On November 06, 1992, the Los Angeles Times published an article entitled “NoHo : With theaters, cafes and a hip atmosphere, North Hollywood may become the ‘Melrose of the Valley.’”
The article described the activities of business owners and public officials who were trying to revitalize and raise the creative profile of the area of North Hollywood centered at the intersection of Lankershim and Magnolia boulevards.

Published in the first issue of NoHo Magazine, Steven Lee Stinnett’s cartoon captures the moment of creation of the NoHo Arts District.
Having been to the area a few times to see improv comedy and poetry readings, I had felt the curious creative vibe that seemed to come from this run-down part of the Valley. To be sure, it was absolutely nothing like the vibrancy and night life of Melrose Avenue, but it had its own low key, low budget creative energy.
I immediately recognized that I should bring my idea for a Valley arts publication to these NoHo people. I contacted the NH/UC Chamber of Commerce and they put me in touch with David Cox, who was one of the driving forces behind the NoHo Arts District. When I spoke to David and told him about my idea, he said “Great! Call it NoHo News and come to the next meeting of the cultural affairs committee and I’ll introduce you around.” So I did, and he did, and we lined up nine advertisers for the first issue of NoHo News.
Then I had to learn how to print a magazine.