Scene in LA

Scene in LA

By Steve ZALL and Sid FISH Here are some great new shows coming soon to the Southern California theater scene! The information presented in this column is the latest available at the time of printing; however, it should be verified with the theater before making definite plans. Here are shows that have announced opening dates […]

Alex Theatre Extends Screenings of ‘The Odyssey’

The historic Alex Theatre has announced that its special 70mm presentation of Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” will be extended by at least an additional two weeks, with screenings now continuing through Aug. 20 following extraordinary audience demand. The extension follows a standout opening run: the Alex announced that it is the highest grossing theatre in […]

SPIRITUALLY SPEAKING

SPIRITUALLY SPEAKING

Reprinted from May 2022 Question: I’m retired after working for 42 years as a CPA. I’m also divorced and have two grown children. Throughout my working years, I met friends twice a week for drinks. After retiring, I found myself drinking way too much. I regularly attend AA meetings. I also am not joining my […]

NOTES & NODS

Forgiveness with Cesar Cardona Unitarian Universalist Church of the Verdugo Hills (UUCVH) once again welcomes writer and musician Cesar Cardona. This time Cardona will bring a message about the value of forgiveness. He brings a personal feel as he speaks about experiences that have shaped his life and world view.  This is a powerful message […]

VIEW OF THE VERDUGOS <<< CRAIG DURST

VIEW OF THE VERDUGOS <<< CRAIG DURST

When the Richest Man in California Called Sunland Home George Bernhard followed in the footsteps of his older brother William on his journey from Imperial Germany to San Francisco in 1872. William had arrived years earlier and settled close to Napa. A decade later, William headed south to become one of the Sunland area’s earliest […]

Mosquito Tests Positive for West Nile Virus in Montrose

The Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District (GLACVCD) has confirmed the first mosquito sample to test positive for West Nile virus (WNV) in Montrose this year. This WNV-positive sample was detected in mosquito traps in the local community on July 21. District staff will place notices in public spaces within a half-mile radius around […]

Glendale Kiwanis and HALA Host Back-to-School Shopping Spree

Glendale Kiwanis and HALA Host Back-to-School Shopping Spree

In the foothills and surrounding areas folks will be celebrating National Night Out. By Clare BUCHANAN On Saturday, July 25, the Glendale Kiwanis Club and Home Again Los Angeles, a non-profit organization serving unhoused folks and their families, came together to host a back-to-school shopping spree for under-resourced youth. Held at the Glendale Galleria Target, […]

Deadline in Place to Put Measures on the November Ballot

Deadline in Place to Put Measures on the November Ballot

By Julie BUTCHER On Tuesday night, the Glendale City Council took steps to advance several measures to a vote by the public this November, including the possibility of adding a quarter-cent sales tax. Mayor Ardy Kassakhian noted that numerous measures have been under long consideration to update the City charter but that most of the […]