Community Corner

The Week in Review

A look back at the events making headlines during the past week.

Feb. 15

Patch reporter reported on misdeeds in the Valley, including on Ventura Boulevard.

Feb. 16

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teen to snag a $3,000 scholarship prize. She beat 5,000 other hopefuls in a speech contest, responding to the question "Does my generation have a role in America's future?"

Feb. 17

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City Councilman Paul Krekorian announced that for information that can solve a 2002 double-homicide cold case. It is hoped that the reward will "jog some memories."

Feb. 18

The LAPD was called in to what turned out to be a bomb hoax outside the on Moorpark Street. Patch reader Heidi Birker was kept from entering her home until 5 p.m., but didn't mind so much. "The good thing was that I had a nice chat with the neighbors while we waited," she said.

Feb. 19

noted sightings of in the neighborhood this week, while Verne Troyer (Mini-Me from Austen Powers) tweeted about his tuxedo from


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