Print The respite from powerful winds that drove the devastating firestorms aided an epic aerial assault Saturday as a fleet of aircraft worked to prevent the Palisades fire from scorching homes in Brentwood and Encino.At least 16 people have died in the fires keeping the fire threat high through Wednesday Calmer winds and higher humidity helped firefighters make progress Saturday battling an unprecedented fire siege that has devastated the foothill community of Altadena and coastal enclave of Pacific Palisades — but officials warned that Santa Ana gusts will pick up again next week and cautioned the public to stay on alert combined with low humidity and low fuel moisture will keep the fire threat in Los Angeles County high,” Los Angeles County Fire Chief Anthony Marrone said Saturday “Please understand that the inevitable public safety power shutoffs that will be implemented prior to this life-threatening Santa Ana wind event are crucial to preventing new fire starts At least 16 people have died in the two fires, officials said, as they warned that the toll was likely to rise. The respite from powerful winds that drove the devastating firestorms earlier this week aided an epic aerial assault Saturday as a fleet of aircraft worked to prevent the Palisades fire from scorching homes in Brentwood and Encino a shift in winds sent the fire north and east through the Santa Monica Mountains forcing evacuations of Brentwood and the hills of Encino and Tarzana That kept a fire-weary Los Angeles on edge for Day 5 of the catastrophic fires that have already damaged or destroyed more than 10,000 structures The aircraft were cycling between the fire zone and the Encino Reservoir to refill with water while firefighters on the ground were assisting in the mission the winds were so bad that air operations were suspended who lives with her parents in Braemar Country Club Estates a gated community off Reseda Boulevard in Tarzana — just outside the evacuation zone The Palisades fire grew by about 1,000 acres late Friday into Saturday in the Mandeville Canyon area The sight of flames and smoke visible from across the region heightened anxiety across Los Angeles even though there were some signs of progress it was clear the air campaign had made a difference though communities were still under threat The growing Palisades fire — the area on fire is shown in orange — is threatening homes along Mandeville Canyon Road Mandatory evacuation zones are colored red which include MountainGate Country Club and swaths of Encino and Brentwood relentless air and ground assaults have led to increased containment,” Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass said As of Saturday evening, the Palisades fire was 11% contained and the Eaton fire, which devastated much of Altadena and is now burning mostly in the San Gabriel Mountains the Palisades fire was 8% contained and the Eaton fire was 3% contained But officials emphasized it was far too premature to assume the danger has lessened The red flag fire weather warning for Los Angeles County ended Friday afternoon as winds slowed — aiding the firefighting effort — but the region was expected to see increased winds late Saturday and remain in a fire weather watch through Wednesday “Our concern is winds picking up tonight and then on Monday through Wednesday The general duration of this is not looking good,” National Weather Service meteorologist Rose Schoenfeld said Saturday a meteorologist for the interagency team handling the Eaton fire said that gusty northeast winds were expected to build through Sunday but would most probably stay on ridgetops at higher elevations when winds from a more easterly direction could drop to lower elevations and affect some areas of the fire But those gusts might build to only 20 or 25 mph he said — far weaker than the hurricane-force winds this week that drove showers of embers and flames through the Palisades and Eaton Canyon areas “Although it’s something we’re watching closely it’s nowhere near the level of concern or critical fire weather we saw that started this event,” White said He added that weather forecasters are increasingly confident of greater moisture — and even the slight potential for rain — toward the end of the week Schoenfeld said Thursday could bring a respite offering a 20% chance of rain and higher humidity California Los Angeles faces another tense night as the Palisades fire moved northeast, prompting new mandatory evacuations. Damage inspection teams have confirmed 426 homes have been lost in the Palisades blaze, though inspections are ongoing, said Todd Hopkins, a Cal Fire unified incident commander for the Palisades fire. In the Eaton fire, 750 homes have been confirmed destroyed and 132 damaged among 1,702 inspected as of Saturday. Search-and-rescue teams, equipped with cadaver dogs, began operations early Saturday with house-to-house inspections and would continue daily, officials said. L.A. County Sheriff Robert Luna confirmed an additional two fatalities in the Eaton fire, where the death toll stood at 11 on Saturday night. The Los Angeles County medical examiner had previously confirmed five deaths in the Palisades fire. Luna said his deputies were also still working on 13 reports of missing people, which he said may or may not overlap with the confirmed deaths. “We hope to find everybody safe,” Luna said. “We want to bring closure to the families.” A veil of wildfire smoke continued to linger over many Southern California communities Friday as conflagrations tore through the Santa Monica and San Gabriel mountains Curfews remained in place in evacuated areas of Altadena Four people were arrested for curfew violations which are subject to misdemeanor charges and a $1,000 fine mostly on suspicion of looting and burglary All evacuation orders for the nearby foothill city of La Cañada Flintridge were lifted Saturday Along Brentwood’s Mandeville Canyon Road, where large, multimillion-dollar homes sit, the blaze appeared close. Evacuation orders remained in place for large swaths of Brentwood and Encino including MountainGate Country Club and the Getty Center Areas under an evacuation warning include portions of Encino south of Ventura Boulevard and east of the 405 Freeway around Mulholland Drive In an affluent section of Tarzana, residents in gated communities off Reseda Boulevard spent the night on edge watching the skyline to see if the Palisades blaze would encroach into the San Fernando Valley. The Palisades fire spreads through Mandeville Canyon toward Encino on Friday. (Jason Armond / Los Angeles Times) Cohen stayed up all night, anxiously catching occasional flare-ups on the dark hillside, and drove up Reseda Boulevard early Saturday to try to get a better sense of the fire. Employee raises and other expenses are expanding the Los Angeles Fire Department’s budget. At the same time, the agency has had to scale back operations in recent months. She praised the work of the firefighters, saying that “they deserve a parade and bonuses.” At one of the nearby gated communities, security guard Angel Guerrero said shifting winds appeared to cause some residents to panic. “People were asking, ‘Am I OK to sleep tonight or should I be leaving now?’” Guerrero said. Lamont Reeves, 56, who lives in Corbin Canyon in Tarzana, also drove toward the top of Reseda Boulevard early Saturday, trying to see the blaze’s path. A helicopter drops water near Mandeville Canyon Road as the Palisades fire spread toward Encino on Saturday. (Jason Armond / Los Angeles Times) “I saw the fire moving over the hill,” said Reeves, showing a reporter a video he’d taken from his home. “I don’t think anyone knows what’s going on.” Reeves lives with his elderly mother and planned to relocate her and then come back and defend his home if need be. He had installed sprinklers on his roof and around the perimeter of his property. He said that he’d seen wildlife, including deer and rabbits, taking refuge in his backyard — the first time he’d seen such a sight. Hamid Jay had already fled his Pacific Palisades home Tuesday — where he lost everything — and on Saturday, he found himself again in the path of the blaze. The Palisades fire spreads through Mandeville Canyon toward Encino on Friday. (Jason Armond / Los Angeles Times) “We didn’t sleep last night,” said Jay, 60, who was ready to flee in the middle of the night from his friend’s home in Brentwood, where he’s been staying. “It was horrible. You can see the ash. The smells were extremely concerning.” A massive charcoal-colored cloud loomed over the neighborhood, which is in an evacuation warning zone, as some residents watered their lawns and roofs, doing whatever they could to prevent an ember from starting another spot fire. Asked where he might go if the Palisades fire chases him a second time, Jay flashed a sad smile and threw his hands up. “There is no answer,” he said. “I don’t know what I’m going to do.” In Encino, Alex Rade and his family evacuated from their hillside home late Friday as the Palisades fire climbed northward toward a ridge in the Santa Monica Mountains. “As it got dark, you see this big glow and it just seems like the fire is approaching,” Rade, 52, said. “And then the plumes of smoke also started moving more towards us, in a very dramatic way.” They’ve sought refuge with family in Sherman Oaks but remain anxious and weary from watching the TV news — though not giving up hope. “I’m slightly optimistic, hoping for the best, but no one wants to be in this situation,” Rade said. “Still, you feel bad for the people in Brentwood and Mandeville Canyon. I hope people are going to keep their homes there.” The Palisades and Eaton fires have left tens of thousands of residents evacuated and wondering what may be left of their homes in Pacific Palisades The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has declared a local health emergency because of the fires. Health officials extended a smoke advisory of unhealthful air quality to 10 p.m. Sunday. In an alert Saturday, the department said that small particles in wildfire smoke can cause burning eyes, runny nose, scratchy throat, headaches and illness such as bronchitis. Children, the elderly and people with respiratory or heart conditions, or anyone with compromised immune systems, may experience more severe effects such as difficulty breathing, wheezing, coughing, fatigue and chest pain. The health emergency declaration prohibits the use of powered leaf blowers or other devices that could stir up ash and particulate matter into the air until further notice. The agency recommended residents wear N95 or P100 masks if outside for long periods. Multiple unauthorized drones flew above the Palisades fire Friday forcing firefighting aircraft to leave the area for safety and angering those on the front lines multiple unauthorized drones flew above the Palisades fire Friday afternoon forcing firefighting aircraft to leave the area for safety These sightings came just a day after a drone collided with — and damaged — a “super scooper” fixed-wing aircraft grounding the plane for several days of repairs and reducing the number of aircraft available to fight the fire Questions are also being raised over Los Angeles officials’ handling of the fire disaster, and why numerous fire hydrants went dry, hampering firefighting efforts. A reservoir in the Palisades that holds 117 million gallons of water was offline this month for previously scheduled maintenance The Times found that a large reservoir in Pacific Palisades that is part of the Los Angeles water supply system was out of commission when the ferocious wildfire hit. Officials said that the Santa Ynez Reservoir had been closed since about February for repairs to its cover, leaving a 117-million-gallon water storage complex empty in the heart of the Palisades for nearly a year. Gavin Newsom orders independent investigation into how the loss of water pressure left fire hydrants dry hindering firefighting efforts in Los Angeles Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday ordered an independent investigation of the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power over the loss of water pressure and the empty Santa Ynez Reservoir, calling it “deeply troubling.” Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara has issued a one-year moratorium on home policy non-renewals and cancellations in the Pacific Palisades and the San Gabriel Valley’s Eaton fire zones Elsewhere in L.A. County, firefighters gained the upper hand on smaller wildfires — showing how, with milder winds, the ability to drop water on flames using aircraft can play a major role in limiting a fire’s spread. Emergency evacuation alerts have gone off the rails Experts say that such errors can sow mistrust in the alert system potentially endangering residents down the line Officials on Friday praised firefighters’ quick action in the Kenneth fire, which started near the western edge of Woodland Hills about 2:30 p.m. Thursday, where Victory Boulevard terminates into the rolling hills of the Upper Las Virgenes Canyon Open Space Preserve. Firefighting helicopters worked swiftly to douse the flames with water. The fire had consumed 1,052 acres of brush as of Saturday and was 80% contained, officials said. renowned fire experts Jack Cohen and Stephen Pyne have tried to shift the conversation on fire prevention strategies A man “attempting to start a fire” Thursday in a West Hills neighborhood that was burning from the Kenneth fire is under investigation in connection with the blaze, according to law enforcement officials and a document reviewed by The Times. In Brentwood, residents continued to worry about what will come next. Retired Santa Monica Police Officer Pete Redheffer stood on Kenter Avenue, cautiously optimistic that he wouldn’t need to flee his childhood home. “I’m not so good at evacuating,” the 69-year-old said, letting loose a little laugh. Redheffer said he and his wife packed their two trucks with everything they’d need days ago as a precaution, but the breadth of the danger they were in didn’t hit until Saturday morning. Redheffer said growing up in the canyons, he’s used to wildfires, but the rapidly changing winds driving the Palisades blaze have been a “roller coaster.” Although he is confident firefighters have gotten ahold of the situation, he’s also prepared to make a stand for his family’s home of 65 years if the situation changes — a decision officials have repeatedly warned against. “I’m going to stay and fight,” he said, staring at the well-maintained tree line over his backyard that could easily turn into kindling. “Let’s put it this way. I’ll be on the roof with a beer in one hand and a hose in the other.” Times staff writers Ben Poston, Ruben Vives, Rebecca Ellis, Hannah Fry, Matt Hamilton, Ian James, Sandra McDonald, Luke Money, Nathan Solis, Jack Flemming and Richard Winton contributed to this report. Grace Toohey is a reporter at the Los Angeles Times covering breaking news for the Fast Break Desk. Before joining the newsroom in 2022, she covered criminal justice issues at the Orlando Sentinel and the Advocate in Baton Rouge. Toohey is a Maryland native and proud Terp. Clara Harter is a breaking news reporter at the Los Angeles Times. Previously, she covered politics and education for the L.A. Daily News. While at the Daily News, she published a series on fentanyl addiction that won a first-place investigative journalism award from the L.A. Press Club. Harter majored in political science and Middle Eastern studies at Columbia University. She loves surfing and, when not reporting, can most likely be found in the ocean. Rong-Gong Lin II is a Metro reporter based in San Francisco who specializes in covering statewide earthquake safety issues and the COVID-19 pandemic. The Bay Area native is a graduate of UC Berkeley and started at the Los Angeles Times in 2004. Dakota Smith covers City Hall for the Los Angeles Times. She is part of the team that won the 2023 Pulitzer Prize in breaking news for reporting on a leaked audio recording that upended City Hall politics. She joined the newsroom in 2016 and previously covered City Hall for the Los Angeles Daily News. She is a graduate of Lewis & Clark College and lives in Los Angeles. James Queally writes about crime and policing in Southern California, where he currently covers Los Angeles County’s criminal courts, the district attorney’s office and juvenile justice issues for the Los Angeles Times. Climate & Environment World & Nation Subscribe for unlimited accessSite Map The deliberations are taking place amid expectations of industry tailwinds from the administration of President Donald Trump a global investment management organisation based in Canada is considering strategic options including a sale or initial public offering (IPO) for Encino Acquisition Partners a US oil and natural gas acquisition company managed by Encino Energy Encino operates in the Utica shale basin of Ohio and the company could be valued at up to $7bn, including debt, reported Reuters which aims to boost fossil fuel production This includes speeding up permits for energy projects and rolling back environmental protections demand for AI and data centres is expected to drive the need for power in the US is majority-owned by CPP and has begun evaluating options Don’t let policy changes catch you off guard Stay proactive with real-time data and expert analysis The company is in the process of evaluating investment banks to head the review process potentially awarding a deal later this year Both CPP and Encino declined to comment on the matter Encino was established as a partnership to acquire and develop oil and gas assets in the US CPP Investments initially invested $1bn in the venture while Encino Energy agreed to operate the acquired assets Encino Acquisition Partners acquired Chesapeake Energy’s Ohio assets for $2bn CPP Investments announced an additional $300m investment to speed up the development of Encino’s assets Infinity Natural Resources secured $265m through its IPO with shares seeing an increase on their entry in New York The favourable market reaction to Infinity’s stock market debut played a role in Encino’s decision to consider its strategic options Give your business an edge with our leading industry insights View all newsletters from across the GlobalData Media network Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker In Encino, the wrapping is off at 16161 Ventura Boulevard, site of a new senior housing complex from Washington-based SRM Development Named Vered on Ventura the six-story building features 107 assisted living units and 16 memory care apartments above a parking garage A leasing site shows a combination of studio Urbal Architecture designed the contemporary podium-type building which closely resembles renderings produced prior to the start of construction The building has a U-shaped footprint from its second floor and above wrapping an elevated courtyard and creating a series of terrace decks overlooking Ventura Boulevard A leasing website indicates that amenities include sky lounge SRM Development previously completed work on a similar senior housing complex on Washington Boulevard in Culver City, and has plans for additional senior housing in Studio City and Westchester. 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On March 18, a San Fernando Valley jury convicted Timothy Kirkpatrick of killing Herman, 80, during what police and prosecutors believe was a home burglary gone awry. Kirkpatrick was found guilty on all charges: first-degree murder, burglary, assault with a firearm and illegal possession of a firearm. He and an alleged accomplice, Hakop Keloyan, were arrested in March 2022, roughly two months after the slaying. Before the start of trial, Keloyan pleaded guilty on March 10 to two gun charges and entered a no-contest plea to additional charges that included burglary, armed assault, and identity theft. Both men are expected to be sentenced in April. City and police leaders announced double-digit declines in homicides compared with 2023, including a halving of gang-related slayings, but the recent election results show public safety remains a concern. Deputy Los Angeles County Dist. Atty. Ranna Jahanshahi said Herman and Berliner were best friends who met when Herman married Berliner’s sister. Their friendship survived the couple’s divorce, and when Berliner lived abroad he came back to L.A. to check on his elderly companion. An attorney for Kirkpatrick argued that there was no physical evidence tying his client to the crime. The defense called no witnesses during the trial. In March 2022, Berliner stayed at Herman’s English Tudor house in the 4500 block of Densmore Avenue. “They were going to catch up on however long it had been since these two best friends had spoken,” Jahanshahi said. On the day of the shooting, the two friends had just returned from grocery shopping when they noticed an “unfamiliar, brand-new looking BMW in the driveway,” Jahanshahi said. Finding it odd, Berliner told investigators that he proceeded to check the backyard and the pool area before going inside the home to search the rooms. As he made his way through the house, Berliner told police, he noted that many doors had been left ajar, which was unusual because Herman insisted on keeping doors closed to keep his cats from escaping. “So with every door that John saw was open, he got a little bit more concerned,” she said. Berliner recalled seeing the barrel of a gun protruding from behind a door and a male voice shouting “We’re the police!” and instructing him to get down on the ground. As he did so, the gunman pistol-whipped him before running downstairs. After a few moments, Berliner heard a gunshot. “Nothing else. No words said, no screaming, no nothing,” Jahanshahi said. An autopsy found marks on Herman’s face, torso and arms that the medical examiner said indicated he had been shot at close range. Berliner told police he tried to take video of the suspect he saw and an accomplice fleeing in the white BMW X6, but his hands were shaking so badly that he could only manage to snap a photograph with his cellphone. He told investigators that he remembered the shooter as a tall, slender man with a mustache and arms covered in tattoos. The department is down hundreds of officers from its 2019 ranks and projects that it will continue to dwindle in fiscal year 2025. Investigators obtained a warrant for information from Google to identify electronic devices that had been in the area at the time of the murder, which eventually led them to Kirkpatrick and Keloyan. The men were arrested in late April 2022. Kirkpatrick was taken into custody after barricading himself inside a home in Simi Valley when police arrived with a search warrant. Keloyan was caught later the same day during a police raid of a Sherman Oaks residence where they found an illegal marijuana grow operation in an underground garage on the property. Prosecutors said surveillance video from a Range Rover dealership showed Kirkpatrick and Keloyan near Herman’s home around the time of the incident. They were also captured on video driving past the property, which prosecutors said suggested they were casing the location. Jahanshahi said in an interview after the verdict was announced that the government pursued the more serious charge of first-degree murder based on the brutality of the crime and the close proximity at which Herman was shot, which “shows it was intentful and purposeful.” After hearing the evidence against Kirkpatrick, the jury got its decision right, she said. “Anything less than first-degree would’ve been an injustice,” Jahanshahi said, though “it’s not going to change the trauma that the surviving victim has gone through.” Libor Jany covers the Los Angeles Police Department. Before joining the Los Angeles Times in 2022, he covered public safety for the Star Tribune in Minneapolis. A St. Paul, Minn., native, Jany studied communications at Mississippi State University. Encino Energy has donated $25,000 to the Homeworth Volunteer Fire Company toward a life-saving heart monitor. From left, Albert Johnston; Jim Stryffeler, assistant fire chief; Matt Johnston, Knox Township trustee and fire lieutenant; Brian Baker, fire chief; Adam Bush, Encino EH&S representative; Miranda Wilson; and Kaleb Wilson. (Submitted photo) HOMEWORTH — Encino Energy has announced the first installment of $25,000 toward a state-of-the art heart monitor to the Homeworth Volunteer Fire Company. This vital piece of equipment will provide first responders with the tools necessary to save lives in critical situations, especially when ambulance services are delayed or overwhelmed. The support of Homeworth Volunteer Fire Company is one of many projects that Encino Energy has contributed to Columbiana County’s volunteer fire departments, as they look to equip the areas first responders with the tools they need to make the region safer. “Having this heart monitor available in life-saving