year up to $500,000. Sign up for the virtual race today and move your feet so that others can eat! Register at beachbody.swoogo.com/30DayBre- akaway5k?fbclid=IwAR0zm3IQtHROo25buGtxoX4KyI6ZxXF PFqFnv9KTJBhl39DHBjgDyukAqwo. Person Sustains Serious Burn Injuries in Fire at Encino Motel Room Encino Car Chase Assailant Causes 101 Closure All eastbound lanes of the 101 Freeway were shut down earlier this week when a suspect led a group of law enforcement on pursuit before barricading himself inside a Sherman Oaks apartment. Officers initially attempted to pull over a speeding driver around 1 pm at Winnetka Ave. in Encino but the individual failed to stop and a chase subsequently pursued. The suspect was believed to be armed and reports of shots fired during the chase kept the freeway shut down for investigation. After crashing the vehicle twice, the assailant eventually barricaded himself in a Sherman Oaks apartment for a few hours before being taken into custody around 4:50 pm. How to Be Someone’s Santa This Holiday: Adopt a Family in Need This Season By Laura Levinsky There is so much bad news in the world: COVID-19 numbers are up, big companies are laying off more people, there are runs again on supplies at the supermarkets. But there is also so much good news too. At least two companies are close to a vaccine, we are all still here, the holidays are coming. Yes, the holidays are good news. People are more giving during the holidays. We may have more people that need help, but we have the ability to help them. Want to give this season? Child Development Institute has families that need help this holiday season. North Valley Caring Services provides help to over 100 families along the 101 corridor from Calabasas to Sherman Oaks plus another 300 families in apartments, and that is just their food distribution program. They have many other programs and families served. So what does it take to be a mensch and help? It takes an idea, and the desire. Beyond that, you can handle making a donation. Money, food, clothes, toys – all of them are needed. Some of the neediest families are those that have lost their jobs due to the pandemic. As a community we can’t focus just on businesses. Yes, businesses are vital, but if we don’t support our community members there will be no people to support the businesses. If you can’t afford to adopt a family yourself, what about joining together with your neighbors or members of a community group? How about the other employees in your company? You don’t have to do this alone, make it a group project. There is a well-known business leader in the community that grew up in a needy family. One year, this person and their siblings received gifts from a local agency. And this child thought, “Someone cares about me enough to make sure I got this toy.” That simple gift affected that person’s entire life. Today that person is one of the leaders in giving back to the community and has been running food and toy drives for those in need. One little toy, given by one person and it led to a community leader. Who knows what a donation will do this year? You could be the person who gives and changes the life of a child. Imagine the hope you give to the parents who suddenly have the items to have a great holiday for their families. Imagine the joy they feel watching their children opening presents. Or eating a great meal. Or knowing their shelves are full with the goods that will sustain their family for weeks. Imagine the feeling you get knowing that you and others fed families or brought joy to a child. While you can buy the things that make this possible, you can’t buy the feeling without helping others who are less fortunate than you. It is an endorphin high you won’t soon forget. Why not be the reason a child believes that somebody cares? There is no better feeling than knowing you helped others. It is up to all of us. We have the power to create that world. You have the ability to life up those in need and help them through the holidays, through life. All it takes is the desire. Won’t you desire? Child Development Institute : 818 888-4559 or cdikids.org North Valley Caring Services: 818 891-0481 or nvcsinc.org. Laura Levinsky is a life- long resident of the San Fernando Valley and a huge proponent for helping others, especially at the holidays.
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ENCINOENTERPRISE
Volume 2, Issue 17 A Compendious Source of Information November 19, 2020
NEWS IN BRIEF
Farmer’s Market Finds:
Sulô Candles
See Page 6
COVID Fatigue? Escape for a Day to Ventura’s Great Outdoors
See Page 12Men’s Health: UCLA Spotlights “Movember”
See Page 10
Encino Farmer’s Market HostsCommunity Blood Drive
A fire erupted from a room on the second floor ofthe Rodeway Inn in Encino early Tuesdaymorning. The LosAngelesFireDepartmentwascalledaround1:33amandwhiletheywereabletoquicklyextinguishtheblaze,amanwasfoundoutsideofthemotelwithseriousburninjuries.Initially,thearsondepartmentwascalledonsuspicionofanillegalmarijuanagrowoperationthatignitedbutthatwaseventuallyruledout.Thefireisstillcurrentlyunderinvestigationandthemotelroomisbeingsearchedforcluesastothecause.
ONEgenerationEncinoFarmer’sMarketinpartnershipwithAmerican Red Cross will be holding a Blood Drive onSunday,November29,duringmarkethours.Thoseinterestedindonatingareaskedtopre-registeratredcrossblood.organdusethesponsorcode“onegeneration.”Blooddonationsarecruciallyneededthisyearanditonlytakesonedonationtosaveuptothreelives!
Hope of the Valley’s Virtual“Drumstick Dash LA”
Each year Hope of the Valley’s “Drumstick Dash”5K/10K run raises funds to pay for nearly 200,000 hotmealsfor homelessmen,women and children.Due to the pandemicthisyear,theracewillcontinue,albeitvirtually,sincefundsareneedednowmorethanever!RegistrationfortheeventisfreebutBeachbodyismatchingalldonationsthisyearupto$500,000.Sign up for the virtual race today andmove your feet so thatothers can eat! Register at beachbody.swoogo.com/30DayBre-akaway5k?fbclid=IwAR0zm3IQtHROo25buGtxoX4KyI6ZxXFPFqFnv9KTJBhl39DHBjgDyukAqwo.
Person Sustains Serious Burn Injuriesin Fire at Encino Motel Room
Encino Car Chase AssailantCauses 101 Closure
Alleastboundlanesofthe101Freewaywereshutdownearlierthisweekwhenasuspectledagroupoflawenforcementon pursuit before barricading himself inside a Sherman Oaksapartment.Officers initially attempted to pull over a speedingdriveraround1pmatWinnetkaAve.inEncinobuttheindividualfailedtostopandachasesubsequentlypursued.Thesuspectwasbelievedtobearmedandreportsofshotsfiredduringthechasekeptthefreewayshutdownforinvestigation.Aftercrashingthevehicle twice, the assailant eventually barricaded himself in aShermanOaksapartmentforafewhoursbeforebeingtakenintocustodyaround4:50pm.
