By Charly SHELTON There are certain moments as a parent when you realize a character has crossed from “TV show” into something much bigger. For a lot of families right now, that character is Bluey. Disneyland recently introduced a new Bluey-themed show and gathering area, complete with photo ops and games and snacks and (of […]
By Greg ARAGON If I had to pick a favorite Southern California hotel for family fun and culinary delight, the Hyatt Regency Irvine would be near the top of the list. With a sprawling pool complex featuring two kid‑friendly waterslides, a standout signature restaurant and some of the most imaginative family suites in the region, […]
La Cañada Presbyterian Church and the LCPC Orchestra invite the entire community to Pops 2026: Broadway Showstoppers, a dazzling free concert celebrating one hundred years of Broadway’s most beloved and electrifying hits. The performance takes place on Sunday, May 17 at 2 p.m. in the sanctuary at 626 Foothill Blvd. in La Cañada. From the […]
Blood Drive at LCIF Today, Thursday, May 14, LCIF will host a blood drive for the American Red Cross from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the church’s Fellowship Hall. Walk-ins are welcome. Those who wish to schedule a specific donation time can do so by visiting redcrossblood.org and entering “lcifoothills” when prompted. All donors […]
Question: Given the widespread discontent in everyday life today, attending an organized religious service (church, synagogue, etc.) seems like a waste of time, especially for the younger generation. What do you think people of today can get out of organized religion and attending service/s? Dealing with Discontent Answer: Dear Dealing, One thing, perhaps the greatest […]
The Old Well and Barn on America 250 The Sunland-Tujunga Bicentennial Trail, developed in 1976, is now the America 250 Trail. In the past weeks, we’ve visited 13 of the 25 locations highlighted on this journey into the past. On we go to take in this week’s sights of Sister Elsie’s Well at 6720 St. […]
Council Reflects on Proposed Housing Project As spring continues, the Crescenta Valley Town Council has spent the past month focused on meaningful engagement, public safety and celebrating the people who make Crescenta Valley such a special place in which to live. From well-attended public forums to community events and student recognition, here’s a look at […]
Commends the City for Commemoration Event Thank you to the City [of Glendale] for the 25th annual Armenian Genocide Commemoration Event held on Thursday, April 23 at the Alex Theatre. I’ve attended this event for many years and found this year’s particularly good. From the opening remarks through performances by Sonata School students, Lilia Dance […]
The Kiwanis Club of La Cañada La Crescenta – AM awarded $13,000 in scholarships to 14 students during its annual scholarship awards program, recognizing outstanding young leaders for their commitment to community service, leadership and extracurricular involvement. Scholarships were presented across several categories, including community service, Girl Scout Gold Award, Hillside School and Scouting […]
The Music Center recently announced 14 young performers from across Southern California as the top performers (known as “grand prize finalists”) in The Music Center’s annual Spotlight arts and scholarship program. Among these teens are two La Cañada students: 11th grade student Ishaan Natarajan, 16, who attends Los Angeles County High School for the Arts, and senior Lev Sakae […]