conditions will be tremendous for our community,” said Matt Johnston, Knox Township trustee and Homeworth fire lieutenant. “This equipment has the potential for lives to be saved while awaiting medical squads, and our trained personnel are ready to use this equipment to its full potential. We thank Encino for their generous support and commitment towards our community’s well-being.” The second installment received later this summer will go toward the final purchase of the brand-new heart monitor and will be available for use for the citizens of Knox Township and the surrounding area. “We are proud to support our local first responders and be able to provide the Homeworth Fire Department with equipment that will help save lives,” stated Zach Kent, community relations representative. “This project aligns with our core values and we’re happy to help aid in creating a healthier community.” Copyright © 2025 Ogden News Publishing of Ohio, Inc.: | https://www.salemnews.net | 161 North Lincoln, Salem, OH 44460 | Connecting decision makers to a dynamic network of information, people and ideas, Bloomberg quickly and accurately delivers business and financial information, news and insight around the world 2025 at 4:57 PM ESTBookmarkSaveTakeaways NEWThe wildfires that destroyed thousands of homes in Los Angeles last month are spurring a rush of demand for luxury properties available now Case in point: A $40 million listing in Encino a neighborhood close to the site of the Palisades Fire (This story has been updated to correct an error.) Texas-based Encino Energy wants to establish new oil and gas wells on Leesville Lake lands owned by the Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District in Carroll County The conservancy district's board of directors is expected to consider a lease agreement with the company's Ohio affiliate at its meeting today The conservancy district owns 2,700 acres of public lands at Leesville Lake including 1,000 acres of water surface The conservancy district operates a campground on the South Fork of the lake Leesville Lake is known for muskie fishing There are two privately owned marinas on the lake and multiple youth camps nearby The Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District spans all or parts of 27 Ohio counties director of the Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District said oil and gas lease agreements with the conservancy district have high standards for environmental protections "Our leases for our operators are considered widely to be the gold standard of a lease," he said "Our primary consideration is water quality." the lease agreements require water sampling of nearby public and private wells don't allow well pads on conservancy district lands and require secondary containment at well pads to capture any spills The conservancy district has other agreements with Encino Energy Butler said the conservancy district only works with operators committed to following its additional lease requirements "We have four operators that we work with throughout our properties and they have all embraced this idea of enhancements in our lease and the requirements that we have," he said We interact with them almost on a daily basis." The full terms of the lease with Encino are still being reviewed and negotiated by board staff and are not available yet There are at least 2,257 acres available to lease at Leesville Lake an earth scientist and activist with Save Ohio Parks said it is no surprise that Encino Energy plans to venture onto public Leesville Lake lands She said the energy companies have run out of other places to expand "Everything else that could be fracked has been fracked," Weatherington-Rice said Roxanne Groff from Save Ohio Parks was also unsurprised adding that the area has already been "fracked to death." Weatherington-Rice said the business ends up industrializing what should be untouched nature for public recreation and you have this enormous drill that is three stories high pounding 24 hours a day with lights and noise," she said She added that there is no sufficient way to mitigate that noise and light pollution Beyond interrupting public recreation like camping fracking can cause permanent environmental damage Jenny Morgan at Save Ohio Parks has been keeping a record of Ohio oil and gas accidents on Facebook. Her page has posted information on 80 accidents so far She said there is a history of accidents and not enough accountability on the part of the oil and gas industry "It cannot be regulated to safety," Morgan said When asked by email about the potential Leesville Lake oil and gas lease “Our partnership and investments into the Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District (MWCD) include significant environmental protections that we take very seriously we’ve demonstrated that responsible production of oil and gas under the surface of the MWCD is achievable and has resulted in historic revenues for the conservation district.” The spokesperson added that the company has been producing oil and gas in Carroll County since 2018 and plans to continue its investments there Butler said the conservancy district gets significant revenue from oil and gas leasing "We receive significant resources that we reinvest into our infrastructure and in our communities," he said The conservancy district began leasing for oil and gas in the 2010s Butler said that revenue has made many major improvement projects possible the conservancy didn't have significant money to reinvest in its infrastructure," he said Projects include upgraded camping facilities drinking water and wastewater infrastructure as well as park amenities like pickleball courts and new restroom facilities Groff said the revenue is temporary but potential environmental impacts are permanent "What happens when there's nothing else to frack?" she said who's going to keep up the million dollar improvements?" The Leesville Lake oil and gas lease with Encino Energy is expected to include a guaranteed bonus payment of $5,500 per net mineral acre and a 20% gross royalty rate to be paid to the conservancy district The Ohio Oil and Gas Land Management Commission recently approved a request to open state-owned Leesville Wildlife Area to hydraulic fracturing The nomination was granted Monday parties can apply to lease about 62 acres of land in Monroe Township for fracking during an open bidding period The wildlife area is located adjacent to Leesville Lake. The 394 acres of public land are often visited for hunting and hiking. Native wildlife living there include deer, wild turkey, ruffed grouse and grey squirrel, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Two nominations for fracking in the Leesville Wildlife Area were originally received by the commission in June which asked to open 65 acres of the wildlife area in Orange Township The commission received a third nomination for the wildlife area in August The nomination seeks to open 171 acres in Orange Township for oil and gas leasing The public comment period for the nomination closed Thursday The request will be reviewed by the commission before any development There is an existing oil and gas presence nearby. Encino Energy has several active well pads in the area including one on Caddy Road SW and another on Autumn Road SW Reach Grace at 330-580-8364 or gspringer@gannett.com 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Encino Acquisition Partners LLC ("EAP" or the Company) announced today that Brent J Smolik has joined EAP's board of directors Smolik brings decades of global experience in oil and gas exploration and production spanning most major producing basins from western Canada to Texas at Noble Energy Smolik served on the board of directors of Marathon Oil "We are excited to welcome Brent to EAP's board of directors," said Hardy Murchison "Brent is a valuable addition to EAP's already outstanding board His breadth and depth of experience in building and adding value to large independents like EAP will serve the Company well as we continue unlocking the potential of Ohio's Utica shale." Smolik has joined Encino Acquisition Partners' board of directors to complement its existing strengths "Brent will be a fantastic complement to the board's existing strengths as we continue to grow EAP and maximize value." Encino Acquisition Partners produces sustainable energy in the Utica shale of Ohio the Company is Ohio's largest producer of oil and third-largest producer of natural gas Jackie StewartVice President, External AffairsMobile: 330-388-0842Email: [email protected]  www.encinoenergy.com Do not sell or share my personal information: at 7:25pm in the 5100 block of Hesperia Avenue in Encino Linda was visiting the home of Rabbi Bijan Zangan and his wife The couple had been helping her for months who leads a small Iranian-Jewish synagogue she visited the coupe with her 13-year-old son whom she used to homeschool she wanted to divorce her husband and filed for divorce in November 2022 looked around and saw the son running toward me screaming he went in the house and we locked the door After a few seconds I went back outside and saw her lying on the street with her face down.” Some eyewitnesses saw a man running away; he was apprehended two blocks away on Ventura Blvd and was identified as the woman’s husband was very close to Linda and had been offering her support “She is very devastated by what happened.” have two more children who are now staying with their grandparents in Woodland Hills Shaharam Farzan is being held on $3 million bail The Chesed Fund had opened a GoFundMe to help the three children with the goal of raising $300,000 https://thechesedfund.com/icaretocareinc/help-three-children-after-horrific-loss As voting for the U.S. elections in the 39th World Zionist Congress nears conclusion—voting closes May 4—American Zionist Movement (AZM) Executive Director Herbert Block said there were few barriers of entry to voting in what Jewish leaders are describing as a consequential election. We are here today because Jewish fathers and mothers wanted more than happiness from their children. The bipartisan group includes Los Angeles representatives, Brad Sherman (D-Sherman Oaks) and Ted Lieu (D-West LA). Speaking ill of someone once most likely leads to a second time. And hearing gossip, just like the flu, is contagious. Bahram Hassanshahi and his co-conspirators allegedly stole the identities of property owners, forged power of attorney forms in their names and then sold their properties, according to a criminal complaint filed in federal court last week. Hassanshahi allegedly received $180,000 in proceeds from the theft of Robert Tascon’s home — funds he later told investigators he used to buy drugs for resale. Tascon killed himself in 2022, which his common-law wife told investigators was due to his ongoing battle with depression and his inability to regain his Encino property. Authorities are accusing Hassanshahi of conspiracy to commit wire fraud, aggravated identity theft and conspiracy to distribute fentanyl and methamphetamine. Hassanshashi allegedly conspired with Caroline Herrling in the 2021 sale of Tascon’s home for about $1.5 million. Herrling, a former West Hills resident, fraudulently obtained ownership of real estate and money in a near-$3.9 million scheme that also involved dismembering and dumping a dead body, according to the U.S. attorney’s office in L.A. Investigators describe Hassanshashi as “a self-admitted fentanyl and methamphetamine dealer.” The 63-year-old Woodland Hills resident is the latest person to be linked to a criminal web with Herrling at the center. Charles Wilding went missing from his Sherman Oaks neighborhood in fall 2020. Investigators trying to find him uncovered an elaborate fraud. Herrling pleaded guilty last year to conspiracy to commit wire fraud, a crime that encompassed the fraudulent sale of Tascon’s home. She was sentenced to 20 years in federal prison. Another co-conspirator, Jason Kroth, also pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud and is awaiting sentencing. Robert Tascon. (LAPD) In an affidavit submitted with the criminal complaint, Lyndon Versoza, a postal inspector, said Tascon had moved to Texas sometime around 2018, while he was in a legal battle to evict squatters who illegally resided in his Encino property. After Tascon won the eviction case, Herrling and co-conspirators created a fake ID in Tascon’s name, forged power of attorney documents and sold his property without his