In honor of Sherman Oaks adding a new precinct of ex-Van Nuysians, here's the latest by Steve Greenberg. For the heck of it, here's my timeline of San Fernando Valley history that includes many previous name changes. See the full LA Sketchbook archive here.
LA Sketchbook
LA Sketchbook: Out of Van Nuys
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