Hidden Hills Community Register • July 2022

LightYUpour Listing

with Michelle Gracie

If you have no time to do anything else before you list, remember this... LIGHT and BRIGHT. Light fixtures can be art installations throughout your home. They set the mood, tell a story though design, and brighten your space.

Customize your focus

The kitchen is often the heartbeat of every home. Remembering bright and light overhead lighting is a must, however we want to layer different fixtures. A grand Chandelier over the table, pendants over the island, and wall sconces above shelving create depth and warmth. Stacking your light fixtures are crucial in the design element of your home.

The art of control

Layers of light are key to setting the room’s ambiance. It will illuminate the setting while your friends and family gather in your kitchen, cooking and chatting. Then, a dimmer or smart control can help cue a warmer mood when it's time to gather at the table to eat, sip some wine and make some memories.

Choose your fixture

So many types of fixtures: Chandeliers, Pendants, Ceiling lights, sconces, etc. How do you decide which to use? Consider function and focus. Chandeliers will add design elements, and set focal points while anchoring seating areas.

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COMMUNITY CONGRATULATIONS

Celebrate recent newlyweds, engagements, and graduations.

WINDOWS TO PHILANTHROPY

Learn about neighbor Lori Milgard’s kindness initiative.

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COMMUNITY EVENT PHOTOS

A recap and pics from the kids Summer Party.

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DOG HEAT STROKE AWARENESS

Summer is here and so is the heat, which can cause longterm damage to your pet.

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JIM BRIDGER’S NAMESAKE

A spotlight on the history of James “Jim” Bridger.

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JULY RECIPE

Cook up this scrumptious Summer Pasta by neighbor Jane Lieblich

SUMMER THROWBACK

Old tales and photographs of Hidden Hills and its surrounding areas in the 1950s and 1960s.

CLEAR LUPIN PARADISE TRAIL

A local walk featuring local hills to hike under a plethora of shade.

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SANTA BARBARA STAYS

Just an hour drive away are two breathtaking hotels that couldn’t be more perfect for summertime.

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CommunityCongratulations

Cassidy Blumenthal and Joseph Khoury were engaged in December 2020 in Phoenix, Arizona. They plan to be married October 2022 in Scottsdale, Arizona.

We wish much happiness to Bailey Wilkie & Kyle Thomas who were married at Lowndes Grove in Charleston, South Carolina in March 2020.

Sara Imberman and Frederick Medill were married at the Westlake Village Inn in Westlake Village, California on May 15, 2022. Sara and Freddy Medill celebrated their love surrounded by family and friends, as well as their dog Buddy.

Baylee Blumenthal and Riley Hein were engaged in November 2021 in Puyallup, Washington. They plan to be married in June 2023.

We wish much happiness to Eden Cali & Jeffrey Rosenberg who were married at Roblar Farm in Santa Ynez, California on May 14, 2020.

Honour Fottrell received her Masters of Public Health Degree from University of Southern California’s Keck School of Medicine.

Helena Jacobson received her Bachelors in Arts in Psychology Degree from Naropa University.

Jacob Werner graduated from Midwestern University Veterinary School in Arizona on June 1st, 2020.

Dillon Thomas graduated from Calabasas High School and will attend Moorpark to study computer animation.

Aidan Djavadi graduated from Agoura High School and has been accepted to the West Point Class of 2026.

Maximillian (Max) Heubusch has graduated from the Viewpoint School where he was captain of the Varsity Swim Team and “Swimmer of the Year.”

Cole Korcheck received his Bachelors in Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Cal Poly - San Luis Obispo.

Max Ostrow was accepted to the Masters Program at the Yale School of Architecture for Fall 2022.

Miles Ostrow graduated from Calabasas High School and has been accepted to Southern Methodist University in Dallas.

Kate Korcheck received her Doctoral Degree in Veterinary Medicine from Texas A&M University.

Nick Wallace graduated from Fusion Academy and will be attending the University of San Diego.

Logan Thomas has graduated with honors in Criminology & Justice Studies from the California State University at Northridge.

Charlotte Campbell graduated from Round Meadow Elementary School and made the Top 10 for her US National Super G Race Team (age group 12).

Colin Spirtos has graduated from Saint Bernardine of Siena Children’s Center Preschool. He will be attending Round Meadow Elementary School in the Fall.

Emily and Ethan Cambell both achieved 2022 1st Place Overall Nationals Freeski Championships for USA Snowboard and Freeski Association (USASA).