knowledge or permission, according to Versoza. Tascon’s Encino home was his last asset, although he still had monthly payments from trusts his family had set up for him in California, according to a U.S. Postal Inspection Service report. After the house was sold out from under him, Tascon filed a lawsuit in an attempt to get it back. Tascon killed himself in his Texas home on Sept. 11, 2022. He was 53. The police report noted that he had a history of mental illness and was involved in fraud litigation. Caroline Herrling pleaded guilty last year to conspiracy to commit wire fraud. Among her victims was Robert Tascon. In reviewing banking records and escrow documents, Versoza said he observed a forged power of attorney document bearing Tascon’s name, which also had a fake notary stamp. The forged power of attorney document granted a “Shawn Hassanshahi” special power of attorney to sell Tascon’s property, according to Versoza. The document was submitted to the escrow company to facilitate the fraudulent disbursement of funds stemming from the sale. Hassanshahi signed multiple escrow documents on Tascon’s behalf as the “seller,” Versoza wrote. In an interview with Versoza, Hassanshahi said he met Tascon in prison and that he later loaned him more than $40,000. Hassanshahi claimed that when he called Tascon to collect the money, Tascon said he could get it through the sale of the Encino home. Hassanshahi “said he only spoke with Robert Tascon about it that one time but he felt he got permission from Robert Tascon to sell the property,” Versoza wrote. Around the same time, Hassanshahi told Versoza, Kroth was already trying to sell the Encino house. Kroth introduced Hassanshahi to Herrling as an attorney who could facilitate the sale, according to Versoza. Hassanshahi said he didn’t know why they had to use fake notaries or fake identity cards to sell the house, Versoza wrote. By the time of the sale, Herrling already had another scheme going. According to court documents, Herrling used online mapping programs and visited nicer neighborhoods to search for algae-filled swimming pools or overgrown shrubs to identify houses with vulnerable victims who were unable to care for their properties. After finding such a home in Sherman Oaks in 2020, Herrling and her co-conspirators broke into the residence, where Charles Wilding lived. At some point in September 2020, Wilding died of unknown causes. Investigators say Herrling and others took over Wilding’s property while his body decomposed inside. She used a forged power-of-attorney form so she could pretend to act on Wilding’s behalf while stealing his real estate and financial accounts, officials said. After Herrling learned of a police investigation into Wilding’s disappearance, she and her co-conspirators tried to dissolve his body in acid and lye on the rooftop balcony of her apartment, according to the prosecutor. When that didn’t work, she and others dismembered the body, placed the pieces in vacuum-sealed bags and dumped the body into the San Francisco Bay. Earlier this year, another Herrling co-conspirator, James Kantor, agreed to plead guilty tied to the scheme. He admitted to forging a trust agreement and certification of trust for decedent June Wilding so that her property could be controlled by Herrling. Kantor also admitted to creating a fraudulent petition to speed the transfer of the Wilding property into the fraudulent trust controlled by Herrling. According to the plea agreement, Kantor received at least $64,000 stolen from the estates of June and Charles Wilding. More than 12,000 structures have been destroyed as firefighters begin to get a grip on containment UPDATE 4 p.m.A fleet of helicopters and tanker planes waged what the Los Angeles Times described as an “epic aerial assault” on Saturday in a desperate battle against the Palisades fire which was threatening to march east and north toward Brentwood and Encino The fire was moving through the Santa Monica Mountains as shifting winds forced evacuations of both communities overnight Friday and into Saturday Choppers and fixed-wing planes were relentlessly dropping water not far from the 405 Freeway which so far has stood as something of a bulwark to the east of the still-raging Palisades fire UPDATE 3:30 p.m.Rory Sykes, who made several media appearances and motivational speeches as a boy challenged by blindness and cerebral palsy, died from carbon monoxide inhalation as his mother tried to save him from his Malibu cottage that was caught up in the early devastation of the Los Angeles wildfires, Shelley Sykes wrote on X “I couldn’t put out the cinders on his roof with a hose because the water was switched off by Las Virgenes Municipal Water,” she wrote “Even the 50 brave fire fighters had no water all day It wasn’t immediately clear whether Sykes was among the 13 confirmed deaths in the still-raging fires UPDATE 1 p.m.Add the Mammoth Film Festival to the growing list of Hollywood events canceled by the wildfires. Organizers say the February event, held in the snowy mountains 300 miles north of Los Angeles, posed too many challenges for potential festivalgoers and was postponed indefinitely UPDATE 11:15 a.m.As the death toll in the Los Angeles fires climbed to 13, Jennifer Garner shared that one of her friends was among the victims in the Palisades. Garner revealed her loss when speaking with the press while handing out food and water in partnership with Chef Jose Andres’s World Central Kitchen. Speaking later to MSNBC, Garner she said her own home has been spared so far, but that her friend “did not get out in time.” She did not identify who the friend was. “I did lose a friend, and for our church it’s really tender, so I don’t feel like I should talk about her yet,” she said. UPDATE 10:45 a.m.California Attorney General Rob Bonta said state officials would be closely watching for price-gouging practices in the wake of the unfolding disaster, with eyes on everything from hotel rooms, rent, groceries, emergency supplies and charity requests. “This is not who we are,” an emotional Bonta said during a Saturday morning press conference. “We should not be engaged in price-gouging. We are very serious about this,” he said, adding that the office is already seeing scammers trying to take advantage of the devastation. He said people are already posing as contractors, insurance adjusters and government officials demanding up-front, place-holding payments that are not legitimate. Officials urged people to check licenses and credentials and avoid giving cash to people soliciting donations. “Price gouging – it’s sick, it’s wrong, it’s illegal,” Bonta said. “So is looting. You will be held accountable.” PREVIOUSLY:Residents of Brentwood, on the eastern flank of the Palisades fire, and Encino to the north were ordered to evacuate overnight even as firefighting crews began to gain a partial grip on containing the multiple blazes that have so far claimed 13 lives and more than 12,000 structures in the Los Angeles area. As of Saturday morning, nearly 180,000 people were under evacuation orders in the fires that have wreaked unprecedented destruction in greater Los Angeles. Evacuation warnings had spread east of the north-south 405 Freeway, a critical corridor which so far had been a bulwark between the Palisades blaze – which has consumed 22,660 acres – and the interior neighborhoods of West L.A. The latest mandatory order covers an area that has been slowly encroaching eastward, from Sunset Boulevard north to Encino Reservoir, and from the 405 west to Mandeville Canyon. The area includes the Getty Center museum, which says it has complied and left only emergency personnel behind. Evacuation warnings were also issued overnight for areas to the east of the 405, north of West Sunset and south of Mulholland Drive. Conditions were expected to improve somewhat over the weekend, with diminishing winds and breezes – though 30-50 mph wind gusts in Santa Ana-prone areas were expected to continue, and are forecast to come up again later this week. The Palisades Fire, which has left virtually the entire neighborhood in ruin, was 11% contained as of Saturday morning. The Eaton Fire, which has ravaged 14,117 acres near Altadena and parts of Pasadena, was 15% contained, fire officials said. The smaller Kenneth fire was nearly 80% contained. Thirteen deaths were confirmed – up from 11 on Friday – and more than 12,000 structures were damaged or destroyed altogether. a newly completed residence by designer Dorothy Macik and architect Eran Gispan presents a compelling study in modern architecture and California tranquility Framed by unobstructed canyon views and wrapped in a harmonious mix of limestone veneer the home reads as both sculptural and serene—a striking addition to the hillside A pivoting glass door leads to interiors that feel both expansive and intimate Wide-plank white oak floors run throughout the open-plan layout softened by custom gray-smoke cabinetry and natural stone finishes the chef’s kitchen blends refined materials and clean lines with real utility: Quartzite countertops and sleek bespoke cabinetry offer a cohesive and functional canvas for everyday living and elevated entertaining The main living spaces are anchored by a dual-sided fireplace surrounded by hand-forged steel shelving with smoke-tinted mirrors while velvet wallpaper adds rich contrast and unexpected texture Expansive Fleetwood sliders disappear into the walls seamlessly extending the indoors to a thoughtfully programmed backyard: a sparkling pool and spa and sports court all oriented to capture the surrounding landscape four en-suite bedrooms each offer privacy and elevated design The primary suite opens to a private patio with breathtaking views and a spa-like bath clad in travertine stone and a glass-enclosed shower create an indulgent retreat while light and landscape remain constant themes throughout the upper level Entertainment is redefined in the home’s cinema-worthy movie theater currently configured as a gym and guest quarters—ideal for extended stays or creative pursuits Additional highlights include a powder room with a handmade stone sink and a fully integrated smart home system with premium sound and lighting control this one-of-a-kind home offers a rare combination of elevated design and natural beauty—proof that true luxury lies in the details 4442 Estrondo Drive is offered at $9,500,000 George Ouzounian: 818-900-4259Gina Michelle: 818-850-1458Stephany Delgado: 818-472-9615 EverBank, N.A. opened its first financial center in Encino, California. This is part of the bank's strategic expansion initiative into California, according to a press release. Alfred Ovasapyan will serve as branch manager for the location. "The opening of our financial center in Encino underscores EverBank's commitment to building relationships in the communities we serve," Greg Seibly, CEO, EverBank, said in the release. "As we expand across California, we're focused on introducing EverBank's performance-driven, client centric products and services to even more consumer and commercial clients, delivering financial advantage everyone deserves from their bank." Get the latest news and resources from ATM Marketplace. ©2025 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Print A palpable tension hangs over Encino as news of the latest burglary spreads through the San Fernando Valley neighborhood after months of reported break-ins It’s all people seem to talk about while walking their dogs or in group text chats with neighbors Some residents want to form a neighborhood watch while others are taking quotes from private security companies to patrol the streets outside their multimillion-dollar homes At least 10 burglaries were reported in Encino in the last month according to the Los Angeles Police Department Residents say there have probably been more in this Valley neighborhood Some in Encino have hired armed guards to sit outside their homes “In all my years working and living in Encino I have never participated in conversations where people said I’m going to go get a gun.’ But now they are,” said Robert Glushon president of the Encino Property Owners Assn Crime statistics indicate that burglars are hitting Encino far harder than other parts of Los Angeles residential burglaries were up 4% from last year the LAPD told news station KTLA-TV — compared with Encino’s 40% increase from June to July for an area south of the 101 Freeway 2024An earlier version of this article misspelled the last name of LAPD West Valley Division Capt commanding officer of the LAPD West Valley Division said the numbers on Encino are devoid of context and do not tell an accurate story of the situation on the ground crime is down by about 19% for the West Valley so far this year compared with this time last year “I can’t emphasize this enough that people tend to overreact to spikes and dips in crime all the time,” said Capt commanding officer of the LAPD’s West Valley Division “There was an increase in a very small area that was responded to very quickly by West Valley.” The LAPD provided more information about the West Valley burglaries during an online meeting on Thursday there were 38 incidents of hot prowl burglaries across the city of Los Angeles The burglaries appear to be centered in area between the 101 Freeway Ventura Boulevard and the area slightly to the south assured the 500 meeting attendees that the department is aware that these types of burglaries feel personal whether they are increasing or even if they are lowering and they are reducing it doesn’t matter to the person that is having their home burglarized,” Flores said California Police responded Wednesday night to reports of a break-in at an Encino home — at least the third such incident in the neighborhood this month. On Monday, an east Encino resident reported hearing the sound of glass breaking in their home shortly after 12:30 a.m. By the time police arrived at the home on Firmament Avenue, the suspect or suspects were gone. Police logged the incident as a hot prowl, meaning a resident was home during the break-in. Less than three miles to the west, a resident reported that they’d seen two people around 3 a.m. Tuesday in their home in the 16800 block of Mooncrest Drive, according to the LAPD. Responding officers did not find any suspects. It’s becoming a familiar pattern for residents of the neighborhood, where break-ins have shown no signs of letting up since last month’s surge. Los Angeles City Councilmember Nithya Raman is “deeply alarmed by the recent cluster of residential break-ins in Encino,” a spokesperson said. The LAPD has increased patrols in Encino, and volunteer reserves support officers in the field. And additional investigators are working with the department’s West Valley Division to pursue leads on the burglaries. “No one should have to live in fear in their own home, and our office is committed to doing everything we can to ensure the safety of all our residents,” Raman’s spokesperson said. Some Southern California residents are unsettled after finding crude surveillance devices stashed among shrubs or in planters. Wendling said that the media have been laser-focused on crimes in Encino and have overreported the situation, giving the impression that police are not working fast enough. “We are taking it extremely seriously,” he said. “We need the media’s help to to cool the temperature, so to speak. We try to reduce the incidence of crime, and then secondarily we try to reduce the fear of crime. That’s what really got blown out of proportion.” Despite the increase in police patrols, resident Sam Avishay can sense the anxiety among his neighbors, some of whom are talking about hiring a private security company and splitting the cost. He’s wondering whether it would be worth it to purchase a firearm, as some of his neighbors are doing. “Does that escalate the situation?” Avishay said. “All of this has made me rethink my long-held belief that I should not be a gun owner.” Resident Stephanie Rosenthal has reached the point of taking pictures of suspicious cars on her street and approaching strangers sitting in their cars. “We just have to make ourselves present and not let anyone case out the neighborhood,” she said. “You have to be willing to interrogate anyone ... if they’re taking chances, so will we.” Members of the community should be vigilant, Wendling said, but they should not jump to conclusions if someone is driving slowly through a neighborhood. Most suspects arrested in the West Valley burglaries are not from the area and have traveled all across the county. “It doesn’t matter where you live,” Wendling said. “It’s not just endemic to Los Angeles. It’s not just endemic to California. It’s coast-to-coast.” Police made two recent arrests in connection to the Encino burglaries. Both suspects have long criminal histories, according to Hamilton, and have been involved in burglaries in Southern California and Southern Nevada. One suspect was linked to a burglary based on their clothing and was in possession of a stolen firearm taken from a home in Las Vegas. Encino was just one of many places hit by these crews, according to police. One longtime resident, who only provided his first name, Rob, because he was concerned for his family’s safety, recently moved back in with his elderly mother to give her some sense of security. “Everybody knows what’s happening, and you just walk around having your eyes peeled, looking, but not really even knowing what to look for,” he said. “It’s a little scary for me,” he acknowledged, adding of his mother: “And it’s really scary for her. You just have to be vigilant, because you don’t know which house is going to be hit next.” Nathan Solis reports on breaking news with the Fast Break team at the Los Angeles Times. Print On Friday afternoon the winds across the Santa Monica Mountains suddenly shifted and the Palisades fire pushed north and east making a run in two different directions: toward Encino and Brentwood Across the southern San Fernando Valley and West L.A. terrified Angelenos watched as leaping flames and massive plumes of smoke continued to rise over ridgelines well into the night worried that the already catastrophic blaze could devastate new parts of the city there were two critical differences in the firefight: There was a squadron of massive water- and retardant-dropping aircraft at the ready and winds — although strong — still allowed for them to take flight And although the fire did end up growing by about 1,000 acres and likely damaged or destroyed some homes the massive push held the flames back from making another major run into urban areas much of the region had breathed a collective sigh of relief just had to do with the amount of resources available to us and everybody briefed and everybody ready,” said Sean Preader a battalion chief for the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection focused on aviation “Even though we were ready the first day .. we still didn’t have as many [resources] as we did on Friday and that’s honestly a huge part of our success — and not just in the air but the ground also.” In contrast to the chaos of Tuesday — when aircraft were grounded during a key portion of the initial firefight due to winds that hit up to 80 mph — the aerial attack Friday into Saturday was key in halting another disastrous run from the fire “We had so much aircraft up that there was no break in the firefight,” said Jim Hudson the Cal Fire incident commander over the Palisades fire crews dropped more than 650,000 gallons of water on the fire from 8 a.m Preader said — about half of which was dropped overnight Friday into Saturday noting it was by far the most water dropped during any 24-hour period of the Palisades fire Under a unified command among several fire agencies helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft had been made ready from several nearby jurisdictions Los Angeles Fire Department’s battalion chief over air operations said there were at least three sizes of helicopters flying during the attack as well as the fixed-wing aircraft that primarily dropped retardant He estimated there were more than a dozen aircraft on the fire at various times Friday and Saturday a spokesperson for the LAFD and the Palisades fire said that more than 40 helicopters were assigned to the fire at that point along with several fixed-wing aircraft shared across the region’s fires He recalled flying over the fire early Friday worrying how a shift in the weather could threaten Mandeville Canyon we’ve got a real shot at losing Mandeville if we’re not careful,” Willis remembered saying as the winds switched from a typical offshore Santa Ana pattern into an onshore flow and we ordered aircraft out of our helibase,” Willis said we went from about three or four aircraft on a very quiet fire to 12 aircraft and prepping the air attack to order fixed-wing.” As the blaze pushed north and east with those new winds officials called for the evacuation of Brentwood and the hills of Encino and Tarzana Flames pushed up against established fire lines set up along Mulholland Drive and jumped over the lines west of Mandeville Canyon “The fixed-wing retardant-dropping aircraft just pummeled that area,” Willis said and it was probably what was the turning point “They just line them up,” Hudson said. “They go 12 miles out until their turn, and then it’s a constant rotation. ... They come in, retardant, next aircraft up, retardant. They’re just building that line and connecting the dots. They go reload, and they’re right back in the stack.” Although the air attack proved critical, Willis said it only works in coordination with ground crews. “It’s total teamwork; we just have different jobs,” Willis said. “But with the amount of geography to cover and the volume of fire we were seeing with fire behavior that we’ve never seen before ... we knew that fighting fire from the air was gonna be a critical component.” After spending much of Friday night watching constant water drops and hoping the fire wouldn’t threaten her Tarzana home, Sarah Cohen said she was in awe of the firefighting effort. “They deserve a parade and bonuses,” Cohen said Saturday. While the blaze rages on and winds remain a concern, it’s hard to feel too much relief, but Willis said he’s proud of what they accomplished Friday and Saturday. “With all of that devastation or loss, we had a lot of successes, a lot of saves,” Willis said. “And I think the air assets were an absolute key component to large-volume saves.” Times staff writer Dakota Smith contributed to this report. The siblings, ages 8 and 10, were attending an after-school program at Lanai Road Elementary School. They are typically picked up around 5 p.m. by Lucia Jasso, their adoptive mother, according to her attorney, Christa Ramey. But on May 14, the children’s biological mother, Isabel Rios, entered the school office around 3:30 p.m. and asked to pick them up, providing no identification, according to a claim filed by their family against the school district. Such a claim usually precedes the filing of a lawsuit. Rios is not designated as the person responsible for picking up either child, Ramey said. According to the claim, Rios lost custody of the siblings around 2015 due to drug addiction. Jasso, Rios’ mother, adopted both children several years later. Jurupa Unified School District agreed to pay $360,000 to a teacher who was fired after she said her Christian beliefs prevented her from adhering to policies on gender. The children were called to the office that day and saw Rios waiting at the school gate. She called them over and let them know she was there to pick them up, to which the children “reluctantly agreed,” according to the claim. No security or staff members were at the gate where students are picked up, the claim said. “This conduct is not only a negligent action of LAUSD and [the after-school program‘s] employees, staff, servants, contractors, and agents, but it is also a breach of their mandatory duties to keep children in their custody safe from abduction by being picked up from its campus by unauthorized third-parties,” the claim said. LAUSD declined to comment on the system in place for picking up students from after-school programs. “Los Angeles Unified takes the safety and security of all students very seriously,” LAUSD spokesperson Shannon Haber said. “The District is looking into these claims. However, Los Angeles Unified does not comment on pending or ongoing litigation.” Jurors side with former students at Saint Francis High school who were expelled in 2020 for photos in which they wore acne masks. The siblings’ whereabouts were unknown for nine hours that day, during which Rios reportedly took them on six buses and two trains to Compton, where her boyfriend’s mother lived. Officials were eventually able to track down their location with the help of closed-circuit cameras on public transportation, Ramey said. “[The children] were traumatized, scared, tired and sore from all the