By Isiah REYES Members from the swing band Big Bad Voodoo Daddy held a music clinic for Glendale Unified School District students at Glendale High School’s auditorium on Feb. 18. The five members from the band who presented the clinic were trumpet player Glen Marhevka, trumpet player Anthony Bonsera, sax player Karl Hunter, trombone player […]
By Isiah REYES The gloves came off at the annual Comedy Sportz competition held in January at Crescenta Valley High School. The 8th Annual Alumni Match showcased the quick wit of the high school’s varsity team and the timing of the alumni team. The high school league of Comedy Sportz is a training program of […]
By Isiah REYES The Arcadia Performing Arts Foundation featured Air Supply in its inaugural season at the Arcadia Performing Arts Center on Jan. 25. The Australian soft rock duo, consisting of Russell Hitchcock and Graham Russell, played popular classics such as “All Out of Love” which got the crowd buzzing. The set list included a […]
By Isiah REYES The non-profit organization ASTER – Assisting Seniors through Enhanced Resources – is making plans that will benefit older adults and their families in the foothill communities this upcoming year. “The purpose [of ASTER] is to find as many resources that are available to seniors and their caregivers,” said Robbyn Battles, president and […]
By Isiah REYES The Once Upon a Time bookstore in Montrose was packed with children and their parents on Jan. 12 as debut authors Stephen Webb and Toni Runkle celebrated the release of their first book together. “Glitter Girl” introduces readers to Kat Connors, a 14-year-old blogger obsessed with the world of high fashion and […]
By Isiah REYES Now in its 25th year, the Comedy Sportz improvisation competition continues at Crescenta Valley High School on Jan. 17 at 7 p.m. when the varsity team takes on the alumni team. In January each year, the Crescenta Valley alumni are invited to compete against the high school team. This year marks the […]
By Isiah REYES Local resident and veteran Steve Pierce was one of three honored as a hometown hero by the Verdugo Hills Council of the Boy Scouts of America on Dec. 6. The trio was recognized for their commitment and patriotism to their community. “I enjoy volunteering,” Pierce said. “I do it because I feel […]