Scene In LA

Scene In LA

January 2026 Welcome to a brand-new year, which means it’s 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 […]

Feves, Stehney Performing for GNC

Feves, Stehney Performing for GNC

On Wednesday, Jan. 7 from 12:10 to 12:40 p.m., the free admission Glendale Noon Concerts will feature the bassoon duo of Julie Feves and Jonathan Stehney. They will be  performing works by Sofia Gubaidulina, François Devienne and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Julie Feves is a graduate of the Juilliard School of Music. She performs extensively as […]

NOTES & NODS

LCIF Events For information about activities at Lutheran Church in the Foothills, please visit the church’s website: lcifoothills.org. Those who need pastoral care or are looking to join groups such as Bible study, quilting or book club, can email office@lcifoothills.org or call (818) 790-1951.  The church is located at 1700 Foothill Blvd. in La Cañada […]

TREASURES OF THE VALLEY <<< MIKE LAWLER

TREASURES OF THE VALLEY <<< MIKE LAWLER

Scenes From the New Year’s Flood of 1934 It was 92 years ago on this very day that the valley suffered its most traumatic disaster. A fire on the San Gabriels in November 1933 set the stage for mudslides at the first rain. The rain that came in late December proved to be a downpour […]

VIEWS FROM THE VALLEY <<< SUSAN BOLAN

VIEWS FROM THE VALLEY <<< SUSAN BOLAN

Those Who Indulge – Bulge About 20 years ago I saw a greeting card with a photo of a large hippo on the front that said, “Those who indulge, bulge.” I thought it was funny so I grabbed it up without thinking about who I would give the card to and for what occasion.  It […]

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Tattered Flag = Poor Confidence Has anyone reading this noticed the U.S. Flag flying above the headquarters building of the Crescenta Valley Water District? For the past while I have noticed that the flag is faded and tattered.   This is not a look that instills confidence. One may ask if there are other places […]

Peter James Achieves the Rank of Eagle Scout

Peter James Achieves the Rank of Eagle Scout

Peter James of Troop 319 has earned the rank of Eagle Scout – the highest achievement in Scouting. James celebrated this milestone with his family, friends and fellow Scouts during a heartfelt Eagle Scout court of honor held at Lincoln Elementary School’s auditorium – the very place where his Scouting journey first began. Dylan McLemore […]

Preschoolers Donate to Spark of Love Foundation

Preschoolers Donate to Spark of Love Foundation

Preschoolers from Valley Vista Preschool in Montrose donated nearly 100 new toys and books to the Spark of Love Foundation’s toy drive, hosted by Glendale Fire Dept. –  Station 29, on Friday, Dec. 12. Every year students at Valley Vista Preschool, located around the corner from the Montrose firehouse, collect new toys and books then […]

CVSS Responds to Call for Service in La Cañada

Los Angeles Sheriff’s Dept. – CV Sheriff’s Station received a call at 2:15 p.m. regarding a medical emergency in the 400 block of Foothill Boulevard in La Cañada. A 58-year-old male was found to have collapsed; he was pronounced deceased at the scene. The area remains closed as law enforcement is waiting for the arrival […]