walking and running they had to do,” the claim said. The children knew Rios as a relative but did not know she was their biological mother at the time of the incident, adding to their trauma, Ramey said. “That conversation had to be forced upon them,” the lawyer said. “That was a lot of adult information for them to learn at a really young age.” Rios has since sent Jasso messages in which she threatens to take the children again, said Ramey, who plans to address the situation Monday with a request for a restraining order for the family. The children “are worried about going back to school [and] whether they’ll be safe,” she said. “They feel like that’s been taken away from them.” The claim was filed last week, and Ramey said a lawsuit will probably follow in October. “Schools are supposed to teach our children, but they are also supposed to keep them safe,” she said. Ashley Ahn was a 2023-24 reporting fellow at the Los Angeles Times. She previously interned at CNN, USA Today, NPR and Foreign Policy Magazine. Ahn is from Georgia and a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania. County financial center in Encino – shortly after the bank launched its SoCal commercial banking division in Irvine the Encino site will service local customers with a full suite of consumer and business banking products and work to establish EverBank’s footprint in the region Nygren said he and the team plan to bring “a fresh approach to banking to the region” that is rooted in innovation and local expertise said the Encino financial center “underscores EverBank’s commitment to building relationships in the communities we serve.” we’re focused on introducing EverBank’s performance-driven client centric products and services to even more consumer and commercial clients delivering the financial advantage everyone deserves from their bank,” Seibly said in a statement Once EverBank completes its acquisition of Sterling Bank & Trust – based in Michigan but with a significant California presence – in a deal expected to close in the first quarter of the new year EverBank’s new West Coast commercial banking division is focused on lending opportunities providing advisory services to middle-market businesses and liquidity services to a variety of prime California industries In addition to the Encino financial center the bank plans open another location in Roseville before the end of the year © Los Angeles Business Journal | Inside The Valley(formerly San Fernando Valley Business Journal) Learn how to describe the purpose of the image (opens in a new tab) Leave empty if the image is purely decorative We may receive a commission on purchases made from links As far as '90s comedies go, "Encino Man" is up there as one of the seemingly forgotten flicks that die-hard fans are thirsting with nostalgia over. It might not be one of the 15 best '90s comedies ever made (depending on who you ask) but the film helped establish Pauly Shore as a genuine movie star and it certainly doesn't hurt that both Sean Astin ("The Lord of the Rings") and Brendan Fraser ("The Mummy") have gone on to become cherished actors in their own right It's an of-its-time comedy that remains loved to this day director Les Mayfield's 1992 film centers on Dave (Astin) who uncovers a caveman frozen in a block of ice while digging a hole for a swimming pool With the help of his friend Stoney (Shore) Dave moves the caveman (Fraser) to their garage where he thaws out and comes back to life The duo then attempts to pass him off as a foreign exchange student named Link as he learns the ways of life in the '90s could the stars unite for a sequel more than 30 years later Would Disney commit financial resources to something like this We're going to go over the odds of that happening and whether or not there is a story to tell here assuming all of the pieces fall into place Disney's Buena Vista Pictures was behind "Encino Man," which was produced for a modest $7 million in its day The film made a very respectable $40 million at the box office and was a regular in rotation on cable This was also at a time when home video was a big deal Disney undoubtedly made a good deal of money on the film For one, the film was not met with kindness from critics in its day, so much so that it took Brendan Fraser years to accept that there were people who loved the movie but critical reception can still be a factor when it comes to getting a sequel made Disney went the "safe" route and produced a made-for-TV movie called "Encino Woman," which aired in 1996 You'd be forgiven if you haven't heard of it as it has largely been forgotten The film was not well-liked and failed to garner a following like the original film did That's why a direct sequel is the key here as a follow-up did technically materialize just not in the way fans of the original might have wanted It's entirely possible that the poor reception to the TV follow-up killed any chance of an actual sequel getting made in its day. Not only that, but Fraser was then starring in big films like "George of the Jungle" to beef out his increasingly impressive resume while Astin got cast in "Lord of the Rings," which took years of his life But everything old does eventually become new again Released in 1996 as a television movie on ABC "Encino Woman" is now next to impossible to find through legal channels Rather than focus on the woman unearthed in the ice at the end of "Encino Man," Shawn Schepps' movie focuses on a different cavewoman who is thawed out in the mid-'90s and inadvertently becomes both a successful model and a leading spokesperson for feminist issues like women's rights It's like a strange combination of "Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead" by way of "Poor Things," but it was produced with a made-for-TV budget and filled with radical '90s flamboyance including drag queen cameos from The Fabulous Wonder Twins and the legendary Jackie Beat The film only aired once on television and was never given a physical media release but some pirate preservationists have uploaded a TV recording online "Encino Woman" centers on young adults in the professional field and more mature issues than whether or not the girl you like is going to go with you to the prom It's a shame the film has been mostly lost to time considering the ahead-of-its-time messaging and stellar supporting cast like "Dinner and a Movie" host Annabelle Gurwitch beloved character actor Jay Thomas," and comedian Bobcat Goldthwait It's doubtful that the House of Mouse will ever let this movie out of the vault Enough time has passed and nostalgia has caught up with the original "Encino Man." The window of opportunity could arguably be there now for a legacy sequel in the streaming age and, for what it's worth, several of the film's stars have weighed in on that being a possibility. When asked about the possibility of a sequel in 2023 Fraser said I mean everything's getting remade." Not exactly a glowing endorsement but the actor also said it "warms my heart" in speaking about the love people have for the film today it's really up to the fans because Disney+ knows about it and the producer I know Brendan and Sean would probably do it if the script was right There's a love for that movie to this day .. people can make fun of them and the industry or whatever but they've been putting food on my table for years and making people happy There is a huge audience out there that really enjoys those." Shortly after Brendan Fraser won the Oscar for Best Actor in 2023, Shore was interviewed by Variety about the possibility of a sequel but it's up to Disney." As Disney owns the IP it's up to the House of Mouse to make the call Nobody has discussed a potential story for "Encino Man 2," including Shore who was also asked about where he thinks the characters could be after all these years the film concludes with Link reuniting with his girlfriend after she also thaws out With all of the core stars being much older, it would probably be best to do some sort of legacy sequel where they could pass the baton to a series of younger stars. Maybe they all find younger frozen Neanderthals and have to teach them the ways of the 2020s? All the while, we could catch up with Dave, Stoney, and Link more than 30 years later, sort of like "Bill & Ted Face the Music." The other option — and one that is probably less appealing to fans of the original — would be a straight-up reboot It wouldn't be too difficult to imagine Disney modernizing the concept and doing it with a new but it also might run the risk of not having much of an audience it's almost certainly best suited as a nostalgia play Disney isn't actively developing any version of "Encino Man 2," so no cast is involved it would make the most sense to bring back Pauly Shore The other actors that would make a great deal of sense are Robin Tunney as Ella who also had a memorable role in the original as Kim If all four actors were to sign on, it would make it easier to imagine the film actually getting made. Both Quan and Fraser won Oscars in 2023 for their roles in "Everything Everywhere All at Once" and "The Whale," respectively Disney would be able to get relatively recent Oscar-winning actors who are very much loved by the moviegoing public to reunite all these years later but the ball is ultimately in the studio's court "Encino Man" is available to rent or buy on Amazon Prime Video the Palisades Fire started moving north towards the San Fernando Valley and the Los Angeles Fire Department put parts of Encino and Tarzana under evacuation warnings These are the first evacuation warnings in the San Fernando Valley from the Palisades fire which firefighters are attempting to contain south of Mulholland Drive There are also new evacuation alerts for Brentwood and area which includes the Skirball and Getty Centers Both Museums are closed; the Skirball is scheduled to reopen Jan For the most up-to-date alerts on evacuation status, download the Watch Duty App or visit the Palisades Fire updates page Wildfires continue to wreak havoc across Los Angeles County with officials reporting (as of Friday evening) a total of 36,165 acres burned — over twice the size of the New York borough of Manhattan The Los Angeles County wildfires have (as of Friday evening) destroyed or damaged over 12,300 structures The Palisades Fire remains the largest and most destructive wildfire Since it started at approximately 10:30 am on Jan over 21,000 acres have burned and only 8% of the fire is contained Up to 150,000 residents around Los Angeles County have been under mandatory evacuation orders since the fire started Jan 7  The Palisades Fire alone has taken the lives of five people and at least 5,700 structures have been destroyed or damaged Fire crews from as far away as Poway in San Diego County and Rialto in San Bernardino County have been seen helping with the fight against the Palisades Fire The Eaton Fire in the Altadena and Pasadena area has burned almost 14,000 acres with 3% containment (an improvement from zero percent containment on Thursday) Six people are confirmed dead and over 7,000 structures are damaged or destroyed About 3,200 residents remain under mandatory evacuation orders County Fire Chief Anthony Marrone said 1,527 firefighters are currently assigned to the Eaton Fire the fire at the Canyon did make a push towards historic Mount Wilson,” Marrone said “This observatory is okay thanks to the efforts of the firefighters and observatory staff and no buildings have been destroyed at Mount Wilson A firefighter did suffer a significant fall injury yesterday at the Eaton Fire he’s resting comfortably and he’s in stable condition and expected to make a full recovery.” Marrone said that the cause of the Palisades and Eaton fires is still yet to be determined a new blaze that first appeared on Thursday afternoon near West Hills and Calabasas Los Angeles Police Department Assistant Chief Dominic Choi said that at 4:32 p.m LAPD received a 911 call that a suspect was attempting to light a fire in Woodland Hills and he was being detained by residents After LAPD Topanga took the suspect into custody LAPD and Ventura County Sheriffs interviewed the suspect “After the interview and additional investigative steps looking at some additional evidence that was present they made the determination that there was not enough probable cause to arrest this person on arson or suspicion of arson and therefore this person was arrested on a felony probation violation,” Chief Choi said Calmer winds and a