Grocery store workers have voted to strike; however, negotiations are continuing. Below is a statement from United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 770: “Grocery store workers were scheduled to hit the picket lines at a Koreatown Ralphs yesterday [Wednesday] as part of a week of practicing Unfair Labor Practice (ULP) strike actions, held by […]
By Mary O’KEEFE St. Luke’s of the Mountains Episcopal Church invites everyone to an afternoon tea. St. Luke’s, the stone church on the corner of Foothill Boulevard and Rosemont Avenue, celebrated its 100th anniversary last year. The church is a community meeting hall hosting numerous local non-profit organizations including Prom Plus, Crescenta Valley Chamber of […]
By Mary O’KEEFE On Saturday the U.S. Army celebrated its 250th anniversary. Locally members of American Legion Post 288 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1614, with community members, enjoyed breakfast at the Verdugo Hills Memorial Hall. This month the breakfast included a celebration of the anniversary of the Army. The Continental Army was first […]
What Is Elder Abuse? Dear Phyllis, Three years ago, my sister moved in with my parents to their four-bedroom home in Tustin. She brought her large mixed-breed dog, which has caused considerable damage. Recently, I discovered that my parents took out a $700,000 loan. Part of the money was used to build a one-bedroom guest […]
By Ruth SOWBY There’s a new train conductor in town. Volunteer Vic Pallos is beginning his first month as an “official” conductor at Descanso Gardens in La Cañada Flintridge. Long fascinated in trains – big or little – Pallos said, “I’m a big kid who loves trains.” After his wife Barbara died in 2010, Pallos has spent […]
On a crisp November afternoon in 2011, a small crowd gathered in Paso Robles for the debut of the Garagiste Festival, an event that would quietly reshape how wine lovers engage with California’s artisanal producers. Fourteen years later, what began as a niche gathering has grown into a multi-city phenomenon, earning the title of “Best […]
The members of Las Candelas recently held the final meeting of its 2024-25 term at Oakmont Country Club. After the business of the day was conducted, the 2025-26 slate of officers and chairwomen were installed by Past President Debbie Hinckley. After two years of serving as president of the group, Karen Swan passed the gavel […]
By Ruth SOWBY The YWCA Glendale and Pasadena presented its 28th Annual Heart & Excellence Legacy Luncheon on May 29. The La Cañada Flintridge Country Club was the setting honoring the past board members who guided the organization for nearly a century. Guests were welcomed by the YWCA’s new executive director Debra Suh and luncheon co-chair Amanda […]
Tickets are now on sale for the Pasadena Heritage Bridge Party, a signature community celebration held on the historic Colorado Street Bridge. This party of the ages for all ages brings neighbors together on Saturday, July 19 from 6 p.m. – 11 p.m. Attendees will enjoy live music on multiple stages, a variety of food […]
Emergency Room physicians across Glendale and Pasadena typically see a rise in seasonal injuries and illnesses including heatstroke, water-related incidents and foodborne illnesses. Dignity Health California urges the community to prioritize safety during the summer season’s high temperatures and increased outdoor activities. “Summer is a season when we see a sharp rise in preventable emergencies,” […]