Rosemont Preserve News On Sunday, March 16, there is an “open gate” event at the Rosemont Preserve that offers a chance to visit the preserve and wander the trail at the visitor’s own pace, enjoying the tranquil setting, the wildlife and the natural beauty. The gate will be open from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., […]
By Ted AYALA Drivers traveling through the intersection of Verdugo Boulevard and Honolulu Avenue had soon better allow a little extra time for their commute. City of Glendale Public Works is breaking ground on a street improvement project that will give a facelift to the intersection. According to the agency’s director, Steve Zurn, the improvements […]
Early CV’s Aum Temple of Universal Truth California has always been a place where alternative religions could take root and flourish. By alternative, I mean outside of the standard Christian faith of Protestant and Catholic. Our valley has been home to three such religious movements: the Ananda Ashrama at the top of Pennsylvania Avenue, founded […]
By Ted AYALA At the dawn of the 20th century, composer Xaver Scharwenka (and to a lesser extent his older brother Philipp) seemingly had it all: financial security, respect from his colleagues, official honors and widespread fame. As both composer and performing musician – he was a consummate virtuoso of the piano, a talent which […]
Whether on the drums or a service project, this CV youth has a willingness to help and a “can-do” attitude. By Isiah REYES For the past nine years, Crescenta Valley High School senior John Blood has been drumming a steady rhythm into the hearts of everyone who has had the pleasure to hear him play. […]
iDriving Our New Computer (Pt. 2) Last weekend as I was making sure all of our assorted clocks, watches, coffee makers, appliances and cars had all “sprung forward,” I remembered that I hadn’t yet written Part 2 of my tale of technological troubles in driving the car we bought last summer. My bad. To recap: […]
Memorial services are being held today, Thursday, March 13 at 9 a.m. at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels, 555 W. Temple St. in Los Angeles to honor LAPD Officer Nicholas Lee who was killed in a tragic traffic collision on Friday, March 7. The memorial service will be held inside the cathedral […]
Executive producer Jamie Nichols brought Celebrate Dance again to the Glendale Alex Theatre on March 8 with a fresh line-up of eight dance companies. Entering the ninth year of critically acclaimed shows, Celebrate Dance 2014 offered a seamless production that promised to inspire, enlighten and entertain – and made good on that promise. The audience […]
’Til We Meet Again, Gracious Marilyn… Last weekend while visiting with Mark and Wendy, the owners of Country Classics, we got a phone call from Gerry at Victori Ana. His sister Marilyn, Victori Ana’s owner, had passed away. With this news came a flood of memories of what it was like to have our large […]
The Rosemont Preserve is opening its gates to the community on Saturday, March 22, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., with a special focus on activities for families. Bring the kids for hands-on games, art projects and learning related to plants, animals and local Native American heritage at the Preserve. There will also be docent-led […]