CYCLING INCIDENT IN MANDEVILLE CAUSES FUROR
A cycling incident that occurred in Upper Mandeville Canyon of July 4th caused two bicyclists significant injuries. Ron Peterson incurred severe lacerations to his face and Christian Stoehr suffered a severe shoulder separation that will require surgery. The details of the regrettable incident are being investigated by the police.
Click here: LAist: Road Rage Motorist vs. Cyclists on Mandeville Canyon Road
Be AWARE….Very graphic images
UPDATE: ROSENDAHL CALLS MEETING ON CYCLING IN MANDEVILLE CANYON - Public Welcome

CELL PHONES IN THE CANYON…AND EVERYWHERE:
We are continuing our efforts to negotiate for Verizon Service in the Canyon. Sprint and AT&T have good reception if you want to consider switching.

NEW CELL PHONE LAWS: EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2008
The first law mandates that all drivers no longer use hand-held cellular devices while driving. All drivers, 18 years and older, must use hands-free devices. The second law stipulates drivers younger than 18 are not be allowed to use cellular phones or any electronic device whatsoever. Emergency situations are the only exceptions to these laws.

UPDATE ON THE ROCKINGHAM GATES:

MCA, UMCA, and BHHA have successfully identified more than 75 homeowners who regularly used the Mandeville Rockingham dirt trail prior to 1967, thus establishing a public right of usage. Now we are asking the City Attorney to review the conditions and circumstances under which the City originally issued a revocable permit allowing the owners to erect and lock the gates. We hope to have the gates re-opened. Eric Edmonds, President of Brentwood Hills Homeowners Association and a big advocate of open trails, is volunteering his experience and legal services to represent our community.

Thank you, Eric!

A sincere thank you to every homeowner who has paid their 2008 MCA Dues.

We can’t do it without your support.

Thank you too for your constructive thoughts and suggestions for a better Canyon.

Keep it up…we appreciate your support!

Be on the lookout for MCA At Work signs…
they’re coming soon.

HOUSE NUMBERS ON CURBS - PERMIT REQUIRED
See SECTION 62.96 PAINTING - (a) No person shall paint, stencil or affix, or cause to be painted, stenciled or affixed, any house or street address number on any curb…without first having obtained a permit so to do from the board.

Many residents in Mandeville Canyon received a “Notice” attached to their mailboxes advertising curb-painting services. A permit, liability insurance and bond are required by the City for his type of business. Check with the City to ensure any company is properly permitted, contact the Dept. of Public Works Street Use (800) 996-2489 x 1-1 (service request section). To insure any company has a business license to do business in the City of LA, call the Office of Finance 213-473-5901.

BURGLARIES - NORTH OF SUNSET BLVD.

Hillside communities of Brentwood have experienced a series of residential burglaries that have a specific or distinctive method of operation (MO). These burglaries have been occurring primarily on weekends during the early to late evening hours. While a number of residents have been away for just a few hours, many have also been gone for the entire weekend.

The area of the home targeted has been primarily upstairs master bedrooms and master bathrooms where valuables such as jewelry, cash and small safes are routinely kept in closets and vanities. The methods that have been used to gain entry into the homes have been through second story glass doors and windows by smashing the glass and entering the residence. In many cases, the suspects have utilized ladders found on the property or outside patio furniture to gain access to a second floor balcony.

Based on limited video surveillance tapes provided by residents, the suspects are described as (2) male Blacks, 25-30 years of age. Detectives believe that the suspects are wearing gloves and covering their faces with ski masks.

The Los Angeles Police Department is making every effort to investigate these crimes and identify the suspects responsible. Since community awareness is the key to prevention we need your assistance.
Immediately report any suspicious activity to the police. If you observe what you believe to be a crime in progress or a crime that just occurred call 911 immediately. All other suspicious activity may be reported to the non-emergency dispatch directly at 1-877-275-5273.
Be prepared to provide a description of the suspects and vehicle including license plate information.

We are also encouraging residents to re-evaluate their home security by utilizing the below prevention measures.

Ensure all doors and windows are securely locked, including side or rear garage doors.
Ensure that alarm systems are maintained in good working order.
Ensure that the upstairs master bedroom and closet areas are equipped with motion sensor detectors.
Activate alarms when leaving your residence even if just for short trips away.
Eliminate the presence of any ladders from the outside of your residences.
Ensure that safes are bolted and secured to the frame or foundation.
Maintain up to date records and photos of small non-serialized valuables.
Consider installing surveillance cameras covering the exterior and interior areas where safes and other valuables are kept.

If you have any information, please call WLA Burglary Detectives at (310) 444-1522 or the WLA front desk at (310) 444-0701