The idea could rescue more pets from shelters and stimulate the economy, animal lovers argue.
Since the two schools separated last year, Birmingham slips 12 points to 653.
Where you can go for help, what you can do about it and how to protect your home.
Once one of California's most feared programs, Birmingham is hoping to bounce back after going 3-8 last year
There's lots of excitement at the all-boys school in Encino, and for good reason, as the Celts look like they're primed for a comeback
The Brentwood Residents Coalition and Bel Air Skycrest Property Owners Association oppose the construction of the Bel Air Preschool, saying it will increase traffic and noise in the area.
The Guzman family's 27-year-old family recipe is quite the hit at the Encino Farmers market.
Rosti Tuscan Kitchen's head chef shares the new menu and his signature grilled salmon recipe.
This series of photographs captures the volunteers, artists and visitors at the Japanese Garden in Encino.
John O'Groats is a multiple award winning restaurant. Here’s a chance to meet the chef behind the delicious food.
Senior Lead Officer Rob Trulik discussed burglary thefts from vehicles, pornography filming in homes, home foreclosures, and scams to consider
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The success of dog parks like the Sepulveda Basin Off-Leash Park depends on good training habits and well established boundaries.
There's been an upswing in auto break-ins and thefts in the San Fernando Valley. Police have a plan and they think motorists should be part of it.
With car break-ins on the rise in the Valley, here are nine tips to help ensure the next car isn't yours.
The day-long Fall Equinox festival proves to be a huge hit with folk music, dance and storytelling.
Eighteen Encino stakeholders were elected to represent the community on the Encino Neighborhood Council—and have just completed the first month of their two-year term.
California Health Department recommends home tests as safeguard against lung cancer. Smokers are especially at risk.
The community is riddled with dead zones. Is it just a matter of geography or something else?
The city is considering making a permanent policy of its unofficial practice of having sellers pay for the fixes out of escrow fees.
Citing inappropriate sexual activity, public drunkenness and public urination, outraged neighbors want the business to shut its doors permanently.
Gardeners and their crops both thrive in Encino's local community plot.
It may be the Valley, but you can still find romantic spots to share with your sweetheart in Encino.
This week's snapshot is part of an ongoing series that profiles the faces and places of Encino.
The 65-acre parcel in the Sepulveda Basin will house athletic fields, bicycle and walking paths and picnic areas.
City and Metropolitan Transit Authority officials are seeking comments from residents.
Ranked 46 out of 50 on "the list," Feinstein shares his recipe for a strong congregation.
Each week, we'll tell you where to find the best deals in Encino.
Encino's pre-eminent newsstand survives changing reader habits thanks to foreign publications.
Councilman Smith shares his Trojan spirit and dreams of a traffic-free Ventura Boulevard.
His 3rd District includes Encino, and he tells us about his love for local falafel, the Sepulveda Basin Recreation Area and the arts.
Each week, we'll be spotlighting a different vendor at the Encino Farmers Market.
The living history program includes a working blacksmith shop and much more every third Sunday of the month.
A reduced schedule at the Encino-Tarzana branch is making it more difficult for people to use the facility.
When a maintenance worker destroyed plastic chairs at a local dog park, it upset residents and forced the city to deal with the lack of seating.
This political aide, who handles constituent issues, discusses his local roots, love for Cuban food and frustration with traffic.
Councilman Koretz discusses coyote problems, his love for baseball and his goal to shut down a local bikini bar.
Encino Patch combs the town to help you get the best bang for your buck.