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  • Jose Mier Looks Into Sun Valley, CA UFO Phenomena

    Jose Mier Looks Into Sun Valley, CA UFO Phenomena

    Jose Mier reports on Sun Valley, CA UFO sightings. DO we get them? How many? Some travel to nearby Coachella Valley for so-called “UFO tourism.” Reports of unidentified flying objects—often called UFOs or, more recently, Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP)—have increased noticeably in California during the past decade. While UFO sightings have been reported for many…

  • Jose Mier Looks at Sun Valley CA Baking Supply Stores

    Jose Mier Looks at Sun Valley CA Baking Supply Stores

    Jose Mier, Sun Valley, CA businessman (and amateur baker) looks at where you can purchase baking supplies (wholesale) in Sun Valley. Americana Ingredients is one such place. Baking supply stores occupy a unique niche in the food world, sitting somewhere between grocery stores and professional restaurant suppliers. To casual shoppers they may appear similar to…

  • Jose Mier on Sun Valley, CA Dairies

    Jose Mier on Sun Valley, CA Dairies

    Jose Mier was astounded to find we have our own local dairies in Sun Valley. One such dairy is Sun Dairy Co. which has been a family run business since 1963. Southern California has a long and often underappreciated dairy tradition shaped by climate, agriculture, immigration, and a strong culture of local food production. While…

  • Jose Mier Says Happy New Year Sun Valley

    Jose Mier Says Happy New Year Sun Valley

    Jose Mier, son of Sun Valley, CA wishes everyone in our area a prosperous and healthy 2026! josemiersunvalley.net

  • Merriest of Christmases from JoseMierSunValley.net

    Howdy! From all of us at Jose Mier Sun Valley .net, have a very merry Christmas. We’ll see you in the new year! josemiersunvalley.net

  • Jose Mier on Sun Valley CA Christmas Events and Other Local Celebrations

    Jose Mier on Sun Valley CA Christmas Events and Other Local Celebrations

    Jose Mier, Sun Valley’s hometown son, lists some events taking place during Christmas time in Sun Valley and neighboring areas. For a list of general upcoming events in Sun Valley, check out the calendar on the Sun Valley Area Neighborhood Council website. Christmas in Los Angeles is a distinctive blend of classic holiday traditions and…

  • Jose Mier’s Sun Valley Thanksgiving Wishes

    Jose Mier, son of Sun Valley, CA wishes everyone in our community a great 2025 Thanksgiving. josemiersunvalley.net

  • Jose Mier on Natural Foods: Pros and Cons, and the Health Claims Behind Them

    Jose Mier on Natural Foods: Pros and Cons, and the Health Claims Behind Them

    Jose Mier is not a health not but knows the value of eating healthy. When looking for “natural” or unprocessed foods in Sun Valley, CA we have several options including Zen Foods. The term “natural foods” is everywhere—on grocery store shelves, in advertising, and in conversations about healthier lifestyles. Although the phrase may sound straightforward,…

  • Jose Mier: Sun Valley Blood and Plasma Donations and How They Help People

    Jose Mier: Sun Valley Blood and Plasma Donations and How They Help People

    Jose Mier donates blood and platelets in Sun Valey, CA. For those interested in doing the same you can check out Octapharma Plasma nearby in Van Nuys. Blood and plasma donations are among the most important contributions that individuals can make to modern healthcare. They are lifesaving resources that cannot be manufactured synthetically, and their…

  • Jose Mier Guide to Sun Valley, CA Offroading

    Jose Mier Guide to Sun Valley, CA Offroading

    Jose Mier loves adventure in Sun Valley, CA and few things are as adventurous as a day of offroading not too far from our SoCal community. Check out one of the practice 4×4 trails on this website. Off-roading is a thrilling hobby that sees drivers taking rugged, specialized vehicles over unpaved terrain—whether it’s rocky trails,…

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