Question: I have an acquaintance who I have lunch with once a month. My challenge is she likes to gossip. I’ve told her many times I don’t need that information and she gets upset. I’ve tried often to steer the conversation away from gossip and she just keeps hammering away at it. I’m thinking I […]
Lutheran Church to Host Events LCIF is launching a new support group specifically designed for widows. The Surviving Widows group will hold its inaugural meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 20 at noon. This gathering aims to provide a supportive space for women to share experiences, offer encouragement and find companionship during this challenging time. A nutritious […]
The Long Lost Montrose War Memorial Our valley, like many small communities across the nation, proudly commemorates the locals who have served in the armed forces. We have the big Heroes of Freedom wall up at Two Strike Park. It was first installed in 1959, but was recently expanded and updated by local citizens and […]
It’s not too late to join Assisteens, the Assistance League of Flintridge volunteer program for students in grades seven through 12. Since 1967, the local communities have greatly benefited from the philanthropic endeavors of the student-governed group. The goals are to uplift youth to engage in community service and to develop a sense of personal […]
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 […]