By Charly SHELTON Last Thursday was Disneyland’s 59th anniversary celebration at the park in Anaheim. To celebrate, a special opening moment was held on the steps of the Main Street, U.S.A. train station. The mayor of Main Street officiated the ceremony which included some classic Disneyland songs sung by The Dapper Dans before 59 characters […]
By Mary O’KEEFE On Tuesday the State Water Resources Control Board approved an emergency regulation intended to reduce outdoor urban water waste through fines of up to $500 a day. Crescenta Valley Water District and Glendale Water and Power are reviewing their individual company policies to see if their regulations are compatible with the new […]
By Charly SHELTON Despite hot weather raging during the day, nights are becoming more pleasant. And what better way to spend an evening than to lounge in one of the world’s largest parks, taking in a show over a picnic? Shakespeare in the Park is a classic summer highlight and this year’s shows – two […]
By Charly SHELTON The Starlight Bowl in Burbank is one of those hidden treasures that locals know about if they have been there before. I had not, so imagine my surprise to see a moderate sized amphitheater nestled back in the hills above Burbank with stadium seating, a beer garden by BJ’s and a great […]
By Charly SHELTON On Tuesday, Rep. Adam Schiff announced that the Appropriations Committee has included $5 million in funding in the fiscal year 2015 Interior and Environment Appropriations bill for the Earthquake Early Warning System, the first time Congress has ever provided funding specifically for the system. Earlier this year, Schiff led a group of […]
The annual 4th of July fireworks display hosted by the Crescenta Valley Fireworks Association at La Crescenta Elementary School was a huge hit (again) and organizers couldn’t be happier. “I was told by many residents that it was the best show ever,” said CVFA president Steve Goldsworthy. “I had to agree with them.” The event […]
By Charly SHELTON Bourbon Steak Los Angeles and Trattoria Amici are two of the finest restaurants in Glendale. Located in the Americana at Brand, both of these upscale dining locations are perfect for a night out on the town, a business lunch or anytime you want to feel pampered with great food and great service. […]
By Charly SHELTON The Autobots and Decepticons have been waging war for centuries on their home world of Cybertron. That war spilled off their planet and into the stars. Since 2007, the Transformers have waged war on Earth. The Autobots have fought alongside the humans to destroy the evil forces of the Decepticons, and benefitted […]
By Jason KUROSU Sporting goods giant Sports Chalet has been sold to Vestis Retail Group, which also owns Eastern Mountain Sports and Bob’s Stores. The Connecticut-based group purchased Sports Chalet for $17 million, bringing 55 years of local ownership to a close. Sports Chalet was founded in 1959 by Norbert and Irene Olberz, whose original […]
By Charly SHELTON What’s cooler than a huge semi-truck barreling down on its enemies? A huge semi-truck barreling down on its enemies that turns into a giant robot to kick some enemy butt. What could be cooler than that? How about the giant robot truck riding a fire-breathing robot dinosaur while wielding a massive broadsword? […]