The Wildlife
March / April 2014
President’s Message
Most of us have probably done it at one time or another.
It’s late in the day and a long one at that. Traffic is the
usual nightmare with Beverly Glen bumper-to-bumper all
the way down to Sunset. Maybe you need to get dinner
started or are trying to get home to watch the tip off of the
playoff game. So you finally turn into Bel Air Ridge and
step on the gas just a bit. Perhaps you roll through that
stop sign (only a little!) then zip up into your garage.
While you were in a rush, did you really see the couple
walking their dog along the street? Were you paying attention to the kid riding his bicycle to visit a friend? Did you
notice the gardener putting his tools back in his truck?
We all have seen cars speeding
through our neighborhood streets
occasionally. It can be angering and
frustrating, especially as a parent of
little ones. Of course, there is not
much we can do about it. But, if we
are brutally honest with ourselves, are
we also a part of that problem? Were
you the one doing the speeding last
weekend? Was your spouse driving a bit too fast returning
from dinner? Or, maybe you heard the screeching of tires
as your teenage son pulled out of the driveway?
The residential speed limit in Los Angeles is 25 MPH. To
put it into perspective, that is about as fast as Usain Bolt,
Hello Dog & Pup Owners
Excessive dog barking has become more prevalent in the
community over the past few months. The barking seems
to occur when dogs are left outside
and unattended during the early
morning and evening hours. This
barking disturbs our neighbors’
peaceful enjoyment of their properties. We ask that you please be considerate of our neighbors when leaving our dogs outside and unattended
for long periods of time.
Also, when taking your dogs out for a walk, please be considerate of Association common areas and your neighbors’
properties in the community. We have recently noticed that
dog owners are throwing their filled dog waste bags in the
Association common areas. Please dispose of your dog
waste bags in the proper receptacles that are placed in
different areas of the community, or in your own trash containers when you return home from your walk. Thank you.
Volume 40—Issue 2
Your 2014 Board of Directors
It is a pleasure to introduce your new Board for this year:
Miles Gibbons, President
John Siegler, Vice President
Ed Gold, Treasurer
Thomas Lenehen, Secretary
Tom Holliday, Director
Amir Navab, Director
Gita Amar Vizzie, Director
The monthly regular Board of Directors meetings for the
year 2014 will continue to be held on the 4th Tuesday of
every month at 7PM. The Board meetings will be held as
follows:
March 25
August 26
April 22
September 23
May 27
October 28
June 24
November 25
July 22
The meetings will continue to be held at the Claray Clubhouse. Regular Board of Directors meetings are open to all
homeowners to attend. Each meeting begins with an open
IN THIS ISSUE:
Community
President’s Message
Message to Dog Owners
Dog Owners’ “How To”
Scams & Burglaries
Home & Gardens
Garden Accessories
Citrus Harvest
Recycling Tips
Alternative Cleaning Products
In Case of Emergency
Dog Identification Program
Perdido Canyon Discovery
Recreation & Health
Stretching and Mobility
Fitness Announcements & Ideas
Banana Benefits
The Tennis Corner
Regular Notices
New Homeowners
Birthdays / Anniversaries
Committee Reports
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March / April 2014
Community
President’s Message
Phone Scam
discussion period.
Advisory:
Be Aware of Current Phone Scam
To: Bel Air Ridge Home Owners Association,
Beware of persons calling from a phone number begin-
ning in 844-653-XXXX. Individuals calling from this
number have contacted numerous victims or near victims
claiming to be Federal Fugitive or Bail Agents. They are
extremely forceful on the phone, and claim you are hiding
individuals wanted for warrants.
This is an elaborate scam in an attempt for you to send
money. Do not send them money!
If contacted by these individuals, report the incident to
your personal phone carrier.
For additional information, you can contact Detective
Dunn at 818-374-7730.
Birthdays, Special Occasions
for Residents & Staff of Bel Air Ridge
Erika Fernbach
Debbie Schwartz,
Association Assistant Manager
Kamal Afkhami
Cyona Burstyn
Andrew Tenenbaum
Irv Tenenbaum
Jerry Appel
Barbara Tenenbaum
Howard Ader
Ingrid Isaacson Mares
Herb Glazer
Rosario Vizzie
March 6
March 10
March 12
March 14
March 16
March 22
March 23
March 24
March 25
March 29
March 30
April 6
Please share your special occasion information with
us. Everyone likes to be remembered. Let us help
you celebrate life’s milestones!
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the world’s fastest man can run. The next time you drive
through the neighborhood and see your speedometer
creep past 30, think about this fact. Do you really need to
drive faster than a world class sprinter? Maybe you
shaved 18 seconds off my 55 minute commute but are the
potentially terrible consequences in my own neighborhood
really worth it?
Because our security patrols have observed a number of
cars speeding recently, the Board has asked them to record license plates and (if possible - at a safe speed) try to
determine which house the car arrived at. We will be
sending polite letters to those homes letting them know
that the patrol noticed their driving and asking them to
keep it under 25 MPH. If we find a pattern from the same
house that we consider a possible danger to the community, that homeowner may be asked to appear in front of
the Board for further discussions. So if you or one of your
family members is driving recklessly, please help us and
ask them to slow down just a bit.
Lastly, to the vast majority of neighbors who are careful
about their driving: You are awesome and the entire community appreciates your consideration. Thanks for keep-
Welcome to the Neighborhood
We are welcoming the following new owners to the Bel
Air Ridge community. We look forward to meeting each of
you through community events or some of our many recreational activities. Please don’t remain strangers!
Ali Habibi
3054 Nicada Drive
January 28, 2014
Batuk and Savita Viradia
10406 Windtree Drive
January 8, 2014
Michael and Fahi Hallin
2511 Angelo Drive
February 4, 2014
David Kramer
2526 Angelo Drive
February 13, 2014
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March / April 2014
Community
How to Pick Up Dog Poop (Really!)
