Spring doesn’t officially begin until Tues., March 19, but it sure feels like it’s here with the return of beautiful weather, blue skies and daylight saving time. The annual time change ritual took place last weekend, and by now we’ve all sprung forward. At least most of us have. There might be a few of us whose car dashboard clocks […]
Opinion
Oak Park should have had more input
Kudos to the Oak Park Municipal Advisory Council for wanting oversight regarding the Rancho Simi Rec and Park pickleball court construction. To date, RSRPD’s projects in Oak Park have not followed the decisions made with the MAC and Oak Park Committee. There are multiple examples for this claim, which I can prove as I am a prior Oak Park MAC […]
What gives with the cops on Erbes?
Late last week I was enjoying a regular walk down Erbes Road just south of Sunset Hills Boulevard. I noticed two sheriff’s deputies on small motorcycles hiding behind bushes at the intersection of Monte Carlo Drive and Erbes. Also, a woman was walking across the adjacent crosswalk. About 45 minutes later as I was returning in the opposite direction, I […]
International Women’s Day has been a long time coming
EDITORIALIn a world of patriarchal societies that are finally allowing women to be their best selves, a day of recognition like International Women’s Day is refreshing to see. It’s more than refreshing, it’s phenomenal. The United Nations began celebrating International Women’s Day in 1975, but what in the world took so long? This year’s celebration takes on added significance in […]
Folks step up to help needy neighbors
What a wonderful neighborhood we live in. A couple of weeks ago I contacted my neighbors via Nextdoor urgently requesting donations of warm coats or jackets for children whose parents cannot afford to buy them. My daughter teaches first grade in a low-income area in The Valley and many of the children unfortunately come to school suffering from the cold. […]
Blames CBO for lack of LVUSD oversight
I read with dismay, but not surprise, of the Las Virgenes Unified School District audits and failure to apply appropriate oversight of the school district’s finances. With over $3 million in accounting mistakes, these are much greater than the “one-offs” as stated by LVUSD board member Lesli Stern. These mistakes have real world effects on the students and the community […]
Grossman guilty verdict restores faith
The jury decision to find Rebecca Grossman guilty for the murder of the two Iskander brothers restored our confidence in law and order. Truth has been in short supply in many courts across the country these past years. Finding those accountable, regardless of “white privilege” or great wealth is a ray of hope that severe wrongdoing is held accountable, even […]
Keep cats inside to avoid coyotes
I was surprised and disappointed to read the misinformation given in the article on coyote tips in the March 1 edition. Pet food was identified as one of the main attractants for coyotes yet Zia (Zografos) goes on to recommend “providing an escape route for cats, feeding them only during a set time and immediately picking up any leftovers” as […]