theonlyAAAFive-DiamondcasinohotelandCalifornia’s#1 entertainmentdestinationforyourself.
AUTOMOTIVE
Accessories & Parts EuropeanAutoService BodyShop .............................................WestlakeAutoCollision CarWash ..................................................... OlympicCarWash
Dealership:Motorcycle(StreetBikes) ...............Harley-Davidson® ofGlendale
Dealership:MotorcycleOff-Road–ATV/UTV ....... WheelsInMotion
Dealership:NewCar .............................................. GalpinFord Dealership:NewTruck GalpinFord
Dealership:UsedCars&Trucks–Tie GalpinFord Dealership:UsedCars&Trucks–Tie .......... NissanofMissionHills
MotorcycleRepair&Service ............................ WheelsInMotion Repair&Service(Chain) .......................................RamTireCo. Repair&Service(Local) ...........................DeYoung’sAutomotive Tires&Rims .......................Big John’sPerformanceTiresService TowCompany ...............................................West HillsTowing
EDUCATION
CareerCollege:NursingSchool AmericanCareerCollegeLos AngelesCampus
CareerCollege:Trade/SpecialtySchool ...AmericanCareerCollege LosAngelesCampus
CatholicSchool .....................................St Mel’sCatholicSchool
CharterSchool ......................El CaminoRealCharterHighSchool
ChristianSchool HeritageChristianSchool–Middle& HighSchool(South) CollegeExtensionProgram AmericanCareerCollege LosAngelesCampus
CommunityCollege PierceCollege
CosmetologySchool ......................... NewberrySchoolOfBeauty DanceStudio/School ......................WestValleyDanceAcademy
ElementarySchool–Private ...................St Mel’sCatholicSchool
ElementarySchool–Public MontagueCharterAcademy Four-YearCollege/University .CaliforniaStateUniversity,Northridge Graduate/MBASchool CaliforniaStateUniversity,Northridge HighSchool–Private NotreDameHighSchool
HighSchool–Public ..............El CaminoRealCharterHighSchool MartialArts–Tie .......... MiltonArguelloMixedMartialArtsAcademy MartialArts–Tie ...................................U.S.TaekwondoValencia
MiddleSchool–Private ChaminadeCollegePreparatory–MiddleSchool
MiddleSchool–Public ............................. HaleCharterAcademy
MusicSchool–Tie MozArtMusicAcademy MusicSchool–Tie SoundCheckMusicSchool
OnlineSchool AmericanCareerCollegeLosAngelesCampus Preschool ........................................... LittleTreehouseAcademy
SchoolDistrict ........................LosAngelesUnifiedSchoolDistrict Tutoring AmericanCareerCollegeLosAngelesCampus
FOOD&DRINK
AmericanCuisine .................................................FarmerBoys ArgentineanCuisine MercadoBuenosAires Barbecue .............................................................Wood Ranch BrazilianCuisine ....................Fogode ChãoBrazilianSteakhouse Breakfast .........................................................EggsNThings Brunch ........................................LadyC’s– formerlyCiCi’sCafe Buffet .......................................................................Wendy’s Burger(Chain) ................................................. In-N-OutBurger Burger(Local) BurgersNeverSayDie Cajun/Creole ........................................................PrestoPasta Chicken Chick-fil-A ChineseCuisine ........................................ Chi’sChineseCuisine Deli Brent’sDeli FastFood .............................................................PrestoPasta FrenchCuisine–Tie DeuxBistro FrenchCuisine–Tie ......................................PetitTroisleValley GreekCuisine ................................................PaniniKabobGrill HawaiianCuisine .......................................HawaiianBBQHouse HealthFoodCuisine ....................FollowYourHeartMarket&Cafe IndianCuisine ........... Anarbagh–WoodlandHillsIndianRestaurant ItalianCuisine ......................................................PrestoPasta JapaneseCuisine GokokuVeganVegetarianRamenShop KoreanCuisine ......................................................KoreanBBQ Margarita .....................................LosTorosMexicanRestaurant Martini ...................................................... Monty’sSteakhouse MediterraneanCuisine–Tie ............................PaniniKabobGrill MediterraneanCuisine–Tie ...................................Tel AvivGrill MexicanRestaurant(Chain) ..........................................Cisco’s MexicanRestaurant(Local) .......................... MexicaliTaco&Co. MiddleEasternCuisine–Tie ..................FreshGrillMediterranean MiddleEasternCuisine–Tie Lusy’sMediterraneanCafe&Grill NewRestaurant(openedappx.2yearsorless) ..Packo’s.ev.kaffee Pizza .................................................................... PizzeriaSei PokeRestaurant .......................................................PokeTiki PortugueseCuisine–Tie GrillKabob PortugueseCuisine–Tie .............NatasPastries–LA’sPortuguese Bakery&Café SandwichShop SandbourneSantaMonica,AutographCollection SeafoodRestaurant King’sFishHouse SpanishCuisine CasaCórdoba:BestSpanishTapas&Paella SteakHouse .............................................................. Steak48 Sushi GokokuVeganVegetarianRamenShop
Sweets:BagelShop ...........................................WesternBagel Sweets:Bakery .....................................Porto’sBakeryandCafe
Sweets:Dessert–Tie ................................................HappyIce
Sweets:Dessert–Tie ..............................Porto’sBakeryandCafe
Sweets:DonutShop KrispyKreme
Sweets:FrozenYogurt/IceCream ..............................HappyIce ThaiCuisine–Tie ......................................JasmineThaiCuisine
ThaiCuisine–Tie ..................................... LittleSiamRestaurant VegetarianVegan ...................................................... PuraVita VietnameseCuisine–Tie ............................................PhoSo1 VietnameseCuisine–Tie VinhLoiTofu
HEALTH&WELLNESS
Acupuncture ..SanFernandoValleyCommunityMentalHealthCenter Audiologist AmitKGosalia CancerTreatmentCenter ..CancerCenter:AdventistHealthGlendale
CannabisStore–Tie ..................................STIIIZYDowntownLA CannabisStore–Tie STIIIZYPacoima
