Thrift stores are like archaeological digs for modern treasures, and this particular excavation site on San Carlos Boulevard offers more square footage of discovery than most. The sheer volume of ...

Museum of the San Fernando Valley: Hours: 1-5 p.m. Tuesday; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday (check the website). Free admission; donations appreciated. Rancho Cordillera del Norte, 18904 Nordhoff St.