Here is what Nick & JD are talking about in this week’s episode.
🏨 VAI Resort Update The massive resort near the stadium still doesn’t have an opening date. Developers say progress is being made, but after years of delays, they’re no longer committing to timelines. What that really means — and why patience may be the only option.
🏛️ Glendale City Council Stipend Debate Councilmember Lupe Conchas raises concerns about transparency around city council stipends and allowances. Nick and J.D. break down what councilmembers are paid, how the funds work, and whether this is really a big issue in a $1.4B city budget.
👟 Teen Entrepreneurs Painting Curbs Meet Grant and Trey, two local teens running a curb-number painting business to help emergency services find homes faster. A throwback, Mayberry-style story — and exactly the kind of hustle we love to see in Arrowhead.
🍕 New Restaurants & Food Updates • Pizzicata opens in the former Bottega space • Picklemans Gourmet Café now open at Arrowhead Mall • Honest takes on value, pizza pricing, and toasted sandwich philosophy
🎸 Bruce Donaldson Live Music Local photographer, musician, and “Most Interesting Man in Arrowhead” Bruce Donaldson performs at Tre Bicchieri on Dec. 17 and Christmas Eve — support a neighbor and a local business at the same time.
🎄 Holiday Vibes & Community Spirit From Christmas light maps to neighborhood energy, this episode captures what makes Arrowhead feel like home during the holidays.
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