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Category: History

Community History

Let’s Settle This Once And For All: Is Glendale Part of the San Fernando Valley?

To me, it’s a hard yes.

by L.A. in a MinuteSeptember 8, 2022
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Community History Valley landmarks

The Valley’s Prized Ivy Poodle Was Almost Torn Down 30 Years Ago

It’s true: Thirty years ago, the city of Los Angeles served the Welches, who have cared for the Valley’s ivy poodle for more than three decades, a notice to remove all the ivy.

by Natalie Arroyo CamachoDecember 9, 2020July 10, 2021
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This Valley Kid Turned His Relics Collection into a Shrine of Valley History

Tommy Gelinas has been collecting Valley relics for 20 years. In 2013, Valley Relics Museum opened its doors to show the world the Valley’s history through Gelinas’s collection.

by Natalie Arroyo CamachoNovember 22, 2020July 10, 2021
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About Us

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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