Anna Barnholtz has graduated one year early with Honors (3.75 & above) from Futures Academy.

Jacob Triessl has graduated from Calabasas High School and will be following in his grandfather’s, mother’s, and father’s footsteps in attending Tulane University.

Patrick Bryson has graduated from Trinity Pacific Christian School/ Classical Conversations Independent Studies with a degree in Electrical Engineering & Computer Programing.

Blake Marvin has graduated from the Viewpoint School and will attend the University of Miami. Casey Marvin has graduated from Calabasas High School and will attend the University of Texas at Austin.

Sophia Austin graduated from the Viewpoint School Middle School and will be continuing to Viewpoint High School in the fall.

WINDOWS to PHILANTHROPY

TACKLING ISSUES FROM HEALTH TO ANIMAL WELFARE, MARINE LIFE PRESERVATION TO HOMELESSNESS, LORI MILGARD AND THE MILGARD FAMILY FOUNDATION CONTINUES TO GIVE BACK.

By Britt Aaronson

Lori Milgard is kind whenever possible, and she learned early on that is always possible. “I think philanthropy is taught, very few are born with it,” says Lori when reflecting on her own charitable roots founded in the teachings of her bighearted mother Carol. Carol was only twelve years old when she decided to sell daffodils on hometown street corner to raise funds for a children’s hospital that Lori’s great-grandmother and her orthopedic guild were raising money to build in Tacoma, Washington. The humanitarian lessons became instinctual through much

practice: view the glass as half full, never say anything bad about anyone, always be generous, and try to see things from another perspective.

Lori grew up part of a humble family that shared a passion for giving back to the community in which they worked, lived, and raised their children. In 2000, the Gary E. Milgard Family Foundation was established after the successful sale of their window & door business. Not intent on retiring, instead they decided to spend their remaining years giving back to the Washington State communities

that fortified them to build a prosperous manufacturing company.

After much research on charitable organizations, her parents chose to support the Boys and Girls Clubs as a result of how they felt after an eight year old boy politely opened the door of their local chapter for Lori’s mom. Carol & Gary felt so welcomed by this young child that they decided to sponsor the program that fostered his impressive and productive early life choices. Since then, the family has built a Boys and Girls Club, and created four

additional foundations that support numerous health, animal welfare, marine life preservation, and homelessness initiatives in Washington and California.

The Boys and Girls Clubs mission is to enable all young people, especially those in need, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. It is a place where who you are, where you’re from and the circumstances that surround you don’t determine your access to experiences or opportunities. The nonprofit has 4,700 branches that use a multiple pronged approach by providing mentors, after school & summer programming, and a safe fun environment to grow and thrive. This resilience building organization inspired the Milgard family’s generosity to do

whatever it takes to build great futures for young people under the safe guidance of the Boys and Girls Clubs high-quality leadership programs and unique experiences that help level the playing field for all kids.

Inspired to take action from her own childhood experiences of being harassed, Lori formed the “Be Kind: Kindness Initiative Program’’ through the Boys and Girls Clubs in Southern California. Even though Lori and her children now manage a substantial foundation, she vividly recalls getting bullied for reasons related to growing up without much money in Washington. An early incident happened in the second grade after her mother chose the least expensive pair of prescription eyeglasses she could afford for Lori’s first set. Lori returned home crying after school telling her mother she was brutally teased by her classmates, to which her mother sagely responded: “If you ignore them, they will not get the energy they want from you. Don’t respond and they will stop.” She returned to school the next day applying her mothers lesson of compassion towards her threatening classmates and she learned kindness worked when the bullying ceased.

Kindness begins with the understanding that we all struggle. Lori designed the “Be Kind: Kindness Initiative Program” to teach youth how

to look inward, show respect, treat everybody equally, and to be considerate of others. The program provides students with tools to empower themselves and create a better understanding of kindness through role playing and mindfulness activities that drastically improve social & emotional behavior and create safer clubs & communities. Young people who do not have resources or access to support are taught self care geared towards mind, body, & soul balance in a 10-week program. Some kindness behavior practices include yoga, guided meditation, breathing & stretching techniques, creative writing, music, and journaling.