Plastic bag method
Delegation method
Pooper scooper method
Dealing with dog poop rebels
Unsightly, smelly, a breeding medium for germs and disease, and a huge hassle on the sole of a shoe, dog poop
is not a desirable feature in any neighborhood. Dog feces
plays a significant role in water pollution, especially in
cities, and the bacteria that makes its way into streams,
lakes and the water table can make people sick. Indeed,
a single gram of dog feces can contain 23 million fecal
coliform bacteria that can cause cramps, diarrhea, intestinal disorders and kidney problems. In 1991, the EPA
even designated dog poop as a "nonpoint source of pollution" putting it right up there with oil and toxic chemicals. [3]
Yet about 40 percent of Americans don't clean up after
their dogs! And in Buenos Aires, a latecomer to cleaning
up dog poop from the streets, an estimated 650 people
end up hospitalized every year from slipping on dog poop.
[5]
Removing dog poop and disposing of it properly is
therefore a public health and safety activity, and one in
which every dog owner should proudly participate.
Yet, handling dog poop is not the most pleasant of tasks.
Here are some ways to minimize the unpleasantness of
the task. And if you see someone leaving their dog's
mess behind, feel free to educate them on these methods, especially if it's poop scooping week! Have courage
and do your bit to ensure that our canine friends can live
with us in harmony, and not put the dog poop complainants on high alert!
Be prepared. Whichever method you
choose, be prepared by having the
right items with you whenever you and
your dog are out and about. Have
enough cleaning up items for the duration of the outing and your own dog's
particular needs.
Protect yourself. If you want extra protection than just
the plastic bag or pooper scooper, bring along a disposable latex glove to wear as well, and dispose of it in the
trash at the same time as discarding the poop in a bag.
You could also bring along cleaning
wipes or anti-bacterial hand-washing gel
as an additional cleaning precaution. If
you're not well, pregnant, or immunosuppressed, taking these extra precautions is probably very sensible.
Plastic bag method
Bring several bags with you when you take your dog for a
walk.
Plastic grocery bags work well for picking up dog poop.
These bags do sometimes have a tear or two, so it helps
to use two bags - one inside the other. This way the odds
are extremely small that there will be two holes in the
same location and you are almost guaranteed not to get
poop on your hands.
Using two bags of whatever kind also has an insulating
effect so that you don't feel the heat from the poop as
much. It is best to use grocery bags if
you are concerned about the environment.
There are also pre-made poop bags
available for sale which are selfsealing and strong. These are especially good if you're queasy or the
quality of the grocery bags in your
area is somewhat flimsy. (You might
also be doing your bit to stop accepting plastic bags!)
Some pet supply stores have doggy
bags that are scented. You may want to try some.
Turn the bag inside out and place it on your hand as if it
were a glove.
Grab the bottom of the bag with your fingers. Grasp the
poop on the ground and pick it up into
the bag.
On concrete, gingerly lift it directly up
from the surface to leave as little behind as possible.
On grass, make a
claw-like circle with
your fingers; get as far under the pile as
possible, then lift with care.
Be careful removing your hand. Use
your other hand to pull the top of the bag
over your fist and turn the bag back outside in, retaining
the poop inside the bag.
Tie the bag shut tightly. Dispose of it in the nearest
trash receptacle. Holding your breath until you've picked
up the poop and tied a knot in the bag(s) helps a lot.
Be aware that not everyone agrees that disposal in the
trash can is the best option. The City
of Toronto found that 23 to 27 percent
of waste in parks was from dogs in
2006! The eco-friendly response to
this is to take it home and flush it
down your toilet (minus the bag) so
that it is treated along with the human
sewage.[ Naturally, if you do this,
maintain very high hygiene standards.
Barbara Tenenbaum
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Community
How to Pick Up Dog Poop — Continued
Pooper scooper method
If you can't bring yourself to handle the poop even through a plastic bag, or you cannot bend over
for any reason, purchase a commercially made "pooper scooper".
These usually consist of a handle on
one end of a long arm, with a doublesided shovel on the other end. When looking for a suitable scooper, check that the size is appropriate for your
breed of dog.
Continued from earlier page
Clean the whole yard using a large
pooper scooper. Large pooper
scoopers are available for yard
cleaning, and these allow you to insert a plastic bag into the scoop end,
then proceed around the yard collecting dog poop with a rake or similar tool to push the
poop straight into the scoop. At the
end, simply tie up the bag and dispose of the whole bag in the trash
can, without
ever having
to touch the
dog poop.
Delegation method
Poop scooping services are popping up all over the place. While
this is a costlier option, it is worth the cost for some people, especially if the dog waste accumulates in a fixed
place like your yard. And if there is no service in your
area and you're an enterprising sort,
why not start such a service? It
could be very rewarding!
Ask dog owners you know
if they know
of any good "waste handling" services.
Ask a local landscaper, gardener or pet-sitter if they'd consider providing this service.
Look up a service in the Find-a-Scooper International Directory at:
http://www.apaws.org/search/adv/default.aspx.
Dealing with dog poop rebels
If you come across someone who won't pick up their dog's
poop right in front of you, assert yourself. Explain to them
how unhygienic their action is and how it is disrespectful
to the neighborhood. As well, explain that it lets down all
dog owners who get smeared with the thoughtlessness of
the few who don't pick up the poop and ends up with more
bans on where dogs can go. There's no need to make a
song and dance but do insist, and if it's a violation in your
area, contact your community association or other suitable contact and report the incident.
You might say something like: "Sir/Madam, I realize that
it's not the most pleasant task but as dog owners we have
to show everyone else we are responsible and care about
D0g Waste Receptacles
This is a reminder for dog owners to clean up after their
dogs. If you find that you forgot to take clean up supplies
with you on your walk, there are dog waste receptacles
and bags at various Common Area locations. The receptacles are located at the following locations:
Between 2841 and 2849 Bottlebrush
Drive (relocated from previous location)
South parking lot of Claray Clubhouse
Across the street from 2690 Claray
Drive
The entrance to Bel Air Ridge Park
Across the street from 2634 Claray Drive
Next to Tennis Court 5 on Angelo Drive
Next to 3054 Nicada Drive (added location)
The end of the Basil Lane cul-de-sac
All residents are asked to help keep the Bel Air Ridge
community clean.
