BNSFBNSF Calls Los Angeles City Council Approval of $500 Million SCIG Project a Vote for Jobs and a Greener Economy

LOS ANGELES, May 8, 2013 –BNSF Railway called today’s  Los Angeles City Council vote to approve BNSF’s Southern California International Gateway (SCIG) project a significant vote for jobs and a greener economy. The $500 million facility, located within four miles of Continue reading


Village View – Jane Kean

by Jon Molin, Board Member T.L.C.C.

Jane Kean

Did You Know???

…we have a star in our midst, and her name is Jane Kean? She has chosen Toluca Lake for her home town and has lived here for over a decade.

I had the pleasure of first meeting her several years ago when she asked me for help. While escorting her small dog out of the elevator for a leisurely walk, the leash had somehow managed to Continue reading


Message from Assemblymember Adrin Nazarian

Adrin Nazarian

Below are two different news articles highlighting some of my bills. The first one is about increasing funding for the arts in California and the other is about regulating fracking happening right now in the State. Continue reading


JPMorgan Chase Ribbon Cutting

Chase Grand Opening

Toluca Lake Chase Branch Ribbon Cutting Ceremony December 10th

JPMorgan Chase has been helping Toluca Lake residents with their financial services needs since December 2012. Our branch on Riverside Drive has ten employees. Together, they offer consumer banking, mortgage lending, small business lending and asset management services to families in the community.

At Chase, we are committed to making a positive impact on the neighborhoods we serve,” said Taleen Meneshian, Toluca Lake branch manager. “That includes offering advanced ATM technology and providing convenient private Continue reading


New Merchant Discount Program Is Now Launched!


After much planning, the new Merchant Discount Program is now live!

We are thrilled to say we have more than 20 Merchant Participants to kick off the program, with the hopes to grow the program. All Chamber members have been issued a card to participate, and the same is true for all Toluca Lake Homeowner Association members, who will also Continue reading


Terry Davis Awarded a Certificate of Recognition from Councilmember LaBonge

Terry Davis is the epitome of “Community Organizer.” Over the years she has been involved with just about every committee and organization there is. From median beautification, tree plantings, long time Toluca Lake Chamber Director and VP, GTLNC President, TLHOA Director, CUSG Board, and the list goes on. Terry is Continue reading


1958 Ride Through Toluca Lake

Take a ride down Riverside Drive through Toluca Lake in 1958 past Bob’s Big Boy, The Money Tree, The Tick Tock, Gaby’s and more.  This was the real American Graffiti.

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General Charles Forman
Toluca Lake’s Founding Father

by Richard Bogy

One of the most popular television shows of the 1960’s was Bonanza, which told the story of a fictional character named Ben Cartwright. But was that character really fictional? Well, perhaps not entirely. There was a real person whose life greatly mirrored that of the television character, and that person is Toluca Lake’s founding father General Charles Forman. Continue reading


Crime Map – February 2013


Chamber Welcome Sign Replaced

left to right, front row: Tammy Tarner, Diane McCreary, Jon Mollin; back row: Tim Hawkins, Janice Eaton, Cathy Saliba, Reyn Blight, Steve Hampar

As you may have noticed, several months ago, our Toluca Lake sign was totally demolished by a reckless driver. Thankfully no one was injured. We are happy to announce that we now have a brand new sign welcoming visitors and residents alike to Toluca Lake!

Our 60 year old icon goes down!

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