Happy September y'all! Can you believe that we have entered the 9th month of 2026 all ready? Time is flying by very quickly nowadays. I realized as we get older, time goes by very quickly. For example, when I was younger time didn't go this fast, I bet a lot of you resonate with that. September is my birthday month; I've already been 30 for almost a whole year now. I'm entering 31 towards the end of September and I just can't believe it! There are so many things that I still

So, this subject always gets brought up a lot in my inner circle. What has been filmed in the valley? Well, there is a lot? There are numerous of television shows and movies that have been filmed in the San Fernando Valley whether it be on location or at the studios itself. 5 films out of many filmed in the valley + a bonus • Back to the Future (1985) • ET the Extra- Terrestrial (1982) • Fast times at Ridgemont High (1982) • Karate Kid (1984) • Va

So, this subject always gets brought up a lot in my inner circle. What has been filmed in the valley? Well, there is a lot? There are numerous of television shows and movies that have been filmed in the San Fernando Valley whether it be on location or at the studios itself. 5 films out of many filmed in the valley + a bonus • Back to the Future (1985) • ET the Extra- Terrestrial (1982) • Fast times at Ridgemont High (1982) • Karate Kid (1984) • Vall

The Valley Isn't Just a Place. It's a Feeling The Valley isn't just a place. It's a feeling. It's a little world we live in. When you talk about the San Fernando Valley, it feels completely different than when you talk about other parts of Los Angeles. When you say you're from the San Fernando Valley, you technically are from Los Angeles, California, but somehow it feels like you're saying you're from another city entirely. And honestly, I think that's because Los Angeles is

TV shows are basically time capsules on a screen. They air on TV, and years later you can go back and watch episodes from a certain time period. They’re one of the easiest ways to experience what life looked and felt like decades ago. ————-—————— A perfect example of a TV time capsule from the 1990s is Seinfeld. If you want to know what the ‘90s looked and felt like, just watch Seinfeld. It’s one of the greatest sitcoms ever made, and I’m not just saying that because I have p

The Valley isn’t just a place, it’s a lifestyle. It’s known for its palm trees, wide streets, mountain views, suburban neighborhoods, and fun, homey atmosphere. How is it a lifestyle, you may ask? Well, it starts with its location. We are a community, a suburban part of Los Angeles with a different personality. Like I said in my very first blog post, the San Fernando Valley is part of Los Angeles, but it is its own thing. How are we our own thing? Well... COMMUTE AND LOCATION

What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas. How many reading this been to Las Vegas? How many of you that are rooted from Southern California, let alone the valley, been to Las Vegas? Well Las Vegas is national landmark, a symbolic figure of the silver state aka Nevada. It is the largest and well-known city in Nevada, specifically in southern Nevada. Let’s face it guys, Nevada only had really a few known cities, Las Vegas, Reno, and Laughlin (maybe Primm haha) but that’s mainly

Why is In-N-Out so nostalgic? Is it the palm trees? The smell of the food? The sound of people gathering for a bite to eat? The classic uniforms? The red-and-white colors and glowing neon signs? The iconic Double-Double and Animal Style Fries? Honestly, it's probably all those things. For so many of us, In-N-Out isn't just a burger place, it's a California tradition. It's a place filled with memories, familiar sights, and flavors that never seem to change. Little Facts In-N-O

Have you ever felt stuck? Like nothing has really changed for a long time, yet somehow time keeps moving faster and faster. One day turns into a week, a week turns into a month, and before you know it another year has gone by. Yeah, that’s kind of where I’m at right now. The […]

Have you ever felt stuck? Like nothing has really changed for a long time, yet somehow time keeps moving faster and faster. One day turns into a week, a week turns into a month, and before you know it another year has gone by. Yeah, that’s kind of where I’m at right now. The Valley is all I’ve ever really known. It’s where I grew up, where most of my memories were made, where my roots are, and where so much of my story began. Lately I’ve been feeling this urge to write thin

