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UUCVH Hosting Tom Neilson Political satirist Tom Neilson will be performing at Unitarian Universalist Church of the Verdugo Hills on Sunday, March 24 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. The cost is $20 per person. Refreshments included. UUCVH is located at 4451 Dunsmore Ave., La Crescenta. Montrose Church, Bresee Church Launch ‘Fresh Start’ Montrose Church […]

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CALTECH PRESENTS RASHŌMON A woodcutter, a thief, a young woman and a samurai meet in the forest. Each tells a different story of the same event – just who can you believe? The 90-minute production is based on Japanese director Akira Kurosawa’s classic film and the Broadway script. The show features Caltech graduate students and […]

From Panel to Panel to Screen

By Charly SHELTON I usually just assume that everyone reads comic books. It’s the smart thing to do. I will randomly start up conversations with strangers about The Avengers because I expect them to know comics. If you don’t read them, I encourage you to pick up a book and take a peek. There is […]

Despite Flaws, ‘SimCity (2013)’ is Near Perfect

By Michael WORKMAN A video game that revolves around civic management is probably not what most people would think of as being wildly popular. But that description would be a gross oversimplification. Developer Maxis’s “SimCity” has garnered a colossal devoted fan base since its humble start way back in 1989 that spawned several additional games […]

GAMC Benefits from Dash

More than 1,500 runners flocked to Brand Boulevard early March 10, a dark and brisk Sunday morning, to take part in the 6th Annual Downtown Dash. Approximately $60,000 was raised from the dash to benefit stroke services at Glendale Adventist Medical Center. Runners warmed up while listening to Radio Disney, which had set up a […]

People Making News

Yeon Joo Hong from La Cañada has been named to the fall 2012 dean’s list at St. Bonaventure University in New York. Hong is majoring in biology. Inspired for more than 150 years by the Franciscan values of individual dignity, community inclusiveness, and service, St. Bonaventure University cultivates graduates who are confident and creative communicators, […]

NCL Honored with Character and Ethics Project Award

NCL’s Glendale chapter was selected as the Community Award recipient for being the best in exemplifying the guiding principles of The Character and Ethics Project, a non-profit organization dedicated to “promoting and building good character and ethical behavior at home and in our community.” NCL Glendale was nominated by Lisa Raggio, senior director, YWCA of […]

Baseball, Softball Teams Struggle to Find Consistency

Both Falcon programs have not had the early success they expected and will look to turn it around next week By Brandon HENSLEY It’s been a tough start to the season for the Crescenta Valley High School baseball and softball teams. Though both are coming off successful seasons in 2012, it’s been a different story […]

Glendale U14 Soccer All Star Champions

Glendale won the regional level boys under 14 all star championship by a score of 2-0 at Roosevelt Field in South Pasadena on March 3. The team was one of 10 Glendale teams between all divisions that won a championship out of the 18 that were played. “Our boys showed lots of poise, dedication hard […]