fierce aerial water assault by planes and helicopters kept the Kenneth Fire from growing on Thursday evening and Friday “Thanks to the quick action of first responders and aerial assets The Kenneth Fire has burned about 1,000 acres with 35% containment Evacuation orders have been lifted and no fatalities were reported the National Weather Service expects sustained winds to slow to about 20 mph A red flag warning remains in effect through at least Monday Luna said five more looters have been arrested prowling around evacuated areas between Thursday and Friday “We will not tolerate exploitation during this crisis,” Luna said He confirmed that 200 National Guard personnel were deployed overnight to assist with securing evacuation zones and roadblocks “Their presence ensures that we maintain safety in these high-risk areas while allowing our law enforcement officers to focus on fire-specific challenges,” Luna said Additional Guard reinforcements are expected to arrive by Sunday There was also a report of a civilian drone making contact with a Canadian CL-415 Super Scooper aircraft en route to dropping water No injuries were reported and the collision was only first discovered when maintenance staff noticed that there was “a fist-sized hole in the leading edge of the wing.” Marrone issued a warning to anyone attempting to fly a drone over the fires “We do have our federal partners behind the scenes who are going to be implementing procedures to be able to follow drones in our two large fire areas and they will be able to identify who the operator of that drone is,” Marrone said “The most important thing to know is that if you fly a drone at one of these brush fires all aerial operations will be shut down and we certainly don’t want to have that happen.” As fire victims begin the arduous insurance process, L.A. County Assessor Jeffrey Prang directed claimants to visit https://assessor.lacounty.gov/ or your business has been damaged or destroyed you may qualify for property tax relief under the Misfortune and Calamity program,” Prang said the damage needs to exceed $10,000 and claimants must file a claim within 12 months He also reminded claimants to beware of scams: “You should not pay anybody to access these services.” an erroneous evacuation alert was sent to the cell phones of millions of people in Los Angeles County Supervisor Lindsey Horvath acknowledged the frustration telling The Los Angeles Daily News “whatever the cause it is unacceptable and it is being addressed now Governor Gavin Newsom (D) ordered an independent investigation into the critical loss of water pressure to local fire hydrants and “the reported unavailability of water supplies from the Santa Ynez Reservoir.” In a letter to CEO and Chief Engineer of LADWP Newsom insisted “we need answers to ensure this does not happen again and we have every resource available to fight these catastrophic fires.” “We need answers to ensure this does not happen again and we have every resource available to fight these catastrophic fires.” – Gov Newsom also invited President-elect Donald Trump to visit Los Angeles to survey the devastation has committed to cover costs associated with these fires at 100% for 180 days On Friday, in an interview with Fox 11 Los Angeles,  LAFD Chief Kristin Crowley expressed frustration about the city cutting $17.6 million in funding from the LAFD in fiscal year 2025. “My message is the fire department needs to be properly funded,” Crowley said. “It’s not.” Crowley added that the LAFD needs 62 new fire stations and double the current number of firefighters. Although there were reports that Crowley had been fired, Bass’ office denied the reports. Bass’ Deputy Mayor of Communications, Zach Seidel, told Fox 11 Los Angeles, “no, that report is not true, Kristin Crowley is still the Chief, she was not fired, she did not resign and she remains in charge of the Los Angeles Fire Department.” LAist is part of Southern California Public Radio, a member-supported public media network. Encino like you’ve never seen it before: Encino boasts the largest and oldest community garden in Los Angeles, situated near one of L.A.’s last permanent produce stands. Throw in a park with a pond and orange trees, and you’ve got an unexpected walk on the “wild” side in the paved-over San Fernando Valley. After turning right on Ventura, hang another right on Balboa Boulevard. Half a block down is one of those monolithic Department of Water and Power distributing stations you see around L.A. This one went up just after World War II, when such plants were meant to look like “temples of infrastructure,” according to the Center for Land Use Interpretation. From Balboa, go right on Otsego Street, part of a residential subdivision that also got built after the war. Many of its single-story ranch houses are well-preserved. Also notable: no sidewalks, a quirk not uncommon in an era when neighborhood kids often shared the street with automobiles. When you reach Magnolia Boulevard, we want to cross the street. To do so safely, make a left, heading one block back to Balboa. Then turn right into the crosswalk to the north side of Magnolia. Proceed right — heading east — down the sidewalk. (Annoying? Sure, but consider it more steps for your Fitbit and more time to admire the white-petaled Magnolia trees that give the street its name!) More serious growers can find everything here to tend their mini-Edens — wheelbarrows, hoses, even a greenhouse to germinate seeds. If you’re visiting with kids (or heck, just yourself), embark on scavenger hunt to track down the grounds’ communal butterfly garden, cactus garden, wood bridge, picnic benches, and random scarecrows. Hard to believe all this lies within yards of the 101 Freeway. Besides providing shade, a grove of mature trees dampens the roar of passing traffic. Exit through the same driveway you came in. Turn left on Magnolia, then left on Hayvenhurst Avenue. Under the freeway’s overpass is a famous mural by artist Sandy Bleifer in which cars are crammed into an open sardine can. I can’t think of a better metaphor for L.A. traffic; in fact, this stretch of freeway is dependably one of the most congested in the city. If the cars look old, that’s because they were painted way back in 1975! On the other side of the freeway, you’ll find the sign for “Tapia Bros. Farm.” Enter their dirt lot at 5251 Hayvenhurst Ave. and get transported back to pre-WWII San Fernando Valley and its many drive-up produce stands. Run by the Tapia family for generations, the farm still does a great business, especially during the holidays, when it rolls out a pumpkin patch and corn maze. Before leaving, drop in on their egg-laying hens, then pick up a bag of fresh fruit or a jar of wild honey to go. Time to head back. Retrace your steps on Hayvenhurst, crossing over Magnolia and staying on Hayvenhurst until you hit Ventura Boulevard. (By the way, another block past Ventura leads to the Jackson family estate where singer Michael and his siblings grew up; but there’s nothing to see, as the house is safely secluded.) Next, to borrow from Tom Petty’s Freefallin’ — another pop-culture reference to Encino — turn “west down Ventura Boulevard.” The next four blocks present many decent dining and shopping options; admittedly, they also contain the kind of bland buildings often associated with Encino. But hey, at least now you know there’s more here than meets the eye. Turn right on La Maida Street to return to Moorpark Street, where your journey began. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Versailles Cuban Food (@versaillescubanfood) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Laidrey™ Coffee Roasters (@laidreycoffeeroasters) Any suggestions for great hikes in and around L.A. and we might check them out for a future story LAist is part of Southern California Public Radio PANAMA CITY ― It all started over an argument about driving and the death of a 48-year-old woman on her birthday The Panama City Police Department offered more details about about Saturday's deadly road rage incident during a news briefing Monday afternoon was in the passenger seat of a Dodge Ram driven by Ivybella Encino captain of the PCPDs investigative services section said Encino and Simmons were upset with the driving of the red GMC Terrain in front of them He said Encino was "irate" with the driver What started as a verbal altercation escalated into a physical altercation between Encino and Marileigh Lewis Nichol said an occupant from Garner's vehicle went to the other vehicle and struck Encino He said it was a brief altercation and not an all-out fight Encino drove the truck around to the side of Garner's vehicle This is when Simmons displayed his handgun and told the victims he would kill them saying “I don’t care to do 100 years," according to a police report Police said Simmons fired 11 rounds into Garner's vehicle hitting both Garner and Lewis in the chest The other two occupants of the vehicle were unharmed An uninvolved vehicle nearby was also struck on Saturday the PCPD began receiving 911 calls in reference to the gunfire A nearby officer heard the shooting and pursued Encino and Simmons Nearby units with the Bay County Sheriff's Office PCPD and Florida Highway Patrol responded to the scene good Samaritans were providing care to Garner and Lewis Officers took over in providing aid until Emergency Medical Services could take them to a hospital Garner was pronounced dead shortly after arriving at the hospital Her daughter was still in critical condition on Monday The chaseNichol said Encino and Simmons continued to flee from several marked units driving recklessly through several parking lots and into the property of a Holiday Inn off of State Road 77 A police report noted there were several guests in the parking lot at the time Simmons threw the firearm out of the truck while driving through the parking lot PCPD said units attempted to block Encino's truck to prevent further injury Encino was taken into custody without incident Where were the suspects from?When asked about the residency of the duo investigators said Encino was listed as a transient and Simmons was originally from the North Carolina area Officials said Encino and Simmons did not know the occupants of Garner's vehicle prior to the shooting two counts of firing into an occupied vehicle tampering with evidence and resisting officers without violence Encino was charged with accessory to murder aggravated battery on a law enforcement officer and driving while license suspended/revoked Officials confirmed it was Garner's birthday at the time of the incident An office building next to the US-101 Freeway in Encino could be converted into affordable housing via the Mayor's Executive Directive 1, per an application submitted earlier this month to the Los Angele Department of City Planning The proposed development from Capstone Equities calls for the adaptive reuse of an existing two-story structure into 117 studio and one-bedroom priced for lower-income households Parking for 120 vehicles would be provided on the property in a surface lot the proposed development would make use of density bonus incentives to permit a reduction to a required side yard and to allow residential uses on a site otherwise restricted to office space FSY Architects is designing the project which also calls for converting portions of the existing parking lot into courtyards and gardens for use by residents The development site is located roughly three quarters of a mile northwest of the intersection of Ventura Boulevard and La Maida Avenue, where a mixed-use project featuring 130 homes above a Mercedes-Benz dealership is planned Twitter / Facebook / LinkedIn / Threads / Instagram Looking for affordable housing? Visit lahousing.lacity.org/aahr and housing.lacounty.gov California's 2024 state income limits Click here for additional affordable housing resources expressed concern for uptick in Encino home invasions in a X post.  Burglaries in Encino have gotten so out of control even the LAPD's top cop is weighing in on the scourge of break-ins that have affected residents of the tony zip code in the Valley.  two LAPD officials confirm to Los Angeles on the condition of anonymity.  