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A Dream Equestrian Estate with Lighted Arena and Direct Access to Miles of Walking and Riding Trails

12268 San Sebastian Santa Rosa Valley Have you been looking for a fabulous equestrian estate that isn’t lost at the end of nowhere? Look no further. This is the perfect home for horses and their humans. Located in the prestigious Hidden Meadows in Santa Rosa Valley. Custom built with care and attention to every detail seen throughout .From the expansive foyer with soaring ceilings, Versailles travertine, grand dramatic staircase of slab marble steps and wrought iron banister. Formal living room/fireplace. Entertainer’s home with oversize granite island kitchen, custom wood cabinets, pot filler, 2 sinks, stainless Electrolux appliances, and an over-size pantry. Breakfast nook, open family room/fireplace. Formal dining room. Downstairs bedroom/office/own bath plus powder room. Need a lift? We have an elevator to the 2nd floor with 4 bedrooms/each with ensuite baths. Luxury Master Suite complete w/oversize walk-in closet, fireplace, jetted tub,bidet, travertine & balcony. Additional 700+ sq. feet storage in attic. 3 stall barn, Lighted arena,Tack room, large arena. A Truly Rare Opportunity to Own One of the Most Beautiful Horse estates in Ventura County. Detached 4 car garage/part converted to gym, gazebo, aviary, fruit trees, koi pond. Located on Over 2 acres which has room for pool or tennis.

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The property information herein is derived from various sources that may include, but not be limited to, county records and the Multiple Listing Service, and it may include approximations. Although the information is believed to be accurate, it is not warranted and you should not rely upon it without personal verification. Real estate agents affiliated with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage are independent contractor sales associates, not employees. ©2019 Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage. All Rights Reserved. Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage fully supports the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunity Act. Owned by a subsidiary of NRT LLC. Coldwell Banker, the Coldwell Banker logo, Coldwell Banker Global Luxury and the Coldwell Banker Global Luxury logo are registered service marks owned by Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. Cal RE Lic .#00545184.

Tuscan Villa located in Exclusive Spanish Hills

1885 Via Aracena Camarillo - Spanish Hills

Truly one of a kind electronically gated Tuscan Villa located in Exclusive Spanish Hills spanning Approximately 6,957 Sq. Ft. This modern Old-World Villa provides unsurpassed quality and craftsmanship on over an acre with 5 bedrooms plus office and 7 bathrooms, 5+ golf cart car garage. 2 story entry with its double custom designed wrought iron staircase, custom light fixtures and custom designed double wrought iron front doors make for a sensational welcome to this unique property. The very finest of materials and displays showcases unparalleled architecture and design. With every amenity taken into consideration, this estate exudes luxury with beautifully orchestrated architectural accents, and unique artisan flourishes combine to invigorate the senses and make the home a showcase of distinction. Trey ceilings in living room provide soft ambient lighting to add to the expansive windows that breathe-in sunlight and views. A brilliantly fashioned family room with walk-in wet bar with wine fridge creating a sweeping and spacious flow for entertaining. The spacious kitchen has been outfitted to meet even the most demanding needs of a professional chef while never overlooking the practical necessities for family living. Among the kitchen’s many amenities are built-in Sub-Zero Refrigerator/Freezer, two dishwashers; one Viking the other Bosch, Viking free-standing range/oven with a six-burner range. Butler’s pantry with built-in wine fridge. Stunning step down living room presents itself with an abundance of graceful columns and arches, dual staircase with forged-iron railings. There are two main level guest bedrooms, each en suite with their own bath. Extraordinary home, where around each corner your every wish seems to be answered. For seclusion the upstairs master bedroom suite offers a formal entry with refined elegance as it re articulates the beautifully sculpted lines and materials from the rest of the home. Expansive windows, huge outdoor balcony, large dual walk-in closets, and an equally luxurious master bath featuring custom wood cabinets, masterful stonework, a double sized shower with bench seating and a deep-soaking tub. The second floor boasts 2 additional beautiful guest suites plus upper level family/media room with separate third staircase to access it. With every amenity taken into consideration, this estate exudes luxury, quality and splendor. Soaring ceilings, stunning entertainment vignettes, and an incredible outdoor entertainment area, showcasing a spectacular pool and spa, sports court, detached pool loggia that provides rear yard entertainment and outdoor kitchen area with ornamental fan. The magnificence of the rear grounds is nothing short of amazing. Completely private and serene it offers a variety of distinctive and separate areas to enjoy a vacation-like escape.

