Soft Surrealism at Adams Square Mini Park

Soft Surrealism by Mandy Palasik will be on display at the Adams Square Mini Park through April 18. Soft Surrealism is an abstract sculpture composed of biomorphic inflatables that magnetically connect to form amoeba-like creations. Suspended within the station’s glass architecture, the lightweight elements appear to float, softening corners and framing views on all four […]

Embracing Diasporic Art: Portraits of Joan Agajanian Quinn

Embracing Diasporic Art: Portraits of Joan Agajanian Quinn

“Embracing Diasporic Art: Portraits of Joan Agajanian Quinn” is at ReflectSpace from March 22 – May 23. It presents 35 original portraits of Quinn made by diasporic, immigrant and culturally diverse artists. Selected from Quinn’s personal art collection and archive of over 300 works, the exhibition highlights a distinct part of each artists’ unique story […]

The Comfort of a Quilt

The Comfort of a Quilt

Wrapping themselves in a quilt is one way people are coping with the effects of the Eaton Fire. By Mary O’KEEFE It has been two months since the devastating Palos Verdes and Eaton fires. The Eaton Fire killed 17 people, damaged 1,074 structures and destroyed 9,414 structures, according to CAL FIRE.  Although the fires have […]

Council Approves Permanent Variance

By Julie BUTCHER At its meeting Tuesday night Mayor Elen Asatryan opted to first hear from the students of Chamlian Armenian School before the Glendale City Council debated the variance issued to the school by the city’s planning commission. Mayor Asatryan thanked the children who addressed the Council “for coming to advocate for what you […]

La Crescenta Avenue: Road & Safety Improvements Begin March 2025

La Crescenta Avenue: Road & Safety Improvements Begin March 2025

The City of Glendale Public Works Dept. is set to begin the La Crescenta Avenue Rehabilitation Project in March 2025. This project aims to enhance roadway conditions, improve traffic safety and boost pedestrian accessibility throughout the corridor.   Key features of the project include: Infrastructure Upgrades: Resurfacing roadways, installing new larger sewer lines and bio-retention […]

WEATHER WATCH <<< TAKING A LOOK OUTSIDE OUR WINDOW

By Mary O’KEEFE A lot of us have been watching the life and times of Jackie and Shadow, two bald eagles that have captured the hearts of those who watch their trials and tribulations. It is a wonderful way to escape the worries of our day, to honestly worry about something else – the survival […]

FROM THE DESK OF THE PUBLISHER <<< ROBIN GOLDSWORTHY

I Want You to Win $10,000 As most of you know, I’m pretty active in the community. Whether it’s checking in with members of the Friends of Rockhaven or the La Crescenta Woman’s Club or being a member of the CV Chamber of Commerce or the Kiwanis Club of Glendale, I try to support local […]

In Awe: the Work of Local Artist Sid Bingham

In Awe: the Work of Local Artist Sid Bingham

By Mikaela STONE “Every morning when I get up and leave the gym, I look at the mountains and…” said artist Sid Bingham, indicating his awe. After 30 years of living in the Crescenta Valley, Bingham still remains enraptured with the beauty of the area. Since graduating from Pasadena Art Center College of Design in […]

In brief

CVHS Holding Spring Concert Crescenta Valley High School – Instrumental Music Dept. is having its annual spring concert tonight, Thursday, March 20 at 6 p.m. in MacDonald Auditorium, located in the 4300 block of Ramsdell Ave. in La Crescenta. Tickets are $10 at the door: cash, check or Venmo accepted.   Questions? Contact mschick@gusd.net or 2ndVP@falconmusic.org. […]

Crime blotter

March 16 600 block of Foothill Boulevard in La Cañada Flintridge, an employee reported that two women entered the store and walked out with items they did not pay for. Surveillance footage revealed that Suspect No. 1, described as a Black female in her 30s, 5’6” to 5’7” tall, weighing about 180 lbs. and wearing […]