City Councilor Nithya Raman said she is "alarmed" by the number of burglaries that have been reported by her constituents adding: "No one should have to live in fear in their own home." along with Raman and the representatives from the Mayor's Office held a public safety meeting on Zoom for those affected to get answers. In some of these cases detectives say that the criminals are using technology like wifi render home security systems useless while the break in Others appear to be  part of skilled burglary crews who mask up "It doesn't feel like anyone is out her to protect us," Mike McKinnon "I am seriously considering signing up for a gun safety course."  Thelma Golden will celebrate Lauren Halsey and U.K.-based singer Griff will take the stage featured A-list designers and Otis College standouts who earned scholarships for innovation in Fashion Design lawyers say Boston Police Officer John O'Keefe showed injuries consistent with a dog attack and plan to present a case against Chloe a German Shepherd who was re-homed by the owner's of the house where the cop's body was found in a snowbank Magazine’s takeaways on five notable topics from President Donald Trump’s first 100 days of his second term consumers are stocking up on household items and bites from THEBlvd and Hinoki & the Bird 2025 at 8:06 am PT.css-79elbk{position:relative;}A firefighter battles the Palisades Fire in Mandeville Canyon Saturday the Palisades Fire remained at 11 percent containment and had reached 23,707 acres the combined death toll for the Palisades and Eaton fires was 16 according to the Los Angeles County coroner's office Northern winds gusting up to 50 mph were expected Sunday with a red flag warning in effect until 6 p.m Cal Fire said in a Sunday morning update on the fire "Please be advised: An inaccurate social media post is currently circulating on Facebook," the update said "The post claims that individuals can come to California to join a clean-up crew in areas affected by recent LA wildfires and we would like to clarify that there is no such opportunity available." CA —Although firefighters gained more containment over the Palisades Fire Saturday and sent people fleeing their homes in Brentwood destroying at least one home and reaching 23,654 acres the fire has destroyed more than 5,000 structures The death toll from both the Palisades and Eaton fires has reached 16 Authorities continue to search for missing people in the fires Crews waged a fierce battle to keep the fire from spreading into the San Fernando Valley or jumping the San Diego (405) Freeway They had to take advantage of favorable wind conditions because it won't last A wind advisory is in place through Sunday afternoon and another strong Santa Ana windstorm is expected to return Monday SEE ALSO: LA Braces For More Winds As More Forced To Flee Overnight Flare-Ups A fierce battle against the flames was underway in Mandeville Canyon home to Arnold Schwarzenegger and other celebrities not far from the Pacific coast where swooping helicopters dumped water as the blaze charged downhill Firefighters on the ground used hoses in an attempt to beat back leaping flames as thick smoke blanketed the chaparral-covered hillside CalFire Operations Chief Christian Litz said a main focus Saturday would be the Palisades Fire burning in the canyon area “We need to be aggressive out there,” Litz said Water is being drawn from the Encino Reservoir to stop the Palisades blaze from spreading into the San Fernando Valley menacing Bel Air and the densely populated San Fernando Valley The Los Angeles Fire Department extended mandatory evacuation orders to include the Getty Center parts of Encino and Mandeville Canyon Friday night Evacuation warnings were extended to Bel Air and in the direction of the Tarzana-Woodland Hills area The shift prompted ULCA to advise students to be ready for possible evacuations As the fire raced toward the Encino area Friday night residents filed out of the evacuation zone having seen over the past few days just how deadly this blaze is Authorities issued several community notices Saturday morning: officials offered clarity on the toll of death and destruction caused by the fire: While the wind cooperated with firefighting efforts late Friday night north-to-northeast winds are expected to gradually increase Saturday peaking in strength Saturday evening into the overnight hours Saturday and will remain in effect through 6 p.m Moderate to strong Santa Ana winds are likely to return Tuesday and Wednesday a new mandatory evacuation order was issued from Sunset Boulevard North to the Encino Reservoir according to the Los Angeles Fire Department This extends from the 405 Freeway West to Mandeville Canyon The first is from Sunset Boulevard to Bellagio Road to Roscomare Road to Mulholland Drive to the 405 Freeway The second is from Mulholland Drive / Sepulveda Boulevard to the 405 Freeway to Ventura Boulevard to Louise Ave These two areas abut the existing mandatory evacuation zones While no action is required immediately of residents it is imperative you are prepared to evacuate The fire caused Caltrans Friday night to close the Sunset Boulevard Santa Monica Boulevard and Olympic Boulevard/Pico Boulevard off-ramps from the southbound San Diego (405) Freeway as well as the Getty Center Drive and Skirball Center Drive off-ramps from the northbound and southbound San Diego Freeway new evacuation centers have been set up at Van Nuys Sherman Oaks Recreation Center at 14201 Huston St in Sherman Oaks and Lanark Recreation Center at 21816 Lanark St UCLA officials announced that they will conduct remote instruction for undergraduate and graduate courses through Friday due to the Palisades Fire Campus operations will continue to be modified during this time Those who work in the UCLA Health clinical areas will receive further communications from UCLA Health Although the campus is not currently under an evacuation order an evacuation warning has been issued to a zone adjacent to UCLA and officials were asking those on campus to remain vigilant and "be ready to evacuate should the alert be extended to our campus." Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna says authorities have not determined whether any of the fires ravaging the county were intentionally set but LASD detectives were working with the LA county and city fire departments Tobacco and Firearms to determine their cause "We don't want any gaps in information any and every clue is important," Luna said "If anybody out there has any information on anything suspicious something that you think just doesn't sound right The five deaths from the Palisades Fire were in addition to six confirmed deaths in the Eaton Fire in Altadena representatives of the Los Angeles County Office of Medical Examiner removed remains from the ruins of a home in the vicinity of Duke's restaurant in Malibu Officials from the sheriff's department told reporters at the scene that deputies received a missing person report prompting them to conduct a welfare check at the burned- out home Malibu Mayor Doug Stewart issued a statement saying the "tragic news weighs heavily on our hearts." "This is a painful reminder of the profound impact this fire is having on our community," Stewart said "Malibu is more than a city -- we are neighbors and show the resilience that defines our community." LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell said another death occurred at a home in the 15300 block of Friends Street in Pacific Palisades He said police and the medical examiner responded to the scene and determined the death was "fire- related." No other details were released "It is safe to say the Palisades Fire is one of the most destructive natural disasters in the history of Los Angeles," LAFD Chief Kristin Crowley said Thursday morning Los Angeles County Fire Department Chief Anthony Marrone said there were a "high number of significant injuries to residents who did not evacuate in addition to first responders who were on the fire lines." Those looking for someone impacted by any of the fires in Los Angeles County were asked to contact the Red Cross at 800-675-5799 A curfew has been implemented in the Palisades and Eaton fire mandatory evacuation areas "This curfew will be strictly enforced and is being taken to enhance public safety protect property and prevent any burglaries," Luna said "I've given direction that if somebody's caught doing this they're not going to get cited and released — they're going to get booked." Violators will be punished with a $1,000 fine or jail time Some 210 LAPD officers have been deployed to the Palisades Fire area Officials established a Family Assistance Center at the Cheviot Hills Recreation Center The center will be open for those who need to report a missing person connected to the Palisades Fire Meantime, a man remains missing after last being seen in a mountainous area of Malibu on Tuesday Following concerns that firefighters lacked resources and dealt with low water pressure to combat the devastating Palisades Fire in the initial stages of the crisis, Gov. Gavin Newsom Friday ordered an independent investigation into the matter. Newsom ordered officials to prepare a comprehensive review examining their preparation and response procedures to ensure available water supply for emergencies and demanded documents detailing any causes of the loss of water pressure and unavailability of water supplies An erroneous 4 a.m. evacuation alert followed another that was sent Friday spurring panic for a county already on edge Officials say the mistakes were not human-made — "as these alerts are being issued they are not being activated or initiated by a person," Kevin McGowan LA County's emergency management director said The state insurance commissioner says he has taken several actions to protect victims of the Eaton and Palisades fires, including prohibiting insurers from canceling or declining to renew policies held by people within the fire zones for a year "My top priority is to protect all affected people during this crisis and assist in their insurance recovery," Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara said at a Friday morning news conference "My primary concern at this very moment is to ensure that wildfire survivors receive the insurance benefits to which they are entitled as soon as possible." 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LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- A babysitter and two young kids experienced some frightening moments when three suspects broke into a home in Encino The incident happened around midnight Thursday near Edgerton Avenue and Moorpark Street Authorities say the suspects smashed their way in through a sliding glass door The suspects ran off after realizing people were home The babysitter and "two young children" were not harmed It is not believed anything of significant value was stolen 2024 at 4:08 pm PT.css-79elbk{position:relative;}The next three Trader Joe's to open in Southern California will be in Sherman Oaks followed by Northridge and a newly announced Tarzana location (Shutterstock CA — As Trader Joe's expands across California in the upcoming year the company is laser-focused on the San Fernando Valley where there are three new openings in the works The next three Trader Joe's to open in Southern California will be in Sherman Oaks followed by Northridge and a newly announced Tarzana location Public Relations Manager Nakia Rohde told Patch Thursday The Monrovia-based local favorite doesn't yet have opening dates for the three new locations the chain did announce plans to open eight Southern California stores within the next year The new locations planned for the San Fernando Valley are: In May, the Monrovia-based chain announced rapid expansion plans, with two dozen new grocery stores, including eight in Southern California the chain has opened a store in nearby South Pasadena and Canyon Country Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. Welcome, Mickeymickey@disney.comManage MyDisney AccountLog OutTruck driver smashes into several parked cars in Encino, video showsTuesday 2024A truck driver was caught on camera slamming into several parked cars on a street in Encino.ENCINO LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- A truck driver was caught on camera slamming into several parked cars on a street in Encino It happened early Saturday morning near Killion Street and Newcastle Avenue The footage shows a white pickup truck hitting and sideswiping at least three parked cars before it finally came to a stop the driver gets out of the truck to examine some of the damage before they take off Neighbors told Eyewitness News they're frustrated and are asking for the public's help in trying to find who was behind the wheel