How to Be Someone’s Santa This Holiday: Adopt a Family in Need This Season
By Laura Levinsky There is so much badnews in the world: COVID-19numbers are up, big companiesarelayingoffmorepeople,therearerunsagainonsuppliesat thesupermarkets. Butthereisalsosomuchgood news too. Atleast two companiesareclosetoavaccine,weareallstillhere,theholidaysarecoming. Yes, theholidays are goodnews. People aremore giving duringtheholidays.Wemayhavemorepeoplethatneedhelp,butwehavethe ability to helpthem. Want to givethis season? ChildDevelopmentInstitutehas families thatneedhelp this holidayseason.NorthValleyCaring Servicesprovides help to over100 families alongthe 101 corridorfrom Calabasas toSherman Oaks plusanother 300 familiesin apartments, andthat is just their fooddistribution program.Theyhavemanyotherprogramsandfamiliesserved. Sowhat does it take tobe amensch and help? It takesanidea,andthedesire.Beyondthat, you can handle making adonation. Money, food, clothes,toys–allofthemareneeded. Some of the neediestfamilies are those that have losttheirjobsduetothepandemic.Asacommunitywecan’tfocusjuston businesses. Yes, businessesarevital,butifwedon’tsupportour community members therewill benopeople to support the
businesses. If you can’t afford toadopt a family yourself, whatabout joining together withyourneighborsormembersof acommunity group? How aboutthe other employees in yourcompany? You don’t have to
do this alone, make it a groupproject. There is a well-knownbusinessleaderinthecommunitythat grew up in a needy family.One year, this person and theirsiblings received gifts from alocal agency. And this childthought, “Someone cares aboutmeenoughtomakesureIgotthistoy.” That simple gift affectedthat person’s entire life. Todaythat person is oneof the leadersingivingbacktothecommunityand has been running food andtoydrivesforthoseinneed.Onelittle toy, given by one person
anditledtoacommunityleader.Whoknowswhatadonationwilldothisyear? You could be thepersonwhogivesandchangesthelifeofachild. Imagine thehopeyougivetotheparentswhosuddenly
have the items to have agreat holiday for theirfamilies. Imagine thejoy they feel watchingtheir children openingpresents. Or eating agreatmeal. Or knowingtheirshelvesarefullwiththegoodsthatwillsustaintheirfamilyforweeks. Imagine the feelingyou get knowing thatyou and others fedfamilies or brought joytoachild.Whileyoucanbuy the things thatmakethis possible, you can’tbuy the feeling withouthelping others who arelessfortunatethanyou.Itisanendorphinhighyouwon’tsoonforget. Why not be thereason a child believesthat somebody cares?Thereisnobetterfeelingthanknowingyouhelpedothers. It is up to all ofus. We have the powertocreatethatworld.You
havetheabilitytolifeupthoseinneed and help them through theholidays,throughlife. Allittakesisthedesire.Won’tyoudesire? Child DevelopmentInstitute : 818 888-4559 orcdikids.org North Valley CaringServices: 818 891-0481 ornvcsinc.org. Laura Levinsky is a life-long resident of the San Fernando Valley and a huge proponent for helping others, especially at the holidays.
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Friends, As we reflect backon a challenging year, wewanted to express our sinceregratitude to some of the specialindividuals and organizationsthat have stepped up to betterour community during theseunprecedented times. This year,as we celebrate Thanksgiving,we’reparticularlythankfulfor:
*The frontline healthcare workers, whoselflessly provide care in ouremergencyrooms,hospitals,andcommunityclinics.
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*The scientists and volunteers, including LVUSDSuperintendent Dan Stepenosky,who are helping to developvaccinesandtherapiestostopthepandemic.
*The amazing community organizations, including our NeighborhoodCouncils, nonprofits, religiousinstitutions, and advocacyorganizations, who keep usconnected and ensure that ourcommunity keeps movingforward.
*The election workers, candidates, and volunteers, who ensure that our democracyremainsstrongandvibrant.
*The Honorable
Wendy Greuel, our Womanof the Year, who continues toselflessly devote her exceptionaltalentsandenergytoservingourcommunity.
*All of you, the goodand generous people of theWest San Fernando Valley, whocare for each other, and whohave demonstrated tremendousresilienceduringtryingtimes.
We are so grateful for the opportunity to serve this incredible community.Ourbestwishes for a safe, healthy, andhappyThanksgivingholiday! WithGratitude,
JESSEGABRIELMemberoftheCaliforniaState
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“Behind the Mask” SeriesThe Clinical Social Worker & The Restaurateur
youngadultswhofacesignificantchallenges,legalissues,andpasttrauma,andnowtheyarerequiredto wear face masks, be sociallydistant, and follow additionalCOVIDprotocols. Itwasandisquiteachallenge. Asatherapistinacourt-ordered residential facility foradolescent boys on probation,Iam inaunique role inwhich Iamasoundingboardfortheboys,direct care staff, colleagues andtheir families. COVID-relatedstressisveryreal,andtherehavebeenseveralinstancesinwhichI had to remind myself and ourstaffthatalthoughwearetrainedmental health professionals andare essential toour clientele,westillareallinunchartedterritory--providingmental health servicesduring a global pandemic, andmaking sure we stay physicallyandemotionallyhealthy inordertobeable toeffectivelybe therefortheboys. EE:What is the mostdramatic change you’ve had tomakeinyourbusiness? SH: The most dramaticchanges on campus were theclosure of community resourcessuch as the dining hall, gym,pool, and recreation room, andthecancellationofgroupoutings,guest speakers, and holiday get-togethers with family. Schoolcontinues to be via remotelearning, and the staff has tocontinue developing innovativeways to keep the boys engaged,safe,andontheroadtorecovery. There has been a lotof emphasis and education onproper hygiene, cleaning andsanitization procedures, andextrascreeningstolimitpotentialCOVID exposure on campus.Weare fortunate tohaveagreatrelationshipwith a public healthnurseanddoctorsfromtheCDC,whohaveservedasadvisorsandhave directed us as to the bestcourse of action in the event ofpotentialexposure.Wealsohavea COVID/quarantine unit in theeventanyboystestpositiveorareexposedtothevirus–whichisadramaticchangetostaffingandtherapeuticservices. EE: Has this pandemicchanged your perspective of theindustryyou’rein? SH:Mostofmyfriendsfrom graduate school who areworking as therapists and socialworkershavetheability toworkfrom home, but my positionrequires me to be on site everyday,duetotheuniquepopulationwe serve and the fact that weare working in a residentialcare context. The pandemic hasencouragedalotofpeopletoseektherapyandmentalhealth
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The Social WorkerSamanthaH.isatherapist/clinicalsocial worker at a residentialfacilityforadolescentmaleswhoareonprobation. Encino Enterprise:Howhas coronavirus most impactedyourfieldofwork? Samantha H: Themost significant and immediateimpact has been the need toengage in therapy sessions withfamilies via Zoom, rather thanin person. Transitioning fromlive to virtual interactions hasbeenquiteachallenge,especiallywhen some families initially didnothaveaccess to thenecessarytechnology. While I still meetwiththeboysinperson(withPPEandsocialdistancingprotocolsinplace), I have nowworkedwithparents and families for eightmonthswithout ever havingmettheminperson. Although the boysattend a LAUSD school nextto the residential facility, whenthe school campus closed dueto the pandemic, all learningwent online, which was a bigadjustment for everyone. Directcare staff and therapists becameteachers, tutors, and caregivers,and in an instant everythingbecame compartmentalized sothat we only interactedwith thestaff and boys in our immediatedorms, as a way to limit socialinteractionsandcombatthevirus.Also, all internal training, staffmeetings, community activities,etc.arebeingdonevirtually,andfamily visits have been reduced,which is very difficult for theboys. EE: What is the mostsurprisingobstaclethatyouhavehad to face in the midst of thispandemic? SH:Themostsurprisingobstacle has been how long thepandemic has lasted and howdramatically families are beingimpacted. When we initiallywere told that LAUSD andthe community were going onlockdown, we were under theimpression that it would onlybe for several weeks; little didwe knowwewere in for a longand wild ride! We work with
The RestaurateurSandra Cordero is Owner andExecutive Chef of Gasolina inWoodlandHills.
