In an e-mail newsletter, Councilmember Paul Krekorian today reminds us of a project that is four months from breaking ground in Valley Glen. Developers will take a series of now-vacant apartments and turn them into mixed use project, including 100,000 square feet of restaurants and retail, 30,000 feet for a sports club and 100 luxury residential units. But first, there will be facade remodeling of the CVS and Vallerta Market at the Victory Plaza Shopping Center, where a courtyard is also planned. more ›

There may be an average of 1,200 water main leaks a year with 200 of those considered major, but the last few weeks have proved that things seem to be worsening. And fast. A 12-inch pipe burst on Topanga Boulevard near Victory Boulevard in Canoga Park today, shutting down traffic on one of the West Valley's main north-south arteries, according to the LA Times. Of course, all these recent bursts causing traffic, damage and loss of service to customers has Los Angeles Department of Water & Power officials confused because as of right now, there is no apparent reason why this is happening so frequently and spread out. A slew of major incidents began when a trunkline in Studio City burst, causing a major flood followed by a rupture that caused a sinkhole that sucked in half a fire truck. Two breaks also occurred in the West Valley yesterday. Some officials say they have to raise our water bills to pay for replacing piping throughout the city. more ›

A small grass fire during the 8:00 a.m. hour lit up near Victory and Woodley along the Orange Line this morning at the north end of the Sepulveda Basin. One Los Angeles fire company responded and quickly knocked the fire down. The current red flag warning ends at 8:00 p.m. more ›

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There's a reason Charlie O's has been voted as one of 100 best jazz clubs in the world three times by Downbeat Magazine. You just can't beat a Valley classic. 1. Guaranteed to have excellent quality, straight ahead jazz seven nights a week, 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. 2. No Cover Charge (except Monday nights when they bring in a full-on Big Band). 3. Zero Attitude. 4. Immediate non-valet parking in the back. 5.... more ›