Week in Review: Thanksgiving, Celebrating Small Businesses and More

NEWS

Part gift shop, part showroom, this new Encino store carries imported, handcrafted items.

A decline in sales prompted the closure of restaurant that's been on Ventura Boulevard since 1993.

The accident happened near White Oak Avenue.

Jon Kirk Mukri presented an award to the winner of the recent doggie Halloween costume contest at the park.

Some camped out for days at Sherman Oaks-area retailers to get in on the holiday bargains.

Small Business Saturday helped drive feet to local independent businesses.

The price in LA County dropped for 10 consecutive days.

A draft copy of the motion asks the state Supreme Court to weigh in.

Post your latest coyote or critter sightings below and help save your pets, and those of your neighbors.

The Sepulveda Pass Improvement Project continuesd.

Some retailers pushed holiday shopping into Thanksgiving.

Encino resident joins movement to raise funds and awareness for men's cancers by growing a 'mo.' See how it's evolved since Nov. 1.

CRIME

Here's a roundup of reported crimes in Encino for Nov. 17–23.

This is the Scanner Report, detailing police and fire events overheard on the police scanner that happened on Thanksgiving night in the San Fernando Valley.

Suspect shot during scuffle manages to commandeer state vehicle, prompting pursuit from Castaic to Sylmar and shutting down eastbound 210 Freeway.

Police say the man crashed his car on San Fernando Boulevard by the on-ramp for the 5 Freeway, then fled on foot.

SPORT

Crespi's Jordan Simmons Voted Serra League's Most Valuable Lineman

The League's MVPs were named.

REAL ESTATE

These Encino homes for sale have open houses this weekend.

COLUMNS

Fed up with junk food companies’ grip on kids and Congress, this Encino mom has vowed to cut down on the chips.

Ventura Boulevard's tucked-away motor lodges catered to travelers passing through Encino in decades past. Clark Gable stopped at them for the occasional rendezvous, says local historian.

HOLIDAYS

You don’t have to be a kitchen slave to serve up a fabulous holiday celebration.

What are you thankful for this season? Show us by adding your photos to our gallery, and check out what others have to say.

More kitchen fires occur on Thanksgiving Day than on any other day of the year. Pay attention while you multi-task to prevent a disaster at home.

Oven roast, grill, smoke, deep fry or braise your bird.

Food ideas for people whose Turkey Day involves no turkeys.

Sweet potatoes, sugar and heavy cream: a match made in heaven.

Here’s a slow cooker recipe so you can use up those turkey leftovers.