Looking to the Future While Savoring the Past

Looking to the Future While Savoring the Past

The La Cañada Flintridge Orthopaedic Guild (LCFOG) had much to celebrate recently and they did so at the La Cañada Flintridge Country Club where members gathered for their December meeting. Many were carrying large bags full of toys to be donated to the children at the clinic in Calexico. Mary Beth Perrine, vice president, Development […]

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GLENDALE KIWANIS The Kiwanis Club of Glendale meets on Fridays at noon. The Club will be dark on Dec. 22 and Dec. 29 in observance of the Christmas and New Year holidays. The cost to attend Friday meetings, which includes lunch and program, is $20. All are welcome. The Club meets Friday afternoons at the […]

PROBLEM SOLVED <<< BY CHRISTOPHER ELLIOTT

How long should I wait for my air conditioner to get repaired? Jeffrey Schiff’s Carrier air conditioner stops working during a heat wave. The manufacturer tells him to wait for the parts. But how long is too long? Q: I’m writing to you because I’ve been unable to resolve a problem through normal customer service […]

Caroling in the Park

Caroling in the Park

By Scarlett SALTZMAN, intern   The Adams Hill Neighborhood Association held its annual Caroling in the Park performance on Saturday, Dec. 16. The event took place from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in Glendale’s Adams Square Mini-Park. The show saw an increase in popularity this year with several hundred people attending to hear the carolers […]

Living It Up at The Leta Hotel in Goleta

Living It Up at The Leta Hotel in Goleta

By Greg ARAGON   For those who love the beaches and beauty of Santa Barbara but want a slower paced, less touristy atmosphere, the small town of Goleta is only a couple of miles up Highway 1 on the same stretch of coast known as the American Riviera.  The family and I recently snuck away […]

Dignitaries Attend Adams Hill Hanukkah Celebration

Dignitaries Attend Adams Hill Hanukkah Celebration

By Eliza PARTIKA   Around 200 people attended a Hanukkah celebration in Adams Hill on Dec. 10, including Glendale City Council members Ardy Kassakhian, Elen Asatryan, Paula Devine and Mayor Dan Brotman. The event featured speakers telling the story of Hanukkah, singing traditional songs, serving traditional sweets like challah bread, jelly donuts and gelt, and […]

Brand Library & Art Center Presents “If Memory Serves: Photography, Recollections and Vision”

Brand Library & Art Center, Glendale Library, Arts & Culture and the Los Angeles Center of Photography (LACP) present “If Memory Serves: Photography, Recollections and Vision.” Curated by LACP Executive Director Rotem Rozental, Ph.D, “If Memory Serves” features artworks by Aurora Wilder Collective (Jennifer Pritchard in collaboration with Patrick Corrigan and DALL-E), Elizabeth Bailey, Annette […]

NEWS FROM SACRAMENTO <<< LAURA FRIEDMAN

A Time for Reflection Holidays come at the end of a long year. They are our collective reward for our work and everyday struggles. They’re the balm on our souls after 365 days of hard-fought victories and disappointing losses. I love the holiday season. No matter what you celebrate, or even if you don’t celebrate […]

TREASURES OF THE VALLEY <<< Mike Lawler

TREASURES OF THE VALLEY <<< Mike Lawler

Montrose Promotional Piece – 1925 Montrose started out with a bang in 1914 with a big free barbeque. Lots were sold, but the sales didn’t really take off. War in Europe was threatening economic stability so Montrose growth didn’t really accelerate until the war ended. The early ’20s brought phenomenal growth to Montrose, particularly in […]

Driving Advice Especially Pertinent During Holidays

Typically, parking lots will have posted speed limits. If you see any speed limit signs, make sure to follow them to avoid any tickets and to keep everyone safe. However, if you don’t notice any posted speed limits, the National Motorists Association recommends staying below 15 miles per hour at all times. With the possibility […]