History of the Hollywood Bowl

History of the Hollywood Bowl

Discover how Daisy Dell, a popular 1920s picnic area in a “miraculously acoustic” canyon in the Cahuenga Pass, became America’s iconic entertainment venue – the Hollywood Bowl. The Second Saturday program on June 14 is narrated in-person by members of the LA Philharmonic Speakers Bureau and relives the Bowl’s history through vintage photos, postcards and stories […]

NOTES & NODS

LCIF Welcomes Community Lutheran Church in the Foothills (LCIF) announced that one of its own members will be participating in the upcoming La Cañada Interfaith Baccalaureate service. Mona Dillard, a graduating senior and active member of the church, has been selected to read Scripture during the ceremony. The baccalaureate service will be held on Monday, […]

TREASURES OF THE VALLEY <<< MIKE LAWLER

TREASURES OF THE VALLEY <<< MIKE LAWLER

Verdugo Park Has A Long History As A Recreation Area Verdugo Park is located at the bottom of the Verdugo Canyon, somewhat adjacent to Glendale Community College. It features acres of grass-covered land with scores of mature sycamore trees. It offers picnic areas, basketball courts, a ball field and a skate park. And interestingly enough […]

GUEST OP ED <<< RICHARD ATWATER

Rebuilding Altadena: A Call for Unity, Innovation and Stewardship  Just four months ago our communities were tested by devastating fires and we saw firsthand the power of unity, resilience and mutual aid. First responders risked their lives to protect our homes. The Metropolitan Water District stepped up in remarkable ways – providing equipment, fuel, valves, […]

Another Successful Prom Plus

Another Successful Prom Plus

  By Mary O’KEEFE Prom Plus was held on Saturday at the Crescenta Cañada YMCA from 10:30 p.m. to 3 a.m. Although Prom Plus has been hosting this after-prom party for 31 years for Crescenta Valley High School seniors and their guests, this was the first time the newly elected Prom Plus board was at […]

NMSC® Announces $2500 Scholarship Recipients

National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC®) announced this year’s National Merit $2500 scholarship winners. The 2,500 Merit Scholar designees were chosen from a talent pool of more than 15,000 outstanding finalists in the 2025 National Merit Scholarship Program. National Merit $2500 scholarship winners are the finalists in each state judged to have the strongest combination of […]

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HIGH SCHOOL HAVING POP CONCERT On Friday, May 15 at 7 p.m., the Falcon choirs present its Pops Concert. Tickets are $10 presale ($15 at the door) and are available from any choir student or by emailing smack@gusd.net. The performance will be in the CVHS MacDonald Auditorium located in the 4300 block of Ramsdell Avenue […]

Award Winning Performances Showcase CVHS Dance Team

Award Winning Performances Showcase CVHS Dance Team

By Mikaela STONE It was “brat spring” at Crescenta Valley High School when the CVHS dance team wrapped up its award winning season. Songs from singer-songwriter Charli xcx’s popular album brat were among the many melodies the dance team performed at the CVHS Spring Showcase on May 2. In popular culture, “brat” refers to someone […]

Council Begins Budget Study

By Julie BUTCHER On Thursday, May 8 the Glendale City Council held the first of four budget study sessions, offering an overview of next year’s budget challenges and soliciting input from council members. Study session #2 is set for Tuesday, May 20 and will highlight departmental budgets, vacancies among city staff and the overall budget […]