Toluca Lake Magazine
Clark Gable, the Smoke House and the Roadster of Doom
Growing up in Toluca Lake during the golden years
It was a hot, sticky Saturday in July 1949. By 1:30 or so, there was a whole posse of cowboy actors heading to their favorite watering hole, the Smoke House Restaurant. Read More »
Local Landscape
Michael and Caroline Cusumano Build on a Foundation of Hometown Spirit
“We’ve always had a lot of faith that this would be a great place for businesses to come and for people to live,” says Michael Cusumano, president of the Cusumano Real Estate Group. Read More »
Seasonal Shopping
Brighten your holidays with gifts from the heart of the neighborhood.
Brighten your holidays with gifts from the heart of the neighborhood. Read More »
Vintage Vignettes
Take a peek into Toluca Lake’s past with these selections from the archives.
Whether they spark memories from your own past or show you a world you’ve never seen, these images of the area evoke that familiar Toluca Lake feeling of timeless neighborhood traditions. Read More »
Soup Goddess Is Stirring Up Good
On a mission to feed the world — one bowl of soup at a time.
For Elizabeth “Lizzie” Meyer and her son Dillon, soup is much more than a comforting meal — it’s an opportunity to make a difference. Read More »
Recipe: Winter Is Coming
Warm up this winter with a Soup Goddess creation in the comfort of your own home. Read More »
Local Coffee Shops Are Grounded in Community
Find the perfect blend of drinks and ambiance to warm you up this winter.
Toluca Lake might not get as frosty as other parts of the world, but that doesn’t change the fact that a nice cup of coffee can warm the body and the soul. Read More »
Savor the Summer
Wine and dine your way through Toluca Lake and beyond
Our summer dining guide offers a taste of the diverse and vibrant culinary scene that can be found in and around our neighborhood. Read More »
Put Some Spring in Your Step
During school break and beyond, this season is blooming with fun family activities in the neighborhood and around the city.
Filling the empty days during school break can be a challenge, but there are plenty of places where you can make family memories this spring, both close to home and farther afield. Read More »
Reinventing Date Night
Try something new as a couple with these fun local outings.
Tired of the classic dinner-and-a-movie date? Consult our version of a honey-do list for creative ideas (ax throwing, anyone?) to make you and your partner a truly dynamic duo! Read More »
Workouts in the Great Outdoors
Open up your exercise options with these local fresh-air fitness activities
Whether it’s hiking a trail, riding a horse or cooling down at the pool, there are plenty of local ways to get moving while soaking up some sun, enjoying the beauty of nature and having fun along the way. Read More »
Fourth of July Celebrations
Looking for some Fourth of July fun? Make your way to the beach, the Hollywood Bowl or Downtown block parties to chill out and enjoy barbecue, live music and pyrotechnics — or hike up to a scenic overlook where you can get a bird’s-eye view of fireworks displays across the city. Read More »
Refuge of the Stars
The Home That Welcomed Mary Astor, Frank Sinatra, Bobby Darin and Sandra Dee to Toluca Lake
For its celebrity residents, one luxurious mansion on the shores of Toluca Lake offered the ideal spot to raise their families and set down roots. Read More »
Showcasing Glorious Gardens
The Toluca Lake Garden Club offers a glimpse of notable local landscapes.
Here’s a peek at some of the properties featured in the Toluca Lake Garden Club’s guided tour of neighborhood homes and gardens. Read More »
An Animator’s Art Deco Abode
Take a rare look inside the unique Toluca Lake home of Woody Woodpecker creator Walter Lantz.
In 1929, Walter Lantz was hired to launch a cartoon studio at Universal Pictures. He almost immediately began construction of a custom-designed home in Toluca Lake. Read More »
The Crosby Chronicles
Tales of the Legendary Crooner’s Toluca Lake Homes, Then and Now
Bing Crosby brought his major star power to Toluca Lake for a decade, and his legacy as one of its most prominent residents continues today. We traced the story of the legendary crooner’s two local homes through their past and present inhabitants. Read More »
Make Your Resolutions Reality
Toluca Lake Tennis & Fitness Club experts help us get active and stay motivated in the new year.
We asked four of the Toluca Lake Tennis and Fitness Club’s top trainers for their tips on pursuing better health in 2020. Read More »
Self-Care Inside & Out
Get on the path to looking and feeling your best with these local health and wellness services.
There are a wealth of health and wellness practitioners in and around our community that can help put you on a path to a better, healthier you, from the inside out. Read More »
Cornerstone for a Thriving Community
Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center celebrates 75 years
Throughout its rich history, Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center has both shaped the surrounding community and been shaped by it, evolving to meet changing needs with vital local support. Read More »
Voices From Providence Saint Joseph
Read more about the past, present and future of our local hospital from some of the leaders, doctors and donors who know it best. Read More »
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January/February 2020
We’re bringing a local flavor to the topic that’s foremost in so many minds this time of year: health and wellness. Eating better, exercising more and feeling less stressed top the list of most popular New Year’s resolutions year in and year out — but of course, if changing our habits were that easy, we […]
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