By Jason KUROSU La Crescenta resident and Vietnam veteran Steve Pierce received Veteran of the Year honors at a Veterans Recognition luncheon in Sacramento last week. Pierce was honored by Assemblyman Mike Gatto, who called Pierce “a community leader” and “a true American hero.” Pierce’s military career began with enlistment in the Navy. Eventually, Pierce […]
Sierra Madre’s 8- and 9-year-old All Stars made a name for themselves in the Southern California softball community. Sierra Madre is usually selected by tournament hosts for pool play. Generally, expectations are that parents can schedule family vacations by late June as the team will wrap its play early in tournament contests. Not this year. […]
By Charly SHELTON Wednesday saw the release of a great new action/adventure film. It stars Johnny Depp and a young actor (who could be a big star) in a film directed by Gore Verbinski, produced by Jerry Bruckheimer, and written by Ted Elliott and Terry Rossio. The film is a period piece – Johnny Depp […]
Foothill Municipal Water District (FMWD) will continue to provide rebates for high efficiency toilets, turf removal and rain barrels beginning with the new fiscal year, July 1 announced Nina Jazmadarian, General Manager of FMWD. During the previous fiscal year that ended June 30, $30,041 in rebates were provided to local residents to support the effort […]
Here is the paper for Thursday, June 27, 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 […]
Shop at the Car Show this Saturday and Get Free Gifts! In just two days all three blocks of Honolulu Avenue will be lined with over 200 classic cars, exotics and hot rods! There will be live street music, and vintage hot rods cackling at 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. The “Galaxy Star Squad” will […]
Welcome to So Cal Motor Co. “Growth is never by mere chance; it is the result of forces working together. ” ~ James Cash Penney So Cal Motor Co. is a force in the automotive repair industry and is located in the foothills of Tujunga. They are a new business to the area however. So […]
Help us say “Despedida” to Ochoa’s Tailor Shop Gabriel Ochoa has owned his tailor shop, located in a small mini mall just above the Sun Palace at 3720 N. Verdugo Road, is for nearly 42 years. This Friday he is retiring at the ripe age of 90. One of his clients called me and told […]
QUESTION: My husband and I are totally baffled and shocked by our 19-year-old son’s behavior. He has been a great student all the way through school, never caused us any problems and was the “model” child. Now we’ve just found out from one of his best long-time friends that he is taking drugs. His friend […]
Tuesday Table Talk On Tuesday, July 2, Bethel Church will show the film “Billy: The Early Years of Billy Graham.” Growing up in the Depression era, Billy follows his faith and battles his doubts during the journey that ultimately leads him to revolutionize modern-day evangelism. The video will be preceded by a potluck supper. […]