Robert Avila, AMS, CCAM, CMCA
The entrance to Clearwood Court
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March / April 2014
Homes & Gardens
Accessories for Your Garden
By: Barbara Bernstein, Landscape Designer
Accessories for the garden are fun to look for. Even when
you’re not especially looking for them, you may run across
a sculpture or small birdhouse or a special shape of pot
for a favorite plant. Things that you ordinarily don’t think
of as “garden” items can liven up different areas of your
yard. For example, a cement planter that has a face on it
can hold a plant that looks like hair, or you can plant it full
of flowers and raise it on a cement stand.
Fountains add a pleasant sound. They
are not only decorative: they also quench
birds’ thirst, especially in our hot, dry summers. They can be found in all materials,
colors and sizes, and placed in a prominent position in your garden. If you wish,
you can fill them instead with colored glass
stones (or even an unusual plant or flowers) for variety. They can also be filled
with succulents like string of pearls,
burro’s tail, spider plants and fish hooks,
which will reach all the way to the ground if
you let them.
A collection of colorful small birdhouses on
a ledge makes an attractive and interesting composition.
Hummingbird feeders will attract those fast-flying tiny
birds whose wings keep fluttering even as they drink.
Hummingbirds are amazing in that they fly all day; they
are never still. Bird feeders can also be filled with flowers,
colored glass orbs or stones. Place a small cement or
iron animal where you will see it as you walk around the
path. A coiled snake is always an interesting element
among longish grasses.
A bench, no matter how small, or two or three chairs with a
small table is inviting to those who want to sit down and
enjoy your garden. Place them under a tree, or where you
most like the view. Put hanging baskets
full of perennials where you can see them
from your house and your seating area.
Annuals can be used also; they have to be
replaced yearly however.
Add some pots to your garden and/or
patio: potted plants can make an enormous difference in the look of a patio or
garden. Keep them similar: all wood or
terra cotta or brightly colored pots of different sizes, whose colors complement each
other; vary the shapes and sizes to accommodate the plants you choose, and choose
flowers and plants that add to the beauty
of the pots themselves.
Lastly, add lighting so you can enjoy your
garden at night. Spotlight your favorite plants, trees or
other areas. Walk around the garden to decide where you
would like to sit so that you have a view of your garden that
especially pleases you.
It’s Harvest Time at Bel Air Ridge
Bel Air Ridge is a resort community with a citrus grove.
Indeed, once upon a time this area, and the whole San
Fernando Valley, were a sea of orange and yellow fruit on
bowing branches laden with bright green leaves. Fortunately for us, the army of developers that
came in left an assortment of citrus trees
now dotting the neighborhoods.
citrus growers then. I’ll gather the fruit and put it in a central location yet to be identified and approved.
Yes, the pick up location is yet to be decided because we
would like to know if we can even have your fruit, “some”
of your fruit. Usually with lemons, a lot more are produced than any one household can use – unless you’re in
the lemonade or lemon meringue pie business!
So, it has been suggested that Bel Air
Ridge residents gather our lemons and oranges (and an
occasional grapefruit) and put them in a central location
for those who want to partake of these wonderful California fruits – rather than letting them rot on the trees or fall
to the ground only to be scooped up by the gardeners.
Let’s do it before they drop and/or the birds damage them.
History: My father-in-law had a citrus ranch in Brawley,
CA where they grew, picked, packed and shipped all varieties of citrus fruit. Bee keepers harvested
citrus flavored honey from those trees. I
learned how to pick these wonderful fruits
and subsequently inherited these 70 year
old heavy wood field boxes. They’re real
classics!
Rather than waiting for volunteers to gather the fruit, just
let me know if you have a tree and if you’d like to share
the “harvest”. I have a genuine 1940s field box used by
Please contact your editor here if you want to share the
fruits of your harvest.
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Homes & Gardens
Alternative Cleaning Products
Try these easy alternatives to minimize household hazardous products. Most of these products are very common and are found in most household cabinets (your results may vary, we recommend you test the recipes on a
small area before applying to the whole).
Kitchen
Spray Disinfectant Cleaner
½ cup borax
1 gallon hot water
Dissolve borax in hot water. Wipe down areas to be disinfected.
Abrasive Cleaner for Counter Tops
Sprinkle baking soda or borax, add juice of ½ lemon and
scrub.
Drain Cleaner/Opener
¼ cup vinegar
¼ cup baking soda
Mix ingredients and pour mixture down drain. Let stand for
a few minutes and rinse with boiling water.
Open Garage Doors
(Need to be closed)
Security Specialists is reporting observing many garage
doors open while unattended for long periods of time
throughout the day and night. This is an open invitation
for a would-be intruder to gain access into your home.
Also, remember that we share
the mountain community with
wildlife. Open garage doors
are also an open invitation for a
wild animal to enter. Keeping
your garage doors closed will
help prevent animals from getting inside of your garage.
Once inside, the animal might attack someone as they
enter the garage because the animal feels trapped and
cornered within an enclosed area.
For your safety and that of your family, all residents are
urged to keep their garage doors closed while the garage
is unattended. If you think your garage door opener is
malfunctioning causing it to open on its own, have it inspected and serviced as soon as possible.
Robert Avila, AMS, CCAM, CMCA
General Manager
Oven Cleaner
Mix equal parts of castille soap, borax and water. Let mixture set for 20 minutes and scrub with mixture of baking
soda and salt.
Around the Home
Pet Stains
Soak stained area in warm soapy water. Sponge with
equal parts of water and white vinegar. Blot dry.
Water Spot Treatment Polish
Toothpaste (not gel)
Baking Soda
Pecan
Apply equal parts of toothpaste and baking soda with soft,
damp cloth. Rinse out the cloth and wipe off any residue.
When the finish is smooth, buff with a clean soft cloth. Restore color and shine by rubbing the spot with the meat of a
half pecan, then buff.
Bathroom
Bathtub/Sink Stains
Scrub with paste made from cream of tartar and hydrogen
peroxide.
Soap Film on Fiberglass Surface
Apply baking soda with damp cloth, rub and rinse off residue.