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4030 Romany Mandalay Bay

It is always a vacation at this Waterfront Home in Mandalay Bay with a large entertainer’s deck and a ramp that leads to a 42 foot boat easement with private dock. Located on one of the widest turnabout channels, this home takes full advantage of the stunning waterfront location with stunning waterfront views boasting the most sought after desirable Southern Exposure with incredible sunsets. Home features include high vaulted wood ceiling throughout, newer carpeting and paint, great room with floor to ceiling rock fireplace, large den or possible downstairs bedroom. Luxurious master suite with fireplace and viewing balcony. All of the bedrooms have walk-in closets and vaulted ceilings. There is a large loft with water views and an indoor laundry room with ample storage. This home is located in one of the best neighborhoods on the Channel Islands Waterways, on a cul-de-sac street with extra parking and within walking distance to restaurants, shopping, entertainment and the beautiful beaches. No Mello Roos and a voluntary HOA of $50 a year. Enjoy the benefits of Mandalay Bay and the Dockside Lifestyle.

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Prestigious North Ranch estate with 4.5 Acres

4548 Valley Spring North Ranch Westlake Village

Located in the heart of prestigious North Ranch, this magnificent estate enjoys a uniquely private setting on approx. 4.5 acres, backing up to acres of open space affording the opportunity to enjoy peace and tranquility, surrounded by the beauty of nature and scenic mountain views. This is a truly exquisite estate property that epitomizes gracious, elegant and exclusive living. The size of the lot, the unique architecture sets it apart in the area. The estate proudly offers 6 bedrooms, with an optional 7th bedroom or library/office, 4.5 bathrooms, and timeless interiors. The remodeled huge chefâ€™s kitchen comes with top of the line appliances, stunning Taj Mahal granite counters and large island. An ensuite bedroom, grand formal dining room, living room, family room, powder room, and laundry complete the downstairs of this spectacular home. Upstairs boasts a large master retreat, four additional bedrooms, one which could be a second master bedroom with ensuite bath. Host a senior class prom, wedding, baby shower or end of season team party surrounded by beautiful landscaping within meticulously manicured grounds. The expansive entertaining yard offers large pool, spa, fountains and out-door kitchen with Perla Venata granite countertop, creating sumptuous outdoor spaces that offer serene views at literally every turn. Rare opportunity to own one of a kind, beautiful estate.

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The property information herein is derived from various sources that may include, but not be limited to, county records and the Multiple Listing Service, and it may include approximations. Although the information is believed to be accurate, it is not warranted and you should not rely upon it without personal verification. Real estate agents affiliated with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage are independent contractor sales associates, not employees. ÂŠ2019 Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage. All Rights Reserved. Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage fully supports the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunity Act. Owned by a subsidiary of NRT LLC. Coldwell Banker, the Coldwell Banker logo, Coldwell Banker Global Luxury and the Coldwell Banker Global Luxury logo are registered service marks owned by Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. Cal RE Lic .#00545184.

Tuscany inspired resort style living in sought after Camelot Estates

2016 Freeborn Santa Rosa Valley

Located within the highly desirable gated community of Camelot Estates, this Tuscany inspired home provides an abundance of refinement and serenity. Approx. 5,600 sq. ft. under roof space - the first floor features luxurious rooms, volume ceilings, extra tall doors, formal dining room & five spacious bedrooms with the Master suite offering a sanctuary of indulgence. The gourmet kitchen with center island, updated quartz counter tops and built-in refrigerator seamlessly blends into the family room, perfect for entertaining. The large light-filled art studio is an amazingly comfortable space to inspire artistry and creativity while providing beautiful storage. The floors in living areas have been upgraded to rich Italian porcelain, and plush new carpet in four bedrooms. The upstairs retreat includes a spacious two-room hideaway & offers privacy and seclusion perfect for a home office/study or childrenâ€™s work and play areas. The expansive rear grounds capture the essence of a Mediterranean resort with stately palm trees surrounding a lagoon style pool complete with spa, waterfalls, a boulder grotto, and smart phone enabled controls. In addition to the lush landscaping, the grounds are punctuated with a quaint vine-covered cottage ideally suited for use as a pool house or game room, plus a cabinet-filled garage, and an outdoor grilling center. The property has RV hookups for a Class A motorhome, and has an additional secluded expansive concrete pad for additional vehicles or RVs.

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The property information herein is derived from various sources that may include, but not be limited to, county records and the Multiple Listing Service, and it may include approximations. Although the information is believed to be accurate, it is not warranted and you should not rely upon it without personal verification. Real estate agents affiliated with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage are independent contractor sales associates, not employees. ÂŠ2019 Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage. All Rights Reserved. Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage fully supports the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunity Act. Owned by a subsidiary of NRT LLC. Coldwell Banker, the Coldwell Banker logo, Coldwell Banker Global Luxury and the Coldwell Banker Global Luxury logo are registered service marks owned by Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. Cal RE Lic .#00545184.

