“Autumn days come quickly, like the running of a hound on the moor.” ~Irish proverb October has come with pumpkins filling every available space until Thanksgiving. Yes, autumn comes quickly, sweeping across the land, making changes along its path. There is no possibility of autumn backtracking into summer once leaves begin to fall. Last week […]
Dippin’ Down Under When my boys are over at the house and they need to leave, they’ll often say, “I’ve got to dip,” meaning they need to leave. So, keeping in that vernacular, Steve and I are “dippin’” down under. Tonight we are flying to Australia for two weeks of much-needed vacation. Yes, I […]
Rosemont Preserve Open Gate Morning An “open gate” event is taking place at the Rosemont Preserve on Saturday morning, Oct. 5. This is a chance for residents to visit the Preserve and wander the trail at their own pace and enjoy the tranquil setting, the wildlife and the natural beauty. Photographers: bring your camera to […]
By Mary O’KEEFE A year ago local resident Mario Licu parked in the Big Lots parking lot in La Cañada preparing for a normal day of shopping, but the day did not go exactly as planned. “It just happened by chance that, as I walked through the parking lot, I noticed a shopping cart heading […]
On a vote of 6 to 3, the Los Angeles County Office of Education – Committee on School District Organization voted to approve a petition to transfer the schools in the Sagebrush area of La Cañada Flintridge from the Glendale Unified School District (GUSD) to the La Cañada Unified School District (LCUSD), paving the way […]
On Sept. 27, the Glendale Police Burglary Unit arrested a woman believed to be responsible for the vandalism of the Korean Comfort Women Monument located in Glendale’s Central Park. The monument had been vandalized several times in the past few months, the latest was on Sept. 26. The suspect, 65-year-old Jackie Rita Williams, has been […]
This Week at LCIF All are invited to Lutheran Church in the Foothills on Sunday, Sept. 29 at 9 a.m. for a time of education for all ages. Family worship time begins at 10 a.m. Pastor Scott Peterson will lead the service with the message “Angels in the Outfield.” This week there will be a […]
QUESTION: I retired five years ago when I was 65. Since then, I’ve been busier than I ever was when I worked because I volunteer in several local organizations. And I’m happier than I ever was when I had a full time job that I really liked. The reason I’m writing is I know many […]
By Charly SHELTON Each year, the local theme parks go all-out for the spookiest time of the year: Halloween. It used to be a few nights around Oct. 31 that featured some festive decorations -– a little fake blood and some pumpkins – that were displayed on a Halloween stage show or haunted house. Then […]