Digital Issue 11.05.15

Digital Issue 11.05.15

Here is the paper for Thursday, November 5, 2015. Check back every Friday to get your copy on your computer, Smartphone, eReader or tablet to take with you on-the-go! If it works or doesn’t work on your device, let us know and we can make a note of it to improve the experience, or if […]

It’s Time For All “Idjits” to Unite

It’s Time For All “Idjits” to Unite

By Mary O’KEEFE There are all kinds of “cons” from Comic to Dragon where fans can catch a glimpse of their favorite star from their favorite show. But there is something special about a convention. Maybe it’s because the fan convention was established years before the “cons” began. Maybe it is because a convention dedicated […]

From the Desk of the Publisher

Summer is Really Over It’s funny how I can tell when summer is really over. While during the summer months many things are relaxed, once school gets back in session, life seems to ramp up. Take for example this past weekend. On Friday, I had the pleasure of attending the USC Verdugo Hills Hospital Foundation/Women’s […]

Weather in the Foothills

“At last it comes. You hear a patter … you see a leaf here and there, bob and blink about you; you feel    a spot on your face, on your hand. And then the gracious rain comes, gathering its forces-steady, close, abundant … And never pausing, the close, heavy, soft-rushing noise…”                                       ~  John Richard […]

Halloween on Honolulu Avenue

Halloween on Honolulu Avenue

By Jozette KARAGUOZIAN The annual Spooktacular event hosted by the Montrose Shopping Park Assn. in the 2200-2400 blocks of Honolulu Avenue on Halloween night saw the street filled with gals and ghouls eager to learn what candy would fill their bags. Interspersed with the ongoing chorus of “trick or treat!” guests enjoyed the smooth, raw […]

IN Brief

Starbucks on Today’s MSPA Agenda The possibility of the addition of the Starbucks “Evenings” program to the Montrose location will be discussed at this morning’s monthly MSPA meeting (Nov. 5). The “Evenings” program would allow the sale of beer and wine at the store. Those interested are welcome to attend the meeting that begins at […]

GTA and GUSD Reach Tentative Contract Agreement

By Charly SHELTON After 14 months of negotiations between the Glendale Teachers Association and the Glendale Unified School District, a tentative agreement has been made. The agreement, which is available at the Glendale Teachers Association website, was accepted by the negotiating teams from GUSD, led by Dr. Maria Gandera, and from GTA, led by Chris […]

Mary Ross Bryan Ferril

Mary Ross Bryan Ferril

  Oct. 22, 1935 – Oct. 15, 2015 Mary Ross Bryan Ferril was born in Louisville, Alabama to George Wesley Bryan and Mary Roccer Johns Bryan. Mary is survived by two younger brothers, Johns Wesley and Gregory Alan, who filled Mary’s youth with fun and adventure. Mary was always thankful to have had the opportunity […]