By Dominique ROCHA On Tuesday, residents of the Sunland-Tujunga area met with local law enforcement for this month’s Tacos with Cops meeting. As usual, the meeting was held at Joselito’s Mexican Food in Tujunga. This time, Senior Lead Officer Gloria Caloca was joined by special guest speakers Detective Christy Adriano and Brian Calicchia, who talked […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The controversial bill SB 79 is now on Gov. Gavin Newsom’s desk. He has until Oct. 13 to sign or veto the bill. The original Senate Bill 79, introduced by Senator Scott Wiener, would automatically up-zone land within a quarter mile of rail stations, major bus stops and ferry terminals. It would […]
The adage from Benjamin Franklin rings true today as it was in the 1700s: “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” By Mary O’KEEFE USC Verdugo Hills Hospital (VHH) will be hosting “Your Wellbeing. Your Community. A community health and wellbeing fair for the entire family” on Saturday, Oct. 4 from 9 […]
By Mary O’KEEFE On Friday, Girl Scout Julia Marriott of Troop 111 officially opened her Gold Award project with a ribbon cutting. Her project: installing a Gaga Ball pit at Monte Vista Elementary School, her alma mater. Gaga Ball is a popular sport, especially among young school-aged kids. “Gaga is a fast paced, high-energy sport […]
Excitement is building as the Kiwanis Club of La Cañada invites the community to its Benefit Art Auction & Marketplace for an afternoon of remarkable art, boutique merchants and elegant tastings supporting local youth and community programs. The event takes place on Sunday, Oct. 12 from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the historic La Cañada […]
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and CO – its award-winning digital platform for small businesses – has named Kane Communications Group to the CO—100: America’s Top 100 Small Businesses list. Kane, whose president is Crescenta Valley High School alumna Kimberly (Brown) Kane (Class of 1989, was selected out of more than 12,500 applicants for impressive […]
By Ruth SOWBY The rousing Haikian Chamber Choir performed as part of “Echoes of Our Ancestors” at the Greek Theatre on Sept. 12. The Choir, together with dozens of other artists, presented Armenian history through music and performance. “The show was a living testament to our culture and heritage,” said Choir member Anahit Karapetyan. […]
Why Won’t Groupon Refund Me? The Restaurant Closed! Sofya Mumford’s $65 Groupon voucher is worthless after the restaurant goes out of business. Why won’t the company refund her money? Question: I bought a voucher through Groupon for a restaurant in Minneapolis. The restaurant closed before I could use the voucher. I asked Groupon for a […]
GLENDALE KIWANIS The Kiwanis Club of Glendale typically meets on Fridays at noon. The Club will be dark on Sept. 26. The cost to attend Friday meetings, which includes lunch and program, is $25. All are welcome. The Club meets Friday afternoons at the Elks Lodge, 120 E. Colorado St. in Glendale. CCLCF EVENTS The […]
Lutheran Church Welcomes Singers to Anthem Choir The Anthem Chorale returns from summer break on Sunday, Sept. 28 at 10 a.m. Led by music director Mark Anzelon, the choir welcomes singers of all levels, regardless of prior experience. LCIF holds rehearsals for Anthem Chorale every Sunday at 9:15 a.m. in the church’s sanctuary for the […]