LIFESTYLE LETTER

MARCH 2020 PUBLISHER

Ben Malkin | Ben.Malkin@LifestylePubs.com Robin Chesler | Robin.Chesler@LifestylePubs.com EDITOR

The Ides of March A MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL TEAM, THE HOUSTON ASTROS, WAS RECENTLY CAUGHT CHEATING IN TWO WORLD SERIES, ONE OF WHICH

Tracy Marcynzsyn | Tracy.Marcynzsyn@LifestylePubs.com AD DESIGNER

Miranda Williams LAYOUT DESIGNER

Dana Rudolph

THEY WON. They probably cheated all season in order to get there. The punish-

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

ment (there was no way of weaseling out of some punishment) was suspensions,

Kimberly Blaker, Alicia Doyle, Tracy Marcynzsyn, Kim Pagano, Silvia Scaly, Kateri Wozny

a big fine (which to the Astros was pocket change and maybe “the cost of doing business”) and the termination of managers and a GM. What is astounding is that none of the players who benefited from and inflated their batting averages due to the pilfered signs said they were sorry or gave back their tarnished World Series

CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

Janet Barnett, Tim and Lori Jackson, Ben Malkin, Tony Rodriguez

rings or bonuses. Please understand, I am not a Dodgers fan. “They wuz robbed,” but this message is about ethics, not fandom. However, the World Series win should be erased not just for the Astros, but for the Red Sox, who cheated as well when they beat the Dodgers and they should lose the win as well. However, after thinking about it, I come to an all too obvious and painful conclusion. Why should they? These days, lying, breaking laws and ethical boundaries does not seem to matter as long as you win. This was just baseball. No big deal.

CORPORATE TEAM CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Steven Schowengerdt CHIEF SALES OFFICER Matthew Perry CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER DeLand Shore

Better yet, look at Washington and our government and our “leaders.” It’s a mael-

ART DIRECTOR Sara Minor

strom of bald-faced lies and deceit. At the current rate nothing will change and

OPERATIONS DIRECTOR Janeane Thompson

the moral core of our democracy will continue to decay. So what?! The economy is good, the stock market keeps rising and the trains run on time.

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ON THE COVER Tienery Sutton and Alan Bergman jazz it up at the Catalina Bar & Grill in Hollywood.

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INSIDE THE ISSUE MARCH 2020

FEATURES 20 Fashion Forward Westlake Womenâ€™s Club Showcases Community Spirit

25 Jazz Legends Tierney Sutton and Alan Bergman Light Up the Stage

30 Resurrection Conejo Valley Residents Pick Up the Pieces

34 25

34 Building Resilience The Malibu Foundation Supports Recovery

DEPARTMENTS

Lifestyle Letter

Good Times

Around Town

20 Giving Back 25 Inspired By 38 Locally Owned 42 Animal Kingdom 46 Healthy Lifestyle 50 Trend Setter 54 Lifestyle Calendar 58 Parting Thoughts

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Synergy Mixer Kicks off Year at Westlake Yacht Club Synergy Business Connections from the Greater Conejo Valley Chamber of Commerce kicked off the New Year by hosting the Chamber's monthly mixer at the Westlake Yacht Club. The event was received enthusiastically by a very large group of local and regional business professionals. Lots of business cards exchanged and follow up appointments were scheduled. PHOTOGRAPHY BY BEN MALKIN

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AROUND TOWN

SAVE A LIFE THRIFT STORE The Herman Bennett Foundation is a private 501(c)3 nonprofit with a mission to help stop overpopulation of cats and dogs to prevent unnecessary killing. The organization has established the Save A Life Thrift Store located at 315 Arneill Road, in Camarillo to support programs, including retired Military Dogs, Ventura K9 Police Dogs, feral cat spay/neuter, rescue animal groups and local no-kill shelters. HermanBennettFoundation.org

4TH ANNUAL JEWEL LEVINE FOUNDATION CRAWFISH BOIL If you have never been to an authentic New

CASA PACIFICA WELCOMES NEW THERAPY DOG PEARL

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Casa Pacifica Centers for Children and Families

rience. The menu includes Gumbo, muffulettas,

recently welcomed Pearl, the fifth Newfoundland

crawfish boil, beer, hurricanes and more, plus a

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live New Orleans Blues Band! All event proceeds

pus at 10 weeks old and weighing 23 pounds, Pearl

benefit the Jewel Levine Foundation, which

greets and provides comfort and therapeutic sup-

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campus to work with our youth, we strive to learn new ways to increase the human-animal bond and promote resilience and healing in non-traditional formats,” says Dr. Josh Lepore, Clinical Director and handler of Otis, Casa Pacifica’s other Newfoundland therapy dog.

