Scene In LA – May 2026

Scene In LA – May 2026

By Steve ZALL and Sid FISH      Here are some great new shows coming soon to the Southern California theater scene! 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 idea to check with […]

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Mother’s Day Honored at LCIF On Sunday, May 10 at 10 a.m., Lutheran Church in the Foothills (LCIF) will hold a special worship service celebrating mothers and mothering figures. The service will offer a time for reflection and gratitude for all who nurture and care for others.  Recognizing that Mother’s Day can be a complex […]

Glendale and Montrose Railway’s Relics – Part 3

Glendale and Montrose Railway’s Relics – Part 3

The Glendale and Montrose Railway, an electrified trolley line, connected Montrose and the rest of the valley to the larger world of Glendale and Los Angeles during the big growth years of 1913 to 1930. The tiny rail line was always cash-strapped and the Depression finished it off. Some of the trolley’s infrastructure was repurposed […]

VIEWS FROM THE VALLEY <<< SUSAN BOLAN

VIEWS FROM THE VALLEY <<<  SUSAN BOLAN

Love the Mom You’re With This Sunday, May 10 is Mother’s Day. For so many across the country, it’s a time to honor and appreciate the woman who nurtured you through life and who remains the person with whom you share laughter and tears. She is your number one fan, your closest confidant, and you […]

Flintridge Prep Student Launches Book Rescue Project at Glendale Earth Day Fair

Flintridge Prep Student Launches Book Rescue Project at Glendale Earth Day Fair

Flintridge Preparatory School junior Felix Fey set about to fix a problem. During his time as president of the Glendale Central Library Teen Advisory Board, Fey learned that libraries across the country often discard their weeded books into recycling dumpsters because they have no reliable, affordable way to dispose of them. And many can’t accept […]

Scouts Host Annual Tasting Bee

Eighteen Girl Scout troops, representing several countries from around the world, took part in their annual tasting bee. Held in April, the bee is a cultural celebration showcasing the food, customs and facts of various countries presented by troop members. The troops presented facts, fun and food from Belgium, Benin, Costa Rica, France, Honduras, India, Ireland, […]

Family Fun at Kids & Kritters

Family Fun at Kids & Kritters

The14th Annual Kids & Kritters Day will be celebrated on Sunday, May 3 in the Montrose Shopping Park from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. By Mary O’KEEFE There will be a lot of things to do – both by kids and “kritters” – at the annual Kids & Kritters Day on Sunday, May 3 in […]

City Water AMI System Scheduled for Replacement

By Julie BUTCHER “This is the first dog to ever pee in a Council chamber,” said Kevin McManus embarrassedly after five-month-old puppy Sweet Pea relieved herself on the carpet at Tuesday night’s meeting of the Glendale City Council. McManus is the director of Public Relations and Communications for the Pasadena Humane Society. Sweet Pea showed […]