Scouting America, in partnership with USA Triathlon, announced the launch of a new multisport merit badge designed to recognize and celebrate the achievements of Scouts who learn about physical endurance activities and lifestyle. The multisport merit badge can create a fun and accessible entry point for Scouts to try out a new recreational or vocational […]
The final program on LACO’s popular Chamber Series curated by concertmaster and director of chamber music Margaret Batjer features lauded contributions to chamber music by women composers on Saturday, April 5 at 7:30 p.m. at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts in Beverly Hills, and Sunday, April 6 at 7:30 p.m. at The Huntington’s […]
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When Is It Time To Drop The Price? Dear Phyllis, My daughter has a home in San Pedro. It has only been on the market for a month. Her Realtor had an expression, “dirty thirty,” and suggested that she reduce the price as she hasn’t had any offers. I told my daughter I thought that […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The Crescenta Valley is hosting plenty of fun things to do. Bailey Center Bingo For the first time the Bailey Human Care Center, a free community outreach program of the Tujunga United Methodist Church, will be holding a bingo fundraising event on April 12 at the Verdugo Hills Memorial Hall. “Other […]
The Armenian American Museum and Cultural Center of California has announced that the signature event of the year, the Heritage Gala, will be held on Saturday, Nov. 22 at the InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown. The Heritage Gala will celebrate a milestone in the development of the museum as the cultural and educational center nears completion. […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The Eaton Fire began on Jan. 7 at 6:18 p.m. Seventeen lives were lost, 1,074 structures – residential, commercial and others – were damaged, 9,414 structures – residential, commercial and others – were destroyed and nine firefighters were injured. The cleanup has been massive and involved numerous agencies working together – including […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) confirmed that 2024 was the warmest year on record based on six international datasets. The past 10 years have all been in the top ten warmest years on record in an extraordinary streak of record-breaking temperatures. Not much more to say. The world is warming and no […]
Pondering Current Affairs Sometimes I think I’m an old soul – then I realize that actually I’m just plain old. From making those “old people sounds” when getting out of bed to checking how I parked my car (is it straight?), my advanced years have caught my attention. Another example of my change in attitude […]
CVCA to Meet Tonight The Crescenta Valley Community Association will have its meeting on Thursday, March 27 in person in the community room at the La Crescenta Library. The meeting will include discussion on local issues as well as an opportunity for Foothill area residents to bring their own concerns. The library is located at 2809 Foothill […]