Soap Film/Mildew on Shower Curtains
Pour full-strength vinegar on the shower curtain to remove
soap film and mildew.
Shower-Door Track Cleaning
Pour full-strength vinegar into the track, let soak for a few
minutes, rinse.
Toilet Lime Deposit Removal
Pour full strength white vinegar in the bowl, let sit for several hours. Scrub with sturdy brush.
Window Wash
Juice from one fresh lemon
2 cups water or club soda
1 teaspoon cornstarch
Mix ingredients and pour into plastic spray bottle. Shake
well.
Dark Wood Polish
1 tsp. lemon oil
Juice of one lemon
1 tsp. brandy or whisky
1 tsp. water
Mix and apply with soft cloth. Must be made fresh each
time.
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What you Can Recycle at the Curb
The Bureau of Sanitation issues blue containers for recycling. The following are items that can be placed in the
recycling container:
Paper
All Clean Dry Paper
computer, ledger, wrapping, arts and craft paper, unwanted mail, flyers, telephone books, note cards, newspaper, blueprints, magazines, file folders, paper bags, Post-it
notes, catalogs; and all envelopes including those with
windows
All Cardboard Boxes and Chipboard
cereal, tissue, dry food, frozen food, shoe, and detergent
boxes; paper and toilet rolls; and corrugated boxes broken
down and flattened
Cartons
All Cartons - refrigerated, shelf-stable, aseptic
packaging, fruit juice boxes, orange juice and milk
cartons, wine boxes, soy milk, rice milk, and almond
milk boxes, cereal cartons, heavy cream cartons, egg
substitute cartons, etc.
Metals
All Aluminum, Tin, Metal, and Bi-Metal Cans
rinsed if possible, soda, juice, soup, vegetables, and
pet food cans, pie tins, clean aluminum foils, empty
paint and aerosol cans with plastic caps removed, and
wire hangers
Glass
All Glass Bottles and Jars rinsed if possible, soda,
wine, beer, spaghetti sauce, pickle jars, broken bottles, and etc.
Plastics
All Clean Plastics 1 Through 7—Empty Plastic
Containers rinsed if possible, soda, juice, detergent,
bleach, shampoo, lotion, mouthwash, dishwashing
liquid bottles, milk jugs, tubs for margarine and yogurt,
plastic planters, food and blister packaging, rigid clamshell packaging, etc.
All Plastic Bags and All Film Bags
grocery bags and dry cleaner bags, and all clean film
plastic
All Clean Polystyrene (STYROFOAM™)
STYROFOAM™ cups, containers, and packaging
such as STYROFOAM™ egg shell cartons, STYROFOAM™ block packaging, and STYROFOAM™ clamshell packaging
Miscellaneous Plastics
Plastic coat hangers, non-electric plastic toys, plastic
swimming pools, & plastic laundry baskets
Do Not Recycle These Items
If these items are placed in the blue container, there's a
likelihood of contaminating the other clean materials.
Please ensure that the items placed in the blue container
are clean and free from contaminants.
Contaminated Paper all soiled papers or bags with oils
and food waste
Broken Glass window glass, mirror glass, auto glass,
light bulbs, fluorescent lights and ceramics
Other Plastic such as plastic hygienic items, any electric
or battery operated toys
Miscellaneous Materials electrical cords, cloth/fabric,
appliances, mini blinds, kitchen utensils, lawn furniture,
garden hoses, rubber tires, construction materials, including asphalt or concrete, wood and wood products
Hazardous Materials electronics, syringes, all partially
filled aerosol cans and containers for cleaning fluids,
automotive fluids, all batteries (including car batteries,
household batteries, rechargeable batteries), pesticides,
oil based paint, garden chemicals, and pool cleaners
Hazardous Materials may be taken to our SAFE Centers
and Collection Events.
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Need computer
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Besides the desk, perhaps the closets , the
garage, pantry, or
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Monica to the rescue.
Contact: Monica Panno
310-276-7474 or
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Community
Advisory Regarding Burglars
Did you know that most burglars will spend
no longer than 60 seconds trying to break into a home
and most entries occur during daylight /work hours.
West Valley has been experiencing burglaries in which the
culprits will knock on the front door of the victim's home,
multiple times. When residents don't answer the door, they will force entry through
a door or window, assuming the homeowner is away.
Good locks -- and good neighbors who
watch out for each other – are the most effective deterrents to burglars.
CHECK THE LOCKS
Did you know that in almost half of all completed residential burglaries thieves entered through unlocked doors or
crawled through unlocked windows?
 Make sure every external door has a sturdy, wellinstalled dead bolt lock.
 Sliding glass doors can offer easy access if they are not
properly secured. You can secure them by installing commercially available locks or putting a broomstick or dowel
in the inside track to jam the door.
 Instead of hiding keys around the outside of your home,
give an extra key to a neighbor you trust.
 When you move into a new house or apartment, re-key
the locks.
CHECK THE DOORS
 A lock on a flimsy door is about as effective as locking
your car door but leaving the window down.
 All outside doors should be metal or solid wood.
CHECK THE OUTSIDE & AROUND YOUR HOME
 Burglars hate bright lights. Install outside lights and keep
them on at night.
 Keep your yard clean. Prune back shrubbery so it doesn't hide doors or windows.
 Cut back tree limbs that a thief could use to climb to an
upper-level window.
 If you travel, create the illusion that you're at home by
getting some timers that will turn lights on and off in different areas of your house throughout the evening. Lights
burning 24 hours a day signal an empty house.
 Leave shades, blinds, and curtains in normal positions.
Burglary — Some Definitions
Burglary is one of the more commonly charged crimes. It’s
quite common for prosecutors to charge simple shoplifting
cases as commercial burglaries. Under Penal Code section 459, a burglary is the entry of any type of structure or
locked vehicle with the intent to commit a theft or any felony. No felony or theft has to actually be committed, but
there must be the intent to commit a theft or felony at the
time of entry. Residential burglaries are considered firstdegree burglaries and are treated as serious
felonies. All other burglaries are seconddegree.
