Photo of Toluca Lake from Los Angeles Times History Before Europeans arrived in the San Fernando Valley in 1769, the Tongva people had been living in the area surrounding Toluca Lake for 8,000 years. The Tongva village of kah-Ween-gah (Cahuenga) located on the banks of the Los Angeles River had trade connections with other Tongva villages in Southern California. At the time, the Los Angeles...
Photo of Beverly Hills from Treksplorer Beverly Hills, California is a renowned community located within 5.7 square miles in the Southern California area. It is home to 35,000 residents and attracts millions of visitors annually. Known for its beautiful landscape, ideal climate, and variety of dining, entertainment, shopping, and cultural experiences, the city has a reputation as a desirable place to...