Due to the Eaton Fire, there has been an increase in wildlife, specifically bobcats, coming through the Pasadena Humane Society’s Sandra J. Goodspeed Wildlife Center. Sadly some have been struck by cars as their habitats burned and they were pushed into populated areas. Others have suffered from injuries directly related to exposure to the fire, […]
By Eliza PARTIKA Glendale Police Dept. responded on Feb. 10 to reports of trees being cut down at Glendale Gardens, 1303 N. Central Ave. in Glendale. The work being done on the trees sparked concern in Neighborhood Watch groups involved in the historical preservation of the trees on and surrounding the property. Police and city […]
By Mary O’KEEFE There are a number of issues facing those who have lost their homes or are dealing with damage due to the Eaton and Palisades fires. Some are easy to identify – reaching out to insurance, contacting FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) and contacting contractors for damage repair or building from the ground […]
LCPC Parent Education announced its annual gala Laissez Les Bons Temps Bouler! A Mardi Gras Masquerade, on Saturday, March 1 at The Castaway in Burbank. This will be a fun-filled night of delicious food and live entertainment that will raise money for ongoing LCPC Parent Ed programming. Additionally, 10% of all net proceeds will go […]
The annual Lincoln Elementary talent show took place on Jan. 29. Lincoln first grade teachers Melinda Burkhart and Nicolas James worked with the talented students for four weeks to get the students ready for the big night. Tony Ohanian, computer teacher, was musical director for the evening, and Principal Barbara Fariss worked the box office. […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Some may have noticed a new look at the basketball court at Two Strike Park. This is thanks to the LA Clippers. “Two Strike Park was part of the Clippers Community Courts program,” said a Los Angeles County Parks and Recreation spokesperson. The project was completed in December 2024. “This was not […]
Dec. 25, 1951 – Jan. 6, 2025 Larry Thomas, age 73, beloved husband, father, uncle and brother, passed away peacefully at home in San Luis Obispo on Jan. 6. Larry was born on Christmas Day in 1951 in La Crescenta to Richard Lee & Betty Jean Thomas, both of whom were lifelong residents of this […]
By Ruth SOWBY The La Crescenta Presbyterian Church in Montrose held its annual rummage sale on Saturday, Feb. 15. Church and community members looking for big bargains year after year make the rummage sale a must see destination. Customers lined up outside the church well before the 8 a.m. start time. Tables loaded with clothes, housewares, books, […]
This past December, La Crescenta native Madison Davis graduated from Arizona State University with her Bachelor of Arts in sustainability through ASU Online. ASU Online celebrated a milestone of 100,000 graduates in 2024, including Davis. ASU Online students learn from and engage with the same faculty who teach at ASU, providing them with a similar experience […]
P.E.O. Glendale Reciprocity recently held its Founders’ Day luncheon at the Elks Club in Glendale in celebration of the 156th birthday of the organization. The theme of the event was P.E.O. – A Sisterhood of Stars. Glendale Reciprocity is composed of members from 11 Glendale chapters each of which is identified by alphabetical letters. Members […]