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Week in Review: Veterans Day, Conrad Murray Verdict, Low Flying Helicopters

Here are some of the headline highlights from the week beginning November 7.

NEWS

Kanter, who was 92, died Sunday in Encino.

The Congressman spoke at length to students before reading through some of the cards they had made.

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Attorneys for medical marijuana advocates in California have sought a temporary restraining order to put a stop to a federal crackdown on California dispensaries.

The movie star had a heart attack at his home in Encino, back in 1960.

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The City of Los Angeles offers several ways for businesses to avoid various charges, according to the Chamber.

The number 11 played a large part in Veterans Day this year.

To paraphrase Orson Welles: Don't worry, it wasn't real.

He spoke on Sunday to a crowd at Reseda High School.

Supervisors support federal legislation proposed by Rep. Howard Berman, who has agreed to amend the bill to exempt emergency, law enforcement and military activities from restrictions.

Berman had the question raised at the Studio City Residents Association meeting on Tuesday night.

Among the events planned was the eighth annual San Fernando Valley Veterans Day Parade in Pacoima.

Showers were part of the forecast for Encino, according to the National Weather Service.

Police are issuing warnings for small children and pets.

CRIME

Here's a roundup of reported crimes in Encino for Nov. 2–8.

This is the Scanner Report, detailing police and fire events in the San Fernando Valley on Tuesday.

Brent Zubek, charged with shooting at LAPD officers who cornered him on an Encino rooftop, is still under investigation in the slaying of a couple whose bodies were found in a trash bin in Chatsworth.

The jury, including a man from North Hollywood, found the late pop star's doctor Conrad Murray guilty of involuntary manslaughter. What do you think about the outcome of the trial?

Recent burglaries along Ventura Boulevard sparked a warning not to leave money in cash registers.

An argument led to the shooting, police reported.

The grand theft case against Sherman Oaks resident Lucius Fisher Foster involves 20 alleged victims, according to the city prosecutor.

SPORTS

Loyola to Face Crespi in the Final Week of the Regular Season

Some final playoff spots were still up for grabs.

Lenny Dykstra Denies Fight, Despite Tweets

Dykstra said it was booked without his knowledge, but Tweets from an account thought to be his say otherwise, according to CNSPhilly.com.

The Celts fought for a football playoff spot.

The Celts lost 36-35.

REAL ESTATE

Seasonal reminder: Marketing your home during Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah and other holidays is a really smart strategy.

These Encino homes are all open to view.

COLUMNS

Susan Spillman is away this week, so Patch looked back at some of her previous columns.

A dome-shaped building and theater-in-the-round stage made the Valley Music Theatre a unique venue for top acts.


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