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Porto's Bakery & Cafe

One Word……..YUM

Porto's Bakery - Burbank Location

On the corner of Magnolia and Victory.

Porto's Bakery & Cafe

There are a few locations, but Burbank is my favorite. The Café outdoor seating along old school Magnolia makes this location charming.

Porto's Bakery

They open up at 6:30am, come 7:00am the line is out the door. Bring your patience and enjoy the show.

Porto's Bakery

In an ideal scenario, you come with a few people; someone to park, someone to get in the line, and someone to grab a seat.

Porto's Burbank

Always a line, however I’ve always been satisfied with the goods. LOL

Porto's Bakery

They have some bread for a mofo. LOL

Porto's Burbank

There is absolutely no way you can’t find something amazing to satisfy the taste buds.

Porto's Bakery

The assortment is endless.

Porto's Burbank

Porto's Bakery

Little man is taking it all in.

Porto's Bakery Burbank

Dining in is always an experience, as I enjoy people watching. But you still have to take a box or two home.

Porto's Burbank

There is parking service, however parking is a real obstacle course. Always packed, streets too. Come early if yo can, it’s a win win situation. Goods are are fresh out the oven and the early bird gets the parking space.

Porto's Bakery

Pops love it!

Walter Kamau Bell from Northern Cal came to drop some sociopolitical comedy at the Soraya

Check out The W. Kamau Bell Curve: Ending Racism in About an Hour, and Semi-Prominent Negro, as well as totally Biased with W. Kamau Bell. And my go-to CNN documentary series United Shades of America.

Hari Karthikeya Kondabolu

Kamau Bell’s road dog focus on social issues such as poverty, racism, and stereotypes.

Easy Access

18111 Nordhoff Street, Northridge CA

The Soraya Ticket Office, located in the center courtyard

Students get a discount so reach out to your peeps on campus.

The Soraya

Valley Performing Arts

The Soraya

Concessions for the munchies.

Hit up Reseda Blvd. before you check in and really fill up. It’s nice to have, but this doesn’t do it for me.

Soraya known for music events and performing arts

Seats 1700 people, all seats are amazing.

The Soraya

Love the lobby. It’s a nice vibe.

The lovely Fleming Staircase

Thank you Jean and David for your 1 mil. Very Nice

The Soraya

The Valley’s center for the performing arts

The Soraya

Frequent flyers can get a 20%v discount.

The Soraya

The ticket office is open 11am - 4pm Tuesday - Saturday

Always a nice energy no matter the event

CSUN’s SORAYA

The Soraya has great views from any seat.

Amazing acoustics which welcomes all sorts of music.

The Soraya Courtyard

The ticket office is located in the courtyard off of Lindley Avenue

The Soraya has tons of street parking

Everything is in walking distance, so park and grab a bite to eat before the event.

MELS FISH SHACK

Some of the best fish in LA. reasonably priced.

Mel's Customer service is always excellent.

Off of Jefferson Blvd. and Farmdale.

This crazy art is my point of reference.

Located right up the street from Dorsey.

Catfish and Oysters, Fries, and a side of Collards is my choice of the day

Mel's Fish Shack...Plenty of street parking.

Jim Gillaim Park & Rec Center

Between the Jungle and Baldwin Hills

Jim Gilliam Park

Jim Gilliam Park & Recreation

Jim Gilliam Park

Directly below Baldwin Hills, east of the Dons.

Jim Gilliam Park

Straight up Stevely or Nicolet Ave.

Jim Gilliam Park

Tons of parking on Nicolet

Jim Gilliam Park

The Dash comes thru the Jungle and stops right in front of the park.

Jim Gilliam Park and Recreation

Offers a Senior Center; fully staffed.

Jim Gilliam Recreation Center

Provides a Daycare Program

Jim Gilliam Park

Plenty of benches and environments for the kids.

Jim Gilliam Park

The locals seem to like the putty green.

Jim Gilliam Park

Great hillside views.

Jim Gilliam Park

Jim Gilliam Park

Love the tennis courts. Can always find someone to hit with.

Jim Gilliam Park

Dedicated in 1984

Jim Gilliam Park

Tons of free parking in the lots and on the streets. Well lit parking in the evenings.

Jim Gilliam Park

A lot of brothers out here walking their dogs.

Jim Gilliam

Indoor and outdoor basketball courts.

Jim Gilliam Park

Outdoor Exercise Equipment

Jim Gilliam Park

The ladies are rally a softball game.

Jim Gilliam Park & Recreation

Jim Gilliam Park

The history of the Jungle …

Jim Gilliam Park

The green environments make a nice spot to chill.

Jim Gilliam Park

The Soulection Experience Shrine Expo 2019

Today was a good day

Monday, Jan. 21, 2019 MLK DAY

There is lots of music and there are numerous grills going as far as my nose can detect offering up all kinds of BBQ delights.

This is home away from home for me, so I partake in plenty.

Beautiful

MLK DAY

Representing the Wood

PIC of the day.