Encino Enterprise:Howhas coronavirus most impactedyourfieldofwork? Sandra C:Thepandemichas decimated the hospitalityindustry. So many independentrestaurants have closed for goodand with winter coming, many,manymorewillclosetheirdoorsinthenextfewmonths.Thishasa knock on effect, the results ofwhichweasagreaterpopulationwillbefeelingforyearstocome. Every restaurant thatclosesputseveryemployeeoutofajob.That’sshutteredbusinesseson the street and thousands ofunemployed peoplewith limitedprospectsformakingtherent,andthatspeaksnothingtothementaltoll. All to say there is an everpresent, exponential impact feltfromallofusinourfield. EE: What is the mostsurprisingobstaclethatyouhavehad to face in the midst of thispandemic? SC: Firstly,it’sbeenthelackof leadershipandassistancefrom our government. After thefirst round of PPP loans back inApril,thatweredesignedtohelpcovertwomonthsofpayrollandrent, there has been no furtherhelp for small businesses tosurvive this pandemic and themandates thatcomewith it. Weare now NINE MONTHS IN.That’s seven months with nohelp. I am of theentrepreneurialspirit,whichistosay that I relish the opportunityto build my business, and serveour customers, but when youhave to incur the overwhelmingadded expense of PPE, whilebeing limited in how to serveyour customers, it creates hugechallenges. People drive byand see a full patio and thinkrestaurants are doing well, butnow,onagoodday,weareonlydoing 40% of regular business.Additionally, our regularsexcluded(ourregularsarelike
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BUSINESS Farmer’s Market Finds: Sulô Candles ‘Tis the season forgift-giving and giving back so whynotcombinethetwobyshoppingsmall as you check names offyour list? Shopping localmeansyou’renotonlygettingauniqueproduct but you’re supportingsomeone’s passion while givingbackinyourowncommunity. For this Farmer’sMarket Find, we highlight oneEncino vendor eager to spreadher passion, and culture, withothers; Sulo Candles HandmadebyESL.Thesehandcrafted,eco-friendly, soy wax candles areblended in small batches andcome in a variety of scents andsizes. From classic scents likelavender to island scents thatreflectherFilipinoheritage,eachcandle is handmade to evoke anaromatherapy haven. Candleconnoisseur Eralyn San Luisdiscussesherpassionforthecraftand the ability of your favoritescents to provide a soothingescape with just the light of awick. EE: What inspiredyou to start making homemadecandlesandtotransformthatintoyour own personal brand, SuloCandles? ESL:Iconsidermyselfacandleaficionado.Foryearsnow,I have been leaning toward theuse of household products thatcontain less, if not no, harmfulingredients and that’s when Icame across reading soywax asasaferalternativetoparaffinwax
candles.Pairingthesoywaxwith“clean”scentsledmetotrialaftertrial of makingmy own candle.As an immigrant, I aim to raise
my heritage through my brand.SuloisaFilipinowordfortorch,lightsource.Iwasabletocuratescents thatr ep resen tsignificantpartsofthePhilippinesand whatthey arem o s t l yknownfor. EE: Howdid youdecide tostartsellingy o u rc r ea t i onsat localf a r m e r ’ smarkets such as the EncinoFarmer’sMarket?
