CV’s WWII Internment Camp Featured in New Exhibit I’ve often wondered over the causes for America’s decision to round up all the West Coast Japanese-Americans, the vast majority of whom were American citizens born in the U.S., and to imprison them for the duration of the war. From the comfort of the present, it’s […]
Summer Update from Sacramento It is hard to believe that almost eight months ago, I joined 79 colleagues in the assembly chamber for my first official floor session as your assemblymember. What an honor it has been! As we are now more than halfway through the year, I feel it is important to report back […]
Drought? What Drought? What happened to the attractive, well-established native and drought-tolerant plantings along Honolulu Avenue in Montrose? I was shocked and concerned to see they had been replaced by grass. Allow me to explain the reason for my initial reaction and now my concern for the new landscape design. Wasn’t it only a […]
By Mary O’KEEFE When Henry Ford introduced the combustion engine automobile in the early 1900s, there were those who didn’t think that it would ever replace the horse and buggy. When a person bought a new Ford in those early days, a lot of time was spent on repairs. In fact, if one wanted to […]
This summer, local law enforcement officers will be dispensing well-deserved Slurpee justice to good kids in the City of Glendale. For the 22nd year, 7-Eleven is working with local police and sheriff’s departments to distribute free Slurpee drink coupons to children and youth through its popular Operation Chill community-service program. During 2017, 7-Eleven will issue […]
By Megan MELNYK Those who attend the weekly Sunday Montrose Harvest Market often find their senses entertained by the sights and sounds of the different booths that are lined up and down Honolulu Avenue. But those who take a moment to look away from the displays may find themselves encountering someone truly inspiring. On the […]
By Brian CHERNICK Glendale’s effort to build, nourish and retain better business relationships throughout the city took a major step last month with the announcement of an outreach program GRIT – the Glendale Relationship Initiation Team. Operating out of the city’s Economic Development Department, GRIT will work as a task force performing block-by-block outreach meetings […]
July 14, 2017 On July 14, Regan Matthew Jung died suddenly at work. Regan was 52 years old and lived in La Crescenta most of his life. Regan was a hard-working man with many talents. He tried his hand at different jobs over the years, from auto mechanic to truck driver to cook, and recently […]
Projectionist Joe Renaudo will bring his vintage equipment to Two Strike Park to share films from the past. By Joanna KIM, intern With the digitalization of movies and videos in the modern age, silent films of the 1920s and ’30s are often forgotten. Joe Rinaudo, a local silent cinema historian and founder of […]
By Brandon HENSLEY It was only a month ago pundits and prognosticators salivated at the thought of a three-team race in the National League West. The Dodgers, Arizona Diamondbacks and Colorado Rockies were bunched together like brothers forced to share the same room. Excitement and tension were in the air. This was going to be […]