By Mary O’KEEFE update 10:57 a.m. According to SCE spokesman Ben Wong, the cause of this morning’s outage was a mylar balloon … not an uncommon occurrence according to Wong. “[Mylar balloons] might be fun, but not for the 2,200 people dealing with the situation,” Wong said. A transformer near Ocean View Boulevard and Mira […]
By Ted AYALA A tax measure that was passed by an overwhelming two-thirds majority of voters a few years may find itself a target in the forthcoming special election. Three Glendale area residents – William Taliaferro, Kenneth Landon, and Jon Voors – submitted to the office of the Glendale City Clerk a notice stating their […]
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By Robin GOLDSWORTHY The Crescenta Valley Chamber of Commerce held its annual installation luncheon on Jan. 9. The event included the distribution of proceeds from the Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber of Commerce Education Fund to local education-related non-profit organizations. Lunch was held at the Oakmont Country Club and was attended by fund supporters, civic leaders […]
While Southern California may be the envy of the other 49 states, its citizens are asked to – again – conserve water. By Mary O’KEEFE Gov. Jerry Brown officially declared California in a drought on Friday, Jan. 17 stating that state officials will take all the necessary actions to prepare for drought conditions. “We can’t […]
The 2014 Progressive Insurance Los Angeles Boat Show takes place Feb. 6-9, cruising into the Los Angeles Convention Center and Pier 44 in Marina del Rey. The four-day event showcases hundreds of vessels from entry-level family cruisers to million dollar yachts, plus the latest in boating accessories and gear. The four-day show also features educational […]
Dilbeck Real Estate Real Living, Calabasas office recently held a successful winter clothing drive. “The staff rallied together to make a difference to this most worthy cause,” Sales partner Shirley Walker said. “Haven Hills was very excited and appreciative of the outpouring and commitment of our staff.” The Haven Hills Center provides safety and support […]
On display at the Sunland-Tujunga library through the end of January is a display that commemorates the first proclamation made by Los Angeles City Councilmember Felipe Fuentes on Aug. 9, 2013 at city hall in Los Angeles. The proclamation officially brought Los Angeles into the worldwide celebration of Art Day, a day that falls on […]
FTC and IRS agents provide advice on simple steps individuals can take to reduce possibility of ID theft. By Kevork KURDOGHLIAN The Federal Trade Commission in conjunction with the Internal Revenue Service held an informational meeting on tax identity theft on Jan. 15 at the Sparr Heights Community Center. Adrian Yepez, an IRS special agent, […]
VCA and FNGH to Meet Tonight Please join the Crescenta Valley Community Association for its first meeting of the year tonight, Thursday. at 7 p.m. in the La Crescenta Library. The meeting will include discussions on land use as well updates from community leaders. Far North Glendale Homeowners will hold their annual meeting from […]