Mindfulness can help increase young people’s ability to regulate their emotions. Lessons are geared towards teaching how to look internally for answers one may be searching for externally before children are negatively molded and the behaviors are harder to undo. This approach to kindness provides a preventative care platform with healthy behavior choices as an alternative to bullying. There are many benefits of giving and receiving kindness,

including the reduction of symptoms of stress, anxiety and depression.

Another offshoot of Lori’s “Be Kind: Kindness Initiative Program” is the inaugural Kindness Carnival she hosted for 400 Boys and Girls Club members in the Spring. Staff members reinforce a ‘culture’ of kindness by celebrating students who they candidly witnessed being thoughtful. An example is during Covid, young members made cards and delivered food to local hospital staff. The City of Los Angeles responded to the “Be

Kind: Kindness Initiative Program” by naming April 30 Kindness Day.

When Lori moved to Hidden Hills in 2009 from the state of Washington, she was searching for a neighborhood lacking in chaos and with an abundance of serenity for her family. Kindness is free, so she actively practices simple acts in her daily life like smiling at the people she passes in the community with the hopes the joyful feeling is contagious and will promote tolerance & compassion. Lori shares her home with her dog Ben. Her two adult children live independently, with her son Scott living in Seattle and her daughter Lindsay residing in Brentwood. No matter their location, both remain dedicated to carry on the family legacy of philanthropy fueled by Lori’s purpose. “It’s not an option; it’s our civic duty to give back, whether it is our time, donating money, gathering donations, or whatever you choose to be your part. It takes a village. I am just a piece of that. That’s it.” HH

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KIDS SUMMER PARTY

Happiness is a day at the pool. Now that the weather is getting hotter, the Kids Summer Kickoff Party was the perfect way to remind everyone to enjoy summer. To help beat the heat, there was swimming, go-karts, a water slide, DJ, picnic games, arts ‘n crafts and the Richeeze food truck. Parents tried to find shade as kids were engaged by the

Amazing Kid Company counselors who are hosting summer camp at the community center. Summer Camp is June 13 to August 12.

You can still sign up for Summer Camp! Contact the amazingkidcompany@gmail.com or call 818.981.4321

HEAT STROKE AWARENESS

By Dr Allison Tashnek

We are well on our way into the dog days of summer, and as temperatures rise, so does the risk of heat stroke in dogs. Heat stroke is when your dog overheats and their body can no longer regulate its own temperature. Dogs with heat stroke usually have body temperatures of over 105 or 106 degrees Fahrenheit. Certain breeds can be predisposed to developing heat stroke, such as dogs with thick coats made for cold winter weather, brachycephalic dogs (“smushed” face dogs such as bulldogs and pugs), and dogs with respiratory disease. Dogs do not sweat like humans

do to cool themselves, rather their most important method of cooling off and dissipating heat is by panting. Dogs with respiratory impairment such as the breeds with flat faces, as well as dogs with respiratory disease such as laryngeal paralysis or collapsing trachea, have a harder time panting effectively and thus have more difficulty reducing their body temperature.

Heat stroke should be at the top of your mind when temps are in the 90s and over 100 degrees out, however even at cooler temperatures some dogs can still experience heat stress. Humidity sometimes plays a role in making the

temperature feel hotter than it actually is. In addition to the above mentioned breeds that are more at risk for heat induced illness, even healthy dogs accustomed to the heat can overheat if they are overexerting themselves. Sometimes they don’t realize that they are pushing their bodies too far! It is always good practice to walk and exercise your dogs in the cooler morning and evening hours, rather than in the heat of the day. Always provide ample cool fresh water for them to drink.

The most common cause of heat stroke that we see in veterinary clinics is due

to leaving dogs in hot cars. Even on a relatively cool day with a temperature of 75 degrees, the inside of an enclosed vehicle (even with cracked windows) can exceed 100 degrees! Please don’t leave your dogs in your car without the air conditioning running!

Now that we have discussed the common causes of heat stroke, let’s talk about signs to watch out for if you think your dog may be experiencing heat stroke. Common signs include excessive panting, collapse, vomiting or diarrhea (sometimes with blood), and bruising or abnormal gum color.

If you think your dog may be having a heat stroke, the most important thing is to get them to an emergency veterinarian as soon as possible. The longer their temperature is elevated, the higher risk they are at for sustained organ damage, internal bleeding, and other serious outcomes. On your way to the vet, you can turn on the air conditioning in the car and wet your dog with cool water. Do NOT use ice, cold water, or any other method to cool them rapidly. Rapid cooling can be dangerous; the goal is to reduce their body temperature slowly so we do not further shock the system. If caught early, the prognosis is fair, however the longer a dog remains at a

high body temperature, the higher the risk for serious consequences and even death.