ALLIED ARTISTS SHOWCASE LANDSCAPE ART Join the Allied Artists of the Santa Monica Mountains and Seashore in supporting the Western National Park Association and National Park Service on Sunday March 29, from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the King Gillette Ranch Visitor Center, 26876 Mulholland Hwy, in Calabasas. The group will present an art exhibit and sale featuring 20 local artists displaying representational landscape and seascape paintings of the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area. This year’s show will be a celebration of the continued recovery after the devastating wildfires that burnt almost 100,000 acres of the

Santa Monica Mountains. #SaveLACougars will

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GIVING BACK

WESTLAKE WOMEN’S CLUB SERVES COMMUNITY ARTICLE SILVIA SCALLY | PHOTOGRAPHY WESTLAKE WOMEN’S CLUB

FOUNDED

WESTLAKE

The Westlake Women’s Club organizes

WOMEN’S CLUB CELEBRATED 51 YEARS

1968,

several anticipated community events each

OF SERVICE IN 2019! A member of the

year, including the upcoming Spring signa-

California Federation of Women’s Clubs,

ture event, “Fashions on Parade” fashion

in 1971, Westlake Women’s Club joined the

show and luncheon at the Hyatt Regency

General Federation of Women’s Clubs.

Westlake Village Hotel on April 24.

A philanthropic volunteer organization

The popular event, themed “The Spirit

proudly serving the entire Conejo Valley and

of Aloha, To Give and to Receive,” begins

beyond via national and international proj-

Friday, April 24, at 10 a.m. with compli-

ects, the Westlake Women’s Club serves a

mentary champagne and includes a Silent

community of high academic and cultural

Auction, boutique vendors, a grand lun-

interest. Membership in the nonprofit organi-

cheon for nearly 300 guests, music, wreath

zation comprises a day and an evening sec-

cash awards and a delightful fashion show.

tion to accommodate working women. With a

The fashion show is one of three annual

membership base crossing Los Angeles and

events organized by the WWC, with proceeds

Ventura County lines, the Westlake Women’s

donated to various area nonprofits and to

Club is governed by the two adjacent cities of

the preservation of local natural resources.

Thousand Oaks and Westlake Village. Their

The Fall Holiday Fantasy Buffet luncheon at

wide-ranging membership area allows the

the North Ranch Club in November includes

WWC to welcome members from several sur-

holiday boutique vendors and fantastic

rounding communities to join the organization.

silent auction baskets, and the Summer

“We enthusiastically welcome all women

Wine Down at the Westlake Village Yacht

who have an interest in serving and a desire

Club in August features wine tasting and

to volunteer to help those in need,” says Jackie

delicious food from local restaurants and

Harris, President of the Westlake Women’s

kitchens, music and entertainment to benefit

Club. “Our theme is ‘United in Friendship –

Senior Concerns and the National Disaster

Working Together to Make a Difference.’”

Search Dog Foundation.

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GIVING BACK (CONTINUED)

In addition to their annual events, the Westlake Women’s Club works year round to benefit the community through educational scholarship and advocacy efforts, including awards presented yearly to graduating seniors from each of the six public Conejo Valley schools consisting of a monetary scholarship to assist in their attendance at a graduate school of their choice. Participating high schools are Agoura, Newbury Park, Oak Park, Thousand Oaks, Westlake and Conejo Continuation. Student applicants must demonstrate at least a 3.5 GPA, financial need and participation in school and/or community activities. The WWC also hosted the “First Salute to Women Veterans of War” celebration luncheon honoring 21 remarkable women veterans who had served in WWII, Guam, Vietnam, Kuwait, Germany, Desert Storm, and the Gulf War. Other community services include funds donated to local charities - Manna, Court Appointed Special Advocates, Safe Passage for students, help for the Homeless and Hugh O’Brien Youth Foundation.

For more information about the Westlake Women’s Club or to purchase tickets for the April Fashion Show, visit WestlakeWomensClub.org

Jackie at 818.879.5270.

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INSPIRED BY (CONTINUED)

Alan Bergman

of Music in Boston and eventually onto the faculty at USC. She instinctively gravitated to jazz music and learned her craft by emulating musicians, not vocalists. She eventually was inspired by singers Betty Carter (no surprise if you listen to some Betty) and Nancy Wilson. She also loves the jazz side of Joni Mitchell (yes, 60s/70s rockers, it’s there!) to the point where she dedicated an entire album, “After Blue,” to Joni’s compositions. Buy it. It will blow you away. This was all very revealing, because when she sings with the Tierney Sutton Band she is actually one of the musicians. She collaborates and becomes part of the harmonic tapestry along with the great musicians in the band: Christian Jacob, piano; Kevin Axt, bass; Trey Henry, bass; and Ray Brinker, drums/percussion. They were joined on this particular evening for several numbers by French guitarist Serge Merlaud and the iconic Great American Songbook Lyricist 94 years young Alan Bergman. He and his wife Marylin Bergman created the lyrics to many of the best songs from films made during the second half of the 20th century. Go to SongHall.org/Profile/Alan_Bergman to learn more about this wonderful lyric-writing team. Tierney was somehow able to be abstract and ethereal and still swing, because “If it ain’t got that swing, it ain’t jazz!” For this performance she featured her

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Tierney Sutton Band

Tierney Sutton & Alan Bergman

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Crown Affair” character (forget the medio-