ESL: It’s an honor forme to be able to participate inthe Encino Farmer’s Market,especially at the Fall Boutique
where othercrafters arealso present. Iwantedtoreachoutmoretothecommunity, forSulo CandlesH a n d m a d eby ESL to beknown as alocal brandwith greatquality. Also,I work in the
field of geriatric medicine andloved knowing that part of the
proceedsatthisFarmer’sMarketbenefits the community of ONEGeneration. EE: What’s the mostsurprising element you’vediscoveredtakingonthisventure? ESL: I love meetingothercandleloversandengaginginto discussion with them moreabout my products. Anotheris that no matter how timeconsuming, and at times tediousthe process of making candles,soaps, lip balms and lotion bars
couldbe- Ifind itasoneof themost relaxing thingsonmy tasklist. EE:Yourlistofcandlesandproductsisquitevaried!Howdoyoucomeupwiththevariousscents? Are there seasonal orpersonal favorites you love tosharewithothers? ESL: As of current,I have about 12 scents out inthemarket. Atfirst, I chose thescents that are appealing to mebutasIwentthroughmyjourneyofexperimentations,Ilistenedto
my customers,friends andfamily -r e s e a r c h i n gwhat would beappealing toothers as well.I make surethat the scentsthat I makewould alwaysgive a goodfirst impressionfor the coldthrow and thatit has a lastingimpression forthe hot throwwith my buyerssending memessages sayingthat they lovehow the smellfillstheirspace. The topthree scentsthat I adore arethe ones in myFilipinoHeritageLine: CoronIsland(SeaSalt+SeaFlowers) Davao(Mangosteen +Grapefruit) GuimarasIsland (Mango +Coconut)
Notonly am Iproudofthembuttheyaremybestsellersalso because they really smellgood. EE: Why do you thinknow more than ever people areinterested in local, homemadeproducts like the ones found atcommunityfarmer’smarkets? ESL:Iguessconsumerslike myself now search forhomegrown produce and thatgoes hand in hand with hand-craftedgoods.IviewshoppersatFarmer’s Markets as individualswho seek uniqueness andcommercial-less quality of whatthey are buying. Also, anotherobservation is that due to thepandemic, a lot truly showsthe heart in supporting smallbusinesses. EE: What is yourfavoriteelementofthebusiness?Ortheaspectyouaremostproudof? ESL: I am proud ofthe fact that for most candlecompanies/businesses, SuloCandles offers a unique conceptandlovelyscentsthatcaterstoanindividual’s liking. I also curateboxed gifts - either my ownideas or the consumers’ choiceof products to include. I guessgreatcustomerserviceplaysabigroleinhavingagoodturnoutforanyone’sbusiness. Most of my clients aregrateful that I curate the boxedgifts for them or just by simplypreparing the jars of candleswith my own personal touchthat includes inspiring shortnotes such as “Let Love ShineThrough.” I’ve gotten a lot ofpositive feedback from thoselittle notes added. I also makesure I communicate with thembothverballyandwithanoteonhow to better care for their soycandles. EE: What do youlove most about the Encinocommunity? ESL: I’ve lived inthe 91335 area for almost twodecades now. I consider thesurrounding areas, includingEncino, my home. This areais where my children grew up,where I honed my skills in thefieldofAlliedHealth,boughtandsold and bought (again) homesanditissignificantintheplotoftheKarateKidmoviesandCobraKaiserieslol. Find Sulo Candles onFacebook and Instagram @SuloCandles.Toorderyourownscents or custom bundles, [email protected] them at your local Farmer’sMarket. The Encino Farmer’sMarketisheldeverySundayfrom8 am to 1 pm at 17400VictoryBlvd. Shop small this seasonandsupportthelocalcraftsmeninyourcommunity!
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#GivingTuesday in the Time of 2020 Giving Tuesday, aglobal movement of givingback, traditionally fallson the Tuesday followingThanksgivingasaresponsetothe high commercialism thattendstoquicklydominate theholidayseason. But in a year wherethewholeworldisstruggling,what does Giving Tuesdaylooklikethisyear? While organizationsand individuals in the pasthave donated money or madelarge charitable contributions,the most important factor toremember is thedaystresses theimportance of doing good – inanymanneryoucan. In the season of 2020,
it may be wearing a mask. Itmay be supporting your local
bookstore instead of an onlineretailer.Offeringtogroceryshopforsomeonewhoisunableto.Oritmaysimplybecallinga lovedonetocheckin. Thisyear,perhapsmorethan ever, Giving Tuesday is
needed to highlight that thereis still positivity in the world.Amidst a pandemic, there ishope. Ifyouhavethefinancialmeans to pay it forward,charities and non-profits needyour help this yearmore thanever. If that’s not in yourbudget, offer to donate yourtime.Afterall,itcostsnothingtoshareyourkindness. While Giving Tuesdayis highlighted onDecember 1thisyear, there’sno reasonnot
to keep paying it forward. 2020has thrown a curveball to theworld. Giving Tuesday remindsusthatpeoplestillhavethepowertolookforthegoodinthingsandpaykindnessforward.
Join AssemblymemberJesse Gabriel on December10, from 3:30 to 6:30 pm, for aspecialDrive-ThruHolidayOpenHouse&ToyDrive. Gabriel and his teamwillbesafelydiscussingstateandlocalissuesaswellascelebratingthe important work of theWestValley Food Pantry, their 2020NonprofitoftheYear. In the spirit of theholiday season, they will be
collecting new, unwrapped toysto deliver to families in need.For everyone’s safety, masksand physical distancing will berequired. The drive will be heldat theWest Valley Food Pantry,Prince of Peace Church (5700RudnickAvenue). RSVPatbit.ly/32iHDNIor contact the District Office at(818) 346-4521 for additionalinformation.
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(continued from page 5)services, which is a positive –but I do think most traditionaltherapeuticserviceswillcontinueto be conducted via tele-healthfortheforeseeablefuture. EE: How do you wantthis experience to change youorchangeyourbusinessmovingforward? SH: They say, “Whatdoesn’t kill you makes youstronger,” and it seems likeCOVID is a living example ofthis. I hope that this experiencebrings positive change inhighlighting people’s abilityto adapt andmake the best of adifficultsituation. Ialsohopethatitshedslightontheimportanceofmentalhealth services and residentialtreatmentfacilities.Whenpeoplethink of essential workers,doctors and nurses typicallycome to mind, however, we, asmentalhealthstaffinaresidentialplacement facility, have provento be essential, alongwith otheragencies working in the area ofjuvenilejusticeandrehabilitation.
EE: Whatisgivingyouhoperightnow? SH: What bringsme hope are the boys and thefamilies who take the pandemicseriouslyand leadwithkindnessandgratitude.Eventhoughtimesare tremendously challengingfor everyone, I continue to be
impressedwith theresilienceof ourboys, theirf ami l i e s ,our staff,and thep o s i t i v ework weare doingto providec o m -prehensivem e n t a lh e a l t hs e r v i c e sand tofaci l i ta tef a m i l yr e u n i f i -cation. M ym a n t r aduring thepandemichas been“it takesa village– even ifit’s via
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(continued from page 5)family), it can be tough, thelack of patience people haveshown towards our staff duringthis time. People have literallyscreamedatmystaffwhenaskedtowearamaskontheirwaytotherestroom.Here’sthething,ifwedon’t enforce those regulations,wegetshutdownorfined.Shutdown, as in now everyone thatworksformeisunemployed,theycan’tmakerent,andmaybenowtheirkidsdon’teat.It’sshockinghow hard a concept that is forsome people to understand. Wearenotthepolice,nordowewanttobe.Wearejusttryingtokeepourdoorsopenandmaintain thequalityofservicethatwe’vebeenknown for. Again, this speaksto the failure of our leadershipforpassingthebucktothesmallbusinesses. For anyone readingthis, just try to remember thatthe person waiting on you, orthe person cooking your foodis under just as much pressureasyouare, is justasscared,andeven the littlest bit of mutualkindness goes further than youcouldimagine. EE: What is the mostdramatic change you’ve had tomakeinyourbusiness? SC:AfterjustmovingtoournewbiggerlocationNovember2019 to accommodate moreindoor dining to our customers,we’vebeenshutdownforindoordining sinceMarch.We pivotedfrom takeout anddeliveryonly,to take out and patio service, tolaunching our weekly “DinnersSeries”tocookmealsforpeoplein need. First we cooked anddelivered meals to frontlinehealthcare workers, then for thetesting sites, and underservedcommunities.NextweekwearecookingThanksgivingdinnerforall the seniors that live acrossthe street in the assisted livingfacility, and will deliver 250ThanksgivingmealstoSkidRow.Inthelastsevenmonthsoursmallteam has cooked, packed anddeliveredover32,000meals. Inotherwords, it’sbeenastormofchange, but thankfully our shiphasmanagedthewavesrelativelywellandwearestillhere. EE: Has this pandemicchanged your perspective of theindustryyou’rein? SC: Perhaps notchanged, but the pandemichas certainly highlighted howbrokenandfragilethehospitalitybusiness was to begin with,
and what an ill conceived andantiquatedbusinessmodelwe’veallbeenusing. Themarginsarerazorthin,andmanyindependentrestaurants, even thoseoperatingwell within those margins,weren’tabletosurviveevenonemonthaftershutdownastheyhadnoreservesoranysavingstofallbackonandnobackingorfundinglike a larger corporate entitymighthave.Manyemployeesinour industry are livingpaychecktopaycheckwithnobenefitsandmyhope is thateveryone inandout of the hospitality business,realizes now that these peopleareascontributivetothefabricofoursocietyasanyotherworkingprofessional.