The important thing to remember is that this is entirely preventable! Don’t leave your dog in a hot car, don’t let them exercise during the heat of the day, and provide plenty of cool water. If your dog is at higher risk of developing heat stroke, make sure that they spend most of their time in a cool air-conditioned space, with a nice cool bowl of water. As an additional reminder, be mindful of the sidewalk and street temperatures, as our dog’s paw pads are sensitive and can sustain serious burns. HH

IF YOU THINK YOUR DOG MAY BE HAVING A HEAT STROKE, THE MOST IMPORTANT THING IS TO GET THEM TO AN EMERGENCY VETERINARIAN AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

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Jim Bridger imagined wagon trains moving west, not Lamborghinis and Range Rovers. Jim Bridger is not only the name of a road connecting the flats of Hidden Hills to Ashley Ridge, it is the name of a

HIDDEN HILLS NAMESAKES

WHAT’S THE WORD ON THE STREETS

JIM BRIDGER

storybook frontiersman. He was born on St. Patrick’s Day in 1804 to the Bridger family of Virginia, English immigrants who had immigrated to North America in the early colonial period. Bridger was part of the second generation

of American mountain men and pathfinders who followed the Lewis and Clark Expedition of 1804 and became known for participating in numerous early expeditions into the western interior as well as mediating

between Native American tribes and westward-migrating European-American settlers.

From 1824 until the late 1860’s Bridger was a memorable character in our western history. Known as a master beaver trapper, fur trader and guide to the Wild West, he was also a storekeeper, scout, explorer and discoverer. Bridger became a mountain man without peer, described as having a strong constitution that allowed him to survive the extreme conditions he encountered while exploring the Rocky Mountains from what would become southern Colorado to the Canadian border. He guided more wagon trains than all other scouts put together on the westward trek with his almost photographic memory for terrain. Although never formally educated and illiterate his whole life, he had conversational knowledge of French, Spanish, and several indigenous languages.

Bridger was one of “Ashley’s Hundred,” the mountain men who sponsored several large scale fur trapping expeditions in the mountain west for the Rocky Mountain Fur Company. He was one of the first men to explore the Great Salt Lake in 1824, the South Pass in 1827, Yellowstone Park in 1830, and founded Fort Bridger on the Oregon Trail in 1843. In 1830, Bridger and several associates purchased a fur company from Jedediah Smith and others.

Controversy also followed Bridger who was employed by William Henry Ashley at the time of the bear attack on Henry Glass near the forks of the Grand River, South Dakota made famous in the movie “The Revenant.” Jim Bridger and John Fitzgerald stayed with Glass waiting for him to die as the rest of the party moved on. The pair grabbed Glass’s rifle, knife, and

other equipment and took flight when they were interrupted by an Arikara attack while digging Glass’s grave. Bridges and Fitzgerald later caught up with Ashley’s party and incorrectly reported to Ashley that Glass had died. Despite the severity of his injuries and being abandoned without supplies or weapons, Glass heroically crawled for six weeks over 200 miles back to Fort Kiowa and after recovering from his wounds, he confronted and forgave Bridger.

In 1850, Bridger discovered what would eventually

become known as Bridger Pass, an alternate route which bypassed South Pass and shortened the Oregon Trail by 61 miles. Bridger

Wyoming, would later become the chosen route across the Continental Divide, for the Overland Stage, Pony Express, the Union Pacific Railroad Overland Route, and Interstate 80. Major General Grenville Dodge was a Union Pacific engineer who had consulted with Bridger about the train’s route, and resulting from Bridger’s good advice successfully made the Union Pacific Railroad the first train to reach the west.

In 1855 Jim Bridger bought a farm south of Kansas City, Missouri on State Line Road that ran from 103rd to 107th Street and east to Wornall Road. On the crest of the hill south of Indian Creek he built a stone farmhouse. Married several times with only one of his many

children still living, he died completely blind at 77 on July 17, 1881. He was buried about 200 yards northwest of 101st and Jefferson Streets, where he lay for almost 25 years.

