If you want an minivan that has a great combination of features, then it’s the 2010 Volkswagen Routan SE you’re looking for. It has an interior look similar to that of the Chrysler Town & Country with an exterior that is truly Volkswagen. Upon first impres... More »
Things have changed since my father built a “photoshop” on Green Street in the 1930’s. Though I grew up in a photographic family, even I didn’t understand how much the camera business has evolved until I spoke with Ritz Camera’s John Gordon, who is Southwest r... More »
 Couples Suite Taking the five elements of Traditional Chinese Medicine a step further, the newly opened spa at the Huntington Hotel combines them with messages, scrubs and wraps to treat the whole person. The five elements are: Wood, Fire, Metal, Earth and ... More »
 Lori and Mauricio Mendez Mauricio Mendez has always wanted to have his own business. Now, in just three years, he has put up two—two repair shops called Complete Auto Repair Specialists, or CARS. CARS is a family business and does practically everything e... More »
Dr. Harmik Derhartounian, DDS They say that Josephine Bonaparte’s teeth were horrid. But I suppose if you’re married to an Emperor, especially one who loves you deeply, teeth do not matter. But for the rest of us, in one way or another, appearance does matter.... More »
Great concept for Valentine’s Day: A clever, romantic way you get to hold your partner for forty-five minutes. Yes, dancing. “What other sport do you actually get to hold you partner for 45 minutes?” asks Arthur Murray Dance Studio Director George Estrada. “... More »
 David Burnham, computer guru It’s all relative (as Einstein used to say). So when you meet a man who’s been repairing computers since 1990 – for almost 20 years – you’ve got to think you’re meeting someone who knows more about computers than just about ... More »
The dog days of summer are upon us. If you’re looking to have some fun in the sun with your pooch, consider heading over to these fun, canine-friendly outdoor parks. Eaton Canyon Nature Center Located at 1750 N Altadena Dr in Pasadena, this 190-acre park fea... More »
 Owner, Fred Libardoni Ever stood, all dressed and packed and ready to go, impatiently glancing at your watch with each agonizing minute stretching out forever, and wondered if the car you hired to get you to the airport was going to show up on time? Or at... More »
When Lynne Turner switched to a gluten-free diet six years ago, she did not yet know she had Celiac Disease (CD). She made the nutrition-conscious decision to cut wheat from her diet after a nutritionist recommended she do so to ease the pain caused by her rhe... More »
A group of people united by their love of filmmaking, their love of Star Trek and their love of science fiction gathered at Rob Caves’ Pasadena home on July 11 to embark on an epic journey into the world of “Star Trek”. Caves, a filmmaker and executive produ... More »
My Tattoo, a local tattoo parlor in Alhambra, will represent family system tradition next weekend when the 15-year old shop’s artists join more than 350 worldwide tattooists at the Body Art Expo in Pomona. Owned by Jesse Yen, My Tattoo operates on a family s... More »
