Protests ‘Dysfunctional’ Meeting I was present Tuesday night July 30 at the Glendale City Council meeting. It was perhaps the worst city council meeting I have ever heard (and I have heard many). One councilmember acted as if the city’s contractor and city staff were criminal suspects and he (the council person) was the prosecuting […]
Key Legislation Moving Closer to Governor’s Desk This has been a very interesting year in the California Legislature. Our work began in January with a massive budget deficit and the introduction of hundreds of bills. Over the course of the year, we’ve worked to balance the budget while protecting school funding and critical programs, and […]
The sun was shining down on Pasadena on the morning of Saturday, July 20 where nearly 100 people of all ages participated in a 5K run, hosted by secular non-profit organization “The Way to Happiness,” and sponsored by the Church of Scientology Mission of the Foothills in Montrose. The purpose was to promote health and […]
CVIM Holding Clothing Drive Crescenta Valley Instrumental Music Dept. is having a clothing drive fundraiser. It is on Saturday, Aug. 24 from 9 a.m. to noon and Sunday, Aug. 25 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Donations accepted of gently used clothes, shoes, accessories and linens. Collection will be at the CV Band parking lot […]
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Should I Pay The Buyer’s Agent’s Commission? Dear Phyllis, My son will be selling his Santa Clarita condo and I believe he is no longer required to pay the buyer’s agent. He interviewed several Santa Clarita Realtors, and they gave him different advice. He and I are more confused than ever before. I told him […]
A magnitude 4.7 earthquake located 2 miles from South Pasadena struck at 12:20 p.m. today, Monday. No initial reports were made of injuries or damage. Barger Issues Statement on Today’s LA Area Earthquake Supervisor Kathryn Barger issued the following statement today after a 4.4 earthquake hit Los Angeles County [downgraded from initial reports of 4.7]: “Having […]
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By Ruth SOWBY The Pasadena Convention Center-based Gem & Jewelry Show opened on July 19 with record crowds over its three days. The direct-to-consumer jewelry show brings together under one roof wholesalers, manufacturers and designers – no middlemen necessary. Rings, necklaces, bracelets and brooches were available in all price ranges. Especially popular, though, were strips of beads […]
By Ruth SOWBY On a balmy late afternoon in the courtyard of Glendale’s ace/121 Gallery Laemmle theaters leader Greg Laemmle was honored with Glendale Arts’ inaugural award, The Aura. The award recognizes “luminaries who power the arts.” Greg Laemmle was present to accept the award. Also honored was his wife Tish Laemmle who was not able to […]