By Charly SHELTON There are plenty of roller coasters that are taller, faster and longer than MonteZOOMa at Knott’s Berry Farm. But few have the history. When Montezooma’s Revenge opened in 1978, the Schwarzkopf-designed shuttle coaster was the first in the world to use a flywheel launch system. Rather than slowly climbing a lift hill […]
The Glendale Historical Society’s Gala & Benefit, an inspired celebration of Glendale’s rich heritage and the enduring importance of historic preservation, takes place on Oct. 3 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. This year’s fundraising celebration (black tie optional) will be held at the Anastasia and George Moore Estate, a 1929 Spanish Colonial Revival home […]
Each year, Pasadena Heritage’s Craftsman Week celebrates the enduring beauty, craftsmanship and cultural legacy of the Arts and Crafts movement in Pasadena and beyond. Through a thoughtfully curated series of interior tours, walking tours, lectures, exhibitions and hands-on craft demonstrations, the week invites the public to experience historic architecture and traditional artistry in meaningful and […]
CASA 0101 Theater will present the world premiere of “Stand In The Light – A Solo Show Festival” consisting of 15 plays, starring 14 actors, is helmed by seven directors and will be presented for a four-week run at CASA 0101 Theater in the Gloria Molina Auditorium, 2102 E. First St. in Los Angeles. It […]
LCIF Issues Invitation LCIF invites all to attend Sunday worship at 10 a.m., led by Pastor Viv Vega. Children’s Church is held concurrently and includes a Bible lesson, games, craft and a snack. For more information on all church events, or to receive pastoral care, visit lcifoothills.org, email office@lcifoothills.org or call (818) 790-1951. The church […]
Question: I’m over 60 and I am really struggling with all of this “social media.” I don’t like, or understand, “AI” and I find myself believing everything I see online is real. I go on TikTok or Facebook and I suddenly realize that four hours have passed! I get so upset when I see the […]
AB 690: A Long Overdue Reform of California’s Privatized Public Defense Systems Last year I introduced The Fair Representation Act, a bill that provides basic guardrails for California’s unregulated, privatized public defense systems. Under our current system, people’s liberty is placed in the hands of a for-profit private attorney or law firm instead of a […]
Praises ‘Poppins’ As I settled into [my seat as part of] the audience at Highlands Church, I was transported into the enchanting world of Mr. and Mrs. Banks, skillfully portrayed by Kyle Critelli and Rebecca Allfrey, alongside their spirited pre-teen children Michael and Jane, brought to life by Owen Laing and Hazel Hassler. The story […]
Seeds, Exotic Breeds and a Melodious Flock Cora Belle stepped into her backyard garden. Her little Cape Cod cottage had been built on Tujunga Canyon Boulevard shortly after her arrival in 1913. With a scoop and a pail, she started down a landscaped path as she had done so many times before. Arriving at the […]
Updated on Aug. 20 by CHP Hazmat Traffic Crash I-210 Westbound, East of Pennsylvania Avenue On Aug. 19 at approximately 1050 hours, the Los Angeles Communications Center (LACC) received a call of a traffic crash located on Interstate 210 westbound, east of Pennsylvania Avenue, within the City of Glendale within the county limits of Los […]