When You Can’t Believe Your Eyes: Deepfake Tech is Here

When You Can’t Believe Your Eyes: Deepfake Tech is Here

By Charly SHELTON The T-1000 is the evil liquid metal robot from “The Terminator” films that is so human-like that it is nearly indistinguishable from real people. Cylons are the human-like robots that invade the human factions in “Battlestar Gallactica.” Replicants are engineered non-humans poised to take control in “Bladerunner.” The recurring theme in all […]

World Art Day 2019: The Spirit of Society Breathed

World Art Day 2019: The Spirit of Society Breathed

On April 15 – World Art Day – few things could bring home how much art is revered and loved than the fire consuming Notre Dame cathedral in Paris. At the artists’ celebration of World Art Day in the garden of Becky and Randy Mate’s home in Sunland, Lauren Perreau, a guest artist from France, […]

‘Avengers’ Comes to an End

‘Avengers’ Comes to an End

By Charly SHELTON After 22 films, 11 years, $20 billion at the box office and countless memories, the Avengers have finally Avenged. Starting with “Iron Man” way back in 2008, the idea of a cinematic universe was created and perfected through these films – some as good as “The Avengers” (2012) and some as meh […]

Sweet Time Coming to La Cañada

The Great Chocolate Race returns to La Cañada Memorial Park on Sunday, May 5 at 9 a.m. Hosted by The Flintridge Guild of Children’s Hospital for the fourth consecutive year, this annual event boasts several new features. These include police presence at intersections, a first aid station, donated and staffed by USC Verdugo Hills Hospital, […]

Falcon Wilbur Celebrates the only CVHS Dual Varsity Win

By Leonard COUTIN A journey that started more than 10 months ago with conditioning, strengthening and endurance resulted in top performances by Crescenta Valley High School athlete Dylan Wilbur at the Pacific League track and field finals. The League finals were held on Thursday, April 25 at Arcadia High School on one of Southern California’s best […]

Girl Scouts Host Tasting Bee

Girl Scouts Host Tasting Bee

By Lori BODNAR, intern Several hundred Girl Scouts, their families, and the public enjoyed food from around the globe at the Girl Scout International Tasting Bee in April at the Pacific Community Center in Glendale. The Tasting Bee is part of Girl Scout World Thinking Day, and the event has been held for 35 years. […]

Two Troop 317 Boy Scouts Earn Eagle Rank

The Eagle Scout rank is the highest award in scouting and its achievement is the most distinguished and honorable in a scout’s career. To attain this coveted rank, a scout must have commitment and perseverance, as well as the willingness to shoulder its many obligations and responsibilities. An Eagle Scout of the Boy Scouts of […]

NOTES & NODS

This Week at LCIF Join Lutheran Church in the Foothills on May 5 at 9 a.m. for a time of education for all ages then at 10 a.m. for family worship. Pastor Scott Peterson will be preaching on “New Eyes to See.” All are welcome! On Tuesday, May 7 at 12:30 p.m. there will be […]

Schiff Announces Appointment of Students to U.S. Service Academies

Rep. Adam Schiff recently announced that eight students from California’s 28th District have been offered appointments to the U.S. Service Academies Class of 2023. “The students appointed to our service academies each year exhibit excellence not only in their academic and extracurricular pursuits, but also in their commitment to serving our country,” Schiff said. “These […]