Toluca Lake Magazine Issue Archive
Summer 2023
In this issue we bring you interviews with Zahn McClarnon, veteran actor and longtime area resident, as well as L.A. County Supervisor Kathryn Barger, who’s busy forging a connection with our community after it joined her district at the end of 2021. You’ll also meet eight local real estate pros and learn about the services they provide to help buyers, sellers and renters navigate the market. We’ve rounded up a few of our favorite nearby hikes to refresh your senses with the season’s extra-lush greenery and the bounty of water in our lakes, rivers, reservoirs and waterfalls. And we continue our celebration of Toluca Lake’s history in its centennial year with a look at some of the vintage celebrity-owned restaurants and nightclubs where locals and visitors used to dine, drink and dance.
Zahn McClarnon: Front and Center
You’ve seen Zahn McClarnon’s face before, whether in his 90 credited film and TV acting roles or at his favorite spots around the neighborhood.
Celebrity Dining, Vintage Valley Style
From their very beginnings, Toluca Lake and Studio City have served as fine-dining and nightclub hubs thanks to their well-heeled residents, upscale neighborhoods and nearby motion picture studios.
Go With the Flow
Whether you’re a fitness enthusiast who enjoys pushing yourself to the limit or someone who loves peaceful reflection in the great outdoors, hiking is the perfect summer activity.
Kathryn Barger Is Here to Serve
In December 2021, L.A. County Supervisor Kathryn Barger warmly welcomed Toluca Lake and a handful of other cities to the Fifth District.
Real Estate Resource Guide 2023
Local residents have access to a wide selection of experienced, trustworthy real estate professionals who know and love the Toluca Lake area and are dedicated to serving it.
Ask Adelita: How Can I Control My Energetic Puppy on Walks?
Of all the things I have learned while training humans and dogs, the most important is that if you aren’t having fun, you probably aren’t training.
Keeping It Cool
Actor Zahn McClarnon is seemingly everywhere these days, so we were delighted to discover that he can also be found right here in our own community.
Boys & Girls Club Gala Takes a Trip Back in Time
On May 6, the Boys & Girls Club of Burbank and Greater East Valley’s gala took guests into a 1920s time capsule when they stepped through the doors of Lakeside Golf Club.
Pups and Their People Parade in Community Dog Walk
On April 1, 45 pups took to the streets with their pet parents for a Toluca Lake dog walk hosted by Jennifer Landon and her team at Landon Realty Group.
GMCLA Honors Women in Community and Music
On March 5, during Women’s History Month, the Gay Men’s Chorus of L.A. honored L.A. County’s all-female Board of Supervisors for their steadfast support of the arts and the LGBTQ community.
The Strength Code
Sheila Melody and her business, boutique fitness studio The Strength Code, which celebrates its 10th anniversary this year, have both become fixtures in the community.
Featured Pet: Frankie
The self-assumed mayor of Toluca Lake who kisses babies and greets every local resident as they pass by, Frankie is famous for his unquenchable appetite for life.