EE: How do you wantthis experience to change youor changeyourbusinessmovingforward? SC: As a company wedecided that now more thanever is the moment to changeour policies.We implemented a18% service fee on our checksinstead of tipping. This allowsustopayallouremployeesaboveminimumwage and pay them afixedhourlywageorasalary. This means that whensomeoneworksaslowday, theywillstillknowhowmuchmoneytheyaregoingtomake.Thisalsoallows us, the employer, to givepeople a raise based on theirperformance and seniority. Westarted to offer health insuranceto all our full-time employees.Ourgoalistogrowourbusiness,whichwillallowustoofferfolksacareervsajob. EE: What isgivingyouhoperightnow? SC: First, TeamGasolina,ouremployeeswho’vebeen working so hard to keepthe restaurant alive and serveour community. From day one,they’vebeentotallyonboard,andwillingtorolluptheirsleevestodowhateverwasneededtomakeit happen. If you’re willing tostand shoulder to shoulder andfight for the greater good, thenthefightwillultimatelymakeyoustronger.GoTeam!Second,thesupportandlovewegetfromourregularsandourWoodland Hills community.They’ve supported every singlecharity initiative that we’velaunched. It’s as though they’reinvested in seeing us make itthrough this period, which hasmeant the world to all of us atGasolina. Thirdly, personallyspeaking, my nine year olddaughter, Matilda. Seeing hereffortlesslyseebeautyinthesmallthings everyday - a cutebird, anice smellingflower, exclaimingthat something is delicious…achild can remind you of what’sreallyimportantinlife.
Even the littlest bit of mutual kindness goes further than
you could imagine.
I hope that this experience brings positive change in
highlighting people’s ability to adapt and make the best of a
difficult situation.
Zoom,” and it has been extra-ordinarytoseetheresilienceandcommunitycometogetherduringthesetryingtimes.Myotherhopeisthatsoontherewillbeavaccineandthingscangobacktolifepre-COVID,butbetter!
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‘Tis The Season...For Holiday Stress!
HEALTH & FITNESS
By Allie Priore Hello Encino. Can youbelieve Thanksgiving is alreadynextweek?Or thatChristmas isbasicallyaroundthecorner? The holiday season isusuallyonefulloflove,laughter,family andmore often than not,stress.Thisyearlet’saddaglobalpandemicintothatmixandhavea recipe for heightened anxietyandhypersensitivity. We have new waters
to navigate due to the unusualcircumstances we are living inand because of coronavirus, thisyearwillhavetobedifferentthanyears prior. Making the “right”decision of how to properly andsafely celebrate can also createadded layers of stress to dealwith. I want to talk aboutwaystomakesureyouaretakingcare of yourself these upcomingweeks—both physically andmentally. Firstoff,let’stalkabouttheregularstressesthattheholidayseasoncancause.Itistypicallyabusy and expensive time of theyear full of holiday gatherings,travelling around and shoppingforgifts.Oftenmoretimeisspentwithfamilythannormalandthatcan be overwhelming as well.Whiletheenergyintheaircanbeexciting and the city is hustlingandbustling,itcanfeelnonstop.However, this year we may bestressing less aboutwhose partyto attend or who to buy giftsfor.
With the ongoingcoronaviruswe’vehadtonavigatethisholidayseasoninanentirelydifferent way, bringing about awhole new set of stresses andanxiety. There are many factors
playingintohowwecancelebratesafely and many guidelines toabide by. The planning processmay be a bit more detailed andextensive toensure thesafetyofallpeople. Coordinating amongstfamily members if choosing togatherandmakingsureeveryoneisproperlyprepared is an addedlayer to manage and can beoverwhelming. Ontheotherhand,some
peoplemaybechoosingtoforgoeventsaltogetherandwillbeawayfromtheirfamilies.Outoffearofpossibly spreading COVID19,somepeoplearechoosingnot togather with their families at all.The guilt of potentially gettingsomeonesickortheguiltfeltpostevent can lead to high anxiety.The entire way this holidayseasonisnormallyspenthasbeenturned completely upside down.Thus, it is imperative we takecareofourselvesbothphysicallyand mentally to manage ourstress and anxiety as we fightagainstCOVIDandnavigatetheholidays. In order to stay healthythrough the holidays amidstthe pandemic it is important toalways make time for yourself.Besuretocheckinwithyourselfoftenandseehowyouarefeelingemotionally, mentally, andphysically. If you find yourselfexperiencing high levels ofstressoranxiety,trytakingafewdeep breaths, stretching, gettingoutsideandmovingyourbody. Despitehowyouchoosetocelebratethisyear,beconfidentwithyourdecisioninknowingitis the rightone foryou.Besureto make time for self-care sothat you can stay healthy andsafe throughout these upcomingweeks. It will be an interestingholiday season and one we willnever forget. Stay positive, staysafeandstayhealthy. Have the happiestThanksgiving! Allie Priore is a certified Pilates instructor and has been a professional in the fitness industry for six years.
