By LESLIE FLORES
The Japanese Garden in Van Nuys is not only a small oasis of peace and quiet in a busy city; it’s an ecological role model for how to integrate waste treatment and recreational facilities in an urban environment.

By NATALIA ZELAYA
A mixture of deli, supermarket, pastry shop and restaurant, Mercado Buenos Aires transforms Van Nuys into another barrio of Argentina’s capital, where customers can find good food, pastries, cold cuts, candies and yerba maté for reasonable prices.

By CYNTHIA GÓMEZ
KYDS, an after-school program in Van Nuys, gives young people the opportunity to do something they like while they stay off the streets. Activities range from martial arts to arts and crafts and keyboard lessons.

By HARRIET MIRANDA

By CARA LOEBS Van Nuys from Cara Loebs on Vimeo. Los Angeles’ Van Nuys in the San Fernando Valley, along with other central valley cities, has not maintained the best reputation. But what most people may not know is that Van Nuys is a diverse area with a rich history. It is full of historical
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