Photo of the city of Tarzana from Life After People. The Jungle Book Adventure Origins The neighborhood of Tarzana in California has a history dating back to 1797, when Spanish settlers and missionaries established the San Fernando Mission in the area. After being absorbed by Mexico, the land was later ceded to the United States in 1848, following the Mexican-American War. The area was initially...
The Tree that Started Everything Photo of Encino from Encino Neighborhood Council Encino is a vibrant city located in the San Fernando Valley of Los Angeles, California. Known for its rich history and beautiful oak trees, Encino has a unique backstory that dates back to the 1700s. The city was originally home to the Gabrielino Native Americans and was colonized by the Spanish in 1769. The...
Overlooking photo of Calabasas. Photo by Okey Isima Calabasas, California is a city with a rich and fascinating history that spans centuries. From the peaceful lives of the Chumash Indians to the exploits of squatters and bandits, the area has seen its fair share of changes over the years. The name Calabasas is thought to have been derived from the Indian word for "where the wild geese fly" or from...
Bel-Air, a neighborhood in west Los Angeles, was founded by Alphonzo Bell, an oil tycoon, who purchased 600 acres of land and named it Bel-Air, or "Beautiful Air," after the original Mexican land grant, Rancho San Jose de Buenos Ayres, and the Italian word "Bellissima," meaning "beautiful." The area attracted celebrities such as Clarke Gable, Judy Garland, Marilyn Monroe, Tony Curtis, and Burt Reynolds....