Glendale Outreach Held for a Proposed Dog Park

By Mary O’KEEFE The City of Glendale is looking for feedback from the public on the location of its proposed dog park. The City Council approved a design consultant, RJM Design Group, to evaluate the feasibility of developing a dog park. Three potential locations are being looked at including Brand Park south of the Tea […]

Cooling Stations Throughout the Area

With this heat Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggest drinking plenty of fluids even for those who don’t feel thirsty. Schedule outdoor activities carefully. Wear lightweight, loose-fitting clothing and sunscreen. People should pace themselves. There are cooling centers open throughout the area including: The unincorporated area of Los Angeles County – La Crescenta/Montrose. The […]

Update on Byblos Fire

Update on Byblos Fire

By Mary O’KEEFE Los Angeles County Fire Dept. responded to a fire at Byblos Mediterranean Bakery at 2948 Foothill Blvd. on Wednesday afternoon, July 12. The call came in of a fire that at first was said to have been contained to the roof; however, it soon spread throughout the restaurant. People who were working […]

After a Five-Year Break, the Party Returns to the Colorado Street Bridge

After a Five-Year Break, the Party Returns to the Colorado Street Bridge

Pasadena Heritage, the city’s historic preservation organization, hosted its signature event, the Colorado Street Bridge Party, on Saturday, July 15. It was the first time the gathering has been held in five years. The historic bridge was the site of the event – closed to traffic for the evening – which included live music, food […]

Spiritually Speaking

Spiritually Speaking

Question: I have a very dear friend who is always late when we agree to meet for dinner. She works a full time job and I know she is always at work on time. My problem is I am a diabetic and when we schedule our dinners I have told her time and time again […]

Notes & Nods

LCIF at Dodger Stadium Lutheran Church in the Foothills will participate in the upcoming Lutheran Night at Dodger Stadium on Friday, Sept. 1 at 7 p.m. Lutheran Night is organized by the Southwest California Synod, the local governing body of LCIF. Tickets are $30 to see the Los Angeles Dodgers take on the Atlanta Braves. […]

Summer Fun at Zachari Dunes on Mandalay Beach in Oxnard

Summer Fun at Zachari Dunes on Mandalay Beach in Oxnard

By Greg ARAGON   The only thing better than a great hotel room is a great hotel room on the beach. And this is why Zachari Dunes on Mandalay Beach is one of my new favorite Southern California destinations. Located steps from the beautiful sand and ocean in Oxnard, the resort has everything one could […]

Brand Summer Music Series

All are invited to enjoy eclectic live music outside on the lawn behind Brand Library & Art Center, 1601 W. Mountain St. in Glendale. Concerts are Friday nights at 7 p.m. and admission is free. Visitors are welcome to bring a chair or blanket and picnic on the grassy hillsides in Brand Park. Seats are […]

Long-Standing Members Honored, Board Inducted

Long-Standing Members Honored, Board Inducted

The Glendale Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) met on June 10 to honor 50-year members and install the officers for the 2023-24 year. Fifty-year members of AAUW Glendale Branch who were honored were Mary Pallares, Florence Chase and Sharon Ouellette; (not pictured are Eileen Givens, Donna Franklin, Janet Gault, Jerry Johnstone, Lois […]