Toluca Lake Magazine
We feel blessed to be in the kind of community that this Toluca Lake–Burbank area is. Considering we’re in the most populated state in the country, there’s still a small-town feel. We’re literally in the shadow of Universal Studios and Warner Bros., yet it’s still a small community in many ways, and that’s been […]
When 2020 began, we had no idea that our local small businesses and our entire community would soon face the greatest challenge of our lives. Read More »
Since I am a person of “a certain age,” I was one of the first to be asked to socially distance myself from our NBC4 studios in Universal City. Here are a few of the thoughts that have been passing through my mind recently. Read More »
Some of us may remember when our Toluca Lake community and world were turned sideways by another virus: polio. Read More »
I’ve lived in or near the Toluca Lake area for 22 years. It was the first neighborhood I moved to from Nashville in 1998. I lived in NoHo and Burbank for a few years in between then and now, but I would still socialize in Toluca Lake whenever I could find a reason to […] Read More »
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 »
Warm up this winter with a Soup Goddess creation in the comfort of your own home. Read More »
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 »
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 »
You don’t have to venture very far to experience the great outdoors when you live a stone’s throw from some of the best hiking in the city. Whether you’re into steep summit climbs or leisurely walks, there’s a local hike out there waiting for you. Read More »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Here are some of the latest trends in outdoor design to help you transform an ordinary backyard into your own private oasis — or, if you’ve already created an idyllic space, enhance it with a few fresh features. Read More »
How to protect a beloved pet while allowing them the stimulation of the great outdoors? For more and more cat caretakers, the smart solution is to create a catio. Read More »
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 »
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 »
You don’t have to venture very far to experience the great outdoors when you live a stone’s throw from some of the best hiking in the city. Whether you’re into steep summit climbs or leisurely walks, there’s a local hike out there waiting for you. Read More »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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With much of our neighborhood life happening behind closed doors due to the global pandemic, we needed to find a new way to document it. We asked locals to send us their stories and be photographed in front of their homes, and we were overwhelmed by the enthusiastic response. We’ve gathered reports from dozens of […]