Making the “right” decision of how to properly and safely
celebrate can also create added layers of stress to
deal with.
Tips for a Safe Family GatheringThis Thanksgiving Holiday
Taking Safety Precautions Will Help Protect Your Health Against the Coronavirus
If you’re planning a large Thanksgiving gathering with family and friends this year, think twice!
That’s because health officials are warning against such gatherings this year, and they are imploring the public to take important safety precautions to protect themselves and their loved ones against the coronavirus, which continues to pose a serious health threat in California and across the nation.
As COVID-19 continues to impact the country, families may be tempted to let their guard down as they gather to enjoy a Thanksgiving feast and interact closely with one another. However, underestimating the risks posed by this virus would be a serious mistake, because the coronavirus still poses a significant threat to our communities’ health.
“There are some important steps we can take to protect our health while still celebrating this beloved American tradition with our families and friends,” says Dr. Umber Chohan, infectious diseases specialist with Kaiser Permanente Woodland Hills Medical Center. “However, going about it as if there’s no need for concern is not a wise decision, and it could create a serious health risk to yourself and your loved ones!”
If you plan to host a dinner to feast on turkey and trimmings, Dr. Chohan recommends significantly
limiting the number of people present due to the ongoing pandemic. In general, the lowest risk for contracting or spreading the highly infectious virus is simply by celebrating Thanksgiving in your own home with members of your household and/or celebrating virtually with extended family, she notes.
“We advise everyone to skip any big Thanksgiving plans this year,” Dr. Chohan says. “Also, whenever possible, it’s really important to take extra additional precautions, including wearing masks, following good hygiene practices and observing physical distancing.”
Dr. Chohan also encourages families to celebrate Thanksgiving outdoors in their backyards or elsewhere outdoors whenever possible.
“Indoor public areas are one of the places with the highest risk of transmission of the coronavirus,” she explains. “Natural air currents outside disperse virus particles more quickly and effectively than inside. There’s minimal to no air circulation indoors due to a lack of ventilation, allowing virus particles to linger in the air or fall on high-touch surfaces. Also, there are more surfaces that people frequently touch indoors.”
Dr. Chohan advises that if you are going to celebrate Thanksgiving indoors, then the best way to stay safe is through
the three basic methods: wearing masks, physical distancing and good hand hygiene. That’s why it’s wise to keep hand sanitizer with you and/or wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. It’s also important to keep disposable wipes on-hand to clean and disinfect surfaces.
If you plan to host or attend a holiday gathering, the Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention recommends:
• Washing your own dishes to limit cross-contamination.
• Using paper plates, because they are safer to use than regular dishes.
• Wiping down common areas with disinfectants.
• Avoid using shared serving utensils or passing dishes around the table.
Dr. Chohan stresses that if an invited family member or friend is sick, even if they have very mild symptoms or just feeling ‘under the weather,’ they should be advised to stay home since they may have COVID-19 or other germs that pose a threat to your health.
“We all want to enjoy our families and friends during this wonderful holiday,” she notes. “We can do that. However, it should be done in a way that’s both enjoyable and safe by taking precautions that better protect our health – and the health of our loved ones – during the COVID-19 pandemic.”
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Men’s Health: Why Primary and Preventive Care is So Important
By Jarod DuVall, MD As a primary carephysician, I’ve noticed a trend:Menoftenwaituntiltheyhaveaproblemtocomeinforadoctor’sappointment. That problemcould be an acute illness, suchas a nagging cough or flu-likesymptoms, or a twisted ankle orotherinjury. While I alwaystry to bring up preventivehealth screenings or lifestylemodifications after I treat whatthey’re in for, I prefer to getto know my patients during anannualphysicalorwellnessvisit,which becomes increasinglyimportantforeveryoneoncethey
turn40. At an annual physical,I can take time to review apatient’s medical history andpersonalriskfactors.Wealsocango over preventive health items,which include vaccinations,cancer screenings and diseasescreenings. The following are therecommended preventive healthitems that all men should knowabout: Vaccinations: •Fluvaccine:Everyone6monthsandoldershouldreceiveonedoseannually. • Shingles vaccine:Therecommended shingles vaccine,
S h i n g r i x ,shouldbegivenat 50 years oldin two doses,2 to 6 monthsapart. •Tetanusv a c c i n e :E v e r y o n eshould getthe tetanusv a c c i n a t i o nevery10years. Cancerscreenings:•Coloncancerscreening:Colon cancers c r e e n i n gshould startat 50. Normalcolonoscopiesshould berepeated every10 years;normal stools c r e e n i n g sshould ber e p e a t e dannually.•Prostatec a n c e rscreening:Malepatients shoulddiscusstherisksand benefitsof prostate-specific antigen( PSA) - b a s edscreening forprostate cancerwith theirphysicianat50. Diseasescreenings: At anannualphysical,your primarycare team willmeasure yourblood pressureand check labsfor cholesteroll e v e l s ,h e m o g l o b i nA1C (whichcan indicateprediabetes or
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Theimportanceofearlydetection: If your primary carephysician learns that yourblood pressure is elevated oryour cholesterol is high, theycanworkwith you to develop apersonalizedplanproactively,which might include simplelifestyleinterventions.It’salwaysbetter to address any chronicconditions early, rather than letthemgetoutofcontrol. During the COVID-19pandemic, it’s especiallyimportant to have a primarycare physician you trust and tomaintain good health and getscreenings in a timely manner.In everyUCLAHealth location,we follow the most rigorousinfection prevention protocols,including universal masking,physical distancing practicesand enhanced disinfection andsterilization processes. We alsooffervideovisitstopatientswhodon’tfeelcomfortablecomingin. When you develop arelationship with your primarycare physician and focus onprevention, it can make a bigimpact on your overall well-beingandsupportyourlong-termhealth. Dr. Jarod DuVall is a board-certified internal medicine physician who practices in the UCLA Health Encino primary care office, which is located at 15503 Ventura Blvd., Suite 350. For more information, visit uclahealth.org/encino or call (818) 461-8148.
During“Movember,”men grow out their facial hair to bring awareness to the importance of men’s
health.
