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Activities

Posted by on Nov 6, 2018

They are a beautiful ring around the SFValley. Didn’t know William Shatner was a resident! Look at how he stays fit and active. Proud of you, Captain Kirk.

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Food

Posted by on Feb 13, 2017

SFV Granny attended a seminar at this hotel in Burbank, built by actress Beverly Garland in 1972 (there was one not far from us when we lived in Sacramento years ago).  I only knew...

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El Pueblo

Posted by on Sep 20, 2018

As merchant Captain Hunnewell sails off to Canton, China as a passenger aboard a sandalwood run, he notes in his log the plans of the other ships. Captain Reynolds of the Sultan...

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Historical

Posted by on Oct 9, 2018

A Native American tribe in San Fernando is demanding the city rename this...

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Picking Grapefruit at Orcutt Ranch

Picking Grapefruit at Orcutt Ranch

Feb 14, 2016

Twice a year the Orcutt Ranch allows the public to pick fruit from the orchards. In January, SFV Granny and Mom gleaned several bags of grapefruit. Early in July, a summer variety of oranges will be ripe for picking. This historic ranch (Rancho Sombra del Roble – Ranch in the Shade of the Oaks) was developed by an early oil tycoon and discoverer of La...