By Charly SHELTON Forgive the awful, hackneyed title to this article that every critic has used since 2007 when the first film was released. But it really is the best way to describe the latest iteration of the Transformers saga, subtitled “The Last Knight.” Sure, they’re robots in disguise, but there is more to this […]
By Charly SHELTON E3, the Electronic Entertainment Expo, has come and gone and this year had many of the biggest names in games lined up to show off their wares: “Destiny 2,” “Call of Duty: WWII,” “Far Cry 5,” “Assassins Creed Origins,” “Super Mario Odyssey,” “Sonic Mania,” “Metal Gear Survive” and more. There were also […]
By Charly SHELTON A few weeks ago, back in early March, a confectionery icon held a soft opening to little pomp or circumstance at Universal CityWalk. Though a huge trend in Portland, Denver and Austin, this is the first location to hit the Golden State. The wait times were long, the doughnuts were sweet and […]
E3 – the Electronic Entertainment Expo – is here and the new and upcoming releases look great. Whether it’s big name releases like Far Cry 5 and Destiny 2, or new gaming avenues in virtual reality and wearable technology like the Phase Space VR system or the Whirlwind environmental effects generator, E3 can suit any […]
“Those who believe [in the Quran], and those who follow the Jewish [Scriptures], and the Christians in the Sabians, and who believe in God and the Last Day, and work righteousness, shall have their reward with their Lord: on them shall be no fear, nor shall they grieve.” The Quran 2:62 By Charly SHELTON On […]
By Charly SHELTON The Guardians are trapped! The Collector has captured them and they are on display in his museum. Rocket Raccoon has escaped but he needs our help to get past the scanners and free the rest of his team by disabling the gravity generators on the museum ship. And, of course, being that […]
By Charly SHELTON The ShakeAlert Earthquake Early Warning System has been stricken from the federal budget for the coming 2018 fiscal year. Despite a request for $16.1 million annually for maintenance and operations reaching the White House in December of last year, the budget has come back without funding for the system, leaving the nearly […]
With more than 40 years of service between them, Dr. Cynthia Livingston and Lt. Col. Dave Worley say goodbye. By Mary O’KEEFE and Charly SHELTON No presumption needed. When one mentions Dr. Livingston in the Crescenta Valley community, all know who she is. Volunteer, parent, principal and all-around caring and involved community member, Dr. Cynthia […]
By Nestor CASTIGLIONE As reported in the May 25 issue of the CV Weekly, the battle over the 710 Freeway corridor, one of the region’s most enduring and controversial infrastructure projects, seems to finally be reaching its end. Last Thursday the board of directors of the Metropolitan Transportation Agency (Metro) voted unanimously against pursuing the […]
Memorial Day was observed at local events including a first-of-its-kind display of flags at Forest Lawn. By Charly SHELTON Memorial Day began as Decoration Day in 1868. Three years after the end of the Civil War, General John Logan dedicated the 30th of May as a day to decorate the graves of the fallen soldiers […]