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Shop Small 2020: Celebrate the Season

It seems as if we blinked and now the 2020 holiday season is upon us, bringing with it the joy of giving—searching from store to store (or now website to […]

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Don’t Drink and Drive

It’s been a long, frustrating year. Along with the stress of COVID-19, many people have been drinking more wine, hard seltzers, beer, etc. I confess when COVID-19 first hit and […]

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Community Tribute Honors Two Local Children

On the evening of September 29, Mark and Jacob Iskander of Westlake Village lost their lives at the hand of a suspected DUI driver while crossing a crosswalk south of […]

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No One Goes Away Hungry at the West Valley Food Pantry

The West Valley Food Pantry remains true to its motto that “no one goes away hungry,” even during our current pandemic. Giving away much-needed groceries to more than 77,000 people […]

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Our Beloved Pets

And Why We Need Them A couple strolls by our window at midnight, walking their dog. They actually shine a flashlight to help him see his way in the dark. […]

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Mayor Weintraub’s State of the City Address

On September 16, Mayor Alicia Weintraub delivered the 23rd Annual Calabasas Mayor’s State of the City Address virtually. After thanking city employees, fellow council members, and residents, she mentioned how […]

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Holiday Gift Guide 2020

THE KINGDOMThe premiere destination for luxury shoes and accessories, carrying new designs straight off the Milan and Paris runways. Whether it’s a beautiful pair of heels, a limited-edition sneaker, or […]

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LVUSD

Is focused on supporting their students Over the last several months, Las Virgenes Unified School District (LVUSD) has taken an unimaginable financial hit. Due to pandemic- related tax losses and […]

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Sherry Thomas Blaka

A shining light was extinguished much too soon in our community. On the morning of July 18, 2020, police discovered the deceased bodies of Sherry Thomas Blaka and her boyfriend […]

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Small Business Owners

Hang in the Balance! Are the risks too high right now? I believe they are.Each day people must recalculate and rethink how they handle their moves during this pandemic. Are […]

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High Holy Days 2020

It is not entirely clear what motivates Jews to attend services on the High Holy Days. There are some who are motivated by the themes of the holidays, focusing on […]

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Law Offices of Scott Desind

Winning Cases for More Than 20 Years Most of us have experienced that sinking feeling of getting pulled over by a police officer. It feels even worse when the ticket […]

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