Holiday Magic Found at the YMCA of the Foothills

The annual tree lot is officially open, bringing festive cheer and community spirit to the Crescenta-Cañada Family YMCA, 1930 Foothill Blvd. In partnership with J’s Maintenance and proud sponsors Gomez Landscaping, Kiwanis Club of La Cañada and Red Sea Tile & Stone, Inc., this year’s tree lot promises an unforgettable holiday experience for all. Buyers will step into a winter wonderland and […]

NEWS FROM THE MONTROSE-VERDUGO CITY CHAMBER <<< MOLLY BURKE

NEWS FROM THE MONTROSE-VERDUGO CITY CHAMBER <<< MOLLY BURKE

Montrose Magic: December Happenings Thank you to everyone who joined us last month for our Lunch and Learn: Networking Know-How workshop and our “friendsgiving” mixer with the CV Chamber. It was amazing to see the community come together for the food drive. Thanks to those who attended the mixer; we were able to raise just […]

Questions About Today’s Real Estate? Ask Phyllis!

Questions About Today’s Real Estate? Ask Phyllis!

Benefits Of A Pre-Inspection Dear Phyllis, I look forward to your real estate advice and have great respect for your knowledge. After a long illness, my father passed, and I am the trustee of his estate. He has a home in La Crescenta to sell. He was very close to a woman he knew from […]

Barger Reflects on Year as Chair of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors

Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger marked the conclusion of her year as chair of the LA County Board of Supervisors, highlighting a year defined by historic challenges, unprecedented wildfire recovery and major fiscal pressures across County services.  During her end-of-term chair remarks, Supervisor Barger reflected on the strength of regional partnerships and the resilience […]

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GLENDALE KIWANIS  The Kiwanis Club of Glendale meets on Fridays at noon. On Friday, Dec. 5 the City of Glendale Mayor Ara Najarian will give a presentation on the state of the city. The cost to attend Friday meetings, which includes lunch and program, is $25. All are welcome.  The Club meets Friday afternoons at […]

PROBLEM SOLVED <<< BY CHRISTOPHER ELLIOTT

PROBLEM SOLVED <<< BY CHRISTOPHER ELLIOTT

Amazon Promised Me A New Christmas Tree – Then I got Scrooged. Sandra Addo’s $98 Christmas tree is damaged by FedEx before it arrives. An Amazon customer service agent promises to send her a new one and a second agent confirms it. But then a supervisor reverses the decision, leaving her with no tree for […]

Dancing Lights and Calorie Bombs: A Night at Knott’s Merry Farm

Dancing Lights and Calorie Bombs: A Night at Knott’s Merry Farm

By Charly SHELTON  It’s that time of year again – “snoap” falling from the sky, a beagle dressed as Santa Claus and more calories than any one person should ingest in a single day. It’s time for Knott’s Merry Farm.  Heading to Knott’s with the kids has become an annual tradition. Living in LA, with […]

Scene In LA – December 2025

Scene In LA – December 2025

Whatever the season, it’s always a great time to go out and enjoy one or more of these fabulous shows playing currently in our local theaters! COVID protocols continue to be dictated by each individual venue so bring a face mask to wear during the show in case the venue requires it. It’s a good […]

Christmas Jazz Vespers at LCPC Lessons & Carols with Jazz

La Cañada Presbyterian Church will present a Christmas-themed Jazz Vespers on Sunday, Dec. 7 at 5 p.m. both live in-person and live-streamed online.   This session features the Jack Lantz Sextet (Lance Rickman, saxophones, Jeff Kaye, trumpet and Ido Meshulam, trombone, plus Zac Matthews, bass, Dave Marks, drums, and Jack Lantz on piano) improvising on […]

Pacific Jazz Orchestra’s Holiday Jazz Spectacular at Alex Theatre

Aloe Blacc, a globally acclaimed Grammy-nominated multi-platinum singer, songwriter and producer, and powerhouse vocal sensations Sy Smith and Brenna Whitaker headline Pacific Jazz Orchestra’s Holiday Jazz Spectacular, a festive – yet sophisticated – evening of orchestral jazz magic brimming with holiday classics, jazz standards and original arrangements on Saturday, Dec. 13 at 8 p.m. Glendale’s […]