Dangers of ‘Exposing the Past’

Local author Alice Zogg announces the release of her newest novel, “Exposing the Past.” What do you do when you meet someone who looks just like you? Sherry Rinaldi and her husband were on a vacation on Maui, Hawaii when she happened to see the reflection of another woman in a mirror who had her […]

‘Bioluminescence Wonderment’ at Mini Park Gas Station

“Bioluminescence Wonderment” is a temporary art installation at the Adams Square Mini Park Gas Station featuring glowing jellyfish. It ends on Aug. 21. The artist is Jennifer Swain. Many beaches and waters glow blue or green due to marine organisms that create their own light as a result of a biochemical reaction. This installation aims […]

Scene In L.A. August 2020

As August begins, we are seeing mounting cases of COVID-19 in the midst of reversing the re-opening of local businesses, so there is little chance of Southern California theaters opening again anytime soon. As before, no live stage shows are allowed at venues by mandate from state and local authorities due to the escalating COVID-19 […]

Music Featured of Composers Alberga and Sorabji

On Wednesday, Aug. 19 at 12:10 p.m., the Free Admission Glendale Noon Concerts program will be streamed. Pianist Brendan White will perform works by Jamaican composer Eleanor Alberga and British composer Kaikhosru Shapurji Sorabji on a Facebook stream and on YouTube. The link to the stream can be found at http://glendalenoonconcerts.blogspot.com. Pianist Brendan White has […]

Worry Bees and Blocking their Buzzing Noises Subject of New Book

Worry Bees and Blocking their Buzzing Noises Subject of New Book

By Brandon HENSLEY A local clinical psychologist is hoping to release her children’s book this fall as kids across the country continue to deal with socially distanced learning, which could have negative effects on their psyches. If you ask Dr. Regine Muradian, the effects of remote learning due to concerns over COVID-19 could manifest in […]

New Favorites Found at Alissa’s Ocean View Bar and Grill

New Favorites Found at Alissa’s  Ocean View Bar and Grill

» RESTAURANT REVIEW   By Charly SHELTON This week continues our series on hometown favorite restaurants adapting to the new normal of COVID-19 life. One restaurant that has taken very well to the concept of outdoor-only seating is Alissa’s Ocean View Bar and Grill. The restaurant added additional seating where the patio previously ended so […]

La Cañada Attorney Publishes First Book at Age 88

Although new author Tom Gilfoy lived the first few years of his long life in La Cañada and moved back to the city 44 years ago, his first book is about his interim early life in nearby Sunland and Lake View Terrace. “Growing Up In Sunland and Other Short Stories,” available at Bolton Hall in […]

Knott’s Offers a Taste of Calico

By Charly SHELTON With all California theme parks closed to visitors, the industry is taking a massive hit. Disney is reportedly losing over $1 billion per month while the parks are closed. And while Disney and Universal Studios have reopened their major shopping districts, like Downtown Disney and CityWalk, to sustain itself Knott’s Berry Farm […]

An Evening at Casa Cordoba

An Evening at Casa Cordoba

By Charly SHELTON For those few residents of the Crescenta Valley who have yet to eat at Casa Cordoba in Montrose, they are missing out. Casa Cordoba at 2331 Honolulu Ave. is set back in Zwick Plaza and features a beautiful outdoor dining terrace that feels like it belongs in Spain. The architecture of the […]