American Airlines Delayed My Flight, So I Drove. Why Can’t I Get A Refund? After an airline delay leaves him stranded in Phoenix, Michael Damarino rents a car to finish his trip. But American Airlines voids his refundable ticket because he’s technically a “no-show.” Can he get his money back? Question: My wife […]
Three years ago artist, teacher and illustrator Valerie “Val” Angulo transformed her front yard on Rosemary Avenue in Glendale and those of several neighbors into a gathering place where local artists could showcase and sell their artwork. Angulo launched the event at age 26 covering many of the initial costs herself while collecting donations to […]
Thirteen independent bookstores, including Once Upon A Time bookstore, are joining forces to create an unforgettable weekend for Los Angeles’s bibliophiles. The inaugural Los Angeles Indie Book Crawl will take place on Friday, July 24, Saturday, July 25 and Sunday, July 26 during regular store hours. This special event, modeled after popular book crawls in […]
The Rt. Rev. Antonio José Gallardo Lucena of St. Luke’s of the Mountains Episcopal Church was ordained and consecrated the eighth bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles on July 11 – the first Latino to hold the office “in the spirit of love and truth” as hundreds applauded, whistled and cheered in a […]
Movie Night at UUCVH On Friday, July 24 at 6:30 p.m. the Unitarian Universalist Church of the Verdugo Hills will have its monthly movie night. Popcorn and snacks provided. Those interested can bring a snack to share. Come join the growing group of fans! No reservations are needed, just stop by 4451 Dunsmore Ave. in La Crescenta. CSL Offers Gentle Movement Class […]
A Darker Side of The “Father of Glendale” Cecilia Rasmussen was the local history writer for many years for the LA Times. She wrote on subjects similar to those that I often cover: crime, cons, murders, tragedies; in other words, the darker side of local history. I admired her for that. This side of history […]
La Crescenta is Getting Hotter – Let’s Plant Trees Growing up, I didn’t know any kids who loved blacktop. Grass meant you could fall and get up; asphalt meant you fell and got all scraped up. Grass was cool underfoot on a June morning; asphalt was already radiating by 9 a.m. I don’t remember ever […]
Refurbished Owl Park Has Safety Concerns I am writing about Glendale’s Mayor’s Bicentennial Park, which can be seen just east of the CA-2 Freeway. We bring our grandsons to the park. It is nice and quiet and has a great path to walk. There are bridges on the path and my grandson renamed it “Bridge Park.” In […]
John C. Fremont Elementary School celebrated its 100th anniversary with a centennial celebration that brought together hundreds of current families, alumni, former staff, neighbors and community leaders to honor a century of educational excellence and community spirit. The celebration began with remarks from Principal Vickie Atikian, Fremont Foundation President Elizabeth Anderson, PTA President Caroline Larson, […]
Action League of the Foothills provides volunteer opportunities for students in grades eight through 12 through the ALF Teens program. ALF Teens was established in 1967 and since then individuals and organizations have greatly benefited from the charitable endeavors of this student committee. The goals for students are to develop a sense of personal responsibility, […]