By Michael J. ARVIZU, Leonard COUTIN, Jason KUROSU and Mary O’KEEFE At its foundation, National Night Out turns back time to the cop-on-the-beat era when law enforcement and firefighters knew the local businesses and neighbors. NNO also tries to bring back the philosophy of neighbors helping neighbors. Although logical and altruistic, this concept had been […]
Monday was Howdy Day, signaling the start of another academic year. Here’s wishing you all an easy transition from summer to school. Here’s an invitation to schedule us in: First Baptist Church of La Crescenta hosts a free Concert Under the Stars featuring music by Café Fuego on Friday, Aug. 17 at 7 p.m. at […]
By Jason KUROSU The annual Sunland-Tujunga Lions Club Watermelon Festival is moving from its traditional home in Sunland for the first time in its 52-year history. From Aug. 16-18, the watermelon-loving crowd will have to travel to the Rose Bowl in Pasadena to enjoy the various contests, music performances and, of course, watermelon. In fact, […]
By Ted AYALA Glendale City Council embarked on a course for electricity rate hikes on Tuesday night, provoking an angry response from members of the public starkly opposed to increases in their energy costs. Opponents of the increases packed the council chambers and at times turned noisy and rancorous – enough so that Mayor Dave […]
The Glendale Fire Dept. is currently seeking applicants and encourages those who meet the requirements, especially those with bi-lingual language skills, to apply. The application bulletin opened Aug. 5 and will remain open until Aug. 16. Position requirements: 18 years of age; Class C driver’s license; emergency medical technician (EMT) – 1 license. The Glendale Fire […]
April 28, 1949 – July 30, 2013 John Marshall Rodgers’ battle with cancer mercifully ended on July 30 at the age of 64. He was surrounded by loved ones. John, JR, Johnny, Knarls, Dad, Papa … all of these names represent a cherished part of his life to the people now struggling to understand why […]
Homenetmen Western USA Regional Executive Committee is holding a workshop on teen substance and alcohol abuse on Tuesday Aug. 13 at 7 p.m. The workshop will be held at St. Mary’s Armenian Apostolic Church hall at 500 S. Central Ave. in Glendale. The free workshop/seminar is designed for parents, chapter executives, division leadership, general public […]
By Mary O’KEEFE When students go back to school on Monday, they will probably not notice too much of a change, as teachers prepare for Common Core State Standards to begin. The process is a four-year process that will complete implementation in the 2014-15 school year. “We began talking about [CCSS] in [March] 2011,” said […]
June 27, 1923 – July 29, 2013 Amanda Burgess Miller, 90, born June 27, 1923 in Arizona, died peacefully at home on July 29. Amanda graduated from University High School in West Los Angeles and went on to Metropolitan Business School in Los Angeles. She worked at Douglas Aircraft during WWII. She was married for […]
July 22, 1948 – Aug. 4, 2013 Calvin Donald Bayles of La Crescenta passed away peacefully on Aug. 4 in the presence of his wife, children and their spouses. He is survived by Marilyn, his devoted wife of 43 years, and 38 descendants including three beautiful daughters-in-law and three stalwart sons-in-law (the children and their […]