Week in Review: Tori Spelling's Encino Home Sold, Third Super PAC to Raise Funds for Berman and More

NEWS

Residents, government officials and business owners took initial steps in effort to save the historic state park in Encino, slated for closure in 2012.

A new fundraising source has been created to help the Congressman.

The actress, who owns property in Encino, will no longer have to defend herself in court.

The storm was expected to bring snow to higher elevations.

Three Taiko drum classes performed in front of parents and friends.

The Encino-Tarzana Library carries plenty of newly released books.

Traffic was affected as the construction project continued.

Some commissioners expressed concerns that Vanessa Rodriguez was a registered lobbyist.

The motion gives the Los Angeles World Airports three specific management options to consider.

Rep. Howard Berman appeared before the Sherman Oaks Neighborhood Council Monday night, and spoke on the economy and other issues.

Councilmen Bill Rosendahl and Paul Koretz sought to dismiss City Attorney Carmen Trutanich's lawsuit against a ballot initiative that would require the city to enforce the use of condoms during pornographic film shoots.

The nation's second-largest city moved closer to a sweeping ban on single-use plastic and paper bags and set a March 31 deadline for approval.

The city's Arts, Parks and Neighborhoods Committee considered a draft ordinance that would postpone Neighborhood Council elections scheduled for 2012 until 2014.

Five pedestrians in the San Fernando Valley have been killed by trains this year.

Here is a message about a large group of children in the Valley who have been forced to live in cars because their families lost homes in foreclosures.

CRIME

Phony report of shooting prompted a 10-hour manhunt in which an 8-square-mile area was cordoned off near Woodland Hills high school, and nine schools were locked down.

Police and private security personnel called to property owned by the X Factor host find no sign of a crime.

REAL ESTATE

The actress and her husband put the home on the market back in April.

The number of bank-owned properties on the market is on the rise. That could depress home prices even more.

These Encino homes for sale all have open houses this weekend.

COLUMNS

Forget the naysayers, multitasking is a parent’s only prayer for survival. You just need to know how to do it right.

HOLIDAYS

Whether it's a Douglas or a Nordmann fir you're after, Encino has you covered.

Let Encino Patch readers know your top picks for the holiday season.

Culinary gifts made in your own kitchen are sure to be a hit.

Get out the lights and holly. Your decorating could net $100,000 for our schools.

An interior designer offers simple ideas for Christmas decorating.

Here are 10 easy tips to ensure your pets stay safe over the holidays.

Here are two great recipes for festive beverages.

Have a vegetarian in your life you'd like to give a special meatless gift to? Check out our recipes for Christmas dinner.

Here's another holiday favorite.

This is a great holiday treat for a sweet tooth.

It's not difficult to roast a perfect prime rib.