By Mary O’KEEFE The March 2020 election is a change for California. In the past, the primaries were held in June. The change means California joins other states in so-called “Super Tuesday” when about eight states vote in primary elections. Previous primaries in California took place well after other states had voted, lessening the impact […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Last Saturday’s Montrose Glendale Christmas Parade was a little wet and a little cold but it was still a successful event. There were some organizations that dropped out of the lineup due to the weather but those that stayed walked the misty Honolulu Avenue waving and smiling along the way. Big cheers […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Team members from Montrose Search and Rescue joined search and rescue teams from San Bernardino, San Diego, Orange and Los Angeles County in the search for missing hiker Sreenivas “Sree” Mokkapati, 52, from Irvine. The man, who has been described as an avid hiker, was with three other people when he got […]
Dec. 8 600 block of Foothill Boulevard in La Cañada, a man reported that, as he was standing outside the gas station at the location, three suspects described as male blacks exited the store and approach him. Suspect No. 1 asked him if he could use his phone. The man said yes and handed him […]
Jan. 20, 1941 – Dec. 3, 2019 John Michael Lyons, born to Robert and Frances Lyons, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Dec. 3 in Montrose. He was surrounded by his sons who were visiting him. He was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in October and moved to a hospice facility in November. During his last days, […]
Dec. 3, 2019 James “Rocco” Em of The Antique House passed away Tuesday, Dec. 3. The rosary is on Friday, Dec. 13 at 7 p.m. at Holy Redeemer Church, 2411 Montrose Ave. in Montrose. The funeral will be held Dec. 14 at Holy Redeemer Church at 1 p.m. Procession to San Fernando Mission will be […]
The annual La Crescenta tree lighting ceremony is tonight, Thursday, Dec. 12 at the library. Festivities begin at 3:30 p.m. when participants create LED cards with MakeMo. At 4:30 p.m., Buster Balloon will amaze guests followed by live music in the courtyard at 5 p.m. Free photos with Santa begin at 5:15 p.m. and at […]
On Saturday, Dec. 14 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., the community is invited to the La Crescenta Woman’s Club annual Breakfast with Santa. Prepaid tickets are $15 per person (children under 1 are free). Tickets include breakfast, which is served until 10 a.m., of homemade pancakes, eggs, sausage, pastries and more; entertainment of festive […]
This Week at LCIF All are invited to Lutheran Church in the Foothills for the third Sunday of Advent on Dec. 15. The church’s Anthem Chorale will lead worship with their annual Carols and Anthems service. Their famous desserts will be available in the Fellowship Hall following the event. It’s a fun and tasty way […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Members of the Glendale Police Dept., through the Glendale Police Officers’ Association Cops for Kids, readied Christmas trees last week that were delivered to local families who are struggling during the holidays. There were 17 trees donated by a local company that were delivered by GPD officers and staff to 17 families. […]