HEALTHY LIVING 2025: Eating Well May Be Key to Good Health, Life Longevity

HEALTHY LIVING 2025: Eating Well May Be Key to Good Health, Life Longevity

By Robin GOLDSWORTHY Eating in a more healthful manner may be a common goal, especially at the new year, but figuring out how to do that might be more elusive than people think. According to Kevin Park, registered dietician and nutritionist at USC Verdugo Hills Hospital, people commonly set themselves up for failure. “From my […]

City of Glendale Offers Clean-up Advice

Following the recent windstorm that left an unprecedented amount of green waste and debris across the city, the Glendale Public Works Dept. has initiated comprehensive clean-up efforts to restore the community. Public Works crews are systematically working block-by-block to clear fallen limbs, brush and other debris from streets. Here’s how to help with clean-up efforts: […]

Samuel R. Nicholson

Samuel R. Nicholson

Jan. 30, 1929 – Nov. 17, 2024 Samuel R. Nicholson, beloved husband, dad and gramps, passed away at home after a short illness. He was born in New Jersey to Jessie and Sam Nicholson. He married Patricia Seeber in 1954 in Darmstadt, Germany while he was finishing his U.S. Army obligation. They honeymooned throughout Europe. […]

Pati (McArdle) Potter

Pati (McArdle) Potter

Sept. 20, 1950 – Nov. 20, 2024   Pati (McArdle) Potter lived her entire life in Sunland-Tujunga as a dedicated member of the community. Pati was deeply committed to preserving and improving the neighborhood she loved so dearly. Pati was a steadfast supporter of her community, nurturing lifelong friendships and serving for many years on […]

SPIRITUALLY SPEAKING

Reprinted from May 12, 2016 Question: I was walking by my daughter’s bedroom and overheard a conversation between her and a friend. The conversation was about sex and I distinctly heard her say, “This is the year I want to lose my virginity.” I was shocked! She is 17 and just graduated from high school. […]

NOTES & NODS

LCIF Welcomes Community Lutheran Church in the Foothills (LCIF) is mobilizing efforts to help victims of the Los Angeles County fires. LCIF, as a member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), is working with Lutheran Disaster Response to deliver aid to the affected communities in Southern California. LCIF has a link on its […]

VIEWS OF THE VERDUGOS <<< CRAIG DURST

VIEWS OF THE VERDUGOS <<< CRAIG DURST

Project UFO Lands in Tujunga Recently I was sent two newspaper clippings with brief mentions of filming being done in Tujunga for the television show “Project UFO” in 1978. The program featured Air Force investigators charged with examining UFO sightings and the show aired on NBC for two seasons.  The initial filming was during the […]

NEWS FROM THE LA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS <<< KATHRYN BARGER

NEWS FROM THE LA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS <<< KATHRYN BARGER

Barger and Horvath Seek Evaluation of Emergency Notifications During Eaton and Palisades Wildfires In the wake of this month’s devastating Eaton and Palisades wildfires, Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chair Kathryn Barger and coauthor Supervisor Lindsey P. Horvath successfully introduced a motion calling for an independent after-action review of the emergency notification systems used […]

Fire Erupts Near Castaic Lake

A wild fire has started near Castaic Lake. It is named the Lake Hughes Fire and was first reported at 11 a.m. The fire is off Lake Hughes Road, north of Castaic Reservoir Road.  The wildfire is spreading rapidly. It grew quickly–  in a mater of minutes – from 50/100 acres to 500-plus acres. As […]