CBDRetailer/Store–Tie Bonafide
CBDRetailer/Store–Tie CookiesWoodlandHills Chiropractor–Tie ....................................... ChiropracticRemedy
Chiropractor–Tie ........................... Health&HumanPerformance
CosmeticSurgeon ...................................Dr. GeorgeH.Sanders
CounselingCompany ..................SanFernandoValleyCommunity MentalHealthCenter
DaySpa ................................................................ SiennaMed
Dentist .................................................... AlejandraVilladaDDS Dermatologist–Tie .......................................Apex Dermatology
Dermatologist–Tie SkinandBeautyCenter
EyewearStore CostcoWholesale
Fitness:BarreClasses ..................TheBar MethodWoodlandHills
Fitness:BootCamp ....................The CampTransformationCenter Fitness:CrossFitTraining ..............UpliftedAthleticsHeadquarters Fitness:HealthClub AgouraFitness
Fitness:PersonalTrainer–Tie .............................24 HourFitness
Fitness:PersonalTrainer–Tie .............................24 HourFitness
Fitness:PilatesStudio ............................................ ClubPilates Fitness:YogaStudio ............................................... PremaYoga HearingAidCompany .........................WestValleyHearingCenter Hospital ...........................................ValleyPresbyterianHospital HospitalGroup .................................ValleyPresbyterianHospital Hypnotherapist ............................... HypnosisMotivationInstitute KneeCenter ...............................................VenturaOrthopedics LasikCenter ..................................DLV Vision–WestlakeVillage Massage Hand&StoneMassageandFacialSpa MedicalGroup ..................................ValleyPresbyterianHospital MedicalSpa .......................................................... SiennaMed MedicalSupplyStore–Tie ...............................ApriaHealthcare MedicalSupplyStore–Tie ..............WesternDrugMedicalSupply MobilitySupplyStore ........................................TrionicUSAInc. Nutritionist RhondaKrick,M.A.,R.D.NutritionTherapy Optometrist–Tie ............................................Dr. Misheloff,O.D. Optometrist–Tie ..................................... VillageEyesOptometry
OralSurgeon ..Donlevy,Estess&LohiyaOral&MaxillofacialSurgery GroupinLosAngeles
Orthodontist–Tie ................................Pair& HoangOrthodontics
Orthodontist–Tie ..................................... SchacterOrthodontics
PediatricDentist ..........................TeddyBear Children’sDentistry Pediatrician .......................................Dr. DiegoA.Mechoso,MD Pharmacy ........................................ValleyPresbyterianHospital PhysicalTherapyCenter ....................ValleyPresbyterianHospital PlasticSurgeon .......................................Dr. GeorgeH.Sanders Podiatrist .........................................ValleyPresbyterianHospital
PrimaryCarePhysician RamachandranSMD SeniorAssistedLivingCenter–Tie .........The VillageatNorthRidge SeniorAssistedLivingCenter–Tie ........VillaScalabriniRetirement Center&SpecialCareUnit
SeniorIn-HomeCare–Tie ComfortKeepersHomeCare SeniorIn-HomeCare–Tie ..........................................La Piazza SkinCare SiennaMed UrgentCareFacility–Tie .........FaceyMedicalGroup–MissionHills UrgentCareFacility–Tie ....................ValleyPresbyterianHospital WeightLossCenter SiennaMed
HOMEGOODS&SERVICES
AirConditioning/HeatingCompany ConditionedAire ApplianceRepair ............................................WaadtAppliance
ApplianceStore(Chain)–Tie ....................PacificSalesKitchen& HomeChatsworth
ApplianceStore(Chain)–Tie ....................PacificSalesKitchen& HomeValencia
ApplianceStore(Local) ...................................WaadtAppliance AssistedLiving VillaScalabriniRetirementCenter& SpecialCareUnit
BathroomRemodeling ................................................ Nestadu BuildingMaterials .............................................. CarpetVillage CarpetCleaning CarpetVillage Carpet/FlooringStore CarpetVillage Contractor Nestadu
DoorCompany .......................................................... Nestadu
Electrician ................................................................ Nestadu
Fences/Gates Nestadu FramingStore ..............................................U-Frame-ItGallery
FurnitureStoreChain AshleyStore FurnitureStoreIndependent–Tie ................. InteriorsMadeEezzy FurnitureStoreIndependent–Tie ................................ westelm GarageDoorCompany Nestadu Glass&MirrorCompany Nestadu
HardwareStore ....................................Franklin’sAceHardware HomeImprovementStore ........................................... Nestadu HomeRemodeling ..................................................... Nestadu
HVACContractor–Tie AroundtheClockHeatingand AirConditioning,Inc. HVACContractor–Tie KilowattHeating,AirConditioning andElectrical LandscapingService–Tie ........................ LandscapesByJeffery 2026LOSANGELESDAILYNEWS READERS’CHOICEBESTWINNERS
ValleyPresbyterianHospital 15107VanowenSt.,VanNuys,CA91405 (818)782-6600 valleypress.org
ValleyPresbyterianHospital isafullservice,community hospitalfocusedonthe needsoftheSanFernando Valley.Eachyearweserve over80,000membersof ourcommunity.Becausefor us,theValleyisnotjustour address,it’sourhome.Andits
peoplearenotjustpatients, they’reourfriends,our partners,andourcommunity. AtValleyPresbyterian Hospitalweareproudto be...vitalforaccess,vitalfor growth,vitalforlife. HOSPITAL
SENIORASSISTEDLIVINGCENTER, ASSISTEDLIVING
VillaScalabrini 10631VinedalStreet,SunValley,CA91352 (818)768-6500 villascalabrini.com
VillaScalabriniRetirement Centerisinthefoothillsof theVerdugoMountainsin theSanFernandoValley. InSunValleysince1979, the103-roomcommunity canaccommodateupto 111ambulatoryresidentsin single-anddouble-occupancy rooms.Featuresincludea beautifulchapelfordaily
Mass,elegantdiningroom, library,artsandcraftsroom, exerciseroom,physician’s room,beautyparlor,and alargeoutdoorareaand meditationgarden.Villa Scalabrinialsohousesa skillednursingunitwith58 bedsforshort-andlong-term nursingcare.