With gratitude in 1904, Major General Dodge was the Union Pacific engineer who had the old explorer’s remains moved from their original burial place at the Stubbins Watts farm to an elaborate monument erected over Bridger’s new resting place in Mt. Washington Cemetery in Kansas City. Jim Bridger had earned a reputation and was revered by the end of his picturesque life for being one of the foremost storytellers and frontiersmen in the American Old West. HH

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Summer PASTA

by Jana Lieblich

RECIPES

THE FLAVORS OF HIDDEN

HILLS

Thisis a great summer dish since fresh zucchini and basil are plentiful. The spaghetti can be replaced with another pasta if you don’t have it on hand. Serve with a fresh green salad and warm crusty bread.

INGREDIENTS:

1 Pound Spaghetti

4 Medium Zucchinis

1/4 tsp Salt

2 Cloves of Garlic, Pressed

1 Lemon, Zested

10-12 Basil Leaves

Garnish Fresh Ground Pepper

Drizzle Olive oil

INSTRUCTIONS:

PREHEAT OVEN TO 400 DEGREES.

1. Cut zucchini in half and then in half again, lengthwise. Cut lengthwise again. Cut into smaller 1/2 inch chunks.

2. Place zucchini in a medium bowl. Add garlic, salt, pepper, and enough olive oil to coat well. Stir to combine.

3. Transfer zucchini to a sheet tray covered in foil. Spread evenly on tray and put in preheated oven.

4. Cook zucchini until soft, but still somewhat firm and browned about 10-15 minutes.

5. In the meantime, boil pasta. When done, drain and return to pot.

6. Add olive oil, lemon zest, and toss to keep from sticking. Cover with lid to keep warm.

7. Transfer pasta to a large pasta bowl. Add warm zucchini. Sprinkle in some basil and parmesan cheese if desired and toss to serve.

8. Enjoy immediately. HH

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Tommy Cleaveland began to wipe off frosted condensation from the contours of a half-full Coca-Cola bottle with his finger. He had gone down to Kramer’s Market this morning before the heat kicked in to buy some soda and miscellaneous groceries for his mother to put in the icebox. A pale blue fiestaware bowl full of ice lay in front of white fan blowing cool air into his Long Valley Road garage. The big door was open, and down the dirt bridle trail he could hear someone playing The Everly Brothers. Tommy got up from his chair and walked down his cement driveway to the grayed asphalt road that was absorbing the summer sun. All around the heat was hitting the fledgling California pepper trees, releasing

a fragrance of spice into the Pacific sky. Tommy decided he had to get going down the road because his best friend Mike Villasenor and some of the other Hidden Hills neighborhood kids were going to dress up their barnyard animals as lions and zebras for a performance of “The Circus”, charging a 50-cent admission. That money and the monetary exchange for their collected glass soda bottles could make them plenty of pocket change to buy more candy bars at Calabasas Market.

Days like these filled the youthful summertimes of the early Hidden Hills kids of the 1950’s and 1960’s. With no school to get ready for, meant mornings were spent doing outdoor chores

in the rural community. During barefoot summers, Jill Hartman remembers her mom making her feed her horses without shoes during the summer, “trampling through the mud so that all we had to do was hose off our feet to come back into the house and not make ‘mud tracks!’” After the chores were done, then the kids could spend the whole rest of their day in open-aired freedom. Such as climbing to the top of dirt hills and racing down on flattened cardboard boxes or saddling up and riding on horseback into the city. As Betsy Selle fondly recalls, “In the early 60’s my friends and I rode our horses through a tunnel under the 101 freeway to buy penny candy at the Calabasas Market and check out the comic books at Kramer’s Market.”

Another popular activity in the dog days of summer was sandlot baseball. Tom Cleaveland remembers sometimes accidentally hitting their only ball over the fence into his neighbor’s yard, Mr. Mead, or “Mr. Weeds” as his friends would all say. Mr. Mead would fish through his backyard of overgrown weeds and pick up their lone baseball, raise it up high to show the boys he found it, then walk back inside his house with their ball and not give it back. Tom and his friends decided to enact

OPPOSITE: Tom Cleaveland, Jim Cleaveland and Mike Villasenor on their bikes ready to cause some trouble.

ABOVE: Kramer’s market in Old Town Calabasas.

BELOW: Calabasas market in the summer heat.

