Clark University announced that Oliver E. Briskin and Karina H. Fischman of La Crescenta were named to first honors on the spring 2026 Dean’s List. Students must have a GPA of 3.8 or above for first honors or a GPA between 3.50 and 3.79 for second honors. Founded in 1887, Clark University is a liberal […]
The next Village Poets reading at Bolton Hall Museum will be on Sunday, July 26 at 4:30 p.m when Beth Paulson of Altadena and Nicholas Yingling will be featured. Hosted by Joe DeCenzo and Alice Pero, there will also be an open mic and poets are invited to participate in the open reading segment of […]
GLENDALE KIWANIS The Kiwanis Club of Glendale meets on Fridays at noon. On July 17, Jessy Shelton from 7 Seas Collective will be making a presentation to the Club. The cost to attend Friday meetings, which includes lunch and program, is $25. All are welcome. The Club meets at the Elks Lodge, 120 E. Colorado […]
American Airlines Delayed My Flight, So I Drove. Why Can’t I Get A Refund? After an airline delay leaves him stranded in Phoenix, Michael Damarino rents a car to finish his trip. But American Airlines voids his refundable ticket because he’s technically a “no-show.” Can he get his money back? Question: My wife […]
Three years ago artist, teacher and illustrator Valerie “Val” Angulo transformed her front yard on Rosemary Avenue in Glendale and those of several neighbors into a gathering place where local artists could showcase and sell their artwork. Angulo launched the event at age 26 covering many of the initial costs herself while collecting donations to […]
Thirteen independent bookstores, including Once Upon A Time bookstore, are joining forces to create an unforgettable weekend for Los Angeles’s bibliophiles. The inaugural Los Angeles Indie Book Crawl will take place on Friday, July 24, Saturday, July 25 and Sunday, July 26 during regular store hours. This special event, modeled after popular book crawls in […]
The Rt. Rev. Antonio José Gallardo Lucena of St. Luke’s of the Mountains Episcopal Church was ordained and consecrated the eighth bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles on July 11 – the first Latino to hold the office “in the spirit of love and truth” as hundreds applauded, whistled and cheered in a […]
Movie Night at UUCVH On Friday, July 24 at 6:30 p.m. the Unitarian Universalist Church of the Verdugo Hills will have its monthly movie night. Popcorn and snacks provided. Those interested can bring a snack to share. Come join the growing group of fans! No reservations are needed, just stop by 4451 Dunsmore Ave. in La Crescenta. CSL Offers Gentle Movement Class […]
A Darker Side of The “Father of Glendale” Cecilia Rasmussen was the local history writer for many years for the LA Times. She wrote on subjects similar to those that I often cover: crime, cons, murders, tragedies; in other words, the darker side of local history. I admired her for that. This side of history […]
La Crescenta is Getting Hotter – Let’s Plant Trees Growing up, I didn’t know any kids who loved blacktop. Grass meant you could fall and get up; asphalt meant you fell and got all scraped up. Grass was cool underfoot on a June morning; asphalt was already radiating by 9 a.m. I don’t remember ever […]