By Jason KUROSU Many a child can be seen at the offices of the Dept. of Children & Family Services every day, departing one home and on their way to another. The transition is often difficult emotionally, but the Kases for Kids program hopes to make the practical hurdles easier with its backpack donation program. […]
By Isiah REYES A ceremony at the Montrose Vietnam Memorial was held on June 14 to recognize Vito Cannella, a man who has dedicated his life to raising awareness of national Flag Week. The commitment of Cannella led to a presidential proclamation for National Flag Week from President Lyndon Johnson in 1966. Various speakers spoke […]
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By Isiah REYES On Saturday, June 14 the community is invited to a ceremony at the Montrose Vietnam Memorial in honor of Flag Week. Flag Week is an expansion of Flag Day, which commemorates the adoption of the flag of the United States in 1777. Montrose resident Vito Cannella is one of the few people […]
Marissa GOULD, intern Things heated up on Saturday when Glendale firefighters took to the catwalk to showcase Bloomingdale’s summer clothing line in the Glendale Galleria. Twenty-eight Glendale firefighters took to the runway that not only showcased the latest in summer fashions, but also raised funds for the Glendale Fire Foundation. This was the first event […]
The Mysterious Lost Mountain Cabin of Grizzly Flat – Part 1 On the other side of the San Gabriel Mountains is a huge flat terrace perched halfway up the mountainside from Big Tujunga Canyon, between Vasquez Creek and Mt. Lukens. It’s called Grizzly Flat, no doubt for some long forgotten incident with the many grizzly […]
By Isiah REYES The Catch Wrestling Alliance presented its inaugural match June 7 at UCLA’s John Wooden Center featuring wrestlers from around the world in an attempt to usher in a new era for a forgotten sport. The event was produced by Raul Ramirez, a certified catch wrestling trainer with a certification of black sash […]
With his cancer in remission, Mustapha Khawaja packs his bags to head to South America. By Jason KUROSU Just over a year ago, Mustapha Khawaja was preparing to attend college at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, when swelling in his right lymph node led to an unfortunate diagnosis: acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Though his treatment is not yet […]
Riverwalk Workday Join the Glendale Narrows Riverwalk volunteers on Saturday, June 14 from 8 a.m. to noon for the Riverwalk Workday. Help is needed for the maintenance in the landscaped areas along the trail. Participants should wear sturdy shoes, protective clothing including long pants, hat and sun protection. Those who have hand clippers and work […]
Recently, local advocate Hannah Sheklow joined former state Assemblymember Anthony Portantino on his public policy talk show “The Question Is” for a candid discussion on teen safety. The two were joined by Ann Ortega, program coordinator for Alcohol and Other Drug Prevention Services at Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services. Portantino first heard Sheklow speak at […]