Byimprovingthequalityandsafetyof careeveryday,we’veearned
Thankyouforrecognizingusasavital assetoftheSanFernandoValley.
2026LOSANGELESDAILYNEWS
READERS’CHOICEBESTWINNERS
LandscapingService–Tie ............ MarinaLandscapeServices,Inc.
MattressStore ......................................................Sit‘n Sleep
Nursery/GardenCenter GreenThumbNursery–CanogaPark
OutdoorLiving–Tie CaliforniaWaterscapes
OutdoorLiving–Tie OasisGarden&Patio
OutdoorLiving–Tie ................................ VitoliLandscapeDesign
PaintStore ............................................... Dunn-EdwardsPaints
PaintingContractor–Tie ................................ HousePaintingInc
PaintingContractor–Tie Nestadu
PestControlCompany Orkin
Plumber/PlumbingCompany MakeItDrainPlumbing
Pool&SpaBuilder–Tie .................................ClearfloPools,Inc.
Pool&SpaBuilder–Tie .......................... VitoliLandscapeDesign
Pool&SpaStore Leslie’sPoolSupplies
RealEstate:ActiveAdultLivingCommunity–Tie .............Raquel Magro–PinnacleEstateProperties,Inc
RealEstate:ActiveAdultLivingCommunity–Tie ........ Wisteriaat WarnerCenter
RealEstate:Agent RosemaryAllison
RealEstate:ApartmentCommunity HoraceHeidtEstates ApartmentHomes
RealEstate:Company–Tie ............. PinnacleEstateProperties,Inc.
RealEstate:Company–Tie ........... RaquelMagro–PinnacleEstate Properties,Inc
RealEstate:EscrowCompany–Tie ..............EncoreEscrowInc–WoodlandHillsBranch
RealEstate:EscrowCompany–Tie ........... RidgegateEscrow,Inc.
RealEstate:EscrowCompany–Tie ...............WonderlandEscrow ConejoValley
RealEstate:MortgageBroker ................New AmericanFunding–HovikShahinian
RealEstate:NewHomeDeveloper ..................... HaleHonuVillas
RealEstate:PropertyManagement .............. HoraceHeidtEstates ApartmentHomes
RealEstate:RetirementCommunity–Tie HoraceHeidtEstates ApartmentHomes
RealEstate:RetirementCommunity–Tie .....................La Piazza
Roofing ............................................... SolarOptimumGlendale
RooterCompany ................................................ PlumbingBoys
SolarCompany SolarOptimumGlendale
TreeService–Tie PrecisionTreeServicesInc
TreeService–Tie ....................................................TreePeople
TreeService–Tie .............................. WinnetkaTreePreservation
WindowCompany ..................... ProgressiveInsulation&Windows
WindowCoveringStore WindowCollections,Inc.
