By Mary O’KEEFE The community is invited to the Hometown Country Fair on Saturday at Crescenta Valley Park, 3901 Dunsmore Ave. in La Crescenta. The event is hosted by the CV Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by Supervisor Kathryn Barger, J’s Maintenance, Crescenta Valley Water District, Animus Grappling, Bob Smith Toyota, YMCA of Foothills, Restokleen, […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Many residents throughout LA County have either received or will receive a type of report card on their garbage bins. This is in response to the Mandatory State Law Barrel Inspections. The statewide law, SB 1383, went into effect on Jan. 1, 2022 and requires every jurisdiction to provide organic […]
Iconic actor Danny Trejo is set to join this year’s July 4 parade in Sunland-Tujunga. Sponsored by the Rotary Club, The Magic of Sunland-Tujunga is this year’s theme for the popular summer event. Continuing the celebrity magic, local performer, poet, producer, community supporter and business owner Joe DeCenzo has been selected as the 2024 grand […]
The County of Los Angeles Fire Dept. announced the line of duty death of firefighter Andrew Pontious, 52, who died on the afternoon of Friday, June 14. Firefighter Pontious was engaged in fire fighting operations involving a large vehicle fire in Palmdale when he sustained fatal injuries. A procession of firefighters with the Los Angeles […]
May 10, 2024 Robert (Bob) Randall passed away peacefully at the beautiful Twelve Oaks Retirement Home in La Crescenta on May 10 where he lived for the past two years under the loving care of Denise Gotto – managing director, M.J. – nursing director, and the entire support staff that helps make Twelve Oaks […]
In honor of Juneteenth (June 19), Supervisor Kathryn Barger recognized the family of Dodgers legend Jackie Robinson and the Friends of Jackie Robinson Park from Sun Village, California, during Tuesday’s board of supervisors meeting. The Sun Village community was among the first in Southern California to host annual Juneteenth celebrations and have carried on the tradition […]
June 15 200 block of Baptiste Way in La Cañada Flintridge, a catalytic converter was stolen from a vehicle between midnight and 1 a.m. June 14 2400 block of Altura Avenue in Montrose, a bedroom window was smashed and numerous rooms were ransacked at a home. Jewelry and other items were stolen between 5:15 […]
After much community demand and participation, the City of Glendale’s Office of Sustainability and Glendale Library, Arts, & Culture announced that the Clothing Swaps and Repair Cafés will be returning to a nearby Glendale Library. Clothing Swaps are opportunities for community members to donate items, which are collected, sorted and displayed for participants to freely […]
Scott Ferry and Daniel McGinn will read from their new book of dialogue poems, “Fill Me With Birds” (Meat for Tea Press 2024) on Sunday, June 23 at 4:30 p.m. at Bolton Hall Museum in Tujunga. Scott Ferry helps veterans heal as an RN in the Seattle area. Ferry’s eighth book of poetry, “Each Imaginary […]
By Clare BUCHANAN The Glendale Moose Lodge 641 is a local chapter of a fraternity organization focused on community engagement and charity work. Recently the Glendale Moose Lodge 641 held its first open house, a welcoming event accompanied by informational booths and free hot dogs. Richard Burrola, the president of the Glendale Moose Lodge […]