Play,” which spans the first century of

cre remake) was locked into his emotions by

American film music. When she sang “What

the stress of trying to figure out what to do

Are you Doing The Rest Of Your Life?”

next to complete his criminal caper. After all

the entire audience melted. Having Alan

these years the conversation made an exis-

Bergman on stage with her was also a very

tential lyric make sense. Of course, when it

special treat. Since Mr. Bergman sang some

comes down to things existential, maybe it

of his own lyrics on Act One of this remark-

doesn’t have to make sense.

able “Five Act” album, he joined Tierney on

The evening was a smash! If you want to

stage to sing “The Windmills of Your Mind.”

get to know more about Tierney Sutton, listen

He then later explained the logic behind

to some of her music at TierneySutton.com.

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CONEJO VALLEY RESIDENTS ATTEMPT TO REBUILD AFTER WOOLSEY FIRE ARTICLE KATERI WOZNY

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NOVEMBER

DESTROYED

2018,

1,643

THE

WOOLSEY

RESIDENCES

AND

FIRE

purchased on a hill with a view of the canyon and when

COM-

you turned away from rubble, you still felt like you were

MERCIAL BUILDINGS IN INCORPORATED AND

home. We knew right then we were going to rebuild.”

UNINCORPORATED LOS ANGELES COUNTY AND

Rodriquez immediately called a friend, who was a

VENTURA COUNTY. Conejo Valley residents who

contractor and had just rebuilt three homes after the

choose to rebuild are not only on the path to having

Tubbs Fire in Santa Rosa and asked him what the next

a place called home but also to rebuilding their lives.

steps were. The contractor connected him with a team

“Most projects go through planning, building and safety and we’re expediting that process (for the rebuild

of individual companies that performed debris removal, soil testing and architectural design.

projects),” says Building and Safety Division Director

“I wanted more living space and an open area

for the Ventura County Resource Management Agency,

where we could entertain better,” says Rodriquez. “I

Ruben Barrera. “We’re in a clearing house that verifies

didn’t care about bigger bedrooms.”

that the applicant has obtained the clearances. Once the permit is issued, construction can begin.” More than one year later, the process is slow for those who want to rebuild, with more than 40 incorporated and

Rodriquez then had to go through the Los Angeles County Department of Regional Planning to have the drawings approved, followed by an approval from the Building Safety Department.

unincorporated Los Angeles County residents being granted

“I always knew there was going to be a big stack

permits to rebuild, while about 20 were granted in Ventura

of plans (at the Los Angeles County Department of

County. As of Jan. 20, Barerra says two residents were given

Regional Planning) and just wanted to be on top of the

their certificate of occupancy. Only five were given in

stack,” says Rodriquez.

unincorporated Los Angeles County (as of press time). “I’m hoping that they can rebuild soon and get their lives back to normality,” says Barerra. “We are here to help them through that process.”

He is currently waiting for the Public Health Department to approve the new septic system with filtration tanks. “A lot of communities in the canyons are on a septic system and not sewer,” says Rodriquez. “Typically, septic systems aren’t damaged, but need to be rebuilt

WE WILL REBUILD

to code standards.”

Tony Rodriquez and his family of Malibu Lake were

New foundation has also been poured along with new

sound asleep at 2 a.m. on Nov. 9, 2018, when the Los

retaining walls. Rodriquez says the new design is a Napa

Angeles County Sheriff’s Department informed them to

farmhouse style with a metal roof and natural stone that

evacuate their home. He had known the Woolsey Fire

will include three bedrooms, three bathrooms and about

had started earlier the day before.

120% more of the square footage than the previous

“I’ve lived in the canyon for 22 years, so I’m used to monitoring the fires,” says Rodriquez. “The Malibu Lake

home. The house also meets the fire code rating under the California Standards Building Code of 2020.

neighborhood has never burned since its inception. You

“I go by twice a week and sit in the natural setting

have a plan but we were always back after evacuating.”

with the vineyards and bring the dogs to have them run

Rodriquez and his family evacuated at 7 a.m. to their

around,” says Rodriquez.

cabin in Lake Arrowhead. They returned a couple days

At the moment, Rodriquez is renting a home in

later to stay at the Residence Inn in Westlake Village,

Calabasas. He hopes to move back into the new home

where it was confirmed through a neighbor that theirs

by July once the new septic tank is installed and throw a

was one of the 50 homes in Malibu Lake that was lost

housewarming party for family and friends.

in the fire. Rodriquez’s home was a 1,900-square-foot house with three bedrooms, two bathrooms and a detached garage for an office.