LEGAL
AccidentAttorney OmegaLawGroupAccident&InjuryAttorneys
DUIAttorney MirandaRightsLawFirm
EmploymentAttorney OmegaLawGroupAccident& InjuryAttorneys
FamilyLawAttorney .... Jacoby&MeyersAccident&InjuryLawyers
GeneralAttorney Jacoby&MeyersAccident&InjuryLawyers
ImmigrationAttorney ...Jacoby&MeyersAccident&InjuryLawyers
LegalServices ......... OmegaLawGroupAccident&InjuryAttorneys
LivingTrustAttorney .... Jacoby&MeyersAccident&InjuryLawyers
PersonalInjuryAttorney ................. OmegaLawGroupAccident& InjuryAttorneys
SHOPPING
BicycleShop
BikeShedMotoCo
BookStore Barnes&Noble BridalShop ........................................David’sBridalBurbankCA CameraStore–Tie Sam’sClub CameraStore–Tie Samy’sCamera
Clothing:Children’s–Tie Carter’s Clothing:Children’s–Tie ............................CartersNaturalStone Clothing:FormalWear ............................................OhPollyLA Clothing:Men’s RossDressforLess
Clothing:ShoeStore NikeClearanceStore
Clothing:Women’s–Tie ClothingIsland.Com
Clothing:Women’s–Tie ............................................JCPenney ComputerRepair–Tie BestBuy ComputerRepair–Tie GeekSquad FloralShop .....................................................FriendsFlowers
Grocery/Food:Health/Organic Gelson’sValleyVillage/NoHo Grocery/Food:LocalorChain Gelson’sValleyVillage/NoHo Grocery/Food:SpecialtyStore Gelson’sValleyVillage/NoHo Health/NutritionStore Gelson’sValleyVillage/NoHo JewelryStore CeciGreco LeatherRepair/Upholstery ..................................Dago’s Boots Mailing&Packaging ASAP–AmericanShipandPack Mobile/CellPhoneRepairShop ....................................T-Mobile Mobile/CellPhoneRetailStore ....................................T-Mobile NoveltyStore:Antiques/Collectibles ...ShermanOaksAntiqueMall NoveltyStore:Gift/BoutiqueShop StayHomeFriend(formerly Mindfulnest)
NoveltyStore:GoldStore CeciGreco NoveltyStore:PawnShop ....................TradersLoanandJewelry NoveltyStore:ThriftStore GoodwillSouthernCaliforniaOutletStore PetStore .................................................................PetSmart RecyclingCenter–Tie EvergreenRecyclingandWasteInc. RecyclingCenter–Tie RefillBodega RetailMall/ShoppingCenter ..........................WestfieldTopanga RetailOutletMall/ShoppingCenter NorthridgeFashionCenter SportingGoodsStore DICK’SSportingGoods Vacuum&SewingMachineStore ..KirbyCompanyofGranadaHills WigStore Godiva’sSecretWigs WineStore–Tie ........................Meland RoseWine,Spirits&Gifts WineStore–Tie NABUWines
SPECIALTYSERVICES
Beauty:BarberShop Gabriel’sBarberShop
Beauty:HairSalon HairbyMeghanFaith Beauty:NailSalon .................................................NailIt Salon Caterer–Tie Brent’sDeli Caterer–Tie CornucopiaCaterers
ITALIANCUISINE,FASTFOOD, CAJUN/CREOLE
PrestoPasta 17923ChatsworthSt.,GranadaHills,CA91344 (818)360-7737 prestopasta.com
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TryPrestoPasta’sPopular PastaCombo:Choose FettuccineAlfredowith chicken,Spaghettiwithmeat sauceandmeatball,Penne marinarawithvegetables, orRaviolimarinaracream,
servedwithgarlicbread, souporsalad,andfountain beverage.AllOnly$16! JoinLoyaltyRewardsat PrestoPasta.com/rewards. PrestoPasta:RealItalian... Presto!GranadaHills, Valencia,SimiValley,Santa Barbara,Camarillo,Ventura andnowOxnard.
RETIREMENTCOMMUNITY
LaPiazzaatVillaScalabrini 10631VinedaleSt.,SunValley,CA91352 (818)660-0531 villascalabrini.com
LaPiazzaisanactive seniorcommunitysetagainst thepeacefulbackdropof theVerdugoMountains. Residentsenjoyspacious residencesinawelcoming environmentthatcombines privacywithconvenientaccess tosharedservices,social activities,andexcellentdining options.
Choosingtheright communityisanimportant partofplanningforthe nextstageoflife.LaPiazza supportsresidents’desire forindependencewhile alsoofferingopportunities toconnectinasupportive environment.Formore information:(818)660-0531; Laura@villascalabrini.com.
2026LOSANGELESDAILYNEWS READERS’CHOICEBESTWINNERS
Cemetery–Tie ......................................................ForestLawn Cemetery–Tie .......SanFernandoMissionCemetery&MissionHills CatholicMortuary
ChamberofCommerce–Tie BurbankChamberofCommerce
ChamberofCommerce–Tie NorthValleyRegionalChamber ofCommerce
DayCareCenter .................................. LittleTreehouseAcademy
Financial:Accountant/AccountingService ..DmitriyKalutskiy,CPA
Financial:AutoLoans
PremierAmericaCreditUnion
Financial:Bank(Chain) ChaseBank
Financial:Bank(Local) ............... BankofAmericaFinancialCenter
Financial:CreditUnion(Chain) ........................................ Logix
Financial:CreditUnion(Local) Logix
Financial:HomeLoans PremierAmericaCreditUnion
Financial:PlanningCompany .......... PremierAmericaCreditUnion
Financial:RefinancingCompany ...................................... Logix
Financial:TaxPreparer RobertHall&Associates
Financial:WealthAdvisor/Planner Logix
InsuranceAgent/Company HelloInsuranceSolutionsInc.
Mortuary/FuneralHome .................. FunerariadelAngelVanNuys
MovingCompany ...............................NMS MovingSystems,Inc.
