In response to the recent increase in burglaries in the Toluca Lake area, we asked Officers Rob Benavidez and Barbara Galicia from LAPD’s North Hollywood Station for some crime prevention tips. Here, they share the best ways to secure your home and describe how police are partnering with the community to keep our neighborhood safe.
Archives for 2018
For Kris and Becky Lythgoe, There’s No Place Like Home
Entering their second year as residents, the Lythgoes are settling into the community, finding local favorites and embracing Toluca Lake’s traditions, especially when it comes to the holidays.
Our Guide to Gifting
The gifting season is upon us! Get a head start on your shopping with our favorite finds around town. Our curated guide features unique ideas that’ll help you find that perfect something for everyone on your list.
The Three Stooges and Me
For decades, Eric Lamond had a front-row seat to a cherished, long-gone Hollywood; his grandfather Larry Fine was one of the original Three Stooges.
One Group of Neighbors, Seventeen Cats and Seven Days
Judy Coates was a fixture of her Toluca Lake neighborhood for more than 40 years. After she passed away, her fellow residents joined together to pay tribute by helping her feline friends find new homes.
Halloween Haunts
Toluca Lake residents unleashed their imaginations during the month of October, transforming the neighborhood into a wicked wonderland of spiders, skeletons and ghosts to welcome trick-or-treaters.