“They have supported us through this process; you don’t get by this on your own,” says Rodriquez. Rodriquez believes acting fast and being persistent

“It’s an interesting feeling knowing everything that

is what helped him through the rebuilding process. He

was here is gone,” says Rodriquez. “Our home was

says he heard about 80% of residents who lost their

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RISING FROM THE ASHES (CONTINUED)

homes were underinsured, while 60% were uninsured

about what to do next or are in the process of order-

so badly it would be hard to rebuild. November 2018

ing their mobile homes.

wildfire insurance losses were more than $12 billion, according to the California Department of Insurance. “I’m ahead of the game, to get in within 20 months, that’s great,” says Rodriquez.

Tim says neighbors they did not know before the Woolsey Fire have now turned into long, meaningful relationships. “It’s been a total blessing moving back in,” says Tim. “We’ve met so many neighbors and we have great conversations because there’s a reason to stop

HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS When Lori and Tim Jackson lost their mobile home

and talk. We are going to have more housewarming parties as well.”

at Oak Forest Mobile Estates in Westlake Village, a church family offered to have the couple stay at their father’s furnished home in Thousand Oaks until their

AGOURA HILLS

new place was rebuilt. The couple have lived in Oak

Home Destroyed: 9

Forest for six years.

Homes Damaged: 36

“We had plenty of time to evacuate and didn’t think

Building Permits Granted: Unknown

the fire would come that far and get to the house,” says Lori during the time they evacuated. “But you

CALABASAS

need to take it seriously. Your home might not be there

Home Destroyed: 9

when you return.”

Homes Damaged: 4

On Oct. 2, 2019, their new mobile home was delivered

Building Permits Granted: 5

for assembly and on Nov. 2, the couple moved in just in time for the holidays. This time, instead of the home

UNINCORPORATED LOS ANGELES COUNTY

being on stilts, it was manufactured.

Homes Damaged/Destroyed: 397

“This one is on a permanent foundation and it makes a big difference with insurance or a home loan,” says Lori. The design of the white mobile home is 2,000-square-

Building Permits Filed: 88 Building Permits Granted: 38 Occupancy Certificates: 5

feet with three bedrooms and two bathrooms, a wraparound porch and 16 additional windows. The exterior

THOUSAND OAKS

siding is fire-resistant with cement, asphalt shingles on

Homes Destroyed: 31

the roof and sprinklers inside, and the vents have smaller

Homes Damaged: 14

screen mesh. Tim also plans to add on a two-car garage.

Building Permits Granted: 4

“We had to trim the oak trees to get into this place because they had overgrown and (the mobile home)

UNINCORPORATED VENTURA COUNTY

barely fit by a millimeter,” says Tim. “We had to get city

Homes Destroyed: 107

approval and HOA approval (to trim the trees).”

Homes Damaged: 35

For the Jackson’s, they are still getting adjusted to their new home. “Even though we’re home, Tim and I still feel like we’re

Building Permits Granted: 12 Building Permit Applications: 24 Occupancy Certificates: 2

in an Airbnb because there’s nothing familiar about it,” says Lori. “It doesn’t feel like home the way you knew your home. All of those things you collect over the years

Source: City of Agoura Hills, City of Calabasas,

that make it feel like home are now brand new.”

City of Thousand Oaks, Los Angeles

At Oak Forest, the Jacksons are currently the only

Public Works Department, Ventura County

residents moved in. Some neighbors had sold their

Resource Management Agency

land, moved away, are trying to make a decision

(Numbers current as of press time.)

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L-R: Brandon Thomas Lee, Brandon Jenner, Trevor Neilson (co-founder), Rory Kennedy (board member), Evelin Weber, and people from the Clarins team.

EVELIN WEBER WOKE UP EARLY ON THAT FATEFUL

working to get money out the door as quickly as possible

MORNING OF NOVEMBER 8, 2018, TO THE SMELL OF

to those who needed relief. We were spared and that was

SMOKE IN THE AIR. Home alone with her 2-year-old son

part of the reason why we felt even more compelled to

and unaware of the nearby flames, Evelin decided to leave her

help… it’s our civic duty and human responsibility to use

Malibu home, packing bags and precious mementos “just in

our skill set for our community,” adds Evelin, who serves

case” and loading into the car with her son and dog. At first,

as Executive Director of the Malibu Foundation.

her husband, Trevor Neilson, who was in New York at the time

A Philippine native, Evelin also founded The Philippines

on business, told her not to worry, but when she drove to the

Foundation and Narra.life, an A.I. company that brings

bottom of the hill and saw traffic backed up on PCH, flames

financial access to the poor, and serves as a Patron to

and no cell phone signal, she knew the situation was serious.

UK-based charities, A World At School and Faces Charity.

“We thought we were going to lose our house,” she recalls,

She also worked in investment banking in New York,

but, “luck was on our side,” says Evelin, who immediately

London, Africa and Latin America as well as in post-natu-

sprang into action with her husband to help the community.

ral disaster economic recovery.

