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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…
May 1, 2016
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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…
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April 29, 2016
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…
April 28, 2016
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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…
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April 3, 2016
It’s Birdathon Time! What’s a Birdathon?
Join the annual SFVAS Birdathon as we put “fun” in fundraiser! April and May dates are scheduled for Birdathon leaders trying to improve on their last year’s count and competing with each other to see who identifies the most species. Everyone is a winner when SFVAS has the funding to continue it’s important functions. Anyone…
February 23, 2016
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Drones In The Sepulveda Basin Wildlife Reserve — the Next Chapter and A Call to Action!
Saturday, 2/20, late afternoon a recently-hatched great horned owlet was found in bad shape at the base of the nesting tree. Unfortunately it did not survive. This tree is adjacent to where most drone flying in the Basin has been taking place. While emphasizing that we can’t prove there's a connection, it must be noted…
February 10, 2016