Since I am a person of “a certain age,” I was one of the first to be asked to socially distance myself from our NBC4 studios in Universal City. Here are a few of the thoughts that have been passing through my mind recently.
Archives for 2020
The Real Heroes of Our Youth
Some of us may remember when our Toluca Lake community and world were turned sideways by another virus: polio.
What TLBP Is Working on Now
Toluca Lake Beautification Partners has two active projects in Toluca Lake: the Toluca Lake Village clock and Riverside Drive streetscape, Phase 3.
Community Connection From a Distance
We’re faced with the question of how to cover neighborhood news and lifestyle when events are canceled, many businesses are closed to the public and residents are sheltering in place.
Joanne McGrath
I’ve lived in or near the Toluca Lake area for 22 years. It was the first neighborhood I moved to from Nashville in 1998. I lived in NoHo and […]
Paulanna Cuccinello
I’ve lived in Toluca Lake forever — I played on the 134 Freeway during its construction. I love the warmth of friendship and caring neighbors. I take a walk […]