“We knew that we cannot control the outcome [of the

“While the Philippines is most affected by climate

fire], so what can we do? We woke up the next morning in

change, when the fire hit my hometown, I put all that

Santa Monica and said, ‘let’s do this… we have no choice,’”

on pause and really put my heels down in Malibu,” says

says Evelin, who founded the nonprofit Malibu Foundation

Evelin. “I feel grateful to be able to serve.”

with her husband to help Southern California rebuild and recover just two days after the Woolsey Fire began.

COMMUNITY COMMITMENT

With a background in economic development and nat-

Committed to the long-term rebuilding of areas affected

ural disaster recovery, the couple started making phone

by the Woolsey Fire, the Malibu Foundation focuses on

calls—the first was to Miley Cyrus, who had lost her home

three phases of recovery: relief, rebuilding and resilience.

and readily agreed to donate to the cause; their lawyer,

With the goal to “ensure a climate-resilient community

who filed the 501(c)3 paperwork; local filmmaker Rory

that is sustainable,” the Foundation coordinates with

Kennedy, and others to rally for the community.

organizations in the public sector that provide economic

“At first we didn’t realize how big it would get,” says Evelin. “Our hearts were in it. We had a group of people

development, emotional support and advocacy to help leverage their impact.

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MALIBU FOUNDATION (CONTINUED)

People are still struggling with all kinds of issues from one of the most destructive fires in Southern California’s history, including financial fallout, insurance problems, situational homelessness, grief, mental health issues and rebuilding challenges.

Executive Director Evelin Weber giving out certificates at summer surf camp.

The Malibu Foundation’s internal programs and partner organizations are doing everything they can to serve the full scope of the community’s needs: housing, job placement, rebuilding, wellness, legal assistance, advocacy and finance. They are also working to serve the environment and the beautiful flora and fauna that were affected by the fires to create resilient communities. In addition to providing immediate relief to those in need, the

M A L I B U F O U N D AT I O N ’ S 3 PHASES OF RECOVERY

nonprofit aims to create long-term sustainable programs that will lead to systematic change. We are looking at “how to create long-term impact,” says

PHASE I: RELIEF Provide immediate financial support to

Evelin, thus, “we work with organizations that specialize in help-

those most desperately in need. Program grants included

ing people.” Currently working with 32 organizations, the Malibu

Malibu Methodist Nursery School, California Wildlife Center,

Foundation is looking to support more programs.

Boys & Girls Club of Malibu, United Way of Greater Los

“We’re not just bound by the city limits of Malibu… Seminole

Angeles, Village Rising and Seminole Springs.

Springs, Malibou Lake, Oak Forest, Calabasas, Thousand Oaks and Westlake Village are all surrounding areas where people

PHASE II: REBUILD Work toward strategically integrating

were affected by the fire,” says Evelin.

fire prevention and building towards a greener, more resilient

“Everyone can do a little bit; you just never know whom you’ll be able to support and help,” she says, adding, “You don’t know

community. Programs include Best Buddies, Brain Balance of Encino, Homebound, KBUU, Mighty Under Dogs and more.

what going to happen tomorrow, so let’s give you the necessary tools to deal with whatever happens.”

PHASE III: RESILIENCE Advocate on local, state and federal

The Malibu Foundation is currently accepting grant applica-

levels for more meaningful spending on behalf of the Woolsey

tions to fund programs and organizations that provide recovery

victims and Malibu. Programs include The Climate Emergency

and wellness services through May 31, 2020.

Movement, Mountains Recreation & Conservation Authority, Rock Your World, The Santa Monica Mountains Fund,

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She discovered three important things:

As an eighth grader, Michael was failing all his classes in private school. If you talked to him, you’d recognize immediately that he was smart. He didn’t seem lazy, but he wasn’t passing his classes. Derek, an extremely bright, charismatic third grader, had an IEP at school. His annual reading goal was to learn 10 “survival words”—that’s hardly learning to read!

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02 There are underlying skills (memory, attention, auditory and visual processing, processing speed and executive functions) that need to be in place to learn academics and do well in school. When bright children or adults struggle, it is most often because some of these underlying skills are not supporting them well enough.

And so, in 1984, she quit her job in the public school and opened a learning center that focused on unlocking the intelligence and

competence that lay hidden in these bright but struggling students.

03 Despite the common belief that you just have to

She began an intensive search for real and permanent answers,

learn to live with learning challenges, there are ways

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to develop these skills so that they no longer get in the

research on the brain, learning and attention.

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Founder, Author, and Executive Director Jill Stowell always knew there were better answers for bright students who struggle in school.