Non-ProfitOrganization ......................................ForTheTroops
OfficeCleaning–Tie ......................Advance BuildingMaintenance
OfficeCleaning–Tie ..............................ElValleCleaningService
OfficeCleaning–Tie ........................TrustEliteCleaningSolutions
Pet–DogWalker ......................................................PetWash
PetBoarding .............................................PetSmartNorthridge
PetClinic/Veterinary LakeBalboaVeterinaryCare
PetGroomer ........................................................4Paws1Tail
PetTrainer ...............................................................PetSmart
Photographer .................................. BradBuckmanPhotography
SecurityCompany–Tie .........................................ACS Security
SecurityCompany–Tie .............................ADT SecurityServices
StorageFacility–Tie ................................... ExtraSpaceStorage
StorageFacility–Tie ................................... ExtraSpaceStorage
TattooShop/Parlor ...............................................ValiantTattoo
TravelAgent/Agency–Tie AAASantaClaritaInsuranceand MemberServices
TravelAgent/Agency–Tie ............................ VictoryPlazaTravel
Videography/Videographer .............................. FunLovinCamera
WebsiteDeveloper ...........................................Fireball8Design
Workplace AmericanCareerCollegeLosAngelesCampus
THINGSTOGO&DO
Airport .........................................................BUR airport(BUR)
AmusementPark ................................SixFlagsMagic Mountain ArtGallery–Tie .................................................... GettyCenter
ArtGallery–Tie .................................................ToyArt Gallery
BanquetFacility ....................Four SeasonsHotelWestlakeVillage Bingo Sweet1Bakery#2–Bingo,Pizza&Sandwiches BowlingAlley CorbinBowl
Casino(SouthernCalifornia) ............Yaamava’Resort&Casinoat
SanManuel
Cigar/VaporBar CigarsByChivas CoffeeShop–Tie CoffeeCommissary CoffeeShop–Tie Starbucks ComedyClub ...................................................... ComedyStore CountryClub .................................TheLos AngelesCountryClub
Craft/Microbrewery EnegrenBrewingCompany
Destination–Hotel HotelFigueroa–TheUnboundCollection byHyatt
Destination–Resort–Tie ............ HiltonLosAngeles/UniversalCity Destination–Resort–Tie ..................WaldorfAstoriaBeverlyHills
Destination–WeekendGetaway ......Four SeasonsHotelWestlake Village,California
Diner–Tie .................................................
Bobby’sCoffeeShop Diner–Tie ........................................................Nat’sWest Café
EscapeRooms(includingvirtual)–Tie EscapeRoomLA EscapeRooms(includingvirtual)–Tie .........The Basement:ALive EscapeRoomExperience FamilyRestaurant ................................................FarmerBoys Farmers’Market ......................................................TheGrove
FineDining–Tie Larsen’sRestaurants FineDining–Tie Larsen’sSteakhouse–Valencia FriendlyCityorDowntown ................. NorthHollywoodDowntown
GastroPub ...................................................The LocalPeasant
GolfCourse HaleHonuVillas
GolfCourse HoraceHeidtEstatesApartmentHomes
HappyHour ............................................................Yard House
IceRink ............................................................... PickwickIce
KidsCamp .......................................... LittleTreehouseAcademy
KidsEntertainment LittleTreehouseAcademy
Live/PerformingArtsTheatre HollywoodPantagesTheatre Museum AutryMuseumoftheAmericanWest
NightSpot/LiveEntertainment .............................. NABUWines
OutdoorDining CastawayBurbank
OutdoorEntertainment HollywoodBowl
PaintNight NABUWines
RomanticRestaurant .................................... CastawayBurbank
SportsBar .............................................................Yard House
WineTasting NABUWines
Winery(Local) NABUWines Worship .................................................St. JohnEudesChurch
COUNSELINGCOMPANY
SanFernandoValleyCommunity MentalHealthCenter 16360RoscoeBlvd.,2ndFloor;VanNuysCA91406 (818)901-4830 movinglivesforward.org
Thankyou,DailyNews readers,forvotingSan FernandoValleyCommunity MentalHealthCenter BestCounselingCompany, FavoriteNon-Profit OrganizationandFavorite Workplace!Formorethan 55years,we’vebeenatrusted sourceofcompassionate, trauma-informedbehavioral healthcareforindividuals
andfamiliesacrossthe
SanFernandoValleyand LACounty–empowering people,promotingrecovery, strengtheningfamiliesand buildinghealthier,more resilientcommunities. Together,we’rebreaking barriersandmovinglives forwardwithhope,healing anddignity.
PUBLICELEMENTARYSCHOOL
MontagueCharterAcademy 13000MontagueSt.,Pacoima,CA91331 (818)899-0215 montaguecharter.org
MontagueCharterAcademy atuition-free,WASCaccreditedTK-5public charterschoolblendingarts andsciences.Ranked#1in mathamongcomparable schoolsonCaliforniaSBAC scores,MCAdeliversproven academicsuccess.
Theschoolfeatures dedicated,expert-ledlabsfor visualarts,music,andhandsonscienceexperiments. Beyondclassrooms,MCA’s award-winningroboticsteam teachesreal-worldcoding, engineering,andteamwork, consistentlysweepingregional tournaments.Thissafe, diverse,andcollaborative communityinspiresalifelong passionforlearningand
resilience.Studentsalso receivefreehealthymeals prepared80%fromscratch on-site.Secureyourchild’s spotatMontaguetoday.
REALESTATEAGENT
18635DevonshireSt.,Northridge,CA.91324
(818)968-4585
RaquelMagro.com
Formorethan30years, RaquelMagrohasbeen helpingbuyersandsellers navigatetheexciting, emotional,andsometimes downrightcrazyworldofreal estate.Recognizedasthe2026 DailyNewsReaders’Choice FavoriteRealtor,Raquelis honoredtohaveearnedthe trust,confidence,andvotesof thecommunitysheproudly serves.
Asatop-producing RealtorwithPinnacleEstate Properties,Raquelknowsthat buyingorsellingahomeis oneofthebiggestfinancial decisionsapersonwillmake. Hergoalissimple:makethe processassmoothandstressfreeaspossible.Whileshecan’t guaranteeyourmovingboxes
willunpackthemselves,she canpromisetoguideyouevery stepoftheway.
Knownforhercreative marketing,strongnegotiation skills,andattentiontodetail, Raquelbelieveseveryhome hasastorytotellandevery sellerdeservesmaximum exposure.Hermarketing backgroundallowshertothink outsidethebox—although afterhelpinghundredsof peoplemove,she’sseen enoughboxestolastalifetime.
