DirecTV Charged Me a $40 Fee Almost a Year After I Canceled – What Can I Do? George Cleveland cancels DirecTV but it hits him with a $40 fee 10 months later. Can a company charge you for a fee it never mentioned? Question: I canceled my DirecTV service and even received a refund for […]
GLENDALE KIWANIS The Kiwanis Club of Glendale meets on Fridays at noon. The Club next meets on Nov. 14 when it hosts 44th District Assemblymember Nick Schultz who will give an overview of the District. The cost to attend Friday meetings, which includes lunch and program, is $25. All are welcome. The Club meets Friday […]
By Jackson TOYON Good satire is an art – and when people are living in tough times it’s a welcome salve. It’s not that things have ever been particularly easy but as people struggle they react to those struggles differently. Greek director Yorgos Lanthimos, famous for his affinity for absurdist dark comedy, reflects upon these […]
The Brand Library & Art Center hosts artist Christina Ballantyne as the final segment of its Art Talks series. The series invited contemporary artists to discuss their work and the issues surrounding it. Each talk was followed by a moderated Q&A session led by Brand staff member, artist and writer Jennifer Remenchik. The series was […]
On Nov. 19 the free admission Glendale Noon Concerts will feature cellist Rachel Coosaia and pianist James Lent performing works by Georg Goltermann, Gabriel Faurė, J.C. Bach, Beethoven, William Henry Squire, Astor Piazzolla and Pablo Casals. The program is from 12:10 p.m. to 12:40 p.m. It includes Georg Goltermann (1824-1898) “Etude Caprice Opus 54, No. 4,” […]
Reprinted from September 2019 Question: I live next door to a wonderful family with two children, ages 5 and 7. They’ve always been good neighbors but have been particularly protective of me since my wife passed away a year and a half ago. In other words, we’re like family. The 5-year-old left his bicycle in […]
LCIF Holding Blood Drive Lutheran Church in the Foothills (LCIF) is partnering with the American Red Cross to host a vital blood donation event next week, urging community members to roll up their sleeves and help secure the region’s blood supply. The blood drive is scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 20 from 10 a.m. to 4 […]
It’s a Small World After All The gun captain gave the command, “Fire!” The cannon blast cut through the air. A band began to play as the crowd burst into applause. Moments later, some 20 miles away near Lockport, New York, a father and son embraced at the distant sound. Their job was complete and […]
Kicking Off the Holiday Season As the year draws to a close and the holiday season approaches, the Crescenta Valley Town Council continues to advocate for residents on key local issues, with housing development and community safety being the top recent topics of discussion. The Land Use meeting held on Nov. 6 at the La […]
Say Grats at Dinner When we read about problems and tragedies it’s easy to become distressed. To increase happiness, think about things for which you have gratitude. My family does this at the end of dinner when we say “grats.” This involves one person telling us three things for which she or he is grateful. […]