Three Stooges fans may know that the Howard brothers lived in Toluca Lake. What might not be as known is that they were connected to the Money Tree, a popular bar on Riverside Drive during the late ’50s and ’60s.
Archives for 2018
Local Homes of Hollywood’s Horror Kings
Both Boris Karloff and his frequent costar and rival Bela Lugosi spent some happy years living in our area, the former in Toluca Lake in the 1930s and the latter in North Hollywood a decade later.
Readers Remember Local Landmarks
A pair of readers share photos of beloved bygone Riverside Drive restaurants, along with reminiscences about growing up in the neighborhood.
It’s Our Anniversary — Help Us Celebrate!
One year ago, we published the inaugural issue of Toluca Lake Magazine and launched our website. Since then, we’ve met so many wonderful people and discovered an endless stream of amazing local stories.
2018 National Night Out
On August 7, Toluca Lake joined with more than 16,000 other communities across the U.S. in celebrating the 35th National Night Out.
Toluca Lake Gateway Rededication
On July 18, the Toluca Lake Community Beautification Partners unveiled the results of a project improving the Riverside Drive median that welcomes visitors to the area.