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| The last map standing COSTCO to join Westfield Shopping Center October is National Crime Prevention Month Westhills or West Hills |
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| DUES July 1 is the start of the fiscal year for WHOA and your dues of $20.00 can be sent to our Treasurer: Fred Beck 6652 Daryn Drive Westhills, CA 91307 |
| According to www.CA.gov, distracted driving is anything that takes your eyes or mind off the road, or your hands off the steering wheel – especially texting and cell phone use. These are the most dangerous things we do behind the wheel that many people do not think about because it is so common. However, it is important to recognize the dangers of distracted driving. In California, cell phone laws were enacted to help prevent distracted driving. These laws prohibit cell phone and electronic wireless device usage among any driver, transit and school bus drivers, except for valid emergency or work-related purposes. Any driver under the age of 18 cannot use a cell phone or any other electronic wireless device at all, not hand- held, hands-free, Bluetooth, speaker phone, or any other means. |
| News In The Surrounding Communities Las Virgenes Homeowners Federation: www.lvhf.org Bell Canyon Association: www.bellcanyon.com Calabasas Park Homeowners Association: www.mycpha.com Canoga Park and West Hills Chamber of Commerce: www.cpwhchamber.org Woodland Hills, Warner Center Neighborhood Council: www.whcouncil.com |
| With a new law in place that expands on the previous cell phone laws in California, AB 1785 prohibits driving while holding a cell phone in your hand. If the cell phone is used in a hands-free manner, such as voice command or the use of a mounting device, it is completely legal. While driving, you can single swipe or tap the screen to activate or deactivate a feature or function, but you cannot text, scroll or tap multiple times. This law is designed to prevent distracted driving and to help make California’s roads safer. So what about other distractions, like eating, grooming, dogs in the lap, etc.? Those other actions may not be illegal but if a law enforcement officer sees anything that might be considered distracting enough to be a danger, they may be cited under other vehicle sections, such as VC 22350, the basic speed law which restricts speed for multiple reasons including reckless driving and disregard for the safety of persons or property. To learn more, visit https://www.ots.ca.gov/Media_and_Research/Campaigns/Distracted_Driving/default.asp. |
| IRRIGATION IS NOW LIMITED TO TWICE PER WEEK |
The action taken by the LVMWD Board includes: - Irrigation with potable water is now limited to one day each week and that limitation will remain in place until further notice. Service addresses ending in even numbers may irrigate Monday; addresses ending in odd numbers may irrigate Tuesday. - Irrigation is limited to no more than 15 minutes per station or zone on designated watering days. The new irrigation restrictions take effect immediately; enforcement will begin December 7, giving time for property owners to adjust their irrigation systems. While LVMWD will continue to provide an initial warning letter for violations, fines will escalate to $500 for repeated non-compliance. Properties using recycled water may continue to irrigate on a three-time per week schedule, as that supply has not been as impacted by the drought as potable water. In a continuation of existing policy, potable water customers may continue to use drip irrigation or engage in hand- watering on any day of the week without restrictions. The new “One and Done” one day per week policy for potable water irrigation joins the list of conservation measures already in place: - No irrigation between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. - No irrigation in the 48 hours following rainfall. - Hoses used for car washing must have a trigger nozzle. - Irrigation may not run off the property into streets, gutters or onto adjacent properties. - The washing down of sidewalks, parking areas and driveways is not permitted, unless an approved water broom is used. - Fountains or water features must use a recirculating system. - Hotels and motels must provide multi-night guests with the option to use towels and linens for more than one day. Las Virgenes Municipal Water District provides potable water to residents of the cities of Agoura Hills, Calabasas, Hidden Hills, Westlake Village and adjacent unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County including the Santa Monica Mountains and Chatsworth. To learn more, visit www.lvmwd.com. |
| At their November 24 meeting, the Las Virgenes Municipal Water District (LVMWD) Board of Directors adopted a new policy limiting potable water irrigation to twice per week. The new action was taken because the District has fallen below the State Water Resources Control Board mandate to reduce usage by 36 percent or face significant financial penalties of up to $10,000 per day. |
| DANGERS OF DISTRACTED DRIVING |
| Westhills Homeowners Association Fund Raising To Fight Development Of Land Behind Randiwood |
We are preparing for a long fight with the developer once he files his
development plan for approval. We estimate that we will need $8000 to
hire a lawyer and file motions. We already have raised $5500 from
unsolicited donations from WHA members. We need your help to raise
the rest of the money. Please send your contributions to:
WHA Defense Fund
c/o Fred Beck
6652 Daryn Drive
Westhills, CA 91307
Thank you for your support.
development plan for approval. We estimate that we will need $8000 to
hire a lawyer and file motions. We already have raised $5500 from
unsolicited donations from WHA members. We need your help to raise
the rest of the money. Please send your contributions to:
WHA Defense Fund
c/o Fred Beck
6652 Daryn Drive
Westhills, CA 91307
Thank you for your support.
| KEEP OUR WATER CLEAN: ECO-FRIENDLY CAR WASHING TIPS |
| Water quality continues to be one of the most important environmental concerns. Every individual can play his or her part to help keep our water clean. One of the ways to ensure that our water remains free from toxins is to wash your car the proper way. Many individuals overlook the fact that it takes approximately 500 gallons of water to hand wash a car and that all of that water is washed down our streets into local waterways. The easiest way to ensure environmental protection is to take your car to a commercial car wash where the waste water is discharged to a wastewater treatment facility. However, if you choose to wash your car at home, keep in mind the following suggestions to prevent additional toxic discharge into our creeks and rivers:
Another option is to utilize one of the City of Calabasas permitted Mobile Car Wash operators. The City ensures that all operators use appropriate preventative measures whenever they are engaged in car washing activities. For a complete list of permitted mobile car washing companies, please visit www.cityofcalabasas.com/environmental/mobile-car-wash.html. |
| Warning Do not leave items in your cars or mailboxes over night. Make sure to lock you car doors. When mailing checks, mail them at the post office to avoid being robbed. Slow Down The speed limit in the community is 25 MPH. Please watch your speed when going down the hill on Julie Lane towards the park. You are approaching children at play. News From Westhills Fire Safe Council For those of you who have taken steps to alleviate some of the fire hazards around your property the Fire Safe Council thanks you on behalf of your neighbors and our Westhills community. FireSafe Council visits fire houses. Neighborhood Watch Be alert for cars that are cruising our area. Several home robberies have occurred in our neighborhood. We wish all a happy and safe holiday season. Westhills Annual Tree Trimming Month Westhills Homeowners Association annual tree trimming will be from January 15th through February 16th. This is the time of year to trim your trees and shrubs. One suggested professional tree trimmer is Ignacio Najera at 818-399-5910. Click here to see the flyer. |
| E-WASTE COLLECTION EVENTS |
| The City of Calabasas organizes two free monthly electronic waste collection events. On the first Saturday of the month (Sept. 1, 2018), an electronic waste collection will take place at the Albertson’s parking lot, 26521 Agoura Road (at Las Virgenes Road) in Calabasas from 10:00 a. m. to 3:00 p.m. A second monthly electronic waste event will take place on the 3rd Saturday of the month (Sept. 15, 2018) in the Mulholland Shopping Center parking lot at 23381 Mulholland Drive in Woodland Hills from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Acceptable items include but are not limited to CD players, laptops and personal computers, microwave ovens, printers, radios, stereos, telephones, and VCR’s. For more information, please contact the City of Calabasas Recycling and Solid Waste Coordinator at (818) 224-1600. |