First-Degree Burglary
Under Penal Code section 460, any burglary
of an inhabited residence or any sort is a first
-degree burglary. The word inhabited, in this
case, doesn’t mean that somebody has to be present, but
just that somebody must be currently living there.
Second-Degree Burglary
Under Penal Code section 460, all burglaries which are
not residential are second-degree burglaries. These are
typically burglaries of schools, stores, barns, cars, boats,
etc. Second-degree burglaries can be charged as either
misdemeanors or felonies. If charged as a felony, it car-
ries a maximum sentence of three years in state prison.
Two of the most common types of second-degree burglary
are commercial burglary and auto burglary.
Commercial Burglary
There has been a trend in prosecutor’s
offices to charge simple cases of shoplifting as felony commercial burglaries. The
difference between petty theft and burglary
in a shoplifting case is when the intent to
steal was formed. If a person enters a store and then decides to steal something, it is petty theft. If that same person decides to steal something and then enters the store,
it is commercial burglary.
Auto Burglary
Auto burglary is any entry into a locked vehicle with the
purpose of stealing the vehicle, stealing from the vehicle,
or committing any other felony. In order for it to be an auto
burglary, the vehicle must be locked. If the
vehicle was not locked, it can be charged
as a theft, if an actual theft has occurred, or
a trespass, or a vehicle tampering, under
Vehicle Code section 10853. Visible damage to vehicle locks and statements and
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Recreation & Health
The Tennis Corner
Tennis is Back!
Listen up folks; tennis is back at BAR! The tennis committee is planning on making this the best year for tennis at
BAR in a long time.
We are going to start off the year with our ever popular
BAR Annual Tennis Tournament. Players of all levels will
be matched up and grouped together for a round robin
style tournament.
March 23rd at 9:00AM players will lace them up and play
for the big prizes. Winners and runners up places are always assured of getting something good.
But wait that is not even the best part. The festivities really
get going when the tennis is done. We will be serving food
and drinks, beer and margaritas. So call your friends and
family and invite them to come and participate in the best
event of the year. Where else can you be entertained, get
some exercise, make new friends, get great food and
drinks for $30. Kids are $20 and if you just come for the
food and drinks $10. That has to be the best deal in town.
Hi Tennis Enthusiasts;
But wait there is more. Starting in March we will be starting the midweek round robin events as well. The last
Wednesday of every month there is a round robin event
with appetizers and drinks served up at the Claray Clubhouse. So mark your calendars and on March 26 th start a
new routine for yourself.
Weekdays are bad for you? No problem. Starting April 12 th
at 3PM we will be starting a new Saturday round robin
event. Courtesy of our pro, Gene Malin. For $20 you will
be able to get into a round robin with players of your ability
and afterwards get refreshments drinks and appetizers for
Saturday night drinks. Now you have no excuse. If you
need a place for the kids the games room and TV are
available for them at the Clubhouse as well. So exercise,
food and drinks and somewhere to go with the kids without getting in your car.
So what could be better? No more excuses. You do not want to be the only one
that didn't come. See you all there. Yours,
Tennis Tips
Here is a list of upcoming events. Put them in your calendar.
1. Last Wednesday Night of
the month Round Robin
starts on March 26th. They
will go through October 29th.
2. March 23rd is our first event,
which will be a doubles
event with different levels
lunch is included. More details later.
3. We are also starting a new little clinic on the first Saturday of every month. I will have cocktails and hors
d’oeuvres. It will a round robin also. The first one will
be April 12th, I know that is the second Saturday but I
will be out of town the first Saturday.
Please take note and keep these dates and please
spread the word to those who are not on the yahoo group.
Thank You,
Gene Malin
Your Tennis Pro
PS: any questions you can contact me at the shop 310
475-8511
from the Archives
A player, in attempting to be scrupulously honest on line
calls, will find himself frequently keeping a ball in play that
“might have been out”. And then he discovers too late that
it was out. Even so, the game is much better played by the
unwritten law that any doubt must be resolved in favor of
the opponent.
In making a call, a player should not enlist the aid of a
spectator. Firstly, the spectator has no place in the match
and putting him in it may be very annoying to an opponent; secondly, he may offer a call even though he was
not in a position to see the ball; thirdly, he may be prejudiced; and fourthly, he may be totally unqualified. All these
factors point decisively toward keeping out of the match all
persons not participating.

In general, any conversation between partners while the
ball is moving TOWARD the opponent’s side of the net is
taboo. Once either you or your partner has hit the ball,
don’t say anything until the opponent has hit it. Even when
a ball is moving toward 2 partners, conversation between
them should be minimized with about the only words permitted being such exhortations as “run” (go for it) or
“out” (don’t bother running, etc.)
Incidentally, “out” as advice to a partner, suggesting they
let the ball drop, does not suffice for the normal “out” call
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY,
WILL YOU HELP YOUR NEIGHBORS?
It’s not too late. We still need your input to create a
resource list to help us respond when disaster strikes. We
know your first responsibility is to take care of your family,
but once they’re secure, will you help your neighbors?
Please indicate below whether you’re willing and how.
Your Emergency Preparedness Advisory Committee (EPAC)
Name:
Email:
Phone:
Yes, I’ll help. Please check all that apply.
Special expertise I can share:
£ Medical Doctor
£ Nurse, NP, PA, EMT
£ Medical aide
£ Dentist
£ Psychologist, social worker
£ Physical/Occupat’l therapist
£ Electrician
£ Plumber
£ Building contractor
£ Trained in CERT
£ Trained in CPR
£ Communicator/Gen Assist
£ Other:
Special resources I have:
£ CB Radio
£ Ham radio
£ FRS (Family Radio Service)
£ Generator
£ Chain saw, gas
£ Chain saw, electric
£ Tools
£ Tent
£ Other:
£
I WANT TO JOIN EPAC
Please fold in half and return your response to:
Claray Clubhouse Mailbox or Angelo Clubhouse.