Clientsappreciateher honesty,accessibility,and abilitytokeeptransactions togetherwhenchallenges arise.Intoday’smarket, communicationmatters,and Raquelmakesitapriority tokeepherclientsinformed
St.Mel Catholic School&Preschool
BestCatholicElementarySchool
BestPrivateElementarySchool
FavoritePrivateMiddleSchool
FavoritePreschool
FAITHINEVERYCHILD
KindergartentoEighthGrade
Preschool-agestwo-earlyfives
Strong Catholiceducation&foundation
Twoclassroomsper grade
InstructionalaidesinKindergartentoFifthGrade
StateandLACountyMockTrialChampions2025&2026
AcademicDecathlon,MusicalTheater&DramaClub,Choir,Bell Choir,Band,FineArts,ComputerScience,Music,Physical Education,Spanish,Yearbook Flag Football,Volleyball,Basketball,Soccer,Swimming,Golf, Softball,Baseball,FieldHockey,Cheer CYO&DelphicLeagueChampions
RigorousCurriculumincluding AdvancedMath 100%admissionstoHighSchoolsofstudentchoice
InclusionProgramtomeettheneedsofeverystudent WCEA&WASCaccredited
Securecampus
www.stmel.org
fromthefirstshowingtothe finalsignature.
Focused,energetic,and highlycompetitive,Raquel approacheseverytransaction withenthusiasmand determination.Sheloveswhat shedoes,anditshows.After all,ifyouansweryourphone atallhours,spendweekends hostingopenhouses,andget excitedtalkingaboutmarket trends,it’sprobablymorethan ajob—it’sapassion.
Herphilosophyissimple: Realestateisaboutmore thanhomes.It’sabout people,relationships,trust, andhelpingfamiliesmove confidentlyintotheirnext chapter.
WhenyouhireRaquel Magro,you’renotjustgettinga
Realtor.You’regettinga dedicatedadvocate,skilled negotiator,creativemarketer, andoccasionaltherapistwhen escrowdecidestogetdramatic.
APARTMENTCOMMUNITY
HoraceHeidtEstates 14155MagnoliaBlvd. ShermanOaks,CA91323 (818)784-8211
horaceheidtestates.com
HoraceHeidt’sMagnolia Estatesoffersstudios,one, twoandthree-bedroom apartments,townhouses,and privatehomes,withsome featuringpoolsonlandscaped grounds.Amenitiesincludea banquetfacility,healthclub, fourswimmingpools,and an18-holegolfcourse,along
withpickleballandtennis courts.Convenientlylocated at14155MagnoliaBlvd.in ShermanOaks,nearparks, dining,andshopping.Voted BestApartmentCommunity since2011byTheDailyNews. Fortours,contact(818)7305735or(818)784-8211
CATHOLICELEMENTARYSCHOOL, PRIVATEELEMENTARYSCHOOL
St.MelCatholicSchool 20874VenturaBlvd.WoodlandHills,CA91364 (818)340-1924
stmel.org
St.MelSchooland Preschoolembodythe teachings,valuesandbeliefs oftheCatholicChurch. Weserveourmissionby providingacompassionate, nurturingatmospherein whichstudentsdevelopa solidmoralcharacter,realize
theirfullestpotentialand sharetheirgiftswithothers. StudentsemergefromSt.Mel CatholicSchoolwellprepared fortheirnextstepsasactive Catholicsandcontributing membersoftheircommunity. Scheduleacampustour today!
REALESTATEAGENT
RosemaryAllison–ColdwellBankerRealty 883S.WestlakeBlvd.WestlakeVillage,CA91361
805479-7653
callRosemary.com
VotedBestRealEstateAgent —9yearsinarow!
Whytrustyourmostvaluable assettoanyonebutthebest?
VotedBestRealEstate AgentbyReadersoftheLos AngelesDailyNewsfornine consecutiveyears,
Withover$1billionincareer sales,Rosemaryhasbuilt areputationforachieving outstandingresultsacross everymarketcycle.
RosemaryAllisoncombines award-winningmarketing, luxurystaging,and50yearsof negotiationexpertisetodeliver exceptionalresults.
Rosemaryunderstands thatbuyersmakedecisions withinmomentsofseeing ahome.That’swhyshe investsinprofessionalluxury
staging,designerfurnishings, andcuratedaccessoriesto showcaseeachpropertyatits absolutebest—creatingan unforgettablefirstimpression atnoadditionalcosttoher sellers.
Throughapowerful combinationofprint,digital, video,socialmedia,andglobal marketing,Rosemaryconnects exceptionalhomeswith qualifiedbuyerslocallyand aroundtheworld.Herlistings sellformorebecausethey arestrategicallypositioned, beautifullypresented, aggressivelymarketed,and skillfullynegotiated.Her successisnottheresultof marketconditions—itis theresultofadeliberate strategy:Homesrepresented
byRosemaryarepositionedto commandattention,generate strongerbuyerinterest,and achievethehighestpossible marketvalue. Thisisn’tmarketluck. Thisisnegotiationstrength. Thisisstrategicdominance. HonoredasWomanofthe YearbytheCaliforniaState SenateDistrict27,Rosemary deliverstheexperience, marketingreach,andproven resultsthattoday’ssellers deserve.Calltodayfora confidentialconsultation. Ifyou’reconsideringselling, don’tsettleforordinary representation.Choosethe agentrecognizedbythe community,trustedbyher clients,andprovenbyresults.