“There’s no business, like showbusiness” is what they say in the industry! When most people think about the San Fernando Valley, they might think of shopping malls, parks, neighborhoods, and easy access to the beaches, mountains, and deserts that make Southern California unique. But there is another side of the Valley that has helped define it for generations: The Studio industry. The Studios in the valley? What do I mean by studio? Well I am glad you asked! The studio indus

So what’s it like growing up in houses versus apartments in the Valley? Well, I can answer that pretty easily because I’ve experienced both. I’ve lived in apartments, a townhouse, and single-family homes throughout different stages of my life. Overall, each place gave me memories I’ll always cherish, but if I’m being honest, living in a house was always my favorite. When I was born, my parents lived in my dad’s townhouse in Granada Hills. That’s where my story began. Both set

June Is Beach Boys Month I'm kind of dedicating a beach blog to June because I typically consider June to be Beach Boys Month. And what do I mean by Beach Boys? I mean the band! The Beach Boys are one of my favorite bands of all time. If you're from California, you definitely know—or at least should know—The Beach Boys. They're one of the most iconic bands to come out of California, known for their surf-inspired music and songs about beaches, cars, and the California lifestyl

What is one thing we have here in California that not a lot of states can say they have? The beach! We live along the Pacific Ocean, and sometimes I think people who grow up here take that for granted. It’s kind of like the East Coast having the Atlantic Ocean with places like Florida, New York, and the Carolinas. The difference is that California isn’t landlocked, and having the ocean right there adds so much to our lifestyle. Sure, we deal with earthquakes, wildfires, and t

It's that time of year again, summer time! So how many people go to the beach when it's over 100 degrees in the Valley? I do. A lot of us Valley people do because that's just what happens around here. The Valley can get really hot during the summer. We can easily see temperatures in the 90s and even over 100 degrees. When that happens, we head to the pool, stay inside with the air conditioning on, go to the mall where it's nice and cool, or make our way to the beach. One of t

What is one thing California is known for? Mountains. California has mountains, hills, valleys, beaches, deserts — we truly have a little bit of everything. Specifically here in the San Fernando Valley, we are surrounded by hills and mountains. The Valley is basically a bowl. We are not trapped, but we are enclosed and protected by the scenery around us. We have the San Gabriel Mountains in the distance, the Santa Monica Mountains nearby, and hills all around us. Even some of

California, the San Fernando valley and Los Angeles in its self are beautiful but here is the other side of it too. When you think of California, what do you think of? You probably think of amazing weather, sunshine, beaches, entertainment, palm trees, and just that stereotypical California lifestyle. But do natural disasters come to mind? California is not really known for hurricanes, and tornadoes are pretty rare here. We also do not really deal with tsunamis much either. I

Do you ever fantasize about wanting to go somewhere else? Do you ever travel somewhere mainly just to go to an amusement park like Orlando, Anaheim, or even Santa Clarita? Well yes, most amusement parks are in Florida or California. California especially has a LOT of them. But what’s cool is that we actually have our own amusement park right here in the San Fernando Valley since Universal City is still considered part of the Valley. We have Universal Studios Hollywood. Litera

Warner Center Park vs. Serrania Park, both located in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA. If you’re from the Valley, you already know—parks are kind of our thing. Whether it’s for walking, photography, relaxing, or just being around dogs (my personal favorite), there’s something about a safe, well-kept, scenic park that just resets everything. So why am I talking about these two? Because they’re easily in my top parks in the Valley. My Top Valley Parks (so far 👀) W

When it rains in the Valley, it literally feels like a different universe. Like… I’m not even exaggerating. Rain here isn’t just weather—it’s a whole thing. Living in the San Fernando Valley, we’re used to sun all the time. Dry heat, clear skies, same vibe almost every day. So when it starts raining, everything just shifts. The sky gets all gray, the air cools down, and suddenly it feels like we’re somewhere else. And people? Everyone starts acting different. Some people get