By Mary O’KEEFE On June 12 California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara launched an investigation into State Farm Insurance’s handling of recent wildfire claims. The investigation came after a large number of complaints against State Farm from those affected by both the Palisades and Eaton wildfires. “The California Dept. of Insurance has initiated a Market Conduct […]
Pasadena Showcase House for the Arts held its 38th instrumental competition on March 30 at the Pasadena Conservatory of Music’s Barrett Hall. Eight finalists demonstrated their musical talents competing for monetary prizes totaling $20,000. The panel of seven judges, professional musicians with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, was led by judging chair Cathy Karoly and included […]
The Glendale Chapter of National Charity League, Inc. will hold its 19th annual From the Heart, an American Red Cross blood drive, on Sunday, June 22 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. It will be held at USC Verdugo Hills Hospital, located at 1812 Verdugo Blvd. in Glendale in Council Rooms A-D. Members of the […]
June 23 600 block of Houseman Street in La Cañada Flintridge, a witness reported that as she was standing outside her residence she observed a dark gray minivan without license plates that was parked in front of a white Chevrolet Silverado at the location. She witnessed two adult males exit the minivan, cut the lock […]
During the construction period, detours, intermittent lane closures and traffic delays are expected on the following streets: Location and Dates La Crescenta Avenue at Las Palmas Avenue and Paloma Avenue: Travel lanes may be closed intermittently between June 30 thru July 11 La Crescenta Avenue at Arlington Avenue and Sierra Vista Avenue: Travel lanes may […]
By Mary O’KEEFE If you thought holding your cellphone while driving was okay, even if you weren’t speaking on it and only doing something like checking maps, you would be wrong. California has had a law since 2017 prohibiting handheld phone use while driving; however, many drivers thought they were still allowed to hold their […]
Oct. 27, 1933 – May 30, 2025 Lazara Tio passed away peacefully on May 30 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Ciego de Avila, Cuba on Oct. 27, 1933 she was the youngest of nine children born to Manuel Cárdenas and Altagracia Alemán. Lazara’s vibrant spirit and unwavering love will be deeply missed by […]
Oct. 12, 1957 – June 16, 2025 Charles “Chuck” Mayo Welch was the son of John S. and Unita W. Welch. Chuck (as he was always called) was born shortly after his family had moved from Whittier to La Cañada. His mother went back to Whittier so Dr. Mayo Smith could deliver this baby. […]
LCIF Welcomes Community Lutheran Church of the Foothills invites the community to its weekly Sunday worship services at 10 a.m. with Pastor Rick Hall. Music is a mix of contemporary with traditional under the direction of Mark Anzelon. Sunday school is offered for young children, as well as a craft/activity area inside the sanctuary. Visit […]
Reprinted from August 2023 Q: I just graduated with a degree in communications and I am also working on a master’s degree in that field as well. My problem is I want to join the Navy. I have friends who are in the Navy. One of them, after serving four years, signed up for another […]