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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 »
Packing the Perfect Picnic
Gourmet Grab-and-Go Options for Your Next Outing
The growing popularity of artisan prepared foods is a boon for picnic-goers, making the task of filling your basket a breeze. Here's a spread of local gourmet grab-and-go options for your next outing. Read More »
Dining al Fresco
Savor a breath of fresh air on these local restaurant patios
Summer nights are best spent lingering over a meal on a cozy patio under the stars. Read on for a wealth of ways to get your fill of the great outdoors while eating out in Toluca Lake and its surrounding neighborhoods. 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 »
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 »
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 »
Water-Wise Gardens
These Toluca Lake yards show drought-tolerant is anything but dull
Four local homeowners have retired their browning lawns for something prettier and more drought-tolerant. Take a look at their yards for inspiration on what you can do — with as much or as little effort as you’d like. Read More »
Gardening Tips to Defy the Dry
In “Water-Wise Gardens,” four Toluca Lake homeowners — Amber Denker, Nan Christian, Susanne and Ken Hayes — gave us a tour of their drought-tolerant yards. Here, they share further insights gained from their gardening experience. 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 »
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 »
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.
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July/August 2018
We’re celebrating the dog days of summer with a special edition of Pets of Toluca, profiling 13 pups that bring joy to our community and show us how to enjoy each day in the neighborhood. Following the example of our four-legged friends, the other stories in this issue explore the great outdoors in style — […]
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