Burglaries in the area

By Mary O’KEEFE Law enforcement is reminding residents to be aware of their surroundings and lock their homes after one burglary and two attempted burglaries occurred last week. On Friday, Aug. 6, a resident in the 2600 block of Mayfield  Avenue in La Crescenta reported that his home had been burglarized between the hours of […]

BREAKING NEWS: St. Mary’s Armenian Church vandalized

By Mary O’KEEFE Several religious statues were destroyed or damaged at St. Mary’s Armenian Apostolic Church in the 500 block of South Central Ave. in Glendale. Witnesses reportedly saw a man, later identified as Victor Petrescu, 23, of Glendale, approach the monuments with a sledgehammer. “The witnesses were going to try to stop him but […]

Life: a personal work of art

“Make your life a masterpiece; imagine no limitations on what you can be, have or do.” — Brian Tracy Is your life a masterpiece? If your life was a painting, what would it look like?  Each of us holds the power to paint our own destiny. Each day we live has elements that we add […]

Not hard to find is Needle in a Haystack

I   have something to confess – I enjoy knitting. Stop laughing at me! Knitting was once a very manly craft. Indeed, for centuries, knitting was an industry completely dominated by men. It was only in the 19th century that women began to make inroads into the art. I have my very dear friend to thank […]

Local family spreads the word of God via TV: part 1

By Odalis A. SUAREZ Seeking to make a positive contribution through the media is the objective of one family of five from Glendale. With hearts filled with passion, the Maranians are making their dream come true by creating the International Christian Family Network (ICFN), a television channel devoted to bringing inspiration, community, and most importantly, […]

CALENDAR this

SUMMER CONCERT SERIES CONTINUES AT DESCANSO Summer evening jazz concerts at Descanso Gardens presents Elliott Caine tonight, Aug. 5 from 5:30–7 p.m. Caine plays East Coast be-bop jazz. Picnics and blankets welcomed. Free with Gardens admission: $8 adults, $6 senior/students and $3 children 5-12. For more information, call (818) 949-4200 or visit www.descansogardens.org. (818) 949-4200, […]

“Dinner” and a “Cloud” – Two film reviews

By Charly SHELTON An array of characters can be found in “Dinner for Schmucks” including
 Madame Nora the pet psychic, Vincenzo the Vulture lover, Tim, Barry, Chuck the beard champion, and Lewis the Ventriloquist. Photo by Merie Weismiller Wallace This week, we review two movies: “Dinner for Schmucks,” and “Charlie St. Cloud.”  First up is […]

Local movie legends featured in inaugural film fest

The site of the former Montrose Theatre on Honolulu Avenue will come back to life with a screening of two blockbuster movies from the its heyday when it was in the only movie theatre in the Crescenta Valley. On Friday, Aug. 27 local singer/actor Dennis Morgan stars in the all-American musical, “My Wild Irish Rose.” […]