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GLENDALE KIWANIS The Kiwanis Club of Glendale meets on Fridays at noon. On June 2, the Club hosts fellow Kiwanian David Block who will give a craft talk on his career that includes Disney animator and current landscape painter. The cost to attend Friday meetings, which includes lunch and program, is $20. All are welcome. […]

Scene in LA

Scene in LA

By Steve ZALL and Sid FISH June 2023 It’s great to see that more of the theaters we feared had been lost during the pandemic closure are opening their doors again with new shows. COVID protocols continue to be dictated by each individual venue, so bring a facemask to wear during the show in case […]

GNC Presents Renowned Saxophonist Douglas Masek

On Wednesday, June 7 from 12:10-12:40 p.m. soprano and alto saxophone player Douglas Masek will perform “Tango Sozinho” by Adrienne Albert (b. 1941), “Coltrane” by David Heath (b.1956), “Before Times” by Bill Cunliffe (b. 1956)       and “Blue Caprice” by Victor Morosco for the Glendale Noon Concerts. The internationally renowned saxophonist Douglas Masek, whose performances have […]

Pasadena Playhouse To Receive 2023 Regional Theatre Tony Award

The Tony Awards® Administration Committee has announced that based on the recommendation by the American Theatre Critics Association, Pasadena Playhouse in Pasadena will be the recipient of the 2023 Regional Theatre Tony Award. The honor is accompanied by a grant of $25,000, made possible by City National Bank. “We are thrilled to present the 2023 Regional Theatre […]

CVWD Proposes Capital Charge on Property Tax Roll

CVWD Proposes Capital Charge on Property Tax Roll

By Mary O’KEEFE In August 2019 Crescenta Valley Water District (CVWD) experienced a major water main break on an existing eight-inch pipeline on Pennsylvania Avenue between El Caminito and Stevens streets. The pipeline was initially installed in 1946. The water main first broke at 2 a.m. and was isolated by 8 a.m. During that time […]

Arts and Crafts Festival Returns to Montrose This Weekend

Arts and Crafts Festival Returns to Montrose This Weekend

By Mary O’KEEFE The 39th Annual Montrose Arts and Crafts Festival will be held this weekend along Honolulu Avenue in the Montrose Shopping Park. The arts and crafts event is one of the oldest of its kind in California and the largest public event in Glendale, according to the Montrose Shopping Park website. The Montrose […]

On the Verge of a New Era

By Mary O’KEEFE “And now for some introductory remarks.” This is how Senator Richard Blumenthal opened the recent hearing on artificial intelligence – AI – that saw Sam Altman, OpenAI and ChatGPT CEO, testify. Blumenthal paused for a recording to give his opening remarks. “Too often we have seen what happens when technology outpaces regulation, […]

Arrest Made in Sunland-Tujunga Vehicle Fires

By Mary O’KEEFE The Los Angeles Police Dept. has made an arrest of an alleged arsonist who set fire to over 20 vehicles in the Sunland Tujunga area. “[LAPD] became aware of suspicious auto fires in the foothill area,” according to an LAPD spokesman. LAPD worked with LA City Fire Dept. arson investigators and, through […]

Crime blotter

May 26 Big Tujunga in Angeles National Forest, a woman said she parked her vehicle at the location and, when she returned, the vehicle was missing. She had locked her vehicle and had her car keys in her possession. Her purse, which contained several credit cards and personal information, was in the vehicle. She found […]

In brief

 Rosemont Preserve Open Gate Morning An “open gate” event is taking place at the Rosemont Preserve on Saturday morning, June 3. This is a chance for residents to visit the Preserve and wander the trail at their own pace and enjoy the tranquil setting, the wildlife and the natural beauty. Photographers: bring your camera to capture the morning light […]