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Continue reading →: Canoga Park’s Footwear Trailblazer: The Tinted Toe Revolution of 1934!It was September 11, 1933. The headlines for the Los Angeles Times first page were, “Film Studios Set New Pace”, “And So The Trek Back to Class Begins—All Too Soon”, and “Society Girl and Escort Plunge to Death in Car”. Then, all the way down, in the center of the…
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Continue reading →: Topanga Vintage Market 4th Sunday of Month
As I write this post, the Topanga Vintage Market is going on now at Pierce College in Woodland Hills, CA. Meet Patrice and Lori who throw on this event monthly. Super inspiring story and what a great way to just get outdoors and take a stroll down memory lane. View…
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Continue reading →: West SFV Heat: Keep Your House Cool With This Air Fryer That Does Almost Everything!Our weather out here in the West San Fernando Valley is a least on average 10 degrees warmer than the rest of Los Angeles, With the summer heat around the corner, think about investing in something that can save you not only time cooking but keep your house cool.
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Continue reading →: West SFV Nostalgia: Canoga Park Wild Flower Festival 1933Did you know Canoga Park had a Wild Flower Festival? I recently stumbled upon a couple articles in Newspapers.com highlighting the community planting wild flowers and then having a “Rose Parade” style parade and fiesta.
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Continue reading →: 16 Items That Can Help With Your LA CommuteBefore I moved to Los Angeles, I had to do a treacherous 1.5 hour commute each way to attend college in Westwood from Ventura. What a drive that was back then. My 4-cylinder, flat white, blue interior, Geo Prism, stock, no AC with a pull-out stereo I had invested in…
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Continue reading →: 10 Reasons To Love The West San Fernando ValleyHere are my 9 reasons to love the West San Fernando Valley. This post may get edited as I live on this side longer and discover more.
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Continue reading →: Prevent Porch Pirates With These Package ContainersThe West San Fernando Valley sees no shortage of thefts. Property crime and car thefts are commonplace unfortunately. It seems “porch pirates” aka package thieves are consistently a problem not only in our part of the valley, but everywhere right now.
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Continue reading →: Sip, Savor, and Soak in the Scenery: The Essential Packing Guide for a Perfect Picnic at Malibu Wines & Beer GardenRooted in the Semler family’s tradition of crafting exquisite wines at Saddlerock Ranch in Malibu, Malibu Wines has evolved from a familial passion to a distinguished destination. Fueled by a commitment to top-tier wines and memorable experiences, it stands as a jewel in West Hills, California, offering a unique concept…
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Continue reading →: 5 Easy Steps To Report Abandoned Shopping CartsDo you find yourself shaking your head at the large number of abandoned shopping carts lining our west valley streets? It’s mind boggling how these move about and are thoughtlessly discarded in our neighborhoods. If you come across one, two, or more, please report them to myLA311 website or through…
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I’m Jessica
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