area newsletter FEBRUARY 2019 • CONEJO VALLEY
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Community News Santa Susana cleanup plan released
The U.S. Department of Energy recently released its final plan to clean up the contaminated testing site at the Santa Susana Field Laboratory. The 2,850 acre plot in the Simi Hills was utilized by defense contractors from 1949 to 2006 to test rocket fuel and nuclear reactors, leading to contamination that has been blamed for illnesses and higher cancer rates among area residents. Efforts to clean the site began in 1989, but progress has been slow going, with different organizations battling over standards and liabilities. The property is owned by Boeing but portions are controlled by NASA and the Department of Energy, which have accepted responsibility for the cleanup.
Drone manufacturer moves to Simi Valley
AeroVironment Inc., an aerospace company that specializes in the design and manufacture of unmanned aircrafts, has moved its headquarters to Simi Valley, where it previously developed and tested various projects. The company was previously based in Monrovia, but recently sold off the facets of the company that were based there, and have now consolidated its corporate operation in SV. AeroVironment was founded in 1971 by Paul MacCready, Jr., an inventor who won the first Kremer Prize for designing the first successful human-power aircraft.
Community News Medical building complex sold for $30m
median income level would be required to spend approximately 47% of their salary in order to afford a median-priced rental. By means of comparison, data from 1985 to 2000 show that the average resident would spend about 36% of their income on housing.
Two senior living projects planned for Conejo Valley
A medical complex called Westlake Village has changed hands, with the Ohio-based Welltower investment firm purchasing the two buildings for $29.95 million. Located at 1220 and 1250 La Venta Dr., just south of Agoura Rd., the buildings are fully leased by UCLA Health and Providence St. Joseph Health.
LA ranks highest in housing cost nationwide
A recent study by Zillow.com reveals that residents of Los Angeles and Orange counties spend a higher percentage of their income on housing than in any other metro area in the country. According to the study, Angelenos earning close to the area’s
The cities of Camarillo and Moorpark may soon be home to new senior living projects. The Camarillo development, which will include the construction on 281 units, will be located near St. John’s Seminary off of Upland Road. The project will include 175 single family residences, 106 duplexes, a 4,900 square foot recreational center, and a private bikepath. The Camarillo city council approved the plan, which exceeded the number of residences allowed to be built in the city in a given year. The second, unrelated project in Moorpark has been proposed for a 50 acre lot west of Walnut Canyon Road, south of Meridian Hills. This development would entail the construction of a 390-unit gated community, including 26 unit designated for affordable housing, and also calls for the widening of Casey Road near the project. The project was recommended unanimously by the planning commission, with final approval pending before the Moorpark city council.
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Pedalers Fork
Q Sushi
Brandywine
23504 Calabasas Rd Calabasas, CA 91302
30770 Russell Ranch Rd, Ste. A Westlake Village, CA 91362
22757 Ventura Blvd. Woodland Hills, CA 91364
Offering local organic bites in the heart of Calabasas, Pedalers Fork is a delightful one stop shop that also serves as a full bar, cafĂŠ, and bike boutique all-in-one. With brunch, lunch, and dinner, there are many menu options and seating times to choose from. Stop by midday day for the Rock Shrimp Ceviche tossed in cucumber, radish, grapefruit, chili and sesame. Or venture over for an evening reprieve like their Truffle Pizza or Watkins Ranch Grass Fed Petite Filet with pomme aligot, cabernet sauce, truffle butter, and crispy shallots. Yum!
Q Sushi provides a delectable seasonally influenced Japanese menu in an upscale and unparalleled setting. The Chefs showcase the true artisan of Izakaya sushi using the highest quality selections. Their precise attention to each minute detail is reflected in the bold flavoring and harmonious appearance from the freshly prepared Sushi to the Robata items and Kobe beef. The menu offerings are further completed with Q Sushi’s wide array of fine sakes, craft beers and wines from Kieu Hoang Winery in Napa Valley.
A mix of Classic French technique and continental flair, Brandywine is a staple of impeccable quality and service nestled in its Woodland Hills community. Start off with their rich in flavor Lobster Medallions topped with cognac and decadent caviar or the Escargot cooked in homemade garlic butter and Pernod. Finish with their take on a French classicthe Brandywine Bouillabaisse a Provencal seafood specialty famed in France. End on a sweet note with any of their in-house made desserts. Bon Appetit!!
SIGHTS & SOUNDS in LOS ANGELES
MOCA Grand Avenue
Petersen Automotive Museum
LACMA
221South Grand Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90012
6060 Wilshire Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90036
5905 Wilshire Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90036
CURRENT EXHIBITION:
CURRENT EXHIBITION:
CURRENT EXHIBITION:
One Day at a Time: Manny Farber and Termite Art October 14, 2018 - March 11, 2019
Auto-Didactic: The Juxtapoz School September 29, 2018 - June 2019
3D: Double Vision July 15, 2018 - March 31, 2019
Juxtapoz Magazine, known for featuring “lowbrow” and pop surrealist artists that would otherwise be considered as outside of the mainstream art world, has teamed with the Petersen Auto Museum to create a group show of artists whose work is often inspired by hot rod culture. The exhibit features many car-centric paintings and sculptures, as well as a number of vehicles that converted into moving works of work. The exhibit includes work by Robert Crumb, Ed “Big Daddy” Roth and Robert Williams.
This exhibition explores the art of stereoscopy, the technique that allows a two-dimensional image to create the illusion that it occupies three dimensions of space. Following the history of the technology from the experimental photographs of the 1830’s to the sophisticated digital films of modern day, the exhibit creates a hands-on experience, allowing viewers to use various devices to view 3-D art from artists such as Marcel Duchamp and Ed Ruscha, and features over 60 photographs, videos, and holographic sculptures.
Manny Farber was an artist and writer who penned a famous essay “White Elephant Art vs. Termite Art,” which celebrated artists who were influenced by their day-to-day lives rather than an ambition to create a singular masterpiece. This exhibition features 23 paintings by Farber as well as pieces by other artists who had similar approaches to their work. Featured artists include blown-glass artist Josiah McElheny, sculptor/florist Maurice Harris, and painter Patricia Patterson, who is Farber’s widow.
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