StubHub Promised a Refund After an Emergency – But Where’s My $2,561? When Simone Zeno can’t attend a j-hope concert because of a family emergency, StubHub agrees to refund her purchase. Then it backtracks and refuses to return the money. Can it do that? Question: I recently bought tickets through StubHub for a j-hope concert […]
By Charly SHELTON I’ve never been shy about my feelings toward Six Flags Magic Mountain. For years, I’ve written in articles – sometimes in a polite way, sometimes not – that it’s not my favorite park. The rides are great, the atmosphere less so, and the overall experience can feel more exhausting than fun. But […]
By Jackson TOYON A little over a year ago, director Jon M. Chu and Universal Pictures brought the beloved stage musical “Wicked,” based on a 1995 novel of the same name, to the silver screen. It reframes the classic “Wizard of Oz” tale, telling the Wicked Witch’s side of the story and expanding on the […]
Cathy Hrenda is an artist who truly believes that community togetherness and human interaction can drive creativity. But she doesn’t just talk about it – she puts her money where her mouth is, as the saying goes. This year, Hrenda organized her 10th holiday “Make Art in the Park” project for her Adams Hill community so […]
Question: How do we keep the spirit of giving if we are struggling to make ends meet in our own lives? Struggling Answer: Dear Struggling, This is not an easy question but what I used to do is look at my monthly income and then determine what percentage I was going to give to charity. For […]
LCIF Transforms Its Sanctuary Lutheran Church in the Foothills (LCIF) is once again preparing to transform its sanctuary into a beautiful, festive display with the return of its annual Poinsettia Garden – just in time for its Christmas Eve service. The tradition offers a stunning backdrop of vibrant red and pristine white blooms, symbolizing the […]
Too Much Name Dropping – or The Name Game I deemed it appropriate to give this article two names. There’s the original and the revised. In one of my stories about Tujunga’s first theater, The Jewel on Sunset, someone reached out and inquired, “So was the theater in Tujunga or on Sunset Boulevard?” My response […]
Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara On Nov. 6, victims of the Eaton Canyon and Pacific Palisades fires called on Governor Gavin Newsom to demand the resignation of Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara. “Commissioner Lara has proven he won’t protect consumers,” said Jill Spivack, speaking at a press conference in Altadena. “Please replace him with someone who will” (Los […]
A Holiday Message 2025 As we come to the close of another remarkable year in the Crescenta Valley, the town council extends our warmest holiday cheer and heartfelt good tidings to every member of our community. This season reminds us of the strength, kindness and resilience that define our valley and we are grateful to […]
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