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ENTERTAINMENT
Why the Studios Moved to the Valley Forthosewhothink“TMZ” are merely threerandomletterscombinedtonameasyndicatedTVshow,thinkagain.TMZstandsfortheThirtyMileZone…anditplaysasignificantroleinthemotionpictureindustry,starting nearly 100 yearsago. In the first third ofthe 20th century, membersoffilmcompanyproductionteams had to cover theirown travel expenses tooff-studio-lot locations.Film-relatedunionsfelt thestudios, not its members,should pay additional iffilming locations werefar from the studios’ lots.Those Hollywood laborunions were formed asearly as 1910, when theInternational Alliance ofTheatricalStageEmployees(IATSE) was founded. Bythe 1920s, unions such asthe Screen Writers Guildand predecessors to theScreen Actors Guild werecreated. These unionsbelieved that the studiosshould pay overtime,transportation costs, andmeals if filming was “outof town,” making it to thestudios’ advantage to filmcloserto–oron–theirlots.At that time, studios werespread out from CulverCity(MGM),toHollywood(Paramount), to Edendale,now Los Feliz, Silverlake,and Echo Park (Disney,Fox,andothers). While the conceptof the studio zone existedas early as 1917, it was
f o r m a l i z e din 1934 asthe six-mileradius fromthe cornerof RossmoreAvenue and5th Street inLos Angeles.Overtheyears,thestudiozonef l u c t u a t e d ;the wider thezone, the lessstudios hadto pay theiremployees. I nthose days,land wascheaper thanpeople, sothe studiospurchased large tracts ofland within that perimeter,thereby saving expensivelabor costs by shootingwithinthestudiozone,thatslowlyexpandedtoincludemuch of the San FernandoValley. The term, “TMZ,”dates to the 1960s, whenthe informally expandingstudio zone wascodified as centeredon the southeastcorner of Beverlyand La CienegaBoulevards in LosAngeles. Why thatspecificspot?BecausethesecondflooroftheRexall Drug buildingon that cornerhoused the offices ofthe Association ofMotion Picture andTelevision ProducersAssociation.
Like the studiosthemselves, the studios’trade association has gonethrough mergers and namechanges over the years.The organization wasestablished in 1924 as theAssociation of MotionPictureProducers (AMPP);in 1964 it was renamedthe Association of MotionPicture and Television
P r oduc e r s(AMPTP) ;andin1982,it becamethe Allianceof MotionPicture andTelevis ionP r oduc e r s(AMPTP)…c l e v e r l ye n o u g h ,keeping thesameinitialsinitslasttwoiterations. Not that thedesire toavoid travelcosts wasthe onlyreason for
thestudiostopurchaselandin the Valley. In additionto avoiding overtime andother expenses, the Valleyoffered several hundreddaysofsunshineeachyear;greatvistasofundevelopedland with rocky peaks andgentle foothills; and wasfar from the enforcers ofthe Edison Trust from the
EastCoast.What, thestudio bosses, felt,wasnottoloveaboutthe San FernandoValley, particularlyfor shootingwesternsand war movies, twostaples of the filmbusinessatthetime? Sothefilmindustry– and its studios –continued to migrate.Most of themoriginally had theirofficesandproductionfacilities in the East
Coast; then moved to LosAngeles and Hollywood;andthenacquiredthatwhichthe Valley offered in greatabundance:land.Atfirsttheacreagetheypurchasedwasjust for filming purposes,but then, realizing thatthey could combine theirfilm locations with theirproduction facilities, andeventually their corporateoffices, theymigrated fromthe Los Angeles area tonorthofMulholland. From themiddle ofthe 20th century up untiltoday, there were morestudios with headquartersand/or production facilitiesin theSanFernandoValleythan anywhere else in theworld;theyincludedDisney,Warner Bros., Republic,Universal Studios, RKO,Columbia, and a host offilmcompaniesnolongerinexistence. The studio ranchesin the Valley may havebeen born largely due tothe undeveloped wide-open spaces perfect forshooting westerns, but itgrew into major studiolots and headquartersof entertainmentconglomerates…and thebasis for much of theeconomic growth of theregion. Next Month: TheStudioinStudioCity. Martin Cooper, President of Cooper C o m m u n i c a t i o n s , supervised PR for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences for 10 years.
Exhibit Z from the formal agreement between the AMPTP and IATSE, outlin-ing the boundaries of the “Studio Zone,” popularly known as the Thirty Mile
Zone. All of the San Fernando Valley is within the TMZ.
The long-time home of the AMPTP; on the second floor of the Rexall building, is now located on Ventura Blvd in Sherman Oaks. It is the entertainment industry’s official collective bargaining representative, negotiating 58 industry-wide collective bargaining agreements on behalf
of hundreds of motion picture and tv producers.
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ENTERTAINMENTCOVID Fatigue? Escape for a Day to Ventura’s Great Outdoors
We lucked out and rode with a pod of over 1000 dolphins on our Island Packers ride , at top. Ventura Harbor Village, center. Fish and chips at Andria’s, above left, and yes - that’s us kayaking around Santa
Cruz Island!
