By Charly SHELTON Universal Studios Hollywood is celebrating a momentous anniversary this year—the diamond jubilee of the Studio Tour. Guests are invited to relive six decades of cinematic history from April 26 through August 11, when the Studio Tour is enhanced with extra movie magic, nods to the attraction’s past and even more personal experiences […]
Universal Studios Hollywood announces its first-ever, high-speed outdoor roller coaster “Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift” will join the theme park family in 2026. The dynamic new thrill ride, themed to Universal Pictures’ blockbuster film saga, “Fast & Furious,” will elevate the guest experience with innovative and technological achievements never previously employed in a roller coaster. […]
The Brand Associates Dance Series presents four performances this spring at Brand Library & Art Center, 1601 W. Mountain St. in Glendale. This series, curated by acclaimed choreographer, teacher and producer Jamie Nichols, presents top dance companies from Southern California performing site-specific work in non-traditional performance spaces around Brand Library. The Dance Series is sponsored […]
Dear Crescenta Valley Residents, Our May General Meeting will be Thursday, May 16, at 7 p.m. at the La Crescenta Library. The Department of Parks and Recreation is excited to unveil the proposed outdoor gym at Two Strike Park. Your feedback is incredibly valuable as CVTC has limited resources for Measure A Park funding. We […]
A Walk Through Montrose in 1929 (Part 6) Let’s continue our time travel adventure. We’ve gone back to 1929, and we’re walking west down Honolulu Avenue. In our last episode, we had explored the Montrose Theater (now the parking lot for Andersen’s Pets). Let’s continue walking on the south side. We pass the Viola […]
Taking A Look Outside Our Window Just as in HG Wells’ “War of the Worlds” it is the smallest thing that can cause the biggest problems. For those battling aliens taking over the planet, the small bacteria that killed the aliens were welcomed but for us on planet Earth now, there is a small […]
The Value of Vacations – or – The Power of Saving My Nails I have a horrible habit. I bite my nails. That wouldn’t be so bad except that I also have – shall we say enhanced – fingernails? This means I have what some would say are nails that aren’t really mine.(As an aside, […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Sports mentors/leaders were honored at the Crescenta Valley High School Athletic Hall of Fame on Saturday, May 4. “This year, CV has maintained its commitment to fostering a sense of belonging among its students. For many, this sense of belonging is found within our diverse range of athletic teams. Our CV athletes […]
FUN AND MORE AT LA COUNTY FAIR The 95th Los Angeles County Fair continues through May 27 at Fairplex in Pomona with the theme of “Stars, Stripes & Fun,” celebrating the county’s communities. Offerings include a carnival, shopping, food, concerts and animals. For schedules and tickets, visit https://www.lacountyfair.com. Free Dance Show at Library The […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The 1600 block of Broadview Drive was closed on Tuesday afternoon as law enforcement investigated a possible explosive device that had been found in a home. The Los Angeles Country Sheriff Department (LASD) Bomb Squad responded. Evacuations were made in the area as the investigation continued. The LASD Bomb Squad retrieved the […]