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July 18, 2016
Renovated Park Re-Opens in Burbank
Johnny Carson Park is one of the largest and most utilized parks within the City of Burbank. Throughout the Park's history, the site has lost and gained several acres. Currently, the Park stands at 17.60 acres and approximately 8.75 acres of the Park are City-owned. The Park also provides extensive local, regional, environmental and social… read more
July 11, 2016
What Is AngelFest and How Do We Stop It?
AngelFest -- Why Are We Against It? And Why You Should Help Us Stop It -- Now! We are not against music festivals! Music festivals are a legitimate -- and increasingly necessary -- way for musicians to earn a living in the digital age. When properly designed, planned and located, festivals bring great pleasure to… read more
June 23, 2016
Concerned About Angelfest? Take Action!
Help us protect Woodley Park and the Sepulveda wildlife area. Contact your representatives and tell them "NO" on Angelfest. If you haven't yet read our explanation of AngelFest, what it is, how it came to be and what we need to do about it, please click here. Representative Brad Sherman, US Congress (818) 501-9200 brad.sherman@mail.house.gov Mayor… read more
June 10, 2016
SFVAS Response to the Problematic AngelFest “Environmental Assessment”
The case for siting the AngelFest music event in Sepulveda Flood Control Basin's Woodley Park is embodied in a “Draft Environmental Assessment” -- a scrupulous analysis required by the Army Corps of Engineers that oversees and manages the Basin. The purpose of the "EA," as its called, is to convince the Corps to waive many of… read more
May 26, 2016
Encino Neighborhood Council Withdraws Support from Angelfest
The ENC voted on Wednesday evening to A) rescind their 12/2/15 vote supporting (in concept) Angelfest and B) move to disapprove of placing Angelfest in the Sepulveda Basin. The meeting was well-attended by Valley residents opposed to the event, who spoke passionately when given their thirty seconds of time at the microphone. Before the vote(s), several Council… read more
May 16, 2016
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General Membership Meeting — and Roadrunners!
Thurs., May 26 -- Roadrunners of Southern California -- with Mark Mendelsohn Mark Mendelsohn is a wildlife and vegetation biologist working under a cooperative agreement between the Mountains Restoration Trust and National Park Service in the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area. His love for field biology sprouted during his undergraduate work at Cal Poly… read more
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May 1, 2016
An Open Letter to Colonel Gibbs of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Col. Gibbs, It has come to my attention that Make Good Group has recently been soliciting their clients, friends, and supporters, from near and far, to send you letters regarding their conservation credentials. Of course that is their right and privilege. I’m sure you surmise that many (most?) of those who write on their behalf might… read more
April 29, 2016
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Update on Drones in Woodley Park
Thanks to the efforts of SFVAS, notably our Board Member (and Encino Neighborhood Council Treasurer) Patricia Bates, the City has finally posted permanent signage banning drones from Woodley Park. Enforcement has also increased, to the point that drone fliers have largely taken their toys elsewhere. Work continues toward the banishment of fighting kites in the park… read more
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April 28, 2016
Angelfest 2016 Postponed — the Fight Will Continue
Good news. Plans for Angelfest have been scrapped for October 2016. The marketing company that hoped to bring 65,000 people a day to the area surrounding the Sepulveda Wildlife Reserve has announced plans to try again next year, but of course none of the environmental concerns will be any different then. We will not resist… read more
April 16, 2016