By Jason KUROSU Glendale City Council member Laura Friedman and Glendale City Clerk Ardashes Kassakhian have announced their candidacies for the state assembly, with both members of the city government vying to represent the 43rd district. The 43rd encompasses Glendale, Burbank, La Crescenta, La Cañada and portions of Los Angeles. The seat will be available […]
It’s A Family Affair at the New Billy’s Boardshop Last weekend I ran into Dawn Meehan whose family owns the building that houses Billy’s Boardshop. She was so excited about what the new owners have done with Billy’s. Of course I had to go and take a look. Meet Christian and Jackie Cuesta, a very […]
Community Recognition Awards and Glendale Police Foundation Our Installation and Community Recognition Awards Banquet is on Jan. 22 at the Oakmont Country Club. We will be recognizing several organizations, businesses and people at this event. Over the next few weeks I will highlight these award winners to show you why they were chosen. Our Organization […]
Delicious Affair”Taste” was a A few hundred people turned out for the 2014 Taste of the Foothills event last week. Folks were bundled up on a cool, clear winter night noshing on good food, listening to jazzy interpretations of holiday songs by the CV High jazz band, and dancing along with the Prom Plus Club […]
By Brandon HENSLEY he rain came and washed away the first night of Community Christian Church’s Drive Thru Nativity scenes but, as CCC’s Pastor Bob Snyder said, he’s not the one who controls the weather. “I’m not in charge,” Snyder said. “The creator of the universe is. He’s the one that sends rain. That’s above […]
Tuesday Table Talk On Tuesday, Jan. 6, Bethel Church in Sun Valley will offer a showing of the film “God’s Not Dead” (rated PG). When college student Josh Wheaton encounters an atheistic philosophy teacher who insists that his students will only pass by admitting that God is dead, Josh dedicates himself to […]
By Charly SHELTON To go “There and Back Again” is quite a long journey. Walking from the green rolling hills of Hobbiton in The Shire, over and underneath the Misty Mountains, through the mind altering suppression of Mirkwood, across the Lake, over the Desolation of Smaug and finally coming to The Lonely Mountain only to […]
It’s that time of year again! When all good Who-girls and Who-boys are on their best behavior because if they are naughty they might receive a visit from that most notorious cranky Kringle, the Grinch! But don’t fear – the Grinch has seen the error of his Christmas hating ways and wants to share his […]
By Ted AYALA It’s good to know that in an age when job security has become passé rock stars can still find work even if they’re no longer considered hip. In fact, they can take comfort in knowing that instead of having to play at car wash openings or cavorting with groupies who may not […]
By Charly SHELTON On Ocean View Boulevard at the edge of the alley just south of Honolulu Avenue in Montrose is a cute little space with windows on all sides that serves sandwiches, gourmet salads, pastries and cakes. Etc…Gourmet Kitchen opened in late November without much fanfare and locals are slowly discovering this gem hidden […]