Did someone say “bingo!”? That was the question of the night on Saturday when more than a 120 folks came to the Verdugo Hills Memorial Hall for a rousing night of bingo. And what a night it was! The Chamber hosted an “historical bingo” and Charly Shelton shared some history of the early Crescenta Valley […]
As spring approaches, the Montrose Verdugo City Chamber of Commerce (MVCC) is gearing up for two spectacular events that not only promise a good time but also play a pivotal role in funding the MVCC’s mission of giving back to the community. The 9th Annual Montrose Craft Beer Fest and the 4th Annual MVCC Egg […]
“Burned” by my Hamilton Beach toaster oven. Why can’t I get a refund? Illustration by Dustin Elliott Ronald Crossley’s Hamilton Beach toaster oven doesn’t work. And apparently neither does the Hamilton Beach customer service department. How does he get this appliance fixed? Q: I returned a Hamilton Beach toaster oven earlier this […]
GLENDALE KIWANIS The Kiwanis Club of Glendale meets on Fridays at noon. On Friday, Feb 1, Club President Irma Villegas will give a craft talk 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 Elks Lodge, 120 E. Colorado […]
By Charly SHELTON The holidays are over and it has been three weeks since we’ve had a real celebration for anything. Time for a festival at a theme park. Each January, Knott’s Berry Farm welcomes guests to its annual Peanuts Celebration, this year running from Jan. 27 through Feb. 25. This event transforms the […]
By Steve ZALL and Sid FISH February 2024 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 […]
First graders at Jefferson Elementary School got a special treat on Friday when they were greeted with a visit by Glendale Police Department’s (GPD) Labrador retriever Brisket. By Mary O’KEEFE Sit. Shake. Roll over. Those are some of the things that Glendale Police Services Officer Amy Tate had the department’s newest facility dog […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The Glendale City Council began on Tuesday with a member of the Pasadena Humane Wildlife Dept. making a presentation concerning the coyote issue in the City of Glendale and the wildlife plan the City was looking at developing and approving. The presentation was made by Lauren Hamlett, Pasadena Humane’s director of Wildlife […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The Supreme Court of California has denied the petition for the review and de-publication request in the case of Snowball West Investments vs. City of Los Angeles. This was a case that has gone from community meetings to the courts and finally ended with a decision by the Supreme Court of California […]
More Losses Last week I shared with you the loss of the mom of one of my friends. Elaine, though, was over 80 years old and her quality of life had greatly deteriorated. Some might consider her death a blessing. Then on Thursday I learned that a man I met through the Glendale Kiwanis, T.J. […]