On the Cover MARKETS A slew of Latino grocery stores are starting to compete against one another in the Valley. NOHO Escrow on the old J.C. Penney building in the Valley Plaza shopping center falls through, dashing one developer’s hope of pulling off a redevelopment project. SNEEZE Just in time for winter, a couple of Woodland Hills scientists have launched a product to slow the cold, and they’ve gained international attention. Up Front COURTS Los Angeles County Superior Court judges are blocking a plan to merge with the Municipal Court. 5 JURY Los Angeles County is behind in jury reform. 5 PAJAMAS Will customers spend big bucks on PJ’s? A Sherman Oaks store and other retailers are betting on it. 6 SUNKIST The San Fernando Valley growers cooperative stands to gain big from the China-U.S. trade deal. 7 VEDC City audit clears Valley business agency of wrongdoing. 7 PETS Fluffy and Muffin get an HMO. 8 SHUFFLE ABC’s hit quiz show has prompted a juggling act when it comes to network scheduling. 9 STAGES Although a number of new sound stages have been built, there’s no sign that demand is slacking. 9 Media & Technology FIRSTUSE.COM This Westlake Village company has gained attention for time-stamping intellectual property. 11 Columns & features Applications 12 Small Business REVOLUTION Gary Zelman was a bouncer until got the idea to make clip-on sunglasses. 17 People GENETHIA HAYES The LAUSD board president talks about reforming the district and the fallout from the Ruben Zacarias debacle. 18 Columns & features Newsmakers19 Investments & Finance CORPORATE FOCUS Superior Industries International Inc. 22 Columns & features Personal Finance 23 Real Estate Columns & features Real Estate Column 24 San Fernando Valley Business Journal 5850 Canoga Avenue, Suite 400, Woodland Hills, CA 91367 818-710-2731 FAX: 818-710-2732 Publisher Matthew A. Toledo Executive Editor Mark Lacter Editor Christopher Woodard Controller Mark Freedman, CPA Director of Production Daniel P. Etcheverry
