NEWS FROM THE MONTROSE VERDUGO CITY CHAMBER <<< MOLLY BURKE

NEWS FROM THE MONTROSE VERDUGO CITY CHAMBER <<< MOLLY BURKE

From Brats to Business: What’s Next for the Montrose Chamber The MVCC extends a heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us for the 46th Annual Montrose Oktoberfest, proudly supported by Babaians Law Firm. It’s incredible to see Honolulu Avenue filled with families, friends and neighbors celebrating this cherished Montrose tradition. We are deeply grateful […]

NEWS FROM THE CV CHAMBER <<< OUR BUSINESS IS YOUR BUSINESS

Celebrating Thanksgiving with a Holiday Mixer As the Chamber looks ahead to the holidays (can you believe Halloween is already over?), we’re delighted to have a “Friendsgiving” mixer with the Montrose-Verdugo City Chamber. It’ll be on Thursday, Nov. 13 at the Crescenta Valley United Methodist Church, 2700 Montrose Ave. from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. […]

PROBLEM SOLVED <<< BY CHRISTOPHER ELLIOTT

PROBLEM SOLVED <<< BY CHRISTOPHER ELLIOTT

I Have A $2,450 Bill From My Medical Provider. But I’m Covered! Adrianna Gatlin is facing a $2,450 debt after Pediatrix Medical Group bills her directly for medical services. Why didn’t it send her the correct form to process her claim? Question: After my daughter’s hospitalization, Pediatrix Medical Group sent me a bill instead of […]

CALENDAR THIS

TGHS, GCC HOST ‘GLENDALE AND THE LIVING NEW DEAL’ All are invited today, Thursday Nov. 6 at 6 p.m. at Glendale Community College Student Center (SC212) when Lauren Davies, research assistant with the Living New Deal, will address the legacy of the New Deal program and the material contributions it made in shaping the landscapes […]

Dinosaurs, Bricks and Bounce Houses: A Weekend at the Fairplex

Dinosaurs, Bricks and Bounce Houses: A Weekend at the Fairplex

By Charly SHELTON Pomona’s Fairplex roared to life last weekend – quite literally – as Jurassic Quest and Brick Fest Live shared the sprawling event halls for a three-day family takeover of prehistoric proportions. Between the animatronic dinosaurs, the bounce houses and the occasional plastic brick underfoot, it was equal parts chaos and delight – […]

LCPC Presents Jazz Vespers on Nov. 9 with a Thanksgiving Theme

The Jack Lantz Sextet will present a Jazz Vespers concert and worship experience featuring jazz versions of hymns, spirituals and gospel music in the La Cañada Presbyterian Church on Sunday, Nov. 9 at 5 p.m. The theme of this event is thanksgiving. LCPC Jazz Vespers is presented live and in-person in the sanctuary at LCPC.  […]

SCENE IN LA <<< NOVEMBER 2025

SCENE IN LA <<< NOVEMBER 2025

Whatever the season, it’s always a great time to go out and enjoy one or more of these fabulous shows playing currently in our local theaters! COVID protocols continue to be dictated by each individual venue so bring a face mask to wear during the show in case the venue requires it. It’s a good […]

NOTES & NODS

LCIF Teams with Scouts to Feed the Hungry Lutheran Church in the Foothills (LCIF) is teaming up with Boy Scout Troop 310 to help feed the hungry. Scouting for Food encourages residents to donate much-needed staples and proteins to help stock local food banks and assist families in need throughout the foothills area. LCIF is […]

TREASURES OF THE VALLEY <<< MIKE LAWLER

TREASURES OF THE VALLEY <<< MIKE LAWLER

The Santa Claus Killer A personal note – I write a lot of local true crime pieces. But I try to stay away from more recent tragedies as sometimes there are people still around who were impacted by the crimes. This murder was in 2008 but I’m going to take a chance and write it […]

VIEWS FROM THE VALLEY <<< SUSAN BOLAN

VIEWS FROM THE VALLEY <<< SUSAN BOLAN

Fall Into the Holidays All the seasons have their own special feel to them that make them unique. When I think of autumn, I think of the shift away from carefree summer vacations to families reestablishing their routines and students heading back to school. In California, the cooler weather brings subtle changes to plant foliage […]