Author: Jeannette Hartman

SBOLDP lawn maintenance scheduled

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Jorge De Loera, senior park maintenance supervisor

Resodding and reseeding in the big dog section of the Sepulveda Basin Off-leash Dog Park (SBOLDP) begins this month, according to Jorge De Loera, senior park maintenance supervisor for the Los Angeles Recreation and Parks Department.

Jorge, who is responsible for 100 dog parks in the west San Fernando Valley area, spoke at a meeting of the Friends of the SBOLDP on Tuesday, March 19, at the Reseda field office of Los Angeles City Councilman Bob Blumenfield.

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7 tips for great pet photography

Photographers Brig Van Osten and Isky Iskandar offered fabulous tips for taking photos of your  dog (or other pets) at the Friends of the Sepulveda Basin Off-leash Dog Park (SBOLDP) meeting on Tuesday, March 19.

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Brig Van Osten

Their tips come just in time: Our first photography contest is set for Sunday, June 23. The deadline for entering is Monday, June 17. Check the home page for details.

Both Brig and Isky are dog lovers who visit SBOLDP in addition to being excellent photographers with a gift for capturing dogs in action. Here are their tips for getting better dog photos. Read more

Thank you, L.A. Dodgers!

The Los Angeles Dodgers made a $2,500 donation to the Friends of the Sepulveda Basin Off-leash Dog Park on Thursday afternoon, Jan. 24, as part of their 16th annual community service week.

The dog park throbbed with Dodger Blue. Outfielder Joc Pederson and his dog Blue were available for photo opportunities and there was plenty of Blue swag — t-shirts for dogs, tote bags, hats and leashes — at the Dodger’s Family Pet Photo Day.

The event was the final day of the four-day “Dodgers Love LA Tour” presented by the Bank of America.