Verdugo Hills Golf Course Update A couple of weeks ago, I took the opportunity to attend a Sunland-Tujunga Neighborhood Council meeting. I was interested in the presentations related to 6433 La Tuna Canyon Road, the former Verdugo Hills Golf Course property. Many in attendance expressed sadness at the loss of recreational space and frustration […]
Excessive Taxes Killing Small Business, Middle Class It’s my opinion that excessive taxes hold back a healthy economy. Glendale’s recent sales tax increase of 3/4% will generate $30,000,000. That brings our local sales tax effective April 1 to 10.25%, which totals $410,000,000. If only 50% of the $410 million was spent on taxable goods ($205,000,000) […]
ALFie Company of the Assistance League® of Flintridge (ALF) Drama Program will present “James & the Giant Peach JR.” at Lanterman Auditorium on Friday, March 8 at 7 p.m. This charming tale is a musical adaptation of Roald Dahl’s offbeat adventure of a boy and his insect friends. It is a story about courage and […]
The annual Lincoln Talent Show was held during the Lincoln PTA’s Screen Free Week to encourage students to turn off their TV screens and interact with their families and friends in a fun environment. The evening began with a pizza dinner before the show, organized by the Armenian Parents Club. First grade teacher Nicolas James […]
Scholarship Opportunities The following organizations are accepting applications for scholarships: The California Credit Union invites college-bound students in Los Angeles County to submit an application in its annual College Scholarship Program. Through the program, California Credit Union provides $20,000 in scholarships to recognize students who are motivated in their academic studies, active in their schools […]
On Feb. 12, the Glendale Police Department’s K-9 Unit made a special visit to Dunsmore Elementary School third graders. The third grade classes had been working on an animal helpers unit in language arts. They read a non-fiction story called “Aero and Officer Mike” about a police officer and his K-9 partner. They also read […]
By Brandon HENSLEY The longest playoff run in Crescenta Valley High boys’ basketball history came to an end Tuesday night, and this one will surely be remembered for a long time. Not the game itself. That was kind of a dud. The Falcons couldn’t make shots and, for the most part, couldn’t stop the other […]
Five seniors from Crescenta Valley High School were celebrated at the 68th annual National Charity League, Inc.-Glendale Chapter Senior Presentation Ball on March 2, held at the Langham Huntington Hotel in Pasadena. The five are among 18 Ticktockers who were honored for their service to the community, leadership and cultural pursuits, which are the pillars […]
By Leonard COUTIN Preparing for their first Pacific League track and field meet, the Falcon boys faced numerous challenges due to the extensive amount of rain that hammered Southern California. Workouts leading up to the first meet would normally have included runners and field event participants getting acquainted with their events through practice meets to […]
Verdugo Hills Women’s Chorus (VHWC), a member of California Women’s Chorus, Inc. (CWC), is getting ready for the southern area rehearsal on March 16. Each year VHWC members meet up with Burbank Singers, Choral Belles, Harbor Singers (Costa Mesa), Sweet Harmony (San Diego), Riverside Mission Belles, Santa Barbara Treble Clef Chorus and New Century Singers […]