Pet Predicaments

Protecting Your Dog From Fleas And Ticks This week, advice from Dr. Tom Black Summer is upon us with the advent of uninvited guests hitchhiking into our yards and homes. Our pets are at risk from fleas and ticks. These tiny pests are not simply annoying; they may also cause real health issues for dogs […]

Beauty Tips

Questions about the latest skin care and makeup answered! Ask Kris and Kim Do I really need to wear Sun Protection (SPF)? I’m never in the sun! Kim says: To be on the safe side wear at least a SPF 15 daily on your face and body. We live in Southern California and we know […]

Der-Parseghian Named by Super Lawyers

Mary Der-Parseghian, Esq. principle of Der-Parseghian Law Group, was selected as one of the Rising Stars of 2011 by Super Lawyers. Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The selection process is multi-phased and includes […]

Heaven Found at All In 7-Stop Pizza

By Jackie HOUCHIN Shara Babakhanian and Armond Tarverdyan say diners will be in “seventh heaven” when eating at their All In 7-Stop Pizza in Montrose because they’ve given it 100% (“all in”) to make their pizzas the best in town. What makes their pizzas so special? The thin, tender, sesame seed-coated crusts made from scratch […]

E3: Tech Gadgetry

By Charly SHELTON E3 stands for the Electronic Entertainment Expo. It is an annual convention held in Los Angeles that showcases the newest and hottest games and systems.  It is a trade-only show, meaning only members of the video games industry and members of the press are invited or allowed into the show. Anyone who […]

Japanese Gaming Industry at E3

By Ted AYALA Amid the carnival atmosphere of E3 2011, which was held June 7 through June 9 at the Los Angeles Convention Center, an undercurrent of concern was palpable – especially on the part of Japanese developers. Coming hard on the heels of news announcing the weakest video games sales in five years, the […]

Gamer’s Paradise Found at E3

By Michael WORKMAN Los Angeles is no stranger to grand events and once again, downtown was invaded by gamers from all across the world. Figueroa Street was quite the scene for commuters driving by as huge banners for games like “Battlefield 3” and “Assassin’s Creed: Revelations” were on display and even mock WWII tanks parked […]

CALENDAR this

DIVE-IN MOVIE NIGHT COMING TO ROSE BOWL AQUATICS The Rose Bowl Aquatics Center invites all members of the community to escape the summer heat and attend the free Dive-In Movie Night on Saturday, June 18. Doors open at 7:45 p.m. and the movie starts at 8:15 p.m. (sunset). The rated PG family movie will be […]

NOTES & NODS

Church Announces New Series on Personal Financial Management All are invited to attend First Baptist Church’s Financial Peace University that will offer instruction on how to get out of debt, stay out of debt, and build wealth. This is a 13-week course taught via DVD by Dave Ramsey and held on Sunday evenings at 6:30 […]

Spiritually Speaking

Spiritually Speaking answers personal questions and concerns with a spiritual perspective. Local religious leaders that will take part in the discussion include Bryan Griem of Montrose Community Church; Jon Karn of Light on the Corner Church; Kimberlie Zakarian of Holy House Ministries; Skip Lindeman of La Cañada Congregational United Church of Christ; Rabbi Simcha Backman […]