Van Nuys was founded in 1911 and named for Isaac Newton Van Nuys, one of its developers. In the town’s early days, farmers, who were drawn to the area’s flat lands, helped boost local land sales that led to the quick development of the area. It was annexed by Los Angeles in 1915, after completion of the Los Angeles Aqueduct, providing it with the water required for further growth. Van Nuys was the first new stop on the San Fernando Line of the Pacific Electric Railway red cars system, which boosted its early land sales and commercial success. 

Neighborhood Organizations and Resources

Van Nuys Neighborhood Council
Board Meetings: 2nd Wed. at 7 p.m.
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Van Nuys Branch Library
6250 Sylmar Ave.
Van Nuys, CA 91401
(818) 756-8453
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Public Safety

Fire Station 39
14415 Sylvan St.
Los Angeles, CA 91401
(818) 756-8639

Recreation and Parks

Van Nuys Recreation Center
14301 Vanowen St.
Van Nuys, CA 91405
(818) 756-8131
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Delano Park
15100 Erwin St.
Van Nuys, CA 91411
(818) 756-8529
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Valley Village was founded in 1939 and recognized as its own community after residents successfully petitioned the Los Angeles City Council. With its early ranch-style architecture, Valley Village is home to 26,000 residents. Every year, Valley Village hosts its famous 4^th of July Parade and community breakfast which brings the community together to celebrate and honor its local traditions.   

Neighborhood Organizations and Resources

Neighborhood Council Valley Village
Board Meetings: 4th Wed. at 6:30 p.m.
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Valley Village Homeowners Association
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North Hollywood Amelia Earhart Regional Library
5211 Tujunga Ave.
North Hollywood, CA 91601
(818) 766-7185
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Public Safety

North Hollywood Police Station
11640 Burbank Blvd.
North Hollywood, CA 91601
(818) 623-4016
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Fire Station 60
5320 Tujunga Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 91601
(818) 756-8660

Recreation and Parks

Valley Village Park
200 Westpark Dr.
North Hollywood, CA 91601
(818) 763-7651
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Valley Glen is home to more than 60,000 residents. The world's longest mural, the Great Wall of Los Angeles, is one of Valley's Glen most unique treasures. It is painted along a half-mile stretch of Tujunga Wash next to Los Angeles Valley College. 

Neighborhood Organizations

Greater Valley Glen Council
Board meetings: 1st Monday at 7 p.m.
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Valley Glen Neighborhood Association
Board meetings: 3rd Tuesday of even months at 7 p.m.
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Public Safety

North Hollywood Police Station
11640 Burbank Blvd.
North Hollywood, CA 91601
(818) 623-4016
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Van Nuys Community Police Station
6240 Sylmar Ave.
Van Nuys, CA 91401
(818) 374-9500
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Fire Station 102
13200 Burbank Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 91401
(818) 756-8602 

Recreation and Parks

Valley Glen Community Park
6150 Atoll Ave.
Van Nuys, CA 91436
(818) 756-8188
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Laurel Grove Park
Westpark Dr. and Laurelgrove Ave.
North Hollywood, CA 91606

Hartland Mini Park
Woodman Ave. and Hartland St.
Van Nuys, CA

Nestled under the Shadow Hills and just north of Bob Hope Airport, Sun Valley was originally known as “Roberts,” after the only store in the town during the late 1800s. During World War II, Sun Valley played an important role in the war effort by housing dozens of Lockheed Martin factories. Today, A diverse community, Sun Valley is home to a number of notable businesses, including Frontier Records and the Theodore Payne Foundation for Wild flowers and Native Plants. This nursery is the only one of its kind in Los Angeles devoted to California native plants.

Neighborhood Organizations and Resources

Sun Valley Area Neighborhood Council
Board meetings: 2nd Tuesday at 6:30 p.m.
[email protected]
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Sun Valley Chamber of Commerce
11501 Strathern St.
North Hollywood, CA 91605
(818) 768-2014
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Sun Valley Library
7935 Vineland Ave.
Sun Valley, CA 91352
(818) 764-1338
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Public Safety

Fire Station 77
9224 Sunland Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 91352
(818) 756-8677

Foothill Community Police Station
12760 Osborne St.
Pacoima, CA 91331
(818) 756-8861
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Recreation and Parks

Sun Valley Park
8133 Vineland Ave.
Sun Valley, CA 91352
(818) 767-6151
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Sheldon Arleta Park
14215 W. Devonshire St.
Pacoima, CA 91331
(818) 756-9404
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Fernangeles Recreation Center
8851 Laurel Canyon Blvd.
Sun Valley, CA 91352
(818) 767-4171
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Studio City was founded in 1927 with a motion picture studio at its center. The community maintained its prominence in the film industry throughout the 1940s and the 1950s becoming a haven for actors like James Stewart, Betty Davis, Tony Curtis, John Wayne, among others. Today, Studio City remains a center of filming of Los Angeles, housing CBS Studios and others. Among the community’s nearly 40,000 residents are numerous actors and television personalities, Studio City is also known for its large amounts of open space and parks.