MLK DAY

Hollywood Carnival

MLK DAY

Take two if you'd like, I don't mind

Gramery Place

Monday January 21, 2019 MLK DAY

Whatcha bringing

Monday, Jan. 21, 2019 MLK DAY

What did you bring me?

St Andrews

Womens March, January 19th, 2019 10am Historic Downtown LA Bunker Hill. We are all out in support on this glorious morning.

Womens March, January 19th, 2019. Some are supporting racial equality and some are out for gender equality. Some are out unaware and just jumped in!

Does anyone smell Alley Dogs wrapped in bacon? Womens March, January 19th, 2019.

Together we fight for all. Womens March, January 19th, 2019.

ONE FAMILIA Womens March, January 19th, 2019.

RISE ABOVE Womens March, January 19th, 2019.

weSPARK Cancer Support Run

weSPARK Cancer Support Center 9th annual Run/Walk at Lake Balboa, Sunday, January 27th

Balboa Park, January 27 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Run/Walk for weSPARK 5K & 10K

Run/Walk for weSPARK 5K & 10K

Families brought their children and their pets to participate in this important event. Nice.

Balboa Park Host the Run/Walk for weSPARK 5K & 10K

The weather was nice, the vibe was nice, and people were having a good time.

Balboa Park - Run/Walk for weSPARK 5K & 10K

Tons of venders and sponsors came to support the cause.

weSPARK 5K & 10K at Balboa Park

Registration was a breeze. Plenty of snacks to get the energy going.

Balboa Park weSpark Run 2019

Each runner receives a t-shirt, a finisher medal and a pancake breakfast to celebrate your hard work. Yay

5K and 10K races offer their own chip-times courses around the beautiful Lake Balboa. The path is great for experienced runners or casual walkers – dogs and strollers are welcome on each course. So why not come and participate.

Balboa Park weSpark Run

Whether you’re an avid runner or a self-proclaimed couch potato – there is something for everyone!

Balboa Park weSpark Run

Here are two veterans on auto-pilot for the cause. Take note on how it can be done. Contributing in Chill-Mode. An example for the kids in the crowd. Showing it just takes an hour out your day, spend time with your best friend, and make a difference.

Balbao Park 5K for Cancer

Off to the next cause. Photo of the day:-)

Dockweiler RV Park

Playa Del Rey, CA

Dockweiler RV Park

Straight out on Imperial HWY

Dockweiler RV Park

$75.00 gets you a Premium Beach Front location.

Dockweiler RV Park

Chill

Dockweiler RV Park

reservations.lacounty.gov

Dockweiler RV Park

Park Hours 8 to 8

Dockweiler RV Park

Check in is at 1pm

Dockweiler RV Park

Check out is at noon.

Dockweiler RV Park

The beach of the kings.

Dockweiler RV Park

There is room to bring another car if you like.

Dockweiler RV Park

Bring a mini patio if you like.

Dockweiler RV Park

I prefer a nice spread of grub.

Dockweiler RV Park

Perfect for me to bike.

Dockweiler RV Park

I t is cool just to sit out on the rocks.

Dockweiler RV Park

California Therapy

Dockweiler RV Park

Sounds of Home

Dockweiler RV Park

Simple Pleasures

Dockweiler RV Park

It’s almost time to light the pit.

Dockweiler RV Park

Here is a little history. Dockweiler State Beach is named after Isidore B. Dockweiler, a native son of California who lived from 1867 to 1947.

Dockweiler Beach

Seems to be our beach.

Dockweiler Beach

Dockweiler State Beach was referred to as Moonstone Beach up until the 1930’s. It was leased to the City of Los Angeles by the State of California in 1946. The official name was Venice-Hyperion Beach State Park and it was renamed Dockweiler State Beach in January 1955 in honor of the prominent lawyer and civic leader Isidore B. Dockweiler.

Dockweiler Beach

Dockweiler beach has been operated by the Los Angeles County Department of Beaches and Harbors for the City of Los Angeles since 1976.

Dockweiler Beach

Isidore Dockweiler became a prominent Los Angeles lawyer, civic leader, and personage of the California Democratic Party. By the 1910’s, the Dockweiler law firm was powerful in Los Angeles, eventually counting among its many clients John Paul Getty, various Hollywood celebrities, the government of the Mexican state of Baja California, and corporations like Security-First National Bank.

Dockweiler Beach

Intertwined with Dockweiler’s legal practice was his participation in Democratic Party politics. In 1902 Isidore was placed as lieutenant governor on Franklin Lane’s gubernatorial ticket. He even ran for senator in the Democratic primary in 1926, which he eventually lost. Isidore Dockweiler also served on the Democratic National Committee from 1916 to 1932.

Dockweiler Beach

As a lawyer and as a Democrat, Isidore Dockweiler was influential resulting in his membership on numerous corporate boards. He also served as trustee of the State Normal School in San Diego and of St. Vincent’s College. Isidore was also instrumental in the growth of the Los Angeles Public Library, holding office as its president (1901- 1911).

Dockweiler Beach

Isidore’s life mirrored that of his father. He was active in faith and political interests. He also received the first B.A. degree from St. Vincent’s College, which is now called Loyola University.