In response to the latest developments with the COVID-19 pandemic, the Las Virgines Municipal Water District ensures the public that its tap water is still safe to drink. District officials say they are taking preemptive action to keep supplies safe. District water goes through a treatment process that includes ozonation, filtration and chlorination, which eliminates all harmful bacteria and viruses […]
2020-03-26
Clean that phone, please, for good hygiene
While many have adopted strict hand-washing regimens since the CDC began releasing guidelines for slowing the spread of the novel coronavirus in January, a study published last week in the New England Journal of Medicine suggests people need to be sanitizing more than just hands. The report says the virus can survive on cardboard for up to 24 hours and […]
Districts lend a hand
Las Virgenes Unified School District reports it had 2,200 of the N95 protective masks that were left over from the Woolsey fire and this week donated the items to West Hills and Kaiser hospitals. Each hospital received 1,100 new masks. Kaiser had only 2,000 of the masks on hand prior to the gift. Oak Park Unified School District says it […]
Child care available for families in need
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley announced that some of its club sites will remain open on a limited basis to accommodate school closures and meet the childcare needs of the community. But others will close. Officials say they adjusted their club openings in alignment with the recommendations released by the State of California Health and Human […]
Don’t panic, instead make a plan, seasoned expert says
COMMENTARY /// Financial falloutIn his 2007 letter to shareholders, Warren Buffet famously wrote, “You only learn who has been swimming naked when the tide goes out.” At the time, he was referring to the housing bubble and ensuing fallout, but the wisdom of his words and the awkward mental picture that accompany them remain. It’s easy to take on additional risk when times […]
Passover teaches the best cure for slave masters is prevention
As the world marshals to slow the spread of coronavirus, one thing has become clear: preventing contagion is easier than curing it. Draconian measures have been put in place, locally, nationally and globally. Travel has been curtailed. Large gatherings banned. All in the name of prevention. Because COVID-19 has reminded us what has always been true: The best way to […]
Remodeled Westlake Village home has backyard pool, spa
Gourmet kitchen has been expanded to include islandThis Three Springs home sits on a cul-de-sac. The customized property has been remodeled and upgraded. The house has five bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, a bonus room, music area and a billiard room/library. The home is approximately 4,431 square feet and includes an enclosed entertainment patio addition of about 600 square feet. Enter the house through a custom wrought-iron gate and […]
BHHS agent attains industry’s highest level of service achievement
John Baker of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Realty in Camarillo has repeated the previous year’s feat of being granted the highest level of service achievement in the real estate industry, Quality Service Certified Platinum. The award is in recognition of earning 100% client service satisfaction in 2019 as measured by Leading Research Corporation. The award status is the only recognition […]
Virus vs. real estate market
Looking back at history to go forwardAs a Realtor who has been servicing the needs of our community for over 40 years, I want to wish all of you the very best during this difficult and unparalleled time. I truly believe that we will get through this trying situation, and due to our dedication to doing the right thing and treating others well, we will come […]