By Ruth SOWBY During the first part of the week of July 7 through July 10, guests at Descanso Gardens in La Cañada were surprised to see about 40 goats grazing on grass, tree limbs and dried vegetation along the road to the Boddy House. The goats were tasked with clearing brush and invasive plants near […]
The Historical Society of the Crescenta Valley hosted Silent Movies in the Park on Saturday night, July 18, at Two Strike Park. The event was a trip to the past – not only because of the hand-cranked projector (provided by supporter Joe Rinaudo) and live musical accompaniment of the silent movie, but because of the […]
By Dr. Laurie KELBAN It’s summertime. The days are long and the weather is great for spending time outdoors with our pets. Can you imagine wearing a fur coat during the summer? Our pets not only wear fur coats year-round, but they also have a relatively inefficient way of cooling themselves, relying mainly on panting […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The 31st Annual Cruise Night along Brand Boulevard was a gathering of a lot of classic and exotic vehicles. Despite hot temperatures thousands of people came to Brand to look at the vehicles – some that reminded people of a time gone by, others of what the future could look like. The […]
I Have Two Fraudulent Charges On My PayPal Account. What Should I Do? David Melton faces a frustrating problem when two fraudulent charges for sports tickets totaling $1,855 hit his PayPal account. His initial disputes with PayPal and American Express fail. Is there any way to reverse the charges? Question: I had two fraudulent charges […]
GLENDALE KIWANIS The Kiwanis Club of Glendale meets on Fridays at noon. On July 24, Club member Pat Liddell will be making a presentation to the Club on the Children’s Fund. The cost to attend Friday meetings, which includes lunch and program, is $25. All are welcome. The Club meets at the Elks Lodge, 120 […]
Glendale Arts invites the public to a free presentation on the history of the Hollywood Bowl, given by Vic Pallos, tonight, Thursday, July 23 at 7:30 p.m. at ace/121 Gallery in Glendale. The show relives the Bowl’s 100-plus-year history with images of vintage photos and postcards, along with anecdotes of many famous entertainers who have […]
ReflectSpace presents ReCoding the Codex: Cultural Heritage through Language, an exhibition that considers the complicated relationship between language, social justice and cultural heritage. The codex is the historical name for a book; this becomes the starting point for the artists to re-create or re-code the way language is seen and read. Located inside Central […]
Question: I am looking for a prayer or spiritual practice to do at night that helps me process my day. Do you have any suggestions? Seeking in La Crescenta Answer: Dear Seeking in La Crescenta, Thanks for this question. It seems like you are on a path of wanting to use your daily experiences as […]
Gentle Giants by Raphaele Cohen-Bacry is on display at the Adams Square Mini Park Gas Station through Friday, Oct. 2. Gentle Giants presents a gathering of tall, hand-formed characters who share the space with a calm, watchful presence. Each giant stands as part of a loose “family,” connected not by a single story but by a […]