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some revenge. They grabbed unripe peaches from a backyard tree and tossed them onto his roof to specifically irritate him while he tried to watch “The Lawrence Welk Show.” When Mead finally had enough of the disruptive, cacophonous thumps of the unripened fruit onto his home, he would get into his car to drive down Old Farm Road to chase the boys down as they all scattered. Suddenly the boys would all stop mid-run, to turn around to watch Mr. Mead “chasing” them in his Black Hudson Hornet in slow motion at 3mph.

Though rural with its open land dotted with horses and sheep, Hidden Hills carries a unique location near the Southern Californian coast, which meant frequent summer trips to the beach to cool off and have fun. The school board would have the bus come and pick up the kids during the summer and drive them all down to Zuma or Malibu beach. Julian was one of the beloved bus drivers, was the one to drive the kids to not only the beaches but to Tapia Park and other local spots. To the early Hidden Hills kids, beach days were always the most exciting. With so many energetic beach kids, Randy Bruksud recalls order being enforced and that he “would have to safetypin a colored ribbon to our bathing suits and we could only go swimming when the flag of our color was put up.” But of course there were a few rebellious ones and adults on the shore

could always see a couple blue ribbons out there with the red group.

After the kids returned home from their beach trips, horseback riding adventures or sandlot baseball games filled their days. Through the scent of sunscreen and damp poolside sidewalks Kristen Gulbrand reminisces that at the end of the day “the moms would call the dogs at dinnertime, because the dogs listened better than the kids, would run home and the kids would follow.” Soon the mothers would see the kids returning home, running through evening sun flecks past their neighbors’ roadside flowers and rural front yard fences to eat dinner.

Then the yellow window shades of a summer evening would turn to blue night and Elaine Connely-Stone remembers falling asleep peacefully after a long day to “distant sounds of whistles to dogs and the bells from sheep herds behind our home and the comforting memory of growing up with never having to close our windows at night or lock our front door or any door ever” and as Chuck Garvin says, “Summers seemed to last forever back then.”

A special thanks to the “Hidden Hills Kids” Facebook group for sharing their memories with us. HH

FROM TOP TO BOTTOM: Malibu Beach in 1960, Mary Lee Lindquist with family and horses in the 60s, Jo Mitchell laughing with friends, Jo Mitchell camping in her backyard in the last days of summer.

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At Complete Health Dentistry of Woodland Hills, our entire team is working hard to educate and change public behaviors and address the importance of oral health as it relates and links to a patient's overall health. We believe in offering a complete range of dental services under one roof to make it convenient for our patients and their families. We also know that by making good oral health a priority, you can reduce many risk factors for developing other general health problems.

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RESIDENTS SHARE THEIR FAVORITES

If you are looking for a neighborhood trail that has a little bit of everything, then head over to the Clear Lupin Paradise Trail. Wide and shady with quite a few inclines and declines, this lushly landscaped route runs about a mile along the border between our city and West Hills. One begins their journey with a steady climb on the lower trail entrance left of the horse paddock at 5858 Clear Valley Road (you will see two openings; take the lower entrance as the upper entrance leads to the Burbank Overlook Trail and to Spring Valley Road). This route is an easy to medium challenging level and can easily be enjoyed by larger groups as the trail affords a wide berth. As we head into the heat of summer, this trail is one that remains mostly shaded offering a cooler option for personal activity.

One passes by many of the finer backyard barns, paddocks and arenas in our community reminding us of the joys of equestrianism and why we moved here. It is along this rarely trafficked path that livestock and wildlife are commonly seen. Coyotes, rabbits, hawks, and squirrels exist alongside the horses. There are several ascents leading to clear panoramic views of the San Fernando Valley. When one reaches the peaks, of which there are several, Warner Center and Woodland Hills can be seen to the east in addition to views of the western San Fernando Valley. There are several paths

THE CLEAR LUPIN PARADISE TRAIL

providing the option to exit the trail at several points along the eastside of our community.

Proceed winding for about a mile on the Clear Lupin Paradise Trail, continuing to merge left until you reach an endpoint that departs on a private driveway at the end of Paradise Valley Road. To continue your shaded trek for another mile, please

veer to the left to re-enter the trail opening on the other side of the private drive. After medium to challenging grade climbs, one intersects the sunny back side of the Long Valley Road Trail which runs parallel behind the eastside of Long Valley Road homes. This trail has it all: panoramic views, shade, wide paths, slopes, valleys, wildlife, and scenic vegetation for everyone to enjoy. HH

SWEET SPOTS SANTA BARBARA

written by Elyse Glickman

Santa Barbara’s State Street and beachfront roads have been gathering places for generations of locals and travelers. The preponderance of inns, hotels and resorts provide evidence of this town’s enduring appeal. However, The Goodland Hotel in nearby Goleta—which began its life as a Holiday Inn on Calle Real Road—has been a stylish yet low-key go-to for travelers wanting more peace and quiet, but with a

touch more edge in recent years.

