Toluca Lake Magazine Issue Archive
Summer 2024
After she aired a centennial tribute to Toluca Lake on Good Day L.A. last year, we learned that veteran entertainment journalist Amanda Salas has been a local resident for the past seven years. In our cover story, she gives us the scoop on her career highlights, her public battle with cancer, her knack for puns and the neighborhood where she’s found healing, romance and community. This issue also includes the tale of a historic home renovation that balances past and future, our fourth annual real estate resource guide profiling six local experts, and a trip back in time to the Valley nightclub scene of the 1960s and ’70s to uncover the life and musical artistry of Burbank-based chanteuse Bobbi Boyle.
Amanda Salas Is Surviving and Thriving in Toluca Lake
Amanda Salas is much more than a journalist. She’s one of the biggest cheerleaders for Toluca Lake, as well as an actor, car enthusiast, Critics Choice Association film critic, Television Academy member, pun champion, and cancer survivor and advocate.
A Historic Home’s New Chapter
When Sarah and Stephen Whitney moved to Toluca Lake in 2018, they were drawn to the neighborhood by its beauty and strong sense of community. “There is so much incredible charm and rich history here,” Sarah says.
The Fabulous Music and Life of Bobbi Boyle
Bobbi Boyle released two full-length jazz/pop albums in the late 1960s. My mom would go see her sing and play piano, either at the Money Tree in Toluca Lake, Chadney’s in Burbank or the Smoke House in Encino.
Real Estate Resource Guide 2024
Prospective property buyers, sellers, renters and investors 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.
16th Annual Pancake Breakfast: A Tasty Tradition Returns
The neighborhood joined together on May 11 for a morning filled with pancakes, fun and community spirit at the 16th annual Old-Fashioned Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser.
Boys & Girls Club 29th Annual Gala: Off to the Races
On May 4, the Boys & Girls Club of Burbank and Greater East Valley brought the vibrant spirit and atmosphere of the Kentucky Derby to its 29th annual gala event.
A Love Letter to Home
As summer starts off, Toluca Lake shows no signs of slowing down in its 101st year. Our community has been bustling with a variety of new events, initiatives and beloved traditions.
TLHOA Discusses Achievements and Goals at Annual Meeting
At the Toluca Lake Homeowners Association’s annual meeting, longtime and new members alike gathered to reflect on the organization’s recent accomplishments and goals for the coming year.
Transforming Lankershim Boulevard’s Streetscape
In the bustling heart of the East Valley, Lankershim Boulevard is on the cusp of a remarkable transformation. Spearheaded by the renowned planning team MIG.
Celebrating a Turkey Trot Triumph
A celebration on February 22 thanked supporters of the record-breaking 11th annual Turkey Trot and Fall Festival and presented checks to charitable partners to bolster their efforts to keep the community safe.
The Art of Giving Back
Hundreds gathered at Pergolina on March 23 for the opening reception of the Giving and Living art show and charity exhibition.
Mailbox Toluca Lake
Mailbox Toluca Lake has been a staple of the community for over 40 years, serving as a one-stop shop for residents looking to ship and receive packages, take passport photos and get notary work done.
Featured Pet: Bowie
Bowie is an extremely friendly 1-year-old Chihuahua mix who loves going for walks around his Toluca Lake neighborhood.
A Beacon of Hope
The exact mechanisms of long COVID are still unclear and conventional treatment options are scarce. In search of relief, more and more people are turning to holistic and integrative therapies, like acupuncture.