By Jason KUROSU The newly opened Brand Library celebrated the life of Johnny Cash on April 10 with a free live musical performance and a discussion of Cash’s life and legacy from the author of a recently published Johnny Cash biography. Long time rock music critic and writer Robert Hilburn spoke about his book “Johnny […]
By Jason KUROSU New computer based tests are on the verge of becoming the norm as states across the country adopt Smarter Balanced Assessments, computerized tests which educators hope will eliminate flaws in long implemented multiple choice tests. Schools from California and 21 other states are currently on a trial run of sorts, as students […]
By Michael J. ARVIZU Sunland-Tujunga residents welcomed their new neighborhood council on April 9, almost a month after elections were held to replace a council that most residents said did little to no work addressing community issues. Public discord makes this new board a welcome sight and breath of fresh air for residents as they […]
By Ted AYALA The developer of the proposed Tropico Apartments had blunt words for the effect of a 25% reduction in density, demanded by the Glendale City Council last month, would have on the project. “It is economically unfeasible,” said Michael Genthe, managing director of Mill Creek Residential Trust of Dallas, Texas. “The property will […]
Last Monday night, an astronomical event had Southern Californians looking skyward. A lunar eclipse appeared in the late hours of the night, from approximately 11 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. As the moon moved behind our planet, light was completely blocked from the sun by Earth’s shadow and all that made it to the lunar surface […]
Jan. 21, 1927 – April 14, 2014 Charles F. Gelbke passed away April 14 in the comfort of his home in La Crescenta. He was born Jan. 21, 1927 in Birmingham Ala. He was raised by his father Louis and mother Daisy until the age of 18 when he met Edith. They moved to California […]
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By Mary O’KEEFE Update April 11 One female driver was transported to the hospital for observation after a multi-vehicle accident occurred on Thursday on Honolulu Avenue at Verdugo Road. No other injuries were reported. At about 2 p.m. a male driver in his 80s in a pickup truck traveling eastbound on Honolulu Avenue was stopped […]
“In your Easter bonnet, with all the frills upon it, you’ll be the grandest lady in the Easter parade.” These lyrics from the famous Irving Berlin song will be brought to life when you visit our one and only Holiday Hats & Gowns (2313 Honolulu Ave.). Owners Lilian & Karla are known far and wide […]
1st Annual Disc Golf Classic? That’s right! Even if you aren’t a traditional golfer, you can still participate in our 18th Annual Golf Classic and Scholarship Fundraiser. You can create your own disc golf team, you can join an existing team or you can create your own mixed team. Disc golfers play on the same […]