By Charly SHELTON Last week we looked at the reopening of Disney California Adventure park and the fantastic new opening statement of a land – Buena Vista Street, harking back to the ’20s and ’30s in Los Angeles when a young cartoonist named Walt Disney stepped off the train with a cardboard suitcase and a […]
By Ted AYALA The singing of Vanessa Carlton, the sounds of a superb symphony orchestra, the flash and brilliance of the USC Marching Band – and a few dashes of fireworks. It’s quite a way to kick-off a new concert season for any orchestra, but the California Philharmonic isn’t just any orchestra – nor is […]
By Ted AYALA In her autobiography, “My Life in France,” celebrity chef and television icon Julia Child wrote, “The sweetness and generosity and politeness and gentleness and humanity of the French had shown me how lovely life can be if one takes time to be friendly.” Those virtues permeated not only Julia Child’s Gallic sense […]
The story of Beatlemania as told through the music that changed the world. ‘The Stars of Beatlemania!’ which chronicles the musical history of the Beatles through live recreations of their electrifying stage shows, will be at the El Portal Theatre in No. Hollywood Friday, June 29 through Sunday, July 1. From their explosive debut on […]
By Maddy PUMILIA TheraYoga celebrated its relocation to 4105 Ocean View Blvd. on Saturday night with a party to welcome the community to the new studio. The night was filled with food including rich brownies and fresh fruit, Henna tattoos, raffles and music from Kirtan artist Andres Salcedo. Kirtan is a type of music commonly […]
The Desi Geestman Foundation and the Crescenta Valley Sheriff Support Group will team up again to host their Annual Golf Classic on July 16. This year’s event will be played at the La Cañada Flintridge Country Club. Tournament Chair Rick Dinger recommended combining the two tournaments into one. “I thought it would be a […]
Amy Michelle Hall, daughter of Henry and Debra Hall of La Crescenta, graduated from Dickinson College on May 20 with a BA in Medieval & Early Modern studies. Hall is a graduate of Polytechnic High School. Dickinson College, located in historic Carlisle, Penn., was chartered in 1783. The private, national liberal-arts college is home to […]
Attention Vets! Benefits You May Not Know About Resubmitted by request. Actually, all veterans, regardless of age, can receive assistance from the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (USDVA) but a little known benefit is available for older veterans. This benefit is called Improved Pension with aid and attendance. This benefit helps pay for assistance living, […]
Lady Falcons are winning games, though not impressively, says coach and players. By Brandon HENSLEY The first minute of Tuesday night’s girls’ summer league game between the Crescenta Valley Falcons and Hart Indians didn’t go so well for junior Ella Stepanian. In a span of 40 seconds she was called travelling, and then committed sloppy […]
It was Kings territory on Wednesday at the Pacific Community Center in Glendale when the Stanley Cup made an appearance amid cheers from L.A. Kings hockey fans. Hundreds crammed into the center’s gym – including GUSD school board member Greg Krikorian with Kings mascot Bailey – to celebrate the Los Angeles Kings win of […]