WEATHER WATCH <<< TAKING A LOOK OUTSIDE OUR WINDOW

By Mary O’KEEFE I think everyone elected into office should  watch “The Terminator” and “The Ultimate Computer” (from the original “Star Trek” series) … there are a few others but we should start with those.  Our government leaders should really understand what science fiction has been subtly screaming about the human race for generations: We […]

FROM THE DESK OF THE PUBLISHER<<

Relief is in Sight I’ve had a couple of busy days! On Friday, Steve and I headed to the Hollywood Bowl with some of the CV Chamber of Commerce board members to chat with Supervisor Kathryn Barger, listen to the music of Tchaikovsky and see some brilliant fireworks.  Supervisor Barger had a pre-concert reception that […]

Calling All Animal Lovers – Especially Lovers Of Baby Penguins

Calling All Animal Lovers – Especially Lovers Of Baby Penguins

By Jessy SHELTON Long Beach’s Aquarium of the Pacific debuted one of its newest members of the flock. Baby Ari was presented to the world on July 30. His parents are a pair of penguins from Brazil that were rescued in 2010. After four years of being paired for breeding, they successfully hatched and raised […]

IN BRIEF

Veterans Host Monthly Breakfast  Local veterans host a monthly breakfast at the Verdugo Hills Memorial Hall on the second Saturday of each month. The breakfast is free to all local veterans and supporters, but donations are always graciously accepted. This month’s breakfast is on Saturday, Aug. 8 from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. The Hall […]

USC Bovard Scholars Explore Healthcare Careers Through Hands-On Learning at USC Verdugo Hills Hospital

USC Bovard Scholars Explore Healthcare Careers Through Hands-On Learning at USC Verdugo Hills Hospital

On July 29, USC Verdugo Hills Hospital (USC-VHH), part of Keck Medicine of USC, welcomed eight USC Bovard Scholars for its Healthcare Day of Discovery, an immersive experience designed to introduce high school students to the many career opportunities within healthcare. Students representing California, Texas, Colorado, Arizona, Florida and Tennessee spent the day learning from […]

National Night Out Events Held Throughout the Area

National Night Out Events Held Throughout the Area

By Mary O’KEEFE, Eliza PARTIKA & Ruth SOWBY On Tuesday, Nibley Park in Glendale held a National Night Out (NNO) event hosted by the Rossmoyne/Mountain Homeowners Association. NNO is an opportunity for neighborhoods to bring issues of concern to local law enforcement and fire departments. It is also a chance for community gatherings that includes […]

CRIME BLOTTER

Aug. 1 700 block of Angeles Crest Highway in Angeles National Forest, a man parked his vehicle at the location and went for a hike. When he finished the hike he got into his vehicle and drove home. He noticed at the time that his car was not locking anymore when using the key fob. […]

Great Sale Found at Burbank’s La Providencia Thrift Shop 

Great Sale Found at Burbank’s La Providencia Thrift Shop 

By Ruth SOWBY On July 19 the World Cup audience may have made some inroads into sales on the last day of La Providencia Guild’s three-day parking lot sale – but shoppers couldn’t beat half off. Sale items included home goods, accessories and collectibles, and furniture. All could be found at the Guild’s Thrift Shop located at […]

A Bear Visits Crescenta Valley – Again

By Mary O’KEEFE A post on social media on Sunday showed a bear in a spa at a home on Cloud Avenue in the La Crescenta/Montrose area. The bear, according to reports, enjoyed the water for awhile and then left – presumably back into the mountains.  It is not known for certain if this was […]

Official Cause of Eaton Fire Released

By Mary O’KEEFE On Tuesday, the California Dept. of Forestry and Fire Protection and the Los Angeles County Fire Dept. released the official investigation regarding the cause of the January 2025 Eaton Fire. Their conclusion led investigators to find that Southern California Edison was the cause.  Specifically, investigators found “two electrical arcing events that occurred […]