Dates: Save ’em and Bring ’em Well, this year is well underway and we have many events in the making. March is a busy month for us and I imagine it is for you, too. Deadlines are key to staying on track, so here are some important dates to remember. March 1 – This […]
The February meeting of the Crescenta Valley Community Association on Thursday opened with a discussion of the mixed-use condo/commercial project at 3037-3045 Foothill Blvd. in the unincorporated portion of La Crescenta. Sharon Raghavachary has reviewed the revised plans submitted by the developer to LA County Planning and determined the project is still not in compliance […]
The Rattlesnake Murders For those of you who have read “Murder and Mayhem in the Crescenta Valley,” this story will be familiar as it was written up by Gary Keyes for that book. But this murder was so bizarre, so twisted, that I just had to cover it again. In 1935, Robert James and […]
By Charly SHELTON A storefront recently opened on Brand Boulevard across from the Americana at Brand, in the old Masonic building area near Shake Shack, Philz Coffee and Mainland Poke. And while many will notice it as new, the name – Warby Parker – gives little away as to what it sells. It could be […]
By Steve ZALL and Sid FISH Here are some of the shows running in our local theatres this month: “Big Shot” unfolds on the eve of what could be a giant break for two aspiring writers — a face-to-face meeting with one of Hollywood’s heaviest-hitting producers. As the clock […]
The Alex Film Society presents “The Adventures of Robin Hood” (1938) starring Errol Flynn and Olivia De Havilland on Thursday, March 8 at 7:30 p.m. After 80 years, “The Adventures of Robin Hood” is still widely regarded as one of the all-time great action adventure epics. And it’s a TCM fan favorite! In the well-known […]
Local resident Dr. Joe Puglia, a favorite speaker at meetings of the Don José Verdugo Chapter, National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution, visited the DAR again, this time to promote his published book, “The Girl With The Purple Ribbon.” Puglia, a Marine Corps veteran, wrote this book combining the stories of friendship, love and […]
Lauren Michelle Shilling of La Cañada was named to the University of Alabama’s dean’s list for fall 2017. A total of 12,594 students enrolled during the 2017 fall semester at UA were named to the dean’s list with an academic record of 3.5 or above or the president’s list with an academic record of 4.0 […]
Glendale-born and lifelong resident Joan Johnson Smith passed away on Jan. 25 at the age of 84 with family at her side. She was the daughter of Homer and May Johnson, owners of the Johnson Music Company in Glendale from 1932-1969. Joan attended Columbus Elementary School, Toll Junior High School and Hoover High School. In […]
Jan. 5, 1933 – Feb. 23, 2018 David Carroll Calame was born in Niangua Missouri to Kenneth and Reba. They moved to Bakersfield for David’s school years then permanently relocated to Glendale. David leaves behind his wife of 55 years, Judy and also his sons Michael (Celeste), Mark (Mary) and his youngest brother Ray (Julie). […]