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We Tried Micheladas All Over the San Fernando Valley — Here Are Our Favorites So Far

It’s getting hot AF in the Valley, which means it’s time for miches. ¡Salud!

(Photo by Jess Fuentes)

by Jess FuentesJune 27, 2021September 1, 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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An Outdoor Artisanal Market Has Arrived in Downtown San Fernando

Siri, set a reminder for every fourth Saturday of the month from 1-6 p.m.

by Natalie Arroyo CamachoMarch 24, 2021August 5, 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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Singer-Songwriter Kali Uchis Owns a Home in Valley Village

Real estate agent and video content creator Nestor Aguilar, aka The 818 Insider, says “Valley Village is…the Silver Lake of the Valley.”

by Natalie Arroyo CamachoJanuary 9, 2021January 26, 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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