Toluca Lake Magazine
Universal: “The Most Unusual City in the World”
The major employer and tourist destination marks 105 years of fueling local growth.
Tens of thousands of people joined Universal Moving Picture Company President Carl Laemmle on March 15, 1915, to celebrate the opening day of his grandiose, state-of-the-art new film studio in the San Fernando Valley called Universal City. Read More »
Adrin Nazarian’s Deep Community Roots
Adrin Nazarian has represented Toluca Lake and its surrounding communities in the State Assembly for nearly eight years, but his history here goes back even further. Read More »
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 »
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 »
Take to the Trails
Explore the great outdoors this spring with these local hikes.
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 »
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 »
Make Your Patio a Paradise
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 »
Patios for Pets
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 »
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 »
Take to the Trails
Explore the great outdoors this spring with these local hikes.
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 »
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 »
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March/April 2020
Whether spring gives you the urge to head out on a hike or simply stretch out on a chaise lounge in the backyard, the outdoors beckons — and in this issue, we’ve got some great ideas to help you enjoy it. It’s the perfect time to debut our special section that serves as an official publication […]
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