By Mary O’KEEFE Walk to School Day is an international event that focuses on students, and parents, to take time to walk to school instead of rushing to deliver students in vehicles. It is centered on creating better health for the student as well as being good for the environment. Walk to School Day on […]
By Julie BUTCHER A packed crowd gathered at the La Crescenta Library for Thursday night’s meeting of the Crescenta Valley Community Association (CVCA). Most came to hear an update on plans to develop what is now the La Crescenta Motel at Briggs Avenue and Foothill Boulevard. Many of the attendees voiced opposition to the prospective […]
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 […]
July 31, 1946 – Aug. 24, 2019 Martina Reese, 73, of Lake View Terrace, passed away on Aug. 24 with her family taking care of her. She is survived by a husband, three children and three grandchildren. She was born to the late Ceferino Cases and Carolina Ocampo on July 31, 1946 in Bario Estanza […]
The Glendale Educational Foundation (GEF) is presenting the 15th Annual State of the Schools Breakfast to showcase the accomplishments of the Glendale Unified School District (GUSD). The breakfast will be held today, Oct. 3, at the Glendale Civic Auditorium, 1401 N. Verdugo Road, at 7 a.m. Educational Excellence Awards will be presented to the Glendale […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Students and adults from Crescenta Valley spent Saturday morning Running Under the Oaks, a 5K that supports local events and a scholarship program. The annual 5K run is sponsored by the Crescenta Valley Chamber of Commerce and the funds raised go to local schools and the Chamber’s scholarship program, among other interests. […]
This Week at LCIF All are invited to Lutheran Church in the Foothills on Sunday, Oct 6 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 a message titled “Is It Enough?” Join Pastor Scott on Tuesday mornings […]
“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 […]