By Jason KUROSU The Verdugo Hills Golf Course hosted a Frisbee golf tournament on the evening of Feb. 3 in what will be one of perhaps a series of such tournaments at Verdugo Hills in the foreseeable future. With about 50 people in attendance, a doubles tournament which Frisbee golf organizer Gary Sandoval called a […]
By Ted AYALA The message from City Treasurer Ron Barucki to the City Council was serious but not dire when he announced to the City Council on Tuesday of a drop in value in the city’s investment portfolio. The portfolio closed the second fiscal quarter at $396 million, down $2 million from the end of […]
Reeling, Recovering as a Community As I write this, the funeral for 15-year-old Drew Ferraro is drawing to a close in Tujunga. The service was attended by hundreds for a boy who felt there was nothing left to live for. This was an incredibly difficult story for us to tell our foothills neighbors. Information was […]
“The substance of winds is too thin for human eyes, their written language is too difficult for human minds, and their spoken language mostly too faint for the ears.” – John Muir The storms this winter have been evasive, especially in terms of rainfall. Several attempts have been made to deliver, but sadly lacking in […]
By Misty DUPLESSIS Every February, supermarket entrances are filled with delectable chocolates, plush stuffed animals and heart-shaped knick knacks, all shining with red and pink colors in celebration of Valentine’s Day. For many, this day is an excuse to show someone they care by presenting a card or displaying a thoughtful gesture. For Valentine’s Day, […]
Recognizing Teenage Red Flags The CV Armenian Community & Youth Center’s Outreach Committee is hosting a panel discussion, “How to Identify & Respond To Teenage Red Flags” tonight, Feb. 16 at 7:30 p.m. at the center. Panelists include Rev. Father Ghevont Kirazian, Nora Chitilian, M.S., licensed marriage & family therapist and Armineh Alexan Papazian, principal, […]
Assemblymember Anthony Portantino (D – La Cañada Flintridge), has introduced AB 1682, his latest effort to ensure that rapists are ultimately caught and convicted in California. “Under current law, there is a 10-year statute of limitation for the crime of rape. AB 1682 deletes this arbitrary time limit and will provide that those who sexually […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The Mars Science Laboratory rover is continuing its journey to the red planet. It is on day 82 of its 254-day journey traversing 126 million miles. “The MSL is in really good shape,” reported Arthur Amador, MSL cruise mission manager at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory. “The spacecraft is healthy and operating as […]
By Agnes CONSTANTE Good hygiene is important for good health, and since February is Dental Health Month, Glendale Healthy Kids has been promoting proper care for kids’ teeth. The private, non-profit organization collaborated with the American Dental Association on Give Kids A Smile Day, which is held on the first Friday of February each year. […]
Law enforcement officers gathered in the predawn hours on Feb. 9 to check on individuals who are registered as being on probation or parole throughout several local neighborhoods. Due to the recent increase in property crimes and residential burglaries in the area, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Community Oriented Policing Teams in conjunction with […]