By Charly SHELTON There’s something undeniably enchanting about the idea of celebrating the holidays aboard a historic ocean liner and the Queen Mary’s “12 Days of Christmas” event promises just that – a festive escape set against the backdrop of one of Long Beach’s most iconic landmarks. When I heard about the holiday offerings, I […]
The area’s largest holiday and fantasy light show, Imaginarium “Holiday Magic,” returns to Pomona for another holiday season now through Sunday, Jan. 5. The mesmerizing light festival, located at Fairplex, features wondrous displays, interactive exhibits and a nightly Santa visit, all designed to bring holiday cheer to visitors of all ages. As holiday magic descends […]
By Greg ARAGON It’s always exciting to discover a new hotel destination especially when it is full of pleasant surprises and is an easy drive from Los Angeles. Such is the case with the Hyatt Regency Irvine, a newly-remodeled luxury hotel with great location, modern rooms, a gourmet restaurant, an incredible pool area and […]
Those still looking for holiday cheer can look no further than the City of Glendale. Both the city and its residents have enthusiastically decorated streets and lawns with festive decorations. Photos by Ruth SOWBY
The Stone Barn and the Local History of Winemaking Deukmejian Wilderness Park near the top of New York Avenue, besides having miles of hiking trails, is a treasure trove of local history. It’s located in Dunsmore Canyon, a deep ravine in the San Gabriel Mountains. The centerpiece of the park is the Le Mesnager Stone […]
LCIF Celebrates A New Sound This Holiday Season This Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, Lutheran Church in the Foothills (LCIF) invites all to join in a joyful celebration of the birth of Christ. At 5:30 p.m., the congregation will gather for an outdoor Christmas Eve service at La Cañada’s Memorial Park. The community service is organized by several […]
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This holiday season preschoolers will learn the importance of kindness through the “Adopt-A-Family” program at the Community Center Preschool of La Cañada Flintridge. In its 23rd year, this philanthropic program gives preschool students and parents the opportunity to provide gifts and holiday cheer to children-in-need with the Children’s Law Center of California, Los Angeles. This […]
Outgoing State Senator Anthony Portantino (D) held a community appreciation event for members of the 25th District, which he represented, in November. The event, held at the Student Center at Glendale Community College, was an opportunity for Portantino to thank his constituents for their support over the last few years. Portantino has a rich political […]
Daughters of the American Revolution, Don Jose Verdugo Chapter, hosted its festive holiday luncheon on Friday, Dec. 6 at a private club in Glendale. The guest speaker was local author and nationally known columnist Chris Erskine. As an editor at the LA Times, he was part of two Pulitzer Prize-winning teams. He is best known […]