Week in Review: I-405 Closures, HARP, Marijuana and More

NEWS

The federal Home Affordable Refinancing Program has been opened up to borrowers who had not previously qualified.

The closure was between Getty Center Drive and the 101 Freeway during late-night hours.

Posehn favors neighborhood haunts John O'Groats, More Than Waffles, Jerry's Deli and Floyd's Haircuts.

The Los Angeles Department of Transportation decided to reverse its recent ban on apron parking. The new law went into effect Oct. 12.

Public safety advocates had widely criticized the report and questioned the study's data. RAND agreed it was flawed.

A hearing led by state Sen. Fran Pavley predicted a dire future for the state as sea levels rise and the environment becomes drier.

The new Sherman Oaks/East Valley Adult Center—the biggest senior center in the Valley—expected a huge crowd for its grand opening event.

An Arizona firm will be paid $11,000 a month because of 50,000 unpaid traffic tickets.

Despite the Justice Department's challenge to a Newport Beach law to limit the facilities, Los Angeles officials say they are pushing ahead with a similar ordinance.

CRIME

A roundup of reported crimes in Encino for Oct. 19-25.

Patch listened to the police scanner, and here are the details of incidents that happened last weekend in the Valley.

BUSINESS

The spa was welcomed to Ventura Boulevard by the Encino Chamber of Commerce last week.

SCHOOLS

The entertainment was organized by Mr. Muddy's Music Machine.

The school was set to educate its students on the dangers of bullying.

COLUMNS

Patch columnist Susan Spillman looked at her wardrobe and made a careful decision.

OPINION

One former Encino resident questioned her love-hate relationship with her old neighborhood.

The city is looking to redefine its ordinance on the subject. What do you think?

HALLOWEEN

Patch’s Little Pumpkin Costume Challenge with Heidi Klum needs your entries now.

To kids back then, Halloween meant watching 'Mad Monster Party' on TV, going to the carnival at Encino Park and popping plenty of Brach's candy corn.

Police expect higher-than-usual drinking during the weekend.

The LASD have put out a public safety advisory for children and parents to exercise caution this Halloween.

Local professionals offered creative tips for cutting down on candy while keeping trick-or-treaters smiling.

Put your pooch in a ghostly costume Sunday.