Neighborhood Organizations and Resources

Studio City Neighborhood Council
Board Meetings: 3rd Wed. at 7 p.m.
(818) 655-5400
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Studio City Residents Association
Board Meetings: Even months, 2nd Tues. at 7 p.m.
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Studio City Chamber of Commerce
4024 Radford Ave., Ed.2, Suite F
Studio City, CA 91604
(818) 655-5916
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Studio City Farmers Market
Sundays from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
(818) 655-7744
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Studio City Library
12511 Moorpark St.
Studio City, CA 91604
(818) 755-7873
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Public Safety

North Hollywood Police Station
11640 Burbank Blvd.
North Hollywood, CA 91601
(818) 623-4016
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Fire Station 78
4041 Whitsett Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 91604
(818) 756-8678

Studio City – Recreation and Parks

Studio City Recreation Center
12621 Rye St.
Studio City, CA 91604
(818) 769-4415
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Woodbridge Park
11240 Moorpark St.
Studio City, CA 91602
(818) 769-4415
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Coldwater Canyon Open Space
8260 Mulholland Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90046
(818) 766-8445

Coldwater Canyon Park
12601 N. Mulholland Dr.
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
(818) 769-4415
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Wilacre Park
12601 Mulholland Dr.
Studio City, CA 91604
(818) 766-8445
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Fryman Canyon Park
8401 Mulholland Dr.
Studio City, CA 91604
(323) 644-6661

Moorpark Park
Laurel Canyon Blvd. and Moorpark St.
Studio City, CA 91604

South Weddington Park
Valleyheart Dr. and Lankershim Blvd.
Studio City, CA 91604

North Hollywood was founded in the late 1800s. It quickly developed into an agricultural community, producing vast amounts of wheat, peaches and other crops. Despite the devastation by the 1938 flood, North Hollywood continued to grow. During World War II, it was home to many airfields. After the War many of those airfields were transformed into suburbs for returning veterans, resulting in a population boom.

North Hollywood has had a vibrant arts community with the NoHo Arts District, which includes many theaters, art galleries. Dance studios and cafes, at its core. Today, North Hollywood is home to very diverse population of nearly 90,000 residents. Rapid residential and commercial development alongside the additions of the Metro Red and Orange Lines are transforming North Hollywood into a metropolitan center and a regional transit connector.

NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS AND RESOURCES

NoHo Northeast Neighborhood Council
Board Meeting: 3rd Thurs. at 6:30 p.m
(818) 627-8505
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NoHo Neighborhood Council
Board Meeting: 2nd Mon. at 6:30 p.m.
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North Hollywood Business Improvement District
Board Meeting: 2nd Wed. at 11 a.m.
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Universal City-North Hollywood Chamber of Commerce
(818) 508-5155
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Laurel Grove Neighborhood Association
Email [email protected]

North Hollywood Amelia Earhart Regional Library
5211 Tujunga Ave.
North Hollywood, CA 91601
(818) 766-7185
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Valley Plaza Library
12311 Vanowen St.
North Hollywood, CA 91601
(818) 765-9251
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PUBLIC SAFETY

Fire Station 60
5320 Tujunga Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 91601
(818) 756-8660

Fire Station 81
14355 Arminta St.
Panorama City, CA 91402
(818) 756-8681

Fire Station 89
7063 Laurel Canyon Blvd.
North Hollywood, CA 91605
(818) 756-8689

North Hollywood Police Station
11640 Burbank Blvd.
North Hollywood, CA 91601
(818) 623-4016
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RECREATION AND PARKS

Valley Plaza Park
12240 Archwood St.
North Hollywood, CA 91606
(818) 765-5885
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Jamie Beth Slaven Park
Strathern St. and Whitsett Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 91605
(818) 765-5885
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Homelessness is the biggest social issue facing Los Angeles and I am committed to finding sensible solutions to this crisis. While the crisis is regional, its impacts are felt in different ways in every Council District 2 neighborhood.

The Los Angeles City Planning Commission just voted overwhelmingly to approve NOHO West, a critical redevelopment project that will revitalize Laurel Plaza and make this East San Fernando Valley commercial corridor thrive once again. This is a huge step forward for what I believe will be the cornerstone of a bright commercial future in the area. Securing a worthy redevelopment project here and in Valley Plaza has been my top economic development priority since I took office in January 2010. With NOHO West, we can all look forward to 24+ acres of top-notch, brand new retail, entertainment, office and housing options for Valley residents.

The San Fernando Valley is a treasure trove of hidden commercial gems. From restaurants and coffee shops, to great boutiques and salons, some of the best places to eat, shop and play are tucked away in our neighborhoods, just around the corner from where we live. Our communities wouldn't be the same without these go-to destinations. That's why I want to you to tell me about the important community fixtures that bring so much vibrancy to our neighborhoods. 

In this quick and easy survey, please share your favorite places, how you get there and what makes them so special to you.

SUN VALLEY - This week, Councilmember Krekorian activated a new traffic signal in Sun Valley to increase pedestrian and traffic safety.