Week in Review: Community Unites to Support Troops, Prevent Crime and Discuss Local Projects

In case you missed any headlines this week, here's a rundown of the news in town from Dec. 6 to Dec. 12.

NEWS

Here's a roundup of community meetings about important issues in Encino, including the community garden fees, I-405 project, CVS's liquor license, a medical building project and an insider trading scheme.



Cadet group knocks on doors to help educate the community about home burglaries after a recent incident on Addison Street.

L.A. Recreation and Parks board calls for analysis of community gardens to verify the need for a drastic fee increase.

Rene Barrantes, 57, was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence and evading police after leading them in a pursuit that ended in Encino.

We're seeing warm days and colorful sunsets this weekend.



LAPD investigates shooting on Lindley Avenue that they say was likely accidental, self-inflicted.

Here's a look at the crime in Encino this week.

IN THE COLUMNS

Confessions from the Carpool Line:

Pet Peeves:

Going Rate:

The Real State of Real Estate:  

SPORTS

After a great season in football, Shands McCoy scored 42 points in the basketball opener, including the winning free throws in a 52-51 victory.

With sharp-shooting Matt Mounier's help, the Celts have qualified for the semifinals of the Ocean View tournament in Huntington Beach.

We catch up with the Celts before they play in a showcase tournament in Santa Barbara.

FEATURES

Thousands of volunteers, military personnel and local officials in the San Fernando Valley turn out to celebrate the milestone.

A Little Bliss provides an assortment of creatively flavored jams and featured products.

Here are some tips and tricks on how to take better pictures of those festive Encino holiday lights at night.

To culminate the Festival of Lights—and our Hanukkah recipe series—here's how to make the traditional Jewish holiday cookie called mandelbread.

Encino residents don't have to drive far to find the perfect Christmas tree.