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Visit These 10 Pop-Ups and Outdoor Markets To Support Small Businesses in the 818

Support your neighbors all year—not just on Small Business Saturday.

by Dannah RosalesJune 19, 2022June 19, 2022
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15 AAPI-Owned San Fernando Valley Businesses

To keep the Valley diverse, we have to support our favorite BIPOC-owned businesses — whether that takes the form of dollars, nice messages, or social media follows.

by Natalie Arroyo CamachoApril 22, 2021July 10, 2021
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Dig for Vinyl, Music Merch and More at The Midnight Hour, San Fernando’s Favorite Record Shop

The Midnight Hour has landed in San Fernando — and it’s headed to the San Gabriel Valley next. (Photo by Danielle Directo-Meston)

by Natalie Arroyo CamachoApril 9, 2021July 10, 2021
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20 More Valley-Based Instagram Accounts to Follow

These Instagram accounts are run by San Fernando Valley residents and provide updates from community members, photographers, and small businesses in the San Fernando Valley. (Photo courtesy of Blue Hour Valley)

by Natalie Arroyo CamachoMarch 18, 2021April 22, 2021
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This Valley Kid Has Designed Pins for Danny Trejo and George Lopez (and that Bernie Pin You Might’ve Seen Around)

David Aguirre is a pretty big deal and has 24,000 followers on his business’s Instagram, PINetration®.

by Natalie Arroyo CamachoMarch 11, 2021July 10, 2021
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A Candle Called No. 818 — 4:20 in the Valley

Spoiler alert: It doesn’t smell like weed.

by Natalie Arroyo CamachoDecember 18, 2020July 10, 2021
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From the writer that brought you 15 Latinx-Owned Wellness and Lifestyle Brands to Shop ASAP, Viva the Valley (VTV) is about, by, and for Valley kids.

These stories are about people and businesses in the 818 — from Arleta to Chatsworth, Van Nuys to Porter Ranch, and Encino to Granada Hills.

We hope these Valley kid stories bring y’all a sense of community when you feel alone.

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If you’re in the #NoHoArtsDistrict, we beg of you: Don’t sleep on #Tamashii. We got dumplings and steamed buns, but their #ramen is also top-tier. They’re a ramen house, after all.
Whether you’re rooting for USA, Mexico, Brazil, Argentina (for some reason), or another country, these 10 #SanFernandoValley joints are screening the #WorldCup.
Should we put out a list of the best hiking spots in the #SanFernandoValley? We’re thinking about it! Comment your faves to make sure they’re on the 15-hike list ⬇️⬇️⬇️
Let’s be real: Whether you’re looking for lunch, dinner, or a light snack, sushi’s always on the table. Check out the best sushi spots in the #SanFernandoValley at the #LinkInBio.
Last week, @lainaminute went on record to say that #Glendale is a part of the #SanFernandoValley — but 65% of y’all (aka 94 people!) said it isn’t. Wassup with that? 🧐
When it’s 100° out — *cough* today and this weekend *cough* — there’s something about a miche that just slapsssss 🍻
On Saturday, we posted this to our stories and asked where we were at. Raise your hand — and your beer — if you got it right.🍻🙋🏿🙋🏾‍♀️ 🙋🏽‍♀️
It’s too hot to cook dinner, so just order some pizza!
The Canoga Park Vallarta is hands down the dopest one in the Valley — don’t @ us. New story about this lil slice of México at the #LinkInBio #VivaTheValley
It’s Taco Tuesday! Don’t risk getting some bland tacos — check out this list of bomb, locally own Valley spots 🍻 #LinkInBio
It’s Monday, and we’re counting down the hours until we can be vibin’ and sippin’ on a cocktail at @trumanhousetavern. ⏳🤤
To get through the last day of the week, pick up a coffee from a locally owned shop instead of that corporate mermaid brand. You’ll thank us later 😉 (As always, the link is in our bio!)

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