Balasanian Coaches for Success

Stella Balasanian is a well-respected, 25-year veteran in the field of real estate who has built a reputation for integrity, ability and honesty. She is devoted to working with clients as they uncover their purpose and achieve excellence both personally and professionally. Balasanian is a certified life and business coach specializing in coaching real estate […]

Jammin’ at Java Brew

Jammin’ at Java Brew

By Tyler BIDDLE Starbucks and Coffee Bean may be among the most popular weekend destinations on Honolulu Avenue, but the Java Brew Coffee House on the same street has a secret weapon. On a recent Saturday (and the third Saturday of every month) a group of musicians meet up to jam on their ukuleles on […]

Dragon Lands at LAX

By Charly SHELTON A dragon has been spotted in Los Angeles. A firedrake from the north, the dragon Smaug has landed for the first time at Los Angeles International Airport amidst cheers from press and fans alike. On hand to greet the mighty dragon were Sir Peter Jackson, writer/director of The Lord of the Rings […]

CALENDAR This

  FREE DOCUMENT SHREDDING & OPEN HOUSE The Income Tax Store is holding an open house on Saturday, Dec. 7 from noon to 3 p.m. Learn new tax information for 2014, have your unwanted documents shredded for free and enjoy complimentary food and beverages. Bring a friend, all are welcome. The Income Tax Store, 3795 […]

Guests can Sit Back and Drive-thru this Nativity

By Michael J. ARVIZU During the Christmas season, nativity scenes placed in churches and homes throughout the world depict what tradition holds is the moment of Christ’s birth. The main characters are Jesus; his parents Mary and Joseph; shepherds; and animals. The scene depicts Mary, Joseph and the shepherds as they look down adoringly at […]

NOTES & NODS

Christmas Concert at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church Our Lady of Lourdes (OLL) Adult and Children’s Choir will be having their annual Christmas Concert on Saturday, Dec. 8 at 5 p.m. at the parish. The community is invited to come celebrate this season of peace, joy and hope. In previous years, Ms. Balon-Kurpiewski’s Children’s […]

»Montrose Shopping Park News

Critters and La Perla Host Christmas Open House This Weekend! It all started when Burbank resident Eva Ford, a flight attendant with United Airlines, was watching Channel 7 news. They were doing a piece on shopping local for Christmas and mentioned Montrose. It inspired her to come out and discover some new stores. When making […]

»Montrose Verdugo-City Chamber of Commerce

»Montrose Verdugo-City Chamber of Commerce

Glendale Police Chief De Pompa’s Retirement Party Glendale Police Chief Ron De Pompa is retiring from the police department after 36 years of service and the Glendale Police Foundation and the Glendale Police Dept. are inviting the community and businesses to join them in wishing him well. A gathering is being held in his honor […]

»News from the Crescenta Valley Chamber of Commerce

»News from the Crescenta Valley Chamber of Commerce

Thanksgiving is Done – Moving Forward with Mixer Fun! We hope everyone was able to enjoy a nice long weekend! If you celebrated Thanksgiving, then we hope you had a great feast with family and friends. Now that Thanksgiving has come and gone, it is officially time to exercise our Christmas spirit. That’s right – […]

Weather in the Foothills

“Clouds mostly over the mountains. Visibility good.” Honolulu weather report Dec. 7, 1941 at 7:40 a.m. Clear weather conditions allowed fighter planes to hit their targets, leading to America’s involvement in World War II. Former director of history for the U.S. Naval Institute Paul Stillwell explained the role weather played in the attack on Pearl […]