Driving down the tree-lined roads of Toluca Lake with his family before moving here from Studio City in 1994 is still ingrained in Steve Hampar’s memory.
Archives for 2020
A Daughter’s Caregiving Journey
My beautiful, vibrant mother is now battling mild cognitive impairment (MCI), and believe me, it’s not just her battle. It’s a part of my every waking moment.
A Hero’s Historic Home
When the estate at 4201 Toluca Road recently hit the market, it offered a rare glimpse into local history. The house was previously owned by Audie Murphy, the most decorated U.S. combat soldier of World War II.
Dracula vs. Toluca Lake’s Little Wild Bunch
Surrounded by a high wall capped with broken bottles stood the home of Dracula! Bela Lugosi had lived in this strange house on Whipple Street for as long as we could remember.
Meet Your New GTLNC Vice President
“I’m a believer in being the change and positive force that you want to see in the world,” Juliann Miles says. She brings that spirit of determined action to her work with the Greater Toluca Lake Neighborhood Council.
The State of the Village
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.