By Nicole MOORE On Saturday afternoon, the folkloric dancers from Horace Mann Elementary School, ages 6-11, graced the historic Casa Adobe de San Rafael’s patio with their beautiful costumes and intricate dance steps. Glendale Beautiful, a non-profit corporation that is invested in the beautification of the Glendale area, hosted the annual holiday event. The non-profit […]
By Mary O’KEEFE As of Wednesday at 2:44 p.m., fires close to Crescenta Valley are close to containment while the Thomas Fire in Ventura and Santa Barbara counties continues to burn. The Creek Fire that began in the Lake View Terrace area is 98% contained and has burned 15,619 acres, according to CalFire. The expected […]
The County and City of Los Angeles jointly announced the activation of the 211 LA County Disaster Hotline for individuals to report damages caused by the recent Creek, Rye and Skirball fires in Los Angeles. Homeowners, renters and business owners may call the disaster hotline to report damages. “We’ve started our recovery efforts in the […]
Laments the Loss of a Tree A battle to save the life of a tree ended in the LCF Planning Commission meeting in November. Brutal pruning by a utility crew combined with an arborist’s report of dubious merit spelled a death sentence for an old oak. Here the tree’s defender decries in poetic voice all […]
Canyon Name Origins – Winery Canyon, Hay Canyon, Gould Canyon Winery Canyon – This small, dry canyon is immediately above the old Hall Ranch property. No roads reach it, but it can be seen from the intersection of Alta Canyada and Hacienda. The canyon is named for the Hall Ranch winery, which operated out of […]
By Robin GOLDSWORTHY Though rescheduled from Tuesday, Dec. 5 to Sunday due to weather, and promoted as “an abbreviated event,” the Christmas tree lighting at La Crescenta Library was a well-attended community gathering that brought “ooohs” and “ahhhs” from guests. “This is an absolutely great turnout,” said organizer Robbyn Battles. “I was not expecting so […]
L.A. County Assessor Offers Tax Relief Assessor Jeffrey Prang urges homeowners and owners of other property damaged or destroyed by the recent wildfires to seek tax relief. By filing a claim for “Misfortune & Calamity” relief (available at assessor.lacounty.gov) within one year, property owners who have suffered $10,000 or more in damage as a result of […]
Glendale, CA –City of Glendale Councilman Ara Najarian and the Glendale Public Works Department were recently presented with two separate awards by the American Public Works Association (APWA) – Southern California Chapter. City Council Member Ara Najarian was named the “2017 Top Elected Official” for being a champion of public works in Glendale and LA […]
By Nicole MOORE On Thursday, the Montrose Shopping Park Association held its last meeting of 2017. President Andre Ordubegian began the session by thanking those who have attended the monthly meetings and participated in MSPA events during the past year. “I would like to thank all the participants … and board members. [We] have worked […]
The Don Jose Verdugo Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution held its annual holiday luncheon and meeting at the decorated Oakmont Country Club. The Chapter, founded in 1953 and part of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, supports various community volunteer efforts as well as encouraging education and patriotism by promoting Constitution Week, […]