Reviewing Our Commitment Last week we had the pleasure of hosting Senator Sasha Pérez (SD-25). We shared with Senator Pérez some of the District’s ongoing efforts to innovate, partner and save on costs. For example, we talked about how the District is proactively looking to remove currently known and future contaminants beyond federal and state […]
The 2025 legislative session included new investments to keep jobs in California, protect the civil rights of the most vulnerable communities, support local schools and help Californians rebuild after devastating wildfires. With 2026 right around the corner now is a great time to share your views on the issues with the District Office. As we […]
The $250 million dollar special election on Nov. 4 will ask voters to weigh in on a single issue: Yes or No on Proposition 50. A “yes” vote overturns the Independent Redistricting Commission, also known as the Fair Voter Act, and allows politicians to redraw the Congressional districts. A “no” vote keeps the current maps […]
Glendale City Council member Ardy Kassakhian has postponed his weekly Coffee with Councilman Ardy Kassakhian from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Fridays at the Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf in Montrose.
Mortgage Impound Problems Dear Phyllis, I love the variety of questions in your column. I don’t believe you have touched on mortgage impound problems before. My daughter purchased her condo nearly ten years ago, refi nanced several years ago, and has a 2.75% mortgage. About eighteen months ago, her lender started impounding her loan. She […]
By Ruth SOWBY The Glendale branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) met on Oct. 11 at the Oakmont Country Club for lunch and program, “Women in Education and Politics.” Dr. Bev Van Citters, branch president, welcomed members and guests. Member Diane Lambillotte introduced guest speaker AAUW member and Glendale City Clerk Dr. Suzie Abajian. […]
The Crescenta Valley Lions Club is hosting its annual craft and gift boutique “Falling into the Holidays” on Saturday Oct. 25 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the historic St. Luke’s of the Mountains Episcopal Church, 2563 Foothill Blvd. in La Crescenta. “Approximately 30 vendors will be featured, including some of our community’s most […]
GLENDALE KIWANIS The Kiwanis Club of Glendale meets on Fridays at noon. The Club next meets on Oct. 24 when it hosts Dr. William Wang, chief medical officer at Dignity Health. He will give a program on vaccines. The cost to attend Friday meetings, which includes lunch and program, is $25. All are welcome. The […]
Help! I was Charged $370 for an Order that Doesn’t Exist! When Kenneth Rogers orders a modem through AliExpress, he receives nothing but a $370 bill. How can he get his money back? Question: I tried buying a cable modem-router from AliExpress using PayPal, which charged my Citi Mastercard. After submitting payment, I never received […]