The Excitement Is Building August is here and we’re excited to continue celebrating the community that makes Montrose so special. We want to congratulate Chief Robert William on his swearing-in and share how proud we are to see someone from our own community stepping into this important role. We look forward to working alongside him […]
My Hotel Reservation Disappeared. Why Won’t Booking.com Refund Me for My New Room? Stephen Stein arrives at his hotel for a family gathering only to find his reservation missing. Booking.com promises to cover the extra cost of a new room but then traps him in a cycle of endless paperwork. Is there a way out? […]
KIWANIS CLUBS The Kiwanis Club of Glendale meets on Fridays at noon. On Aug. 7, Dale Gorman of Kids Community Dental Clinic will be making a presentation to the Club. The cost to attend Friday meetings, which includes lunch and program, is $25. All are welcome. The Club meets at the Elks Lodge, 120 E. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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