Questions? Email Joan Herman: [email protected] February 14, 2014
I always like to take this opportunity to thank the community for another great year as your Tennis Pro/Director at
Bel Air Ridge! I continue to strive to improve our tennis services, camps, clinics, Club environment, and events each
year to create a positive experience for everyone! I always welcome your comments and suggestions! So, please
stop by the Pro Shop to say hello, make a court reservation or book a lesson!
If you are new to our Bel Air Ridge Neighborhood and we have not met, WELCOME, and PLEASE stop by so I can
introduce myself in person. All ages are welcomed! Also, if you are interested in being listed on our Tennis Roster,
or looking for a game, stop by and sign up!
SPRING BREAK CAMP: Call about our “Spring Break” tennis camp, always a hit with the younger set when they are
out of school. This year Private and Public Schools are on different break schedules (PRIVATE SCHOOLS March 24
to April 4, 2014 and PUBLIC SCHOOLS April 14-18). I am taking a poll (please email me or call), and need responses
NO LATER THAN MARCH 10th, 2014 to confirm a reservation for your child(ren)…..so I can prepare my staff, etc.
to accommodate the attendees! I will post on my website (below) of the final decision by March 19, 2014. The
majority votes will rule as to which, or all of the above 3 weeks we offer, so please let me know your needs (one or
all of the weeks). If we have at least 10 kids each week, we will do all 3 weeks. Otherwise, it will be limited to the
weeks where we have 10 confirmed attending! Camp will be Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 11am to 3pm
(dates TBD).
Our Tennis Shop offers racket stringing services, ball machine ($20 per hr. or $300 per family for 6 months), as well
as tennis accessories (balls, grips, etc.).
We have snacks and refreshments available too! You don’t have to be a
tennis player to take advantage of what we offer here at the Tennis Shop!
Gene Malin
Bel Air Ridge Tennis Director
[email protected]
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Pass the Bananas, Please
A professor at CCNY for a physiological psych class told
his class about bananas. He said the expression 'going
bananas' is from the effects of bananas on the brain.
Never, put your banana in the refrigerator!!!
This is interesting. After reading this, you'll
never look at a banana in the same way
again.
Bananas contain three natural sugars sucrose, fructose and glucose combined
with fiber. A banana gives an instant, sustained and substantial boost of energy.
Research has proven that just two bananas
provide enough energy for a strenuous 90-minute workout.
No wonder the banana is the number one fruit with the
world's leading athletes.
But energy isn't the only way a banana can help us keep fit.
It can also help overcome or prevent a substantial number
of illnesses and conditions, making it a must to add to our
daily diet.
Depression: According to a recent survey undertaken
by MIND amongst people suffering from depression, many
felt much better after eating a banana. This is because bananas contain tryptophan, a type of protein that the body
converts into serotonin, known to make you relax, improve
your mood and generally make you feel happier.
PMS: Forget the pills, eat a banana. The vitamin B6 it
contains regulates blood glucose levels, which can affect
your mood.
Anemia: High in iron, bananas can stimulate the produc-
tion of hemoglobin in the blood and so helps in cases of
anemia.
Blood Pressure: This unique tropical fruit is extremely
high in potassium yet low in salt, making it perfect to beat
blood pressure. So much so, the US Food and Drug Administration has just allowed the banana industry to make
official claims for the fruit's ability to reduce the risk of blood
pressure and stroke.
Brain
Power:
200 students at a Twickenham
(Middlesex) school (England) were helped through their
exams this year by eating bananas at breakfast, break, and
lunch in a bid to boost their brain power. Research has
shown that the potassium-packed fruit can assist learning
by making pupils more alert.
Constipation: High in fiber, including bananas in the
diet can help restore normal bowel action, helping to over-
come the problem without resorting to laxatives.
Hangovers: One of the quickest ways of curing a
hangover is to make a banana milkshake,
sweetened with honey. The banana calms
the stomach and, with the help of the
honey, builds up depleted blood sugar levels, while the milk soothes and re-hydrates
y o u r
s y s t e m .
Heartburn: Bananas have a natural antacid effect in the body, so if you suffer from
heartburn, try eating a banana for soothing
relief.
Morning Sickness: Snacking on bananas between
meals helps to keep blood sugar levels up and avoid
morning sickness.
Mosquito bites: Before reaching for the insect bite
cream, try rubbing the affected area with the inside of a
banana skin. Many people find it amazingly successful at
reducing swelling and irritation.
Nerves: Bananas are high in B vitamins that help calm
the nervous system.
Overweight and at work? Studies at the Institute of
Psychology in Austria found pressure at work leads to
gorging on comfort food like chocolate and chips. Looking
at 5,000 hospital patients, researchers found the most
obese were more likely to be in high-pressure jobs. The
report concluded that, to avoid panic-induced food cravings, we need to control our blood sugar levels by snacking on high carbohydrate foods every two hours to keep
levels steady.
Ulcers: The banana is used as the dietary food against
intestinal disorders because of its soft texture and smoothness. It is the only raw fruit that can be eaten without distress in over-chronicler cases. It also neutralizes overacidity and reduces irritation by coating the lining of the
stomach.
Temperature control: Many other cultures see bananas as a 'cooling' fruit that can lower both the physical
and emotional temperature of expectant mothers. In Thailand , for example, pregnant women eat bananas to ensure their baby is born with a cool temperature.
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD): Bananas
can help SAD sufferers because they contain the natural
mood Enhancer tryptophan.
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Recreation & Health
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Pass the Bananas, Please
Smoking &Tobacco Use: Bananas can also help
people trying to give up smoking. The B6, B12 they
contain, as well as the potassium and magnesium
found in them, help the body recover from the effects of
nicotine withdrawal.
Continued from Previous Page
Stress: Potassium is a vital mineral, which helps normalize the heartbeat, sends oxygen to the brain and
regulates your body's water balance. When we are
stressed, our metabolic rate rises, thereby reducing our
potassium levels. These can be rebalanced with the
help of a high-potassium banana snack.
Strokes: According to research in New England Journal of Medicine, eating bananas as part of a regular diet
can cut the risk of death by strokes by as much as 40%!
Warts: Those keen on natural
alternatives swear that if you
want to kill off a wart, take a
piece of banana skin and place it
on the wart, with the yellow side
out. Carefully hold the skin in
place with a plaster or surgical
tape!
