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5 Things You Need to Know Today: Jan. 18

We're bringing you the latest on the weather, the arts, pets, businesses and construction.

  1. Good morning, Encino! The forecast is sunny, with a high of 79, dropping to the mid 50s in the evening, according to the National Weather Service. North to northeast winds will reach 19 miles per hour.
  2. The Encino Chamber of Commerce is hosting a today from 11:30a.m. to 1 p.m. at , 16821 Burbank Blvd.
  3. Valley Beth Shalom will host a free concert called “The Jewish Heart in Flamenco” tonight at 7:30 p.m. It’s an engaging talk with live music about the Jewish origins of Flamenco. For more information about the art and mission of the Yuval Ron Ensemble, watch this 10-minute documentary.
  4. Whether you're a new pet owner or seasoned one, you'll appreciate the list of Web sites that discuss pet ownership, pet health, pet massage and other topics specified in This Year's Best Online Pet Sites. Fido would definitely appreciate the information, if he could read. 
  5. Construction has always been a hot topic of debate in Encino. The latest buzz is about the proposed Il Villagio Toscano, an Italian-style apartment building on Camarillo Street and Sepulveda Boulevard. It's one of the largest development plans in the San Fernando Valley. Read more about the project here


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