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So I read a post before that Burbank residents don’t say “I live in the valley” or “are too good for the valley” or something to the effect of Burbank doesn’t identify as being in SFV…

After many years, I moved from Burbank to Granada Hills. Here’s 3 reasons why I think Burbank residents don’t really identify as being fully part of “the valley” or just say “I live in Burbank” vs “I live in the Valley”:

1. it’s its own city and LA people know of the city because of the studios. We say “I’m from Burbank” vs “I’m from the Valley”. People look at me funny when I say “I live in Granada Hills” now cause I know they don’t know where it is so I say “it’s in SFV”
2. all the shops, lots of jobs, restaurants are there. I rarely ventured out into the SFV for anything. I didn’t know where Granada Hills, or Reseda or Lake Balboa, Porter Ranch, etc. I know Northridge, Woodland Hills, Encino and Studio city. I didn’t have to, almost everything was there or Glendale or go east or south (downtown area)
3. now that I’m in Granada Hills, I have to drive to different cities for almost anything. Most of the time, just Northridge. But it really opened my eyes of PLAZAs. The SFV is PLAZA town WOW. So I feel that I am a part of San Fernando Valley Proper now. Heck I have to drive to Burbank for restaurants and other things.

I feel like Burbanks don’t mean to be “snobby” or anything like that. I don’t even think they think of themselves in anyway but just normal residents trying to live their lives.

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Where are all the USA fans watching the Round of 16 game this Monday at 5pm

Now that the World Cup Is here, anyone notice more traffic in SFV?

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🚨 URGENT CALL TO ACTION — CA Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemption (SB 296) 🚨

We are VERY close.

California SB 296 would provide a 100% property tax exemption for 100% P&T and TDIU veterans from 2026–2036.

The bill already passed the Senate and is now sitting in the Assembly Revenue & Taxation Committee suspense file awaiting a rapid vote sometime in May–June.

This is the stage where a SMALL number of calls can actually influence the outcome.

No joke — if even 25–50 veterans/family members make calls this week, it could make a measurable impact because committee offices DO track call volume and voicemails.

There is currently:
✅ Bipartisan support
✅ No organized opposition
✅ Momentum already behind the bill

Now it just needs pressure and visibility.

📞 PLEASE CALL THESE COMMITTEE MEMBERS ASAP:

• Mike Gipson (Chair) — (916) 319-2065
• Kate Sanchez (Vice Chair) — (916) 319-2071
• Juan Carrillo — (916) 319-2039
• Carl DeMaio — (916) 319-2075
• Tina McKinnor — (916) 319-2061
• Sharon Quirk-Silva — (916) 319-2067
• Michelle Rodriguez — (916) 319-2053

What to say (30 seconds max):

“Hi, I’m a California resident and veteran calling in support of SB 296. With inflation and housing costs, this bill would provide critical financial stability for disabled veterans and their families. I respectfully ask the Assemblymember to vote YES on SB 296 in the Revenue & Taxation Committee. Thank you.”

📌 Voicemails count.
📌 Calls matter more than emails at this stage.
📌 Even 1–2 minutes of your time helps.

If you make your calls, reply below so we can track momentum and encourage others to do the same.

Let’s push this across the finish line.

Semper Fidelis.

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I quickly skimmed through each candidate's backgrounds and tbh, I think 20% LA has a higher calibre than what I'm seeing in the ballots. Like... Spencer Pratt? Come on... lol. Guys, next term, sign up so we have a better pool. Anyway, I would like to hear what people's thoughts are on the candidates? Thank you.