By Ruth SOWBY Porto’s Café in Glendale played host to Glendale’s finest on Nov. 14. Cops, partnering with the Glendale Latino Association, has been presenting the Cops for Kids toy drive for more than 10 years. For November’s GLA mixer, more than 50 supporters were especially generous. The collection table groaned with toys for the little kids and […]
Dec. 1, 1958 to Nov. 20, 2024 Robert James (Jim) Richards, 65, quietly passed away at his home in La Crescenta after a long illness. Jim was born in Glendale on Dec. 1, 1958 where he continued to live throughout his life. He attended Crescenta Valley High School, graduated in 1976, and received his degree […]
The Costs of Caregiving and Resources to Support Caregivers November is National Caregivers month, a time to honor the millions of caregivers who give their time and energy to support loved ones. More than one in five Americans provide care for an aging loved one. Informal or unpaid caregivers are the backbone of long-term care […]
Dec. 1, 2024 Bernie Richter, a cherished member of the Montrose community for over 40 years, passed away on Dec. 1. Born in Germany, Bernie immigrated to Los Angeles as a young man, bringing with him a love for science and a deep appreciation for community. For more than three decades, Bernie worked at […]
LCIF Celebrates A New Sound This Holiday Season The season of Advent is here and with it comes a new season of music at Lutheran Church in the Foothills. Written and arranged by LCIF music director Mark Anzelon, the songs are intended to be meaningful and easy to sing. From the Latin word “coming,” Advent […]
Thanksgiving Blessings Thanksgiving was a bust … or so it seemed. Our family was looking forward to a quick getaway to our ranch house in the high desert for Thanksgiving weekend – just the five of us and the dogs. But our plans changed. I caught a cold four days before, which meant two family […]
By Ruth SOWBY The La Cañada Flintridge Library recently hosted a free, one-hour kids’ cooking program. On Wednesday, Nov. 13, some 25 kids ages 5-12 stormed the library’s meeting room to make pear bread. Most, though, were interested in eating it instead of making it. Supervising the bunch was librarian Sarah Loverme, who has worked at the […]
Verdugo Hills Ridgeline Drive Proposed in 1924 Our Verdugo Mountains are an amazing treasure. The north side that faces the Crescenta Valley is lush with oaks and sage. The entire range, which extends from Glendale northwest to Sunland and Sun Valley, provides a wildlife oasis almost entirely surrounded by development. It is a hiking and […]
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After months of preparation, the Montrose Christmas Parade Association is ready to welcome the crowds to Honolulu Avenue. By Mary O’KEEFE It’s time again for the Montrose Christmas Parade, an event that has been months in the making. Organizers of the Montrose Christmas Parade Association, all volunteers, have been working for a very […]