In its March 19, 1859, issue, Los Angeles’ first newspaper, The Los Angeles Star, de la Ossa ran the following notice: "I have established at my Rancho known by the name of The Encino, situated…on the road to Santa Barbara, a place for the purpose of affording accommodation to the people traveling on this road. They will find, at all times, food for themselves and for the horses, beds at night, &c. I hope those wishing to call at our place will not forget to bring with them what is necessary to defray their expenses.” The adobe was the first, or one of the first, hotels in the San Fernando Valley.
