By Ted AYALA Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra (LACO) Music Director Jeffrey Kahane stepped aside for the ensemble’s November 10 concert at the Alex Theatre. In his place was the LACO debut of 33-year-old guest conductor Benjamin Wallfisch, the scion of one of Britain’s most distinguished musical families. His work has garnered praise not only for […]
By Brandon HENSLEY A former Falcon is revving up to play in The Motor City. Pitcher Trevor Bell signed with the Detroit Tigers this month, less than four months after being released by the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. It happened fast for Bell, who said Tigers’ assistant general manager Al Avila left a message […]
All-Star Team Wins, Hooper Faces Aristo This Week An All-Star team, selected by former King-of-the-Hill winners, won the inaugural Thanksgiving Week All-Star game. Led by Houston running back Arian Foster (23 points), Denver quarterback Peyton Manning (20 points) and Detroit receiver Calvin Johnson (20 points), the All-Star team beat current King-of-the-Hill Dan Hooper 82-64. Scoring […]
By Brandon HENSLEY The biggest test the Crescenta Valley boys’ basketball team faces every season comes from guys with bad knees whose day jobs have nothing to do with leather balls and hardwood. Some of them graduated high school decades ago. So, that stuff about being a huge test can’t be right … right? When […]
Greco to Play with Lady Falcons Crescenta Valley High School alumna Michelle Greco is slated to play in the CVHS girls’ alumni game on Saturday, Dec. 8 in the CVHS south gym. Greco, a former CV, UCLA All Star and WBNA player, will join in the varsity game with many talented alumni. Greco was the […]
By Natalie MAIER Prom Plus, the McGroarty Arts Center and the Stone Cottage Boutique are just some that are kicking off this holiday season by holding annual boutiques for members of the community to come shop for Christmas and Hanukkah gifts while supporting local businesses. Prom Plus is having its third annual boutique and fundraiser […]
The local board of realtors recently honored Dilbeck agent Bill Tema as a California Association of Realtor Member-for-Life. Honorees must be at least 75 years of age and maintained continuous membership in the realtor association for 25 years. Tema has been a valued member of Dilbeck Real Estate Real Living since 1994 where he has […]
Dr. Armand Dorian, co-director of the Verdugo Hills Hospital Emergency Department and an emergency physician at the hospital for nearly 10 years, recently received the Professional Achievement Award by the Armenian National Committee of America-Western Region (ANCA-WR). In early October, ANCA-WR hosted its first biennial weekend, DestiNATION, at the Venetian Hotel in Las Vegas. Over […]
The Famous craft cocktail lounge recently held its ribbon cutting hosted by the Glendale Chamber of Commerce. The Famous is located in Glendale’s historic Huntley-Evans building, directly across the street from the Americana at Brand. It follows an eclectic and rich pedigree of establishments that have called this building home in the last century, most […]
The Crescenta Valley Heritage Home Tour “Sites with a Story” will be held on Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tickets for this self-guided tour of seven Valley structures built between 1875 and 1934 – including the Ferir Castle pictured – are available the day of the tour at the Lanterman House, 4420 Encinas […]