David Schwartz of Glendale, a member of the class of 2022 majoring in electrical and computer engineering, and Aidan Horn of La Cañada Flintridge, a member of the class of 2023 majoring in computer science, were among 1,678 students from Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) named to the university’s dean’s list for academic excellence for the […]
On Jan. 21, USC Verdugo Hills Hospital hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony to welcome two new surgical robots to its operating room. The robots offer a broader range of motion and 3D high-definition visuals for improved clarity and definition during procedures. The addition of the new robots represents a $4 million investment into the hospital’s […]
The VA Starts Benefits to Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans BLAKE HYFIELD The Dept. of Veterans Affairs began deciding Blue Water Navy (BWN) Vietnam Veterans Act of 2019 claims on Jan. 1, 2020. This extends the presumption of herbicide exposure that includes toxins such as Agent Orange for veterans who served offshore of the Republic […]
On Jan. 13, the Crescenta Valley High School marching band and color guard performed at Disneyland during its nightly flag retirement parade. “During May of last year, we submitted three videos and pictures of marching band, jazz band and symphony orchestra,” said music director Mathew Schick of how the high school became involved in the […]
Nikita Parthasarathy of La Crescenta was one of the more than 200 teenagers and young adults who dressed to the nines before heading to the 21st Annual Renal Teen Prom on Jan. 19 at the Glendale Hilton. Parthasarathy attended the prom with her older sister Divya. The event, created 21 years ago by Renal Support […]
Crazed Murderer Captured in Turn-of-the-Century CV, Part 1 In 1898 a bizarre murder trial took place that was absolutely spectacular. It had everything that a scandalous crime requires: sex, drugs, alcohol, betrayal, wild chases, beautiful prostitutes, racially tinged murder, police bungling and jailhouse snitches. It was the trial of the decade, and was so confusing […]
CVWD’s Water Infrastructure A water distribution system is a network of pipes that carry potable water from the water company to its consumers. While there are many material options for water pipes, the majority of the pipes you will find in the District are made of steel. Steel pipes cost a little more than other […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The Homeless Count 2020 was conducted last week throughout California. In Glendale the count took place on Jan. 22 from 7 p.m. to midnight. The purpose of the homeless count is to give cities and counties an idea of how many people are experiencing homelessness, at least on that one night. Counts […]
Ask Phyllis! Pros And Cons Of Hiring A Management Company Dear Phyllis, We will be converting our primary residence into a rental and moving to Santa Barbara. We have no experience being landlords and I am looking for some guidance. If the tenant stops paying rent, I will need help with getting […]
Supports Devine and Brotman I was recently shopping for a dress for a wedding. I bought the dress and noticed the sales tax was about $22 for a dress that was around $154. I wouldn’t mind if our taxes were being used for things that fit within the scope the recent measure to raise our […]