Jill synthesized everything she learned into a comprehensive, proprietary system that builds the underlying skills students need in order to become comfortable, independent learners. Students can build those skills by attending a few sessions each week. This system isn’t used in schools or traditional tutoring. Schools try their best to support students, but the root of the problem is rarely addressed. Even specialized facilities usually have only one piece of the puzzle. Parents see potential that others don’t. When their child struggles or doesn’t achieve, moms and dads want answers… real solutions. Stowell Learning Center focuses on building the skills that make learning easy. During the past 35 years, they’ve changed the lives of thousands of students and their families. And those two students mentioned previously? After attending the learning center… Michael graduated from high school with honors (and as senior class president) and eventually made it to Brown University Medical School. Derek graduated with honors and became a successful theater major in college. Stowell Learning Center has recently added a fourth location in Thousand Oaks, along with its existing centers in Chino, Irvine and Pasadena. Local parents are already seeing the results of building those weak or missing skills as students start achieving more and more success in

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FOR THE LOVE OF DOGS THEY'RE MORE EMOTIONAL THAN SCIENTISTS ONCE GAVE THEM CREDIT FOR

ARTICLE KIMBERLY BLAKER

IN LIVING WITH AND INTERACTING WITH OUR DOGS,

stare into our eyes, it activates oxytocin, creating a bond

WE GET TO KNOW THEM WELL. Despite their inability

similar to that between a mother and infant.

to talk, we often understand their emotions based on their

David Grimm, in his article, “How dogs stole our hearts,”

body language. Scientists now know what dog owners have

at Sciencemag.org, reports on the research of this phe-

suspected all along. Dogs experience a wider range of emo-

nomenon. In an experiment by Takefumi Kikusui, an animal

tions than scientists once thought.

behaviorist and his colleagues, dogs and their owners gazed

The dog brain is substantially smaller than the human brain

into each other’s eyes. Their gazes ranged from a few sec-

when accounting for body size, so it isn’t as complex as our

onds to a couple of minutes. The researchers found in those

brain. Yet, MRI studies reveal dogs’ brains aren’t much differ-

dogs and owners who gazed longer, the oxytocin levels rose

ent from humans. MRIs have revealed the same sections of

130% and 300% respectively. This adds to the growing body

both the human and dog brain light up based on various types

of research that supports dogs can feel love and attachment.

of stimuli, according to board-certified neurologist, Dr. J.P.

Just like in humans, dogs’ brains develop as they grow.

McCue, at New York City’s Animal Medical Center, reported in

In humans, the brain reaches full development around

“Dog Brain Facts: Understanding Canine Cognition.”

the age of 25, whereas dogs’ brains are fully developed

It’s also been found that dogs produce oxytocin, the neu-

around the age of 6 months. At this point, dogs’ emo-

rotransmitter and hormone that creates the emotion of love

tional development is equivalent to a 2.5-year-old human,

in humans. In fact, research has found that when our dogs

according to researchers.

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To gain perspective on what that means in regard to dogs’ range of emotions, Stanley Coren, in “What Emotions Do Dogs Actually Experience?” charts the emotions of a 2.5-year-old child. These include joy, love and affection, contentment, excitement, shyness and suspicion, fear, disgust, distress and anger. At that age, however, children don’t experience feelings that require self-consciousness, such as pride, shame, guilt and contempt. HOW TO READ YOUR DOG’S FEELINGS Here are some of the ways dogs express different emotions. Joy. Dogs often express this when a family member comes home or a familiar guest comes to visit. Dogs often run and

Anger. If a dog has ever ignored you or given you the cold

jump, wag their tails and lavish kisses. They also express joy

shoulder, there’s a good chance it’s mad at you. But if you’re

when playing by barking or giving a playful bow.

doing something that makes a dog particularly angry, the

Love and affection. When dogs are feeling affectionate,

dog might take a rigid posture, bark loudly in your direc-

they might nudge you with their nose, make affectionate eye

tion, or make sharp or short barks. This is a warning to stop

contact (as opposed to the threatening eye contact of an

whatever you’re doing that’s making the dog angry. If a dog

unknown dog), or make soft groans and sighs while lying next

begins growling, howling repeatedly with a rising pitch or

to you. Some dogs will lean their bodies up against you while

showing teeth, it’s prepared to attack.

sitting or standing. They also express their love through kissing, jumping and rolling onto their backs with a wagging tail.

WHAT ABOUT HACKLES?

Shyness, suspicion, fear. These emotions are often quite

People often think raised hackles indicate a dog is angry

evident. Dogs might flatten their ears, avoid eye contact, tuck

or showing aggression. Sometimes that’s the case. But raised

their tail under, cower, pant or shake. They can also have dilated

hackles are an involuntary reaction and most often caused by

glassy eyes. Pacing, hiding, whining, barking, sneering, nipping

a host of other emotions. These include excitement, arousal,

or submissive urination can also be signs of fear or shyness.

fear, shyness, defensiveness or being startled. That said, dogs

Distress. When dogs are depressed, they can experience

can bite out of fear, not just anger. The best way to know the

changes in appetite, behavior, sleep patterns and reduced

meaning behind the raised hackles is to look at other body

activity levels. Emotionally distressed dogs also show this in

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PARTING THOUGHTS ARTICLE KIM PAGANO

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