By Kathleen Sterling I’d had it. COVIDfatigue,cabinfever,younameit.Ineeded togetoutof town.Butwhere?Andhow? An easy answer at thisprecarious time was nearbyVentura.Andcamping.Thosethatknow me well laughed as theyknowI’maroomservicequeen-butitwasablast...andasafegetawayinthegreatoutdoors. Ventura Harbor offereda host of camping sites and awealthofadventures.Weparkedourselvesandourgearinadesignatedcampinglotandtookofftoexplore. The harboritself had a plethoraof possibilities. Tinyboutiques and a multitudeofeateriescircletheharborwithitsbreathtakingviewsof fishing and pleasureboats.Westrolledfromoneend to the other, lookinginto the small stores withtheir nautical treasures,ocean-inspiredart,jewelry,clothing fit for amermaidandmore. Lunch choicesranged from tacos to burgers,Greek to Mexican and more,but we chose to visit the iconicAndria’sSeafood -what else onagorgeousdayseaside?Andria’shasbeenalocalfavoriteforalmost40years.Wehadtotrytheirclamchowder - and famous fish andchips...actuallymadefromshark.Delicious! We also nibbled onfried shrimp and calamari whilewatching the passing parade ofboats. Weweretornafterlunchbetween ice cream at CoastalCone or decadence atTopThisChocolate. I have to say thechocolate- covered Oreos at $1eachwonout! Towalk all that off westrolledtotheotherendofVenturaHarbor Village to the Channel
Islands National Park VisitorCenter,featuringabookstore,giftitems, live tidal pool with dailytalks,viewingtower,andexhibitsfeaturing theuniquecharacterofeach park island. The viewingtoweroffersoneofthebestviewsof Ventura Harbor, the ChannelIslands,andtheVenturacoastline. Wetooktheopportunityafter our big lunch to sit, restand watch the newly released,high-definition 25-minute movieentitled, “Treasure in the Sea,”narrated by Kevin Costner. (Weknew it was a famous actor’svoice but couldn’t figure it outuntil the credits!) The Visitor’sCenterwaswell-worthseeingandgaveusgreatinfoaboutournextadventure-atrip“acrossthesea”
toSantaCruzIsland. Island Packers runregularboattripsbetweenVenturaandtheChannelIslands.Thehourandahalfridetookusoutoftheharbor across the ocean, andwewereincrediblyluckytofollowapod of over 1,000 dolphins - anunbelievablesight! Know that dolphins areseen year-round, and we weredelighted as they swam andjumpedallaroundus. Island Packers alsoofferwhalewatching excursionsto see the Pacific Gray whales’migration though the SantaBarbara Channel starting mid-December.Whales are normallysighted in the National MarineSanctuary near Anacapa and
SantaCruzIsland.Themigrationofover10,000whalesover6,000milesisahugeattraction.Youcanpurchase trips or gift certificatesfor holiday giving to thisamazingadventure.WinterwhalewatchingtoursstartDecember26andrusthroughApril. The boat trip kept usoutdoors in theopen sea air, theboatwasathalfcapacityandmaskrequirements were enforced.Wefelt totally comfortable and safewiththeknowledgeablecrew. Landing on Santa Cruzwe went directly to meet ourguide from Channel IslandsAdventures.Wehadsignedupforthekayaktouroftheisland.Again- my friends asked what hadcome overme! I’m not exactly
theroughandreadyoutdoortype.ButwheninRome...Wehadbeentoldthiswasthebestwaytoseethe island in its glory. Fellowboaters took off on hiking toursbutwehitthehighseas! Our guide, ChuckGraham, gave us a 10-minutetutorial on how to kayak. Iconcentrated on the part abouthownottofallout! We pulled on ourwetsuits,donnedourhelmetsandnot-so-gracefully crawled intoourkayaksandwerepushedintothewater. The paddling itself is amatterof rhythmand tenacity,but the views were worth it.Graham is a published authorandnaturephotographer,sohisinsight and eye made the tripa visual feast. The two-and-a-half hour tour covered fourmiles ofSantaCruz coastline,andwe saw a variety of floraandfauna-andevencaughtaglimpseoftheislandfox! Kayaking was anadventure, an amazingexperienceIwasproudtohaveconquered. We saw so muchand did so much we were
happy to collapse on the boatback toVentura and justwatchthe beautiful sunset over theislands. Wereturnedtoourcozycampsiteandmades’moresovera camp stove. All the fresh airworeusout - sowewerehappytochillandhitthesleepingbagsearly.Itwasaperfectendingtoaperfectday-andagreatgetawayfromreality. For more information visit: Ventura Harbor Village - venturaharborvillage.com Islands Packers - islandpackers.com or (805) 642-1393 Channel Islands Adventures - islandkayaking.com or (805) 884-9283
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Jason Love Hosts Tarzana Community & Cultural Center’s Virtual Gala
TheTarzanaCommunity& Cultural Center will presenta virtual gala on Saturday,December 5 at 6:30 pm. Titled“Something’sMissinginTarzana:A Night of Mystery, Music &Magic,”theprogramishostedbycomedianJasonLoveandfeaturesa special guest appearance byactorCasperVanDien(“StarshipTroopers,” “Sleepy Hollow,”“TarzanandtheLostCity”). The lynchpin of thisunique90-minutegalaprogramisa whimsical film-noir satire thatintroducestheentireTCCCBoardofDirectorsascharactersplayingversions of themselves. Writtenby Executive Director ClaireBloom and directed by MichaelBaber (both entertainmentindustryveteranswithacombined30-years production experienceandthreeEmmysbetweenthem),thefilmisbrokenupintoscenesthat are interspersed throughoutthe gala program, culminatingwith the denouement when themysteryisfinallysolved. This virtual programalso features a variety of livemusical entertainment, includingperformances by folk icon ArtPodell, actress/writer/recordingartist Tracy Newman, pianistand crooner Ken Charlson, andvocalist Hannah Rose Lewiswith cellist Paula Hochhalter.Amagic showperformedby risingstar Ben Nemzer, who currentlystars in the off-Broadway show“Monday Night Magic,” is alsoontheevening’sprogram.
Aspartofthevirtualgala,TCCC will also be premieringa trio of documentary videosdepictingitshistoryandthevitalrole it plays in the community,along with announcementsabout exciting new communityprogramsandpartnerships. Virtual appearancesby County Supervisor SheilaKuehl, Councilmember BobBlumenfield, and Assemblymember JesseGabriel roundoutthe event. Highlights from thecenter’sonlineauction,featuringhot-ticket items from localbusinesses, will be presentedby gala auctioneer Jane Dahlea-Kahn. The show will bestreamed live on Saturday,December 5 at 6:30 pm;registeredguestswillalsobeableto view the program on-demandaftertheinitialbroadcast.Ticketsare just $35 per household andcanbepurchasedonlineatwww.mytarzana.org/gala.Alinkwillbesent out to all attendees prior totheevent.AgourmetdinnerfromCornucopiaCaterers is availablefor an extra $50 per person,includingtaxanddelivery.Dinnerordersmustbeplacedinadvancebyphone.Formoreinformation,call818.705.1286. TheTarzanaCommunity&CulturalCenter isa501 (c)3organizationthathasbeenservingthe community since 2002. Itsmissionistoprovideandmaintaina facility, in a park-like setting,dedicated to the community for
meetings,activitiesandprogramsthatnurturecommunityspirit,thearts, education and leadership,and to preserve the history andunique cultural qualities ofTarzana.
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Encino Mansion Perhaps best known for being the creator of the televisionshow “Spartacus,” Hollywood heavyweight Steven S DeKnight re-centlypurchaseda6,998square-feethomeinEncino.Thisnewlybuilt.42-acrelotpropertyisnestledinthefoothillsofthisaffluentneighbor-hoodandwassoldforawhopping$6.7million.Thetwo-storyhousesitson7,000squarefeetoflivingspaceinadditiontoabackyardpool,spaandthree-cargarage.Whiledetailsaresparseonthisnewlycon-structedhome,speculationisthearchitectofthispropertyisthesameone who designed “Real Housewives of Beverly Hill’s” star DoritKemsley’s Encino home.DeKnight’s home is a contemporary stylewithtoweringwallsofglassthatlendsitselftoaboxy,clean-lineaes-thetic.
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