Artist Levi Ponce works on a piece on Van Nuys Boulevard.
(Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)The Valley Economic Development Center has a site on Van Nuys Boulevard to help small businesses.
(Mel Melcon / Los Angeles Times)Enthusiasts gather after a Mexico team loss.
(Patrick T. Fallon / For The Times)A store that outfits school kids and soccer players.
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