CAREERCOLLEGE,NURSINGSCHOOL,WORKPLACE
AmericanCareerCollege 4021RosewoodAve.,LosAngeles,CA90004 (323)668-7555
AmericanCareerCollege.edu
BeingnamedBestCareer College,BestNursingSchool, andBestWorkplacereflects morethanrecognition—it reflectsresults.
AtAmericanCareerCollege (ACC),everyprogramis designedwithacleargoal:to helpstudentsbuildtheskills neededtostepconfidently intoreal-worldhealthcare careers.Throughhands-on training,industry-current curriculum,andsupportive instruction,studentsare trainedforrolesinmedical assisting,nursing,pharmacy technician,respiratorytherapy, radiography,andmore.
ACC’sfocusonoutcomes meansstudentsdon’tjust
learn—theypractice,apply, andgrowinenvironments thatmirrortoday’shealthcare settings.Thispractical approachhelpsgraduatesfeel career-readyfromdayone.
Justasimportant,being namedaBestWorkplace speakstotheculturebehind thetraining.Dedicatedfaculty andstaffarecommitted tosupportingstudents throughouttheirjourney— fromenrollmenttograduation andbeyond.
Recognitionasthe“Best” isn’tjustaboutachievement— it’saboutimpact.It’sabout helpingstudentstake meaningfulstepstowarda futureinhealthcarewith
confidence,purpose,andthe rightpreparation.
Takethenextsteptowarda
futureinhealthcarewithACC. VisitAmericanCareerCollege. edutolearnmore.
Sinceitsfoundingin2020, HelloInsuranceSolutions hasgrownfromalocalSan FernandoValleyagency intoatrustedMedicare resourceservingmore than30states.Knownfor itsfamily-firstcultureand award-winningworkplace, thecompanyprovides
personalizedguidanceto helpbeneficiariesnavigate Medicarewithconfidence. Bypartneringwithleading nationalandregionalcarriers, HelloInsuranceoffers tailoredcoveragesolutions andno-costsupport,making healthcaredecisionssimpler forseniorsandtheirfamilies.
Yaamava’Resort&Casino 777SanManuelBlvdS,Highland,CA9234 (909)864-5050 yamaava.com
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TheLosAngelesDailyNewsFavoritesareamongthetop-rankedineachcategory. InadditiontoourBestOfwinners,theyrepresentawiderangeoflocal people,places,productsandservicesthatarehighlypopularwithour readers.Fromfoodandentertainment,tofashion,fitnessandmore, herearethisyear’sFavoritesasdeterminedbyourreaders.
VOTED FAVORITE
CHARTERSCHOOL
CHIMEInstitute’s CommunityCharterSchool
19722CollierStreet,WoodlandHills,CA91364
818-346-5100
chimeinstitute.org
Wearehonoredtobe namedaReader’sChoice Favorite!
Thisrecognitionreflects ourvibrantcommunitywhere everychildisempoweredto thrive.Beyondacademics, wesparkcuriosity,build character,andnurtureunique
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potentialinasupportive environment.Toourfamilies andstaff:thankyouforyour trustandpartnership. Weinviteyoutovisitour campus,seeourcommitment toexcellencefirsthand,and joinusinshapingthefuture together.
Dailyupdates,photos,anddirectmessagingthroughourparentapp
Abeautifultwo-acrecampuswithage-appropriateplayyardsandopen greenspace
Aheatedpoolwithswimclassesavailable Astudentgardenthatbringslearningoutdoors
EnrichmentprogramsincludingSpanish,dance,gymnastics,martialarts, andmore
Flexible2,3,4,or5-dayscheduleswithbothhalf-dayandfull-dayoptions
Extendedcareavailablefrom7:30a.m.to6:00p.m.
Structuredplay-focusedcurriculumwithearly-readingprograminPre-K
CHRISTIANSCHOOL
VillageChristianSchool 8930VillageAve.,SunValley,CA91352 (818)767-8382 www.villagechristian.org
VillageChristianisa Christ-centeredK-12 NationalBlueRibbonSchool thathasbeenpreparing studentsforlifebeyondthe classroomthroughinnovative programs,immersivelearning opportunities,anddedicated facultyandstaffformorethan 75years.
Weareproudtocongratulate theClassof2026.These amazingyoungmenand womenreceived412offers ofadmissionto158schools, earning$18.2million inscholarshipsandaid. Additionally,13studentathletessignedtocompeteat thenextlevel.
Thesestudentsdiligently tookadvantageof Concentrations®,oursignature highschoolacademicprogram
basedontheHarvard Collegesystem,which providesstudentswithcareer explorationinoneofsixcore areas:
•Entrepreneurialismand GlobalLeadership
•HealthandEnvironment
•MinistryandSocialJustice
•PerformingFineArts, Media,andEntertainment
•Science,Technology, Engineering,andMath
•VisualFineArts,Media, andEntertainment
Theybenefitedfromour research-based1:5®Circlesof CAREprogram,whichunlocks valuablenewavenuesfor mentorship.
Forsome,thejourneybegan inElementary(including ourjuniorkindergarten program),whichfeaturesan
excitingSTEAM(science, technology,exercise,art,and math)initiativeandcuttingedgeMakerspace.These opportunitiescontinueinto MiddleSchool,wherestudents enjoyanew“adventure,” character-buildingprograms,
athletics,finearts,andstudentcentriclearningenvironments. ExperiencetheVillage differencetoday.Contact admissions@villagechristian. orgtolearnhowyourstudent willthriveatVCS.