While the historic property has had its share of upgrades and modernization (especially during its years under the Kimpton Umbrella), the best is arguably yet to come. Over the past few months, the property has undergone its latest renaissance thanks to boutique hotel group AWH Partners, which purchased the property, and management company Spire

Hospitality to appeal to the next generation of travelers while keeping its historic origins firmly in place. This summer, it’s reintroducing itself as “The Leta,” adding an extra call-out to the artsy, laid-back town less than two miles from Santa Barbara’s city center.

Although the familiar Airstream trailer and “Woody” vehicle will continue to greet guests as they have for years, it will remain

forever connected to the easy-chic Santa Barbara vibe that made the property so popular. Its fire pits and pool area will continue to be the hub for the property’s social gatherings, business retreats, couple’s date weekends, family getaways, and girls’ weekends. Year-round comfort foods and California classics will still make up the restaurant’s menus. A conscientious staff continues to charm visitors with their “Golden State of Mind attitude,” along with surf-inspired décor, and eclectic accommodations, plus a passion for music shared through its VNYL record shop and live music scene.

However, a carefully devised program of upgrades has been integrated into the existing hotel’s fabric. According to the hotel’s long-time General Manager Barry Dorsey in a recent news release, “It will continue to be a Santa

Barbara led team….However, the 158 room Leta Hotel will feature an enhanced guest experience with modern hi-speed Wi-Fi and streaming services, higher quality bedding and an open and welcoming lobby. The Leta Hotel will continue to be everything guests love, but elevated with a significant investment (dedicated to) refreshing the guest experience to make it the perfect escape for work and play.”

Other upgrades include allergyfree rooms and a pet friendly policy. within 1.9 miles away from Santa Barbara Orchid Estate. The Leta Hotel also provides an outdoor swimming pool and allergy friendly rooms along with a free breakfast. While there is a gym area and yoga classes on property, it is also near Goleta Beach Park, the center for Urban Agriculture at Fairview Gardens Farm, upper-crust Mendocino

and its dining offerings, and several prime wineries a short drive away.

If a more exotic getaway is your thing, The Hotel California (built in 1925) continues to deliver, beginning with its Moroccanstyle décor, buzzy rooftop pool and location near the downtown Santa Barbara Funk Zone. Besides its full-tilt Santa Barbara lifestyle amenities (the in-house Blackbird restaurant, signature treatments at the acclaimed Majorelle spa, outdoor yoga, barre, and meditation sessions, top-notch mixology at Djinn, adjoining the lobby), it now touts the Funk Zone’s newest tasting room, The Society: State & Mason, offering indulgent gastronomic experiences ranging from one of many curated wines-by-theglass, wine flights and expertly designed food pairings Wednesday through Sunday nights. Just beyond the property, foodies and oenophiles can delight in visits to nearby tasting rooms and art galleries, along the popular “Urban Wine Trail.”

The 121-room hotel is a magnet for the Hollywood elite, international visitors and locals

alike, thanks to its dazzling spaces from celebrity designer Martyn Lawrence Bullard, the iconoclastic enclave, described as, “part history, part imagination and all Californian” as well as its contributions to the still-emerging and always-trendy “Funk Zone” and welcome Inclusiveness policy for guests of “all abilities.”

Suties and rooms artfully blend Spanish Colonial Revival architecture and Moroccan influences through imaginative color palettes and custom furnishings from celebrity designer Martyn Lawrence Bullard in what he terms, “the glamour of modern nostalgia.” Every individual suite has its own distinctive design, ensuring no stay is the same experience twice. Interactive amenities accessible through Instagram LIVE and IGTV include culinary tips and tricks via “Tuesdays with Travis” and “Stay fit with Majorelle Fitness Saturdays.”

Overnight room rates at The Leta Hotel begin at $179 per night and go up to around $329 depending on the season. For more information, or to make reservations, call (805) 964-6241, or visit theleta.com. Rooms at The Hotel Californian begin at $650. For reservations, visit hotelcalifornian.com or call (805) 882-0100. HH