San Fernando Valley Newsletter_October 2018

area newsletter OCTOBER 2018 • SAN FERNANDO VALLEY

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Community News Valley officials resist flight path changes at Burbank Airport

Politicians representing the San Fernando Valley have sent letters of protest to the Federal Aviation Administration in response to the agency’s plan to change flight paths out of the Hollywood Burbank Airport. Los Angeles City Attorney Mike Feuer, City Councilman Paul Krekorian and U.S. Rep. Brad Sherman have each taken issue with the proposed changes to how aircraft leave what is officially named the Bob Hope Airport. The FAA plans to direct aircraft to make turns while over the 101 freeway, instead of the current location over the Santa Monica mountains, utilizing a new system of satellite-guided flight paths. The local officials claim that changing flight patterns would unnecessarily increase aircraft noise, particularly in canyon areas around Sherman Oaks and Studio City.

Apartments planned for Panorama City Developers have announced plans to build a new apartment complex in Panorama City. Located at 9502 Van Nuys Blvd., the project calls for a 4-story building containing 59 residential units. If construction is approved, the development would require the demotion of an existing auto body shop and single family residence. The project is currently pending before the Panorama City Neighborhood

Council, after which it will be forwarded to Los Angeles City Planning Commission. No formal timeline has been announced for the development.

Extended stay suite hotel coming to Warner Center

A Florida-based developer has filed plans with the City of Los Angeles to build an extended stay hotel in Warner Center. The project would be a franchise of the Homes2 Suites by Hilton brand, an affordable all-suite hotel that current has 309 locations in the United States, including 3 in Southern California. The Warner Center facility would be located at 5957 Variel Ave., replacing a single-story office building with a seven-story mid-rise tower. The hotel would include 174 guest units, a meeting room, a gym, a pool, and subterranean parking for 136 vehicles. The area is already active for developers, as two mixed-use projects are already under construction at 6041 Variel Ave. and 21221 Oxnard St.

Community News Burbank industrial park sells for $85m

A fully occupied industrial park in Burbank has sold for about $85 million, at a rate that is about $19 per square foot higher than the average in the area. The 12-building complex, known as Burbank Backlot, is located on Vanowen St. near the Bob Hope Airport and adjacent to the Pierce Brothers Valhalla cemetery. The location is popular among entertainment companies, though its largest current tenant is Hutchinson Aerospace & Industry.

The deal amounts to $281 per square foot, about 7.25% higher than the $262 average in Burbank, owing to the full occupancy of the property and the low vacancy rate in the area.

Rapper opens pot dispensary in the Valley

A rapper who is known for his pot-friendly verses has opened a marijuana dispensary in the San Fernando Valley. B-Real of the renowned rap group Cypress Hill has partnered in an operation in Sylmar, opening a dispensary named “Dr. Greenthumb,� after their hit song from 1998. B-Real (whose real name is Louis Freese) has been an advocate of marijuana legalization for years, and was eager sell high quality products himself, now that it is legal to do so. Cypress Hill was founded in South Gate in 1988, is one of the most successful Latino hip hop acts ever, with over 20 million albums sold.

Restaurant

Spotlight

Kobee Factory

H20 Sushi & Izakaya

Boneyard Bistro

14110 Oxnard Street Van Nuys

9301 Tampa Avenue #144, Northridge

13539 Ventura Boulevard Sherman Oaks

This Syrian restaurant in Van Nuys has become popular for its meat patty dish that comes in fried and grilled varieties. Their juicy patties are mixed with beef and bulgar that are filled with ground beef, pine nuts, and spices and grilled. If you prefer some kick, ask them to add minced jalapeños! Also, their shish taouk is a great deal, which includes two meals worth of tender chicken over rice with hummus and a salad on the side. The tiny restaurant is located between an auto repair shop and a liquor market, with a few tables and a counter.

This sushi spot was founded on hospitality, freshness and Japanese excellence. The H20 Sushi & Izakaya Company strives to create dishes with modernization and a touch of tradition. The contemporary décor, comforting atmosphere and superb customer service allow this Asianinspired menu to bewitch its patrons.

Menu items include seared garlic tuna, yellowtail collar, monkfish liver, and spicy albacore. In addition, their sushi menu offers a plethora of exotic rolls. Be sure to try this Japanese hangout! H20 Sushi & Izakaya has other locations in Costa Mesa and San Diego, which serves a similar menu.

Aside from being a barbecue destination, Boneyard Bistro has also become one of the Valley’s best craft beer and cocktail spots. Here you can find pistachio-crusted baked Brie, whiskey-brined pork chops and pumpkin seed-crusted salmon. For small bites, you can enjoy their kobe beef chili filled donuts, loaded potato potstickers or event heir lamb lollipops.

The restaurant is also known for their burgers., which are all made with 100 percent Snake River Farms American “Kobe Style” Wagyu beef. You can build your own and add bacon, avocado, cheese or grilled onions. “The O.M.G.” has onion rings, cheddar cheese, housemade bacon, onions, pickles, and more.

For those who like a kick, try their spicy burger, which includes poblano and jalapeño peppers and is smothered in a habanero aioli.

SIGHTS & SOUNDS in LOS ANGELES

The Autry Museum in Griffith Park 4700 Western Heritage Way Los Angeles, CA 90027 CURRENT EXHIBITION: Rick Bartow: Things You Know But Cannot Explain May 12, 2018 - January 6, 2019 The Autry is presenting the first major retrospective of noted Native American artist Rick Bartow. The exhibition reflects Bartow’s personal journey as a Vietnam veteran who battled PTSD and alcoholism to develop a career as a self-taught artist, creating a body of work that is both deeply personal and culturally relevant. Featured work includes large-scale paintings, drawings, prints and sculptures.

The Broad

J. Paul Getty Museum

221South Grand Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90012

1200 Getty Center Drive Los Angeles, CA 90049

CURRENT EXHIBITION:

CURRENT EXHIBITION:

A Journey That Wasn’t June 30, 2018 - February 2019

Icons of Style: A Century of Fashion Photography, 1911-2011 June 26 – October 21, 2018

The featured exhibition at the Broad is a collection of works that focus on the passage of time, dealing with themes such as nostalgia and decay.

The exhibition features film and video pieces as well as paintings, sculpture, and photos, and 40 of the 55 works are on display at the Broad for the first time. The exhibition is on display in the Broad’s first floor galleries and is included with regular admission to the museum.

Icons of Style focuses on the transcendence of functional fashion photography into great works of art, beginning with the pioneering work of Edward Steichen in early years of the 20th century, through the influential photos of Richard Avedon, Helmut Newton, and Herb Ritts. The exhibit features over 160 photos, as well as a sampling of costumes, illustrations and magazine covers.

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