So, a banana really is a natural
remedy for many ills. When you
compare it to an apple, it has four
times the protein, twice the carbohydrate, three times
the phosphorus, five times the vitamin A and iron, and
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Recreation & Health
Discover Perdido Canyon
Have you ever been to Beverly Glen Garden Walk off
Perdido Canyon? I’d lived here 28 years before I ventured out one day on a stroll down Beverly Glen beyond
Raybet and up the steep hill past that “big house”. And
there it was, a most welcoming park, path and resting
places — even a gong. Someone had even provided a
trail map for us, I’ve spoken with other long time residents
of Bel Air Ridge and they
were totally unaware of this
pleasant and inviting hideaway.
For your information by:
Monica Panno
Bel Air Ridge Dog Identification Program
All Bel Air Ridge dog owners are encouraged to fill out the
attached form and submit it with an electronic photo of
your dog(s) to the Management Office. If you have more
than one dog, photocopy the form for your additional
dogs.
This information is kept in a notebook in the security patrol cars and in the Management Office. In the event that
your dog is missing, this valuable tool can help the community locate your pet.
If you and your pets attended the Canine Committee's
photo shoot at the park in 2008, you do not need to fill out
the form or submit a photo, unless you want to update
your information.
Bel Air Ridge Dog Identification Program
Dog’s Name:
owner
address
phone #
cell #
email
alternate contact/name and phone #
Photo
Description
Breed:
Sex:
Height:
Weight:
Circle Applicable Choices:
Hair:
short
long
Color:
solid
combination
black
brown
Notes:
medium
blond
curly
red
white
straight
gray
tan
buff
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Community
Architectural & Landscaping
2014 Meeting Schedule
Meeting Scheduled
March 17th
April 21st
May 19th
June 16th
July 21st
August 18th
September 15th
October 20th
November 17th
Submission Deadline
March 7th
April 11th
May 9th
June 6th
July 11th
August 8th
September 5th
October 10th
November 7th
No meeting held in the month of December. Please submit your request/plan and explanation cover letter to the
Management Office no later than 12 noon, 10 days prior
to the scheduled meeting. If you have any questions,
please call me at 310-475-7812 or email me at [email protected]. Some meetings may be rescheduled during the year.
To view the Architectural and Landscaping Guidelines go
to: www.belairridgehoa.com. Thank you.
Heating & Air
Board Meeting Minutes
Wondering what's happening at the Bel Air Ridge HOA
monthly Board meetings? Don't have time to attend the
meetings? Would you like to stay updated on your community?
Please feel free to request a copy of the monthly Board
meeting minutes from the Bel Air Ridge Management Office.
Please call Debbie for a copy at (310) 475-7812 and she
will make sure you receive a copy.
Flyer and Newsletter Deliveries
Due to United States Postal Service regulations, the Association’s flyer and newsletter deliveries are no longer being attached to mailboxes. Flyers and newsletters are now
being placed on your front door or your
front courtyard entry gate, if your front
door cannot be accessed.
Robert Avila, AMS, CCAM, CMCA
General Manager
Hide Them, Please
Chimney Sweep
According to the CC&Rs of the BAR Homeowners Association, each home should have a place to store
the trash bins all week until refuge collection day.
Each of these should be in your garage or hidden behind a fence or wall, out of sight from the street Just
like the lovely roll up garage doors, this is part of the
“curb appeal” when everything is put away and out of
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Recreation & Health
5 Things You Should Know About Stretching And Mobility
To stretch or not to stretch, that is the question. At least it
has been lately with the science of stretching being called
into question. Think touching those toes is the best way to
prep for a run? It might be time to rethink that pre-workout
ritual. New research suggests good old-fashioned stretching isn't all it's cracked up to be. Instead, mobility might
just be the key to unlocking our bodies' true potential,
bringing us closer to peak
performance.
Stretching The Truth
It all started back in middle
school phys ed. Somewhere
amidst the countless games
of dodge ball and awkward
locker room moments was
our first encounter with static
stretching. Bend down, try to touch the floor, and count to
10. Easy enough. From there we'd round out the warm-up
with some rudimentary calisthenics and voilà: no injuries
or soreness!
Trouble is, there's little evidence to support that scenario.
That's not to say that static stretching is a bad thing, just
that it may not live up to the lofty claims. For instance, in
an effort to better understand the link between stretching
and soreness researchers at the University of Sydney in
Australia reviewed 12 different studies completed in the
past 25 years. They concluded that, “stretching does not
produce important reductions in muscle soreness in the
days following exercise.” Similarly, Robert D. Herbert, a
researcher who participated in the review,
also found static stretching wasn't a safeguard against
injury. According to Herbert, stretchers and non-stretchers
experienced about the same number of sports-related injuries.
Maximizing Your Ability
While the great stretching debate rages on, there may be
a better way to bulletproof our bodies. Kelly Starrett, a
former elite-level athlete, hybrid coach, physical therapist,
author and CrossFit instructor, believes that opting for mobility prep over stretching is the key to hacking the body's
mechanics. Therefore, instead of static stretching, Starrett
favors a "movement-based integrated full-body approach,
which addresses all the elements that limit movement and
performance."
In the course of working with thousands of athletes in the
gym and in his physical therapy practice, Starrett learned
that 98 percent of orthopedic injuries are preventable, he
says. The root of these injuries was a lack of understanding about "simple mechanics and the tools to improve
those mechanics." Therefore, Starrett advocates at
least 10 minutes of mobility work each day, no matter
what, because "miss a day and you go backwards," he
says.
Get to work on your mobility with these five tips sure to
maximize the way your body moves.
Swap Out Stretching
Leave the land of static stretching behind in favor of the
dynamic warm-up. By completing moves that mimic those
you'll be doing in your routine, the body will be adequately
prepared for whatever workout, practice or game lies
ahead. Bodyweight exercises like the squat and athletic
based movements like toy soldiers or lateral shuffles will
elevate the heart rate while heating up the muscles and
getting your joints moving effectively.
