By Michael J. ARVIZU Longtime Glendale Community College Superintendent/President Dr. John A. Davitt passed away in May. But the sadness and sense of loss are still raw among the college’s faculty and staff. In a semi-darkened auditorium, illuminated only by a single spotlight and a projected image of the late college leader at work in […]
Here is the paper for Thursday, September 25, 2014. Check back every Friday to get your copy on your computer, Smartphone, eReader or tablet to take with you on-the-go! If it works or doesn’t work on your device, let us know and we can make a note of it to improve the experience, or if […]
Critters Has Your Halloween Sign If you follow Critters on Facebook you will see over 30 photos of brand new arrivals. They always have that perfect whimsical gift that leaves you saying, “Who ever thought of that?” This year it’s glitter transfers of mustaches, hearts and stars. There’s also a whole new Halloween section with […]
On Saturday at 8 a.m. runners and walkers crowded the streets surrounding Two Strike Park. While runners enjoyed a day of friendly competition, they also earned donations for our local schools and youth organizations! A portion of the entry fee goes directly to our youth! We had some technical difficulties with the check-in. My apologies […]
Oktoberfest Entertainment Oktoberfest is about a week away now and we are planning a great event filled with lots of new entertainment! We of course will have the German-American Brass Band of Southern California. The German-American Brass Band is Southern California’s premier German brass band. It is modeled after an authentic German blaskapelle (the type […]
The caretaker of the Vietnam War Memorial in Montrose is recognized for 30 years of service. By Mary O’KEEFE Say “Vietnam” and, depending on whom you are speaking to, you will get some type of emotional reaction. Often called an “unpopular war” (although war is never actually “popular”), Americans were in Vietnam for decades prior […]
By Jason KUROSU On Saturday night, the first of six Robert Altman films will be showcased at the Alex Theatre, where the famed director’s career will be celebrated over the next five weeks, beginning with the award winning 1970 hit “M*A*S*H.” Prospect House Entertainment and Glendale Arts continue their collaboration of screenings at the Alex […]
By Isiah REYES The Pasadena Mexican American History Association will recognize the service of three veterans during the 2014 Honoring Our Veterans event at Brookside Golf Course on Sept. 27 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The reception will honor Art Del Ray, Robert Gutierrez and Ezekiel “Kelly” Lopez as veterans but also for their […]
By Lisa PAREDES Six homes built between 1926 and 1940 will be featured on The Glendale Historical Society’s “Romantic Revivals” Home Tour. The annual fundraising event will be held on Sunday, Sept. 28. The Period Revival homes all represent a variety of architecture styles popular in Southern California at the time and include the 1929 […]
Light on the Corner Church is having its 11th Annual Chili Cook-off on Sunday, Oct. 5 at 6 p.m. In addition to tasting all the chili and judging their favorite, ticketholders can listen to the great music and enter their name in the drawing for door prizes. What better way to spend a Sunday evening? […]