STARC Hosts Presentation by Chumash-Tongva Elder Dennis Garcia

By Katie O’Brien   STARC (Sunland Tujunga Arts, Rec and Culture) Committee members and members of the community gathered on Feb. 27 at McGroarty Arts Center to learn about the “Tales of the Chumash” in a presentation by Chumash Tongva elder Dennis Garcia. Garcia, a dancer of traditional music, spoke about his regalia made of […]

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USC-VHH <<< Community Resource Center for Aging

The Value of Social Care   As the complex American healthcare system strives to become a model more value-based vs. volume-based, there has been attention paid to environmental factors facing high-risk populations. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), “the lack of social supports directly contributes to the development of chronic health conditions,” which […]

Documents of America <<< Sponsored by Glendale Moose Lodge 541

Documents of America <<< Sponsored by Glendale Moose Lodge 541

The Bill of Rights Led by George Mason of Virginia, the three delegates who opposed the new Constitution without a Bill of Rights returned home and organized strong opposition to the ratification. It soon became apparent that the new Constitution would be ratified by the required nine states without the two largest states, New York […]

PROBLEM SOLVED <<< BY CHRISTOPHER ELLIOTT

PROBLEM SOLVED <<< BY CHRISTOPHER ELLIOTT

I returned my defective hard drives to Amazon. What’s this $546 restocking fee?   When Akin Williams’ Western Digital hard drives don’t work, he tries to return them to Amazon. But the seller wants to charge him a $546 restocking fee. Is that legit?   Q: I recently bought four Western Digital hard drives through […]

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GLENDALE KIWANIS The Kiwanis Club of Glendale meets on Fridays at noon. On Friday, April 5, a representative of Glendale Parks & Open Spaces will be making a presentation to the Club. The cost to attend Friday meetings, which includes lunch and program, is $20. All are welcome. The Club meets Friday afternoons at the […]

Scene in LA – April 2024

Scene in LA – April 2024

By Steve ZALL and Sid FISH Our local theaters have lots of new offerings. It’s time to treat yourself to the magic of live theater by going to see a show! COVID protocols continue to be dictated by each individual venue, so bring a facemask to wear during the show in case the venue requires […]

Prom Plus Plans Bingo in Support of Final Event

Prom Plus Plans Bingo in Support of Final Event

By Eliza PARTIKA   After 30 years, Prom Plus is closing its doors but is planning a bingo night to support the final event. Prom Plus, the organization that was started after the 1991 death of Crescenta Valley High School senior Berlyn Cosman, will hold its final event on May 18 after struggling to fill […]