Author Bruce Torrence brought old Hollywood to Descanso Garden in June, presenting an interesting slideshow of pictures from his 1979 published book, “Hollywood: The First 100 Years.” The coffee table book tells the story of Hollywood in hundreds of pictures that date back to the late 1800s through the turn of the 20th century before […]
Ryan Flynn of La Crescenta graduated from La Salle High School summa cum laude and received the highest award for math and science in addition to placing on the gold honor roll. He received a merit scholarship from the LAFD and will be leaving in August for Stevens Institute of Technology in New Jersey, where […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Residents in Crescenta Valley, especially those who live and travel in the far north Glendale area, have noticed quite a bit of construction around local schools. The curbs close to Dunsmore and Lincoln elementary schools are part of the Safe Routes to School Improvements Project Phases 2 and 4. “We are […]
July 20, 2013 John Halford Campbell, 81, of Sunland passed away suddenly in his home on Saturday, July 20. Predeceased by his father Halford Campbell, mother Gretta Campbell and sister Eileen Petersen. John attended South Burnaby High School in his hometown of Burnaby, BC, Canada before relocating to Los Angeles to pursue a very successful […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Glendale police found about 40 pounds of methamphetamine on Friday after conducting a routine traffic stop. The vehicle was traveling westbound on the Foothill (210) Freeway near the Lowell Avenue and La Tuna Canyon exits at 3:10 p.m. The officer asked the driver, Carlos Gutierrez, 36, of San Jose and passenger Andres […]
July 13, 1936 – July 18, 2013 Beloved husband, father, grandfather, father-in-law, brother-in law, uncle, friend and well-known local business owner entered into eternal life on July 18 at 9:48 p.m. Robert is survived by his wife of 55 years Maria; son and daughter-in-law Robert and Helga Berger; daughter and son-in-law Brigitte and Joe Hart; […]
Here is the paper for Thursday, July 18, 2013. Check back every Friday to get your copy on your computer, Smartphone, eReader or tablet to take with you on-the-go! If it works or doesn’t work on your device, let us know and we can make a note of it to improve the experience, or if […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Although you are young, your life has been as difficult as those who have lived three times as long. Then one night, amidst the chaos of police officers and screaming parents, someone tells you to pack a bag – you are leaving your home. This is how some children are introduced to […]
The La Cañada Flintridge Orthopaedic Guild combined its monthly meeting with a visit to the new Orthopaedic Hospital, established in alliance with UCLA and located in Santa Monica. A tour was conducted by Barbara Murray, director of Volunteer Services, and guild members were greeted by Dr. James Luck, former president and CEO of Orthopaedic Hospital. […]
By Aimee YEGHIAYAN “The 2nd Annual Best Student Film Festival Ever!” was, as promised, not an average film festival. Created by Crescenta Valley High School graduates Chris Vinan and Ebner De Torres, the festival that was held on Friday at the Sparr Heights Community Center featured skits, musical acts and much more. The festival had […]