CRIME BLOTTER

Nov. 8 2100 block of Cross Street in La Crescenta, a resident looked inside the interior of her vehicle and found the glove compartment and center console open. She reported several items had been stolen overnight.  Nov. 5 900 block of Foothill Boulevard in La Cañada Flintridge, a woman reported that she had entered a […]

Retired TV Weatherman Fritz Coleman Celebrates Two Years of Funny at the El Portal Theatre

Retired TV Weatherman Fritz Coleman Celebrates Two Years of Funny at the El Portal Theatre

By Ruth SOWBY   Fritz Coleman’s two-year comedy residency at North Hollywood’s El Portal Theatre was celebrated with his one-man show “Unassisted Residency” on Sunday, Oct. 26. An added bonus for fans was a cookie and champagne reception following the performance.   The Monroe Forum auditorium where Coleman performs has 96 seats; all were sold out for […]

Little Caesars Love Truck Visits Salvation Army

Little Caesars Love Truck Visits Salvation Army

Little Caesars Love Truck visited The Salvation Army Glendale Corps on Nov. 4 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. to serve free pizza to over 150 people. The Corps supplemented with salad and beverages. Major Quinton Markham said, “Many individuals and families with food insecurity issues come to The Salvation Army in Glendale for help. It’s […]

Local Philanthropies Unite and Host Special Shopping Event for Transitional Age Youth

Local Philanthropies Unite and  Host Special Shopping Event for Transitional Age Youth

Assistance League Glendale (ALG) recently opened the doors of its thrift shop Thrift Alley  for a heartwarming private shopping event, giving 20 Transitional Age Youth (TAY) the chance to select clothing and personal items in a welcoming and supportive environment. This effort was part of a community-wide collaboration to help TAY, young people aged 15 […]

PEOPLE MAKING NEWS

Crescenta Valley Insurance announced the addition of Michael Magnuson as the newest member of its insurance team. Magnuson is a licensed property & casualty insurance agent with a strong record of developing customized solutions for individuals, families and businesses. ____________________________ Sarah Dea of La Cañada Flintridge earned a spot on the Dean’s List for the […]

Montrose Haunted House a Big Hit – Again

Montrose Haunted House a Big Hit – Again

Wide eyes and giggles abounded (with an occasional shriek heard) as families toured the always-popular annual Haunted House Maze hosted by the Church of Scientology Mission of the Foothills in Montrose on Halloween night.   Featuring a witch’s room, an animated séance spirit, the toxic waste scene and graveyard and a larger-than-life scary vulture, all […]

LCWC Prepares for Anniversary

LCWC Prepares for Anniversary

Co-chairs Carol Stein (left) and Denise Napiwocki are putting together a history of activities over the 100 years of the La Crescenta Woman’s Club clubhouse at 4004 La Crescenta Ave. The La Crescenta Woman’s Club invites the public to stop by to celebrate 100 years of the clubhouse on Sunday, Nov. 23 from 1 p.m. […]

PROBLEM SOLVED <<< BY CHRISTOPHER ELLIOTT

PROBLEM SOLVED <<< BY CHRISTOPHER ELLIOTT

DirecTV Charged Me a $40 Fee Almost a Year After I Canceled – What Can I Do? George Cleveland cancels DirecTV but it hits him with a $40 fee 10 months later. Can a company charge you for a fee it never mentioned? Question: I canceled my DirecTV service and even received a refund for […]

CALENDAR THIS

GLENDALE KIWANIS  The Kiwanis Club of Glendale meets on Fridays at noon. The Club next meets on Nov. 14 when it hosts 44th District Assemblymember Nick Schultz who will give an overview of the District. The cost to attend Friday meetings, which includes lunch and program, is $25. All are welcome.  The Club meets Friday […]

MOVIE REVIEW Tragedy and Conspiracy: ‘Bugonia’ Paints a Picture of Humanity’s Fears and How They Are Responded To

MOVIE REVIEW   Tragedy and Conspiracy: ‘Bugonia’ Paints a Picture of Humanity’s Fears and How They Are Responded To

By Jackson TOYON Good satire is an art – and when people are living in tough times it’s a welcome salve. It’s not that things have ever been particularly easy but as people struggle they react to those struggles differently. Greek director Yorgos Lanthimos, famous for his affinity for absurdist dark comedy, reflects upon these […]