By Mary O’KEEFE At about 10:35 Friday morning, Oct. 5, Glendale police responded to the 3900 block of Los Olivos Lane concerning a suspicious circumstance report. A resident was in his front yard when he noticed a truck described as a silver Chevy Tahoe backing into his neighbor’s driveway. There was a man assisting the […]
“I am struck by the simplicity of light in the atmosphere in the autumn, as if the earth absorbed none, and out of this profusion of dazzling light came autumnal tints.”~ Henry David Thoreau, Oct. 12, 1852 Summer is truly over. It seemed to have ended more abruptly than usual this year. Although daytimes have […]
Sept. 7. 1927 – Oct. 1, 2018 Letha Faye Stephen was born in Hollywood to Earl and Mildred VanDenburgh on Sept. 7, 1927 and left us on Oct 1. She married the love of her life, John Stephen, on June 25, 1945. A daughter, Sharon Lorraine, was born to them in April 1946. Just […]
Offers Thoughts on November Prop Proposition 6 – Repeal of the Road Repair and Accountability Act. This measure added 12 cents a gallon additional to the gas tax. We Californians are now paying a gas tax of 76.7 cents per gallon (federal 18.4 cents and state 58.3 cents). Any tax increase not only costs us […]
Pondering a Prickly Proposition The November ballot is loaded with measures and propositions which, depending on how they are voted on, will impact the state’s budget and our pocketbooks. These measures and propositions may possibly raise revenues for the state as well as for the City of Glendale. One of the most prickly for […]
CV’s First Inhabitants – The Harvest Festival The Tongva Native Americans had many celebrations throughout the year: summer and winter solstice, rites of puberty, harvests, funerals and political advancements all merited feasts, songs and dances. The following is a fictionalized account of a harvest festival one fall day in the village of Wiqangna, in […]
By Julian MITCHELL, intern Joe’s Minibike Reunion returns for its seventh year at Crescenta Valley Park, showcasing all types of bikes from classic builds to racing models. On Saturday, Oct. 13 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., the minibike showcase will be open to the public and, as always, will be free for spectators to […]
Feb. 9, 1935 – Sept. 13, 2018 Kay Ellen Rinder, 83, a longtime Glendale resident, unexpectedly passed away from a massive stroke on Thursday, Sept. 13. Kay was an outstanding wife, mother, “nani” and friend to many who describe her as a smart, beautiful, strong, practical, humble, generous and overall classy woman. She was the […]
By Robin GOLDSWORTHY The 16th Annual Wine & Gourmet Food Tasting event held on Sept. 30 was not only a chance to taste some delicious food and sample some excellent wines from a variety of cellars but also an opportunity to learn about the art of winemaking. The Tasting event is sponsored by the La […]
By Leonard COUTIN Woodward Park in Fresno saw many of California’s best runners assemble this past weekend for the 40th Asics Clovis Invitational. The invitational offered 16 races featuring two elite championship varsity boys’ and girls’ races. This is the first time runners can get acquainted with the state course before they return after engaging […]