Toluca Lake
Cruising at the Car Show
Friday nights at Bob’s Big Boy mean retro hot rods and local legends.
You never quite know what you’ll see at the weekly classic car show at Bob’s Big Boy in Burbank, which draws car collectors, enthusiasts and sightseers from all over Southern California and beyond. Read More »
Summer Beauty From Head to Toe
Local Services to Help You Breeze Through Beach Season
With all the fun and relaxation of spending long, dazzling days outdoors come some unique beauty challenges, so it’s a good idea to pay extra attention to protecting and nurturing your skin, hair and nails both before and after you hit the beach. Read More »
L.A. Councilmember David Ryu on Why He Loves Toluca Lake
Los Angeles City Councilmember David E. Ryu recently sat down with us to share the reasons why he calls Toluca Lake “a model for other communities,” what he’s working on and what he hopes to achieve in the area. Read More »
Sustainable Shopping in Magnolia Park
Exploring Burbank’s Green Business District
The countless thrift, antique and consignment stores in Magnolia Park offer our community a fun and eclectic shopping experience like no other. You never know what you’re going to discover, so it’s like hunting for treasure in your own backyard. Read More »
Cheers to Happy Hour!
Neighborhood Spots Where You Can Snack and Sip for Less
Ah, summer — it’s when happy hour takes on a whole new vibe, when the sunlight softens and invites you to chill after a hard day with a cool drink in hand. So do Toluca Lake area restaurants and bars, many of which have patios where you can luxuriate al fresco. Read More »
Drink It All In at These Friendly Neighborhood Juice Bars
Healthy Hydration to Beat the Summer Heat
The many juice bars in and around Toluca Lake don’t just offer a refreshing rainbow of nutrient-packed beverages and wholesome foods — they also add a generous helping of community spirit. Read More »
Juicing Up Nutrition
Juices and smoothies can be a great way to get your nutrients. Find out from a local registered dietitian how to make that beverage even better for you.
Full O’ Life’s Legacy of Green Eating
When Kay and Edward “Barney” Matheson decided to repurpose an indoor skating rink to build health food store Full O’ Life in 1959, the couple unknowingly took the first step toward pioneering an organic food movement that would become mainstream decades later. Read More »
Summertime in the City
Fun In the Sun and Under the Stars
Our summer 2018 entertainment guide offers a sampling of the many ways to revel in and around the city this season, whether you’re a visitor, recent transplant or longtime resident. Read More »
Cruising at the Car Show
Friday nights at Bob’s Big Boy mean retro hot rods and local legends.
You never quite know what you’ll see at the weekly classic car show at Bob’s Big Boy in Burbank, which draws car collectors, enthusiasts and sightseers from all over Southern California and beyond. Read More »
Family Fun in the Neighborhood
Summer is no time to be stuck at home! The Toluca Lake area has plenty to offer kids and their caretakers. Read More »
Sustainable Shopping in Magnolia Park
Exploring Burbank’s Green Business District
The countless thrift, antique and consignment stores in Magnolia Park offer our community a fun and eclectic shopping experience like no other. You never know what you’re going to discover, so it’s like hunting for treasure in your own backyard. Read More »
Going Green With the Begleys
How the Longtime Local Residents Built “the Greenest Home in America”
Actor and environmental advocate Ed Begley Jr. and his wife, Rachelle Carson-Begley, spent five years building a house in Studio City that would meet his stringent sustainability requirements while fulfilling her aesthetic vision. The Begleys graciously showed us around their innovative home and shared their expertise on going green. Read More »
A Local Home Renovation Shows It’s Easy Being Green
Here’s how one Toluca Lake family applied green principles in their recent home renovation to save energy and water (and money!). Read More »
Energy Efficiency 101
Want to green your home? Begin by assessing your current energy usage and then look for ways you can save. Read More »
Flowers for All Seasons
Whether for Valentine’s Day, an anniversary, a birthday or just because, there are plenty of skilled florists in our area ready to craft bountiful bouquets to fit any style or budget. Read More »
Summer Beauty From Head to Toe
Local Services to Help You Breeze Through Beach Season
With all the fun and relaxation of spending long, dazzling days outdoors come some unique beauty challenges, so it’s a good idea to pay extra attention to protecting and nurturing your skin, hair and nails both before and after you hit the beach. Read More »
Drink It All In at These Friendly Neighborhood Juice Bars
Healthy Hydration to Beat the Summer Heat
The many juice bars in and around Toluca Lake don’t just offer a refreshing rainbow of nutrient-packed beverages and wholesome foods — they also add a generous helping of community spirit. Read More »
Juicing Up Nutrition
Juices and smoothies can be a great way to get your nutrients. Find out from a local registered dietitian how to make that beverage even better for you.
What Does It Mean to Eat Green?
Healthy Food Tips From a Local Expert
Rémy Leigh Peters, a registered dietitian at the Roy and Patricia Disney Family Cancer Center at Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center in Burbank, shares her expertise on how natural, seasonal and organic eating can be better for you and for the planet. Read More »
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May/June 2018
To help you get ready for summer, we’ve compiled our ultimate fun guide with more than 80 ways to make the most of this sunny season in and around Toluca Lake. This issue includes roundups of refreshing juice bars, happy hour hangouts, beach-ready beauty treatments, activities to keep the kids busy and a jam-packed entertainment calendar covering concerts, food festivals, outdoor movies and much more.
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