2. Get The Gear
There's a little more to this mobility thing than "reach and
hold." With that in mind, prepare for movement maintenance by picking up the tools of the trade. Starrett recommends three lacrosse balls, two of which will be taped together (or opt for theSKLZ Accupoint if you're feeling
fancy). Next, a thick resistance band is ideal. Top off your
toolbox with a foam roller or four-inch (in diameter) PVC
pipe.
3. Roll With It
When it comes to muscle soreness, deep tissue work can
be a lifesaver -- but it can also be a budget buster. Save
some cash by using your own mobility tools. Using Starrett's MobilityWOD video series as a guide, try rolling
away muscle soreness with the lacrosse balls and foam
rollers. This type of self-induced deep tissue massage is
known as self-myofascial release. Admittedly, it can be a
bit torturous at first, but gritting it out can do wonders for
tight muscles by breaking up scar tissue and improving
circulation.
4. Try Traction
Having sufficiently rolled the soreness out of your muscles
it's time to turn your attention to the giant rubber resistance band. This stretch band can be used in any number
of ways to apply tension or traction to muscles. Start by
looping the band around a squat rack or another anchor
that's bolted to the ground. Facing the anchored object,
place your hand up and through the open end of the band,
palm facing up so the band is resting on your wrist. Lift
your arm overhead and slowly pull it away from your anchor, allowing the band to gently open the space between
your wrist and shoulder joints. Repeat this move with both
arms.
5. Re-Assess
Maximizing mobility doesn't have to take month or years.
Starrett advises clients to check mobility before and after
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Activities at Bel Air Ridge by Activity
Activity
Days
Times
Location
Contact Information
Cardio / Sculpt & Circuit Training
Mon., Wed. &
Friday
9:00 – 10:00AM
Fitness Center
Cindy Maloney, 310-393-2587
Pilates Mat
Tues. & Thurs.
8:30 – 9:30AM
Fitness Center
Dana Handler, 323 901-3775
Tai Chi
Monday
11:30—12:30
Fitness Center
Anita Aratow, 310- 278-6619
Tennis Clinics–
Adults
Children 5 to 8 years
Children 9 to 14 years
Women’s
Thurs.
Thursday & Friday
Thursday & Friday
Wednesday
9:30AM
4:00PM
5:00PM
9:30 – 11:00AM
Claray Tennis Courts
Gene Malin, 310-475-8511
Tennis Round Robin
Monday & Friday
9:00AM
Claray Tennis Courts
Gene Malin, 310-475-8511
Yoga Intermediate
Saturday
8:30 – 10:00AM
Fitness Center
Jules Hogan, 310-714-3617
Zumba Class
Tuesday
7:00—8:00PM
Fitness Center
Dennis Guzman
(917) 600-1301
Activities At Bel Air Ridge --By Day of the Week
Monday
Tai Chi
Cardio / Sculpt Circuit Training
Tennis Round Robin
Time
8:00 – 9:30AM
9:00 – 10:00AM
9:00AM
Location
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
Claray Tennis Courts
Tuesday
Pilates Mat
Zumba Class
8:30 – 9:30AM
7:00 -- 8:00PM
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
Wednesday
Cardio / Sculpt Circuit Training
9:00 – 10:00AM
Fitness Center
Thursday
Pilates Mat
Tennis – Adult Clinic
Children 5 to 8 years
Children 9 to 14 years
8:30 – 9:30AM
9:30AM
4:00PM
5:00PM
Fitness Center
Claray Tennis Courts
Claray Tennis Courts
Claray Tennis Courts
9:00 —10:00AM
9:00AM
4:00PM
5:00PM
Fitness Center
Claray Tennis Courts
Claray Tennis Courts
Claray Tennis Courts
8:30 – 10:00AM
Fitness Center
Friday
Cardio / Sculpt Circuit Training
Tennis – Round Robin
Tennis – Children 5 to 8 years
Tennis – Children 9 to 14 years
Saturday
Yoga Intermediate
Sunday
Rest
Look for notices announcing special activities
scheduled at Bel Air Ridge from time to time.
Saint Patty’s Day, March 17
The Wildlife
March / April 2014
Bel Air Ridge Meetings & Contacts
Group
Days
Time
Location
Contact Information
Architectural & Landscaping
Committee
3rd Monday
Each Month
7:00PM
Claray Clubhouse
Board of Directors
4th Tuesday
Each Month
7:00PM
Claray Clubhouse
Debbie Schwartz, ALC
Secretary, Office
475-7812
Management Office
475-7812
Emergency Preparedness Advisory Committee
2nd Monday
Each Month
7:00PM
Claray Clubhouse
Chair, Ron Cornell
475-1855
Tennis
Committee
2nd Tuesday Each
Month
7:00PM
Claray Clubhouse
Chair, Amir Navab
308-3197
Fitness Committee
1stThursday
Each month
7:00PM
Claray Clubhouse
Chair, Anat Gafni
446-9516
Important Contact Information
 & 
Management Office and Contacts::
Robert Avila, General Manager
E-Mail, Manager
Debbie Schwartz, Assistant Manager
Monica Panno, Editor, The Wildlife
Website
Fitness Center
Tennis Shop& Lessons: Gene Malin, Tennis Pro
(310) 475-7812 Phone
(310) 474-7752 Fax
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
www.belairridgehoa.com
(310) 858-6482
(310) 475-8511
Security Specialists Patrol: Questions/Comments
Emergency Patrol Response & Vacation Watch
Water Emergency – Common Areas Only
Ed Gold
Harold Tennen
(818) 785-5831
(888) 739-5750
(310) 446-9225
(310) 850-4600
Important Hours At Bel Air Ridge
Weekdays
Weekends
Management Office
7:00AM—4:00PM
Closed, also holidays
Tennis Shop*
9:00AM—5:00PM
9:00AM—5:00PM
Fitness Center
6:00AM—9:00PM
7:00AM—6:00PM
Tennis Courts
7:00AM—10:00PM
8:00AM—10:00PM
Pools
5:30AM—11:00PM
5:30AM—11:00PM
* Closed Mondays
Happy Easter and Blessed Passover