PETCLINIC/VETERINARY
CommunityAnimalMedicineProject (CAMP) 14409VanowenStreet,VanNuys,CA91405 (310)574-5555 campLA.org
“Heroesandangelswork here.MybabySashahada bladderfullofstones.They weresoawesomewithher andwithme.Theyexplained everythingsoIunderstood exactlywhatwasgoingon. Thedoctorthatperformed thesurgerywasamazing.
Idefinitelyrecommendthem with10stars.” CAMPprovidesaffordable veterinarycareforLos Angelespetfamiliesacross oursixcliniclocationsand mobileclinics.AtCAMPwe understandthatpetsare family.
MENDdoesnotjustrespondtocrisis.Wehelppeople getpastit.Food,yes-butalsojobcoaching,physical& mentalwellnessprograms,supportforpeoplewhoare homeless,andwraparoundservicesforstruggling neighborsbeforesmallproblemsbecomepermanent ones.Rightnow,foodandfinancialdonationsaredown whiletheneedkeepsgrowing.Yourhelphasnever matteredmore.Therearethreeyoucanmakea difference:
Hostafooddrive Makeafinancialgift Volunteer.
Thankyou.Sincerely.
MEND–MeetEachNeedwithDignity 10641N.SanFernandoRoad,Pacoima,91331 (818)896-0246 MendPoverty.Org
For55years,MENDhas servedtheSanFernando Valley’smostvulnerable neighbors—struggling families,peoplewhoare homelessandseniorson fixedincomes.Weprovide nutritiousfood,supportfor thehomeless,employment servicesandphysicaland
mentalwellnessprograms. Everyyear,generouspeople likeyoumakeitpossible forustoserveover31,000 individualsandfamilies. Yourgiftrestocksthefood pantryandhelpspeoplein crisisfindtheirfootingagain. MendPoverty.org/Donate.
SENIORASSISTEDLIVINGCENTER
LosAngelesJewishHealth
7150TampaAve.,LosAngeles,CA91335 (855)227-3745
LAJHealth.org
Seniorcarethatfeelslike family.Foroveracentury, LosAngelesJewishHealth hasbeenaleadingnonprofit healthcareproviderserving olderadults.Theorganization offersacompletecontinuum ofpersonalizedservices includingresidentialliving, short-termrehabilitation,
andProgramofAll-Inclusive CarefortheElderly(PACE). Itsperson-centeredapproach supportsmind,body,and spirit.AtLosAngelesJewish Health,olderadultsagewith dignityinacommunitywhere theyaretrulyknownand valued.
KNEECENTER
SouthernCalifornia OrthopedicInstitute Multiplelocations (818)901-6600 scoi.com
Internationallyrecognized, regionallypreferred –SouthernCalifornia OrthopedicInstitute(SCOI) ishereforyou.SCOIishome toleadingexpertsfortreating afullrangeoforthopedic needsinadultsandchildren. Wearehonoredtobea2026 Readers’ChoiceforFavorite KneeCenter.
SCOIproudlyserves residentsofLAand surroundingcommunitiesin VanNuys, Bakersfield,Valencia,Simi Valley,Westlake,BeverlyHills, BurbankandPorterRanch. Forappointment scheduling,call(818)9016600orvisitwww.scoi.com.
Thankyou,DailyNewsreaders,fornaming LosAngelesJewishHealth#1.Fromcompassionate careandvibrantlivingtofriendships,celebrations, andpurpose-filleddays,wehelpseniorsthrive. Itisbecauseofstrongcommunitypartnerships andthededicationofourwonderfulsupporters thatwecontinuetoflourish.
IndependentLiving|AssistedLiving|Short-TermRehabilitation MemoryCare|SeniorBehavioralHealth|SkilledNursing GeriatricHealth|AnnenbergSchoolofNursing PACE(ProgramofAll-InclusiveCarefortheElderly)
ASSISTEDLIVING
AegisLivingGranadaHills 10801LindleyAve,GranadaHills,CA91344 (818)696-5495 AegisGranadaHills.com
Manyfamiliessharethesame fearaboutassistedliving:Will anyonenoticeifsomething changeswithmymomordad? Notjustamissedpillorfall, butthequietersigns—favorite activityskipped,platehalfeaten,chattyparentgoing silent.
Thosesubtleshiftsareoften thefirsthintsthatsomething needsattention.Inmany largecommunities,staffare stretchedthinandfamilies worrytheirlovedonewillfeel like“justanotherresident.” Therealquestionbecomesless aboutfloorplansandmore aboutwhethertheteamknows aresidentwellenoughtospot smallchanges.
Threethingstolookforon atour:
•Sizeandscale.Smaller buildingsmakeiteasier forstafftoseeresidents severaltimesaday—at meals,duringactivities. Repeatedcontactiswhat makespatternsvisible.
•Cultureofnoticing.Ask stafftodescribeatime theycaughtaproblem early.Listenforspecific stories,notgeneral assurances.
•Continuityofcare. Whenassistedliving, memorycare,respite, andendoflifesupport areallinonelocation, familiesavoiddisruptive moveswhenaparentis mostvulnerable.
AegisLivingGranada Hillshas47assisted livingapartmentsand35
memorycareinawalkable SanFernandoValley neighborhood.Theteam learnseachresident’sroutines —downtofavoritesongs, breakfastorders—sosubtle changesstandout.Plus, AUGi,Aegis’sAI-poweredfall
riskreductionsystem,gives careteamsanextralayerof awareness—dayandnight. Flowerfilledpatiosmay drawpeoplein,butit’sour consistentattentionthatearns trust.
