UPDATE ON CREEK FIRE AS OF TODAY (FRIDAY) 6 a.m.: The Creek Fire is now 40% contained with an expected 100% containment on Dec. 23. As of Friday at 6 a.m., there have been 33 residences destroyed, 32 other structures destroyed, 28 residences damaged and 19 other structures damaged. The Creek Fire destruction is at […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The Creek Fire that began at 3:44 a.m. on Tuesday in the Lake View Terrace and Tujunga areas has burned 11,377 acres and is 5% contained as of 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The wind has been the main factor in driving this fire. Firefighters have worked with an “unpredictable wind and we […]
Mixed Messages I admit it – I’m a snob. I love where I live. I love how quaint is our little section of Glendale/unincorporated LA County/City of Los Angeles. I’m a little stingy with the information, too; I’m not eager to post giant welcome – come move here – signs here though I love to […]
By Charly SHELTON Christmas is about togetherness, spectacle and – let’s face it – singing. What other holiday has that many songs dedicated to it, and which we listen to once a year? It is in this spirit that three local churches – The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints of La Crescenta, Holy […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The 41st Annual Montrose Christmas Parade has come and gone and everyone seemed to have had a great time. The small town parade is a family favorite with many watching their children walk down Honolulu Avenue just like they did when they were kids. The weather was perfect, not too cold, not […]
Dunsmore Elementary PTA held its annual “hollydays” shopping boutique from Dec. 1 through Dec. 6. There were over a thousand items perfect for the gift-giving season! It was an opportunity for students to buy gifts, including homemade crafts and jewelry, for their family and friends. Parents, friends and family were also welcome to shop during […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The power of laughter has been discussed, lauded, studied and written about for years. It seems that no matter how dark the days, a bit of laughter can bring at least a temporary reprieve. That is the basis of the recent event Clap for a Cause. The event was an idea born […]
By Leonard COUTIN Over the weekend, two historic and prestigious cross-country championships took place: the Nike Nationals and the Foot Locker West Regional. Both meets are held in high regard in the athletic community. One is held in the Portland, Oregon area and the other is locally run on the Mt. SAC course with the […]
The U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has authorized the use of federal funds to assist the State of California to combat the Creek Fire burning in Los Angeles County. On Dec. 5, the State of California submitted a request for a Fire Management Assistance Declaration for the Creek Fire. At […]
QUESTION: I’m a successful hairdresser with a large clientele. I carefully schedule my appointments so I have adequate time with each person. My problem is clients who show up as much as a half hour late, with lame excuses I might add, and expect me to still do their hair. When this happens, it throws […]