By Charly SHELTON “And there came a day unlike any other, when earth’s mightiest heroes were united against a common threat! On that day the Avengers were born! To fight the foes no single hero could withstand!” On this day, the Avengers assembled to stop Loki, who intended to conquer Earth with an army of […]
By Charly SHELTON The news is out – there’s a new restaurant in town. Since it opened a month ago, there have been hour-long waits for tables and reservations held every night. Many diners have tried out the new, more upscale fare in the Montrose Shopping Park and have reported back with wildly positive […]
By Charly SHELTON Valentine’s Day arrived and the big news was “Fifty Shades of Grey” finally hit theaters. With TV spots playing every few minutes and Fifty Shades merchandise gracing shelves in sex shops, novelty gift shops and even grocery stores, the men of the world came to one terrifying realization: She is going […]
By Charly SHELTON When Bourbon Steak opened its doors last March at the Americana at Brand, it was met with high praise, and rightfully so. The steaks and signature dishes, like lobster pot pie and truffle mac and cheese, provide guests with a truly satisfying experience that, although pricey and not available to most as […]
By Charly SHELTON Though the “Frozen Fun” event at the Hollywood Pictures Backlot area of Disney California Adventure at the Disneyland Resort is garnering much attention, the “Frozen” experience is not limited to California Adventure. Yes, it’s at California Adventure where guests can find Olaf, snowman and lover of all things warm, a snowfield play […]
From food to sporting goods, there are changes in who is doing business in the foothills. By Jason KUROSU The past year has seen a number of businesses in the area emerge, disappear, change ownership and change location. Montrose Shopping Park Association President Andre Ordubegian said that the MSPA has worked to get a “good […]
By Charly SHELTON If there is one thing Disney’s “Frozen” hasn’t mastered, it’s subtlety. It has taken the world by storm, both overseas and here at home, in film and video and toys and costumes and you name it. The newest “Frozen” venture is theme parks. I, for one, am surprised it took them […]
The New Year was ushered in with cold temperatures and fierce winds. By Mary O’KEEFE he end of 2014 saw some windy and rainy nights that not only caused Crescenta Valley residents to get out their heavy sweaters and turn up the heat but trees fell that were thought would stand forever … with a […]
January Boy Scout Brandon Loder from Troop 390, a senior at CVHS, created an outdoor classroom at the Rosemont Preserve for his Eagle Project. The Arroyos & Foothills Conservancy established the preserve located at the far north end of Rosemont Avenue in 2012 with help from L.A. County Board Supervisor Michael Antonovich. The outdoor […]
Phoenix Fan Fest was held December 12-14 at the University of Arizona football stadium, where the Super Bowl will be held in February. This little comic con offered media guests, comic writers and artists, workshops and shopping. There was even a nerd Santa photo booth, featuring Steampunk Santa, Admiral Santa of Starfleet and Darth […]