Construction Weary In 2014, I knew all about highway construction projects. I was part of the No 710 Action Committee, a grass roots volunteer group that was working to defeat the proposed connection between the I-710 and I-210 freeways by way of two large tunnels 250 feet underground. I spent a lot of time attending […]
Van Halen Played La Cañada and Montrose – The Montrose Theater Show Over the last few of weeks, I have detailed some local history involving one of the great rock bands, Van Halen. I interviewed former La Cañada resident Dan Sullivan who, in 1975-76 promoted some local concerts for Van Halen, just before they became […]
Van Halen Played La Cañada and Montrose – The Glendale High Show For the last couple of weeks I have detailed some local history involving one of the great rock bands, Van Halen. I had interviewed former La Cañada resident Dan Sullivan. When just out of high school in 1975, he promoted a handful of […]
Advises Against Buying into ‘Political Hysteria’ I must comment on the recent climate change comments (“global warming”) in the July 24 issue “Weather Watch – Taking a Look Outside Our Window” (I sure do miss Sue Kilpatrick). Briefly, “buying into” political hysteria over recent heat waves, blaming fossil fuels, cars, industry and American values simply […]
We’re One Big Step Closer to Holding the Gun Industry Accountable On Nov. 15, 2003, Burbank police officer Matthew Pavelka was responding to a radioed call for assistance when two gunmen opened fire, killing him and gravely injuring his partner. Pavelka, a 26-year-old rookie, was the first Burbank officer to be killed in the line […]
Messing Up City Sidewalks During my walks in the neighborhood I’ve noticed lately that individual items of furniture (usually a chair) are being left neatly on areas of the city sidewalks. I have to wonder if one person drives around at night dropping off a chair here and there to rid themselves of them, or […]
I hope you all had a fun, festive Fourth of July with your family and friends. There was an Independence Day celebration on July 4th at CVHS with a full display of fireworks, music, dancing and games for the kids with several food trucks. More than 3,000 people were there to celebrate with us. The […]
Van Halen Played La Cañada and Montrose – The Lanterman Auditorium Show Last week I detailed some local history involving one of the greatest rock bands, Van Halen. I had interviewed former La Cañada resident Dan Sullivan. Just out of high school in 1975, he promoted a handful of local concerts for Van Halen, just […]
Van Halen Played La Cañada and Montrose – The La Cañada High Show Van Halen was a largely unknown band in the early 1970s. The band played backyard parties, parks and small festivals all over LA, but mainly in the San Gabriel Valley area where bandmembers lived. I recently spoke to Dan Sullivan, who promoted […]
The 2022 State Budget Moves California Forward Every year, the state of California goes through a lengthy process between the governor’s Office, the Senate and the Assembly to finalize an annual budget. In last month’s column, I gave a preview of what was on the table. This month, I’m happy to share where we landed […]