Thomas Jefferson ‘T.J.’ Denton V

Thomas Jefferson ‘T.J.’ Denton V

April 4, 1962 – Jan. 24, 2024   Warmhearted and having a loving zest for his family and service to the community, “T.J.” looked on the many blessings of his life with gratitude. Born to Thomas and Jean Denton and the brother of three older sisters, T.J. grew up in Glendale. At Glendale High he […]

Jack “The Barber” Roscher

Jack “The Barber” Roscher

Jack Roscher was born in Toledo, Ohio on Feb. 5, 1941. He passed away peacefully at home on Jan. 5. He was 83 years old. His family moved to the Glendale area when he was 3 years old. He then graduated from Glendale High School in 1958, continued on to barber school where he earned […]

TREASURES OF THE VALLEY <<< MIKE LAWLER

Memories of the ‘Big Ravine’ Being used to smooth roads and level suburban lots, we often forget about the geography of the valley we live in. We live on alluvial fans made up of rocks and sand that poured out of the canyons above us with each heavy rain. On those alluvial fans gullies were […]

VIEWS FROM THE VALLEY <<< SUSAN BOLAN

VIEWS FROM THE VALLEY <<< SUSAN BOLAN

Change Is Inevitable … but I don’t have to like it. As many of you know, I have been involved in local community activism for some time now. What started with a curiosity about the plans to build the 710 Freeway tunnel back in 2009, it developed into a full commitment to fight for the […]

Letters to the Editor

Warns Voters Not to be Fooled For generations, Crescenta Valley’s GUSD schools have drawn families to grow roots in our community. We’re nationally distinguished not only for our academics, but also for ensuring students across all abilities are supported through their education. My children join their neighbors walking to school and my pride for my […]

NOTES & NODS

Lutheran Church in the Foothills Lutheran Church in the Foothills is betting on a win-win for the Super Bowl. Put your money in a soup pot for the team you think will win and all the money goes to charity. The yearly tradition at LCIF, known as the “Souper Bowl of Caring,” will take place […]

SPIRITUALLY SPEAKING

Question: There are things in my life I want to change and yet I seem, many times, to sabotage myself and to not follow through on my intentions. What can I do to overcome my seeming resistance to making the changes that I say I want to make and that I know will improve my […]

QUESTIONS ABOUT REAL ESTATE? ASK PHYLLIS!

Probate Disclosure Requirements Dear Phyllis, My husband passed but he didn’t have a living trust. He purchased the home before we were married and I was never put on the title. Therefore, the home had to go to the probate court, which took forever. My brother was ill, so I divided my time between his […]

One Perishes in La Cañada House Fire

One Perishes in La Cañada House Fire

Story and Photo by Mary O’KEEFE County Fire responded to a call in the 2000 block of Rancho Cañada in La Cañada that came in at 3:56 this morning, Tuesday.. Smoke and fire showed upon arrival. One occupant was outside when deputies arrived, and informed them two others were in the house. Deputies spotted a […]