By Ted Ayala On Tuesday night, the Glendale City Council voted in favor of giving the city treasurer a freer hand in investing the city’s nearly $400 million portfolio in corporate bonds in a bid to preserve its value until the economy recovers. The move came as City Treasurer Ron Barucki urged the city to […]
Nov. 24, 1948 – Oct. 12, 2012 John R. Verboon was born in Hanford, Calif. on Nov. 24, 1948. He was the second child born to William and Doris Verboon, who had recently moved from Corcoran to Hanford with their firstborn son Billy to begin farming the Gold Top Ranch on 12th & Flint Ave. […]
1932 – 2012 Thelma Rae Miller was born on April 12, 1932 to Edgar and Hulda Driver. She was the last of seven children. In 1939, the family moved to California to be near to their only son Bill, who was stationed at Pearl Harbor. Thelma attended second through fourth grades in California. After Bill […]
By Jason KUROSU On Tuesday night, a unique college fair experience will be provided for local students. Sponsored by the Crescenta Valley Town Youth Council and the Fire House, this college fair will not feature the traditional set up of booths and pamphlets from a myriad of higher education institutions. Instead, it will feature a […]
By Jason KUROSU Plans to develop approximately 28 acres of single-family homes on the current site of the Verdugo Hills Golf Course have drawn noticeable backlash since the development was proposed. Gerald Gubatan, planning deputy for L.A. City Councilmember Richard Alarcon, provided some updates on the current status of the development at a recent Sunland-Tujunga […]
On Oct. 13 at about 11:30 p.m, an adult female was sexually assaulted after leaving a restaurant/bar in the area of Colorado Boulevard and Holly Street in Pasadena’s Old Towne. The victim was walking alone when she was approached from behind by the suspect and forcibly taken to Legge Alley where the assault occurred. The […]
By Mary O’KEEFE After Monday night’s Congressional debate, any question that there was common ground between incumbent Congressman Adam Schiff (D) and challenger Phil Jennerjahn (R) was answered. The debate was sponsored by the Glendale/Burbank League of Women Voters and held at Burbank City Hall. The questions were submitted by the audience and by those […]
The Donoghues have faced cancer and loss, but count on a community of support… By Michael J. ARVIZU For the past four years, St. James the Less parishioner and La Crescenta resident Sharon Donoghue has had to battle a series of unfortunate events in her life. In 2008, both of her parents passed away within […]
Parade Time Approaching It is time to plan for the 2012 Montrose Christmas Parade on Dec. 1 when the Montrose tradition will once again roll down Honolulu Avenue. Any person or organization that would like to apply to be part of the parade can visit www.montrosechristmasparade.com for an application. The parade organizers need adult volunteers […]
The congregation of Christian Life Church prepares to celebrate its 90th anniversary – with or without a sanctuary. By Michael J. ARVIZU At first glance, Christian Life Church at the corner of Ramsdell and Montrose avenues does not really look like a church. It is by no means big. Its worship space can only seat […]