Car Fire Creates Traffic Havoc

By Mary O’KEEFE A car fire snarled traffic along Pennsylania Avenue on Tuesday afternoon. At about 4:25 p.m., Glendale Fire Dept. responded to a call concerning a vehicle fire on Pennsylvania Avenue just north of the Foothill (210) freeway off ramp. The fire originated in the trunk of the vehicle. The driver is a construction […]

Daniel Isaac Kaplan

March 31, 1995 – Dec. 1, 2012 Beloved son of William and Constance; grandson of Shirley Vaughan of Columbia, SC. Daniel was born March 31, 1995 at Verdugo Hills Hospital and lived his entire life in Montrose. He attended John C. Fremont Elementary, Rosemont Middle School, Crescenta Valley High and Daily High. Bright, intuitive and […]

Margaret Coulson Steinpfad

July 10, 1926 – Nov. 27, 2012 Margaret Steinpfad passed away peacefully with her son by her side at her long-time La Crescenta home on Nov 27. It was a blessing that she was able to see her beloved granddaughters, daughter-in-law, and family friends in the days prior. Margaret was born July 10, 1926 in […]

Larry David Ailes, Sr.

Nov. 29, 2012 Larry David Ailes, Sr. passed away on Nov. 29. He enjoyed working on his British motorcycle collection as well as his Speedway bike collection. He also flew radio control airplanes every weekend, which he had begun doing with his father as a young boy. He is survived by his wife Deanna, sons […]

Fiona Genevive Bayliss

Sept. 22, 1919 – Nov. 29, 2012 Fiona Genevive Bayliss, 93, left this earth quietly in her bed from natural causes. She leaves behind her son James, daughter-in-law Karlene, her beloved animals, her nephews, and countless friends she made from her gift shop Fiona’s that she owned for over 50 years. She will be greatly […]

Portantino Receives Accolades

Portantino Receives Accolades

As Assemblymember Anthony Portantino’s tenure in the state Assembly draws to a close, several community organizations have recognized him for his work on behalf of the 44th Assembly District. The Pasadena Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority held a “community thank you” and celebration for Assemblymember Portantino, citing his “outstanding service to the constituents of […]

Car Fire Causes Traffic Havoc

            By Mary O’KEEFE Around 4:15 p.m. today Glendale Fire Dept responded to a call concerning a vehicle fire on Pennsylvania Avenue just north of the 210 (Foothill) Freeway off ramp. The fire originated in the trunk of the vehicle. The driver is a construction worker who was traveling northbound […]

Santa Cecilia celebrates 20th anniversary with Beethoven and Brahms

By Ted AYALA It was fitting that the Santa Cecilia Orchestra chose to crown its 20th anniversary concert with a symphony that cost its composer some 20 years to compose. Johannes Brahms’ gruff Symphony No. 1 capped a program which intended to depict triumph. Not just for their respective composers, but for the orchestra, which […]

Wallfisch’s LACO debut hot and cold

By Ted AYALA Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra (LACO) Music Director Jeffrey Kahane stepped aside for the ensemble’s November 10 concert at the Alex Theatre. In his place was the LACO debut of 33-year-old guest conductor Benjamin Wallfisch, the scion of one of Britain’s most distinguished musical families. His work has garnered praise not only for […]

Bell Gets Shot With Tigers

By Brandon HENSLEY A former Falcon is revving up to play in The Motor City. Pitcher Trevor Bell signed with the Detroit Tigers this month, less than four months after being released by the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. It happened fast for Bell, who said Tigers’ assistant general manager Al Avila left a message […]