LCIF Welcomes Community In the wake of the recent devastating wildfires, Lutheran Church in the Foothills (LCIF) is reminding the community of its ongoing pastoral care and emotional support resources, including its weekly Thursday morning prayer breakfast. Held every Thursday at 9 a.m. at the La Cañada McDonald’s, this gathering provides a space for individuals […]
Listing A Home That Needs Updating Dear Phyllis, I had my home listed last year. The agent I hired asked me about the infrastructure of my house. After telling him my roof and air conditioning were old, he advised me not to make any repairs. He listed my home as is, and it was on […]
Firefighting in Old Crescenta Valley As we know, fire is a natural part of our ecosystem. The chaparral and sage that once covered our valley floor was adapted to low-intensity fires that occurred on a regular basis. In fact, the Native-Americans who lived here for thousands of years actually conducted controlled burns on the chaparral […]
Our region and those from all around came together to provide support through the incredible losses of the recent wildfires. We will be living with this for many years through the recovery and rebuilding process. Our neighboring water companies, Rubio Cañon Land & Water Association and Lincoln Avenue Water Company, sustained severe losses including their […]
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By Mary O’KEEFE “We are looking for rain as early as Saturday afternoon and lasting to Monday,” said Ryan Kattell of NOAA. He added the rains will not be consistent during those three days but on and off. About an inch is expected overall. “The period of the most concern [for the fire areas] is […]
By Ruth SOWBY Holy Redeemer Church in Montrose welcomed several dozen church and community members for free pancakes and pineapples. On Sunday, Healy Hall was crowded as hungry parishioners lined up for breakfast after church services. A couple of buckets were available to accept donations. Proceeds will go to the Knights of Columbus to help wildfire victims. Knight […]
By Ruth SOWBY Since the start of the fires, the Community Center of La Cañada Flintridge has been turned into a Fire Relief Distribution Center. According to Ceramics Studio coordinator Loren Barker, the Distribution Center’s goal has been “to help anyone affected by the fires.” Those affected have been welcomed to “get what you need.” Donated food, water, […]
Daniel Wood Corella of Tujunga has been named to the fall 2024 President’s List for Southern New Hampshire University. The fall term runs from September to December. Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.700 and above for the reporting term are named to the President’s List. Full-time status is achieved […]
By Charly SHELTON As 2025 unfolds, Southern California’s theme parks are gearing up to offer a vibrant array of events that promises to delight visitors of all ages. From culinary festivals to cultural celebrations, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. At Universal Studios Hollywood, the much-anticipated Butterbeer Season from March 1 – May 31 is […]