Weird Crescenta Valley My newest book on the weirder aspects of our local history is now available, called “Weird Crescenta Valley: Historical and Natural Oddities.” I tend toward the darker sides of history anyway so a selection of weird stories is right on the mark. The chapters are as follows. Weird Supernatural – My favorite! […]
Just The Facts, Ma’am I would say I am a bit of an information junkie. Not that I need to have quick information at my fingertips for life’s typical questions. I don’t. Sometimes I actually prefer to just wonder about things, like we used to do before phones became more than a calling device. But […]
Celebrating the Holidays Last Friday’s annual Montrose tree lighting ceremony kicked off the beginning of holiday shopping, family gatherings and celebration of our country’s traditions; however, nothing quite matches the pomp and excitement of this Saturday’s Montrose Christmas Parade. Now celebrating its 44th year, Parade watchers of all ages will be lining both sides of […]
It’s beginning to look a lot like… With all of the cozy and cheery holiday December happenings in Montrose, it truly feels like we live in a town in a Hallmark movie. If you missed the Montrose Christmas tree lighting ceremony last weekend, do not worry; you can still catch the Montrose Christmas Parade […]
The Rotary Club of Glendale (Noon) held a luncheon at the Glendale Police Dept. community room where it distributed $50,000 to 12 different organizations with programs for at-risk youth. The funds were raised through the Rotary’s Cars for Cops & Kids car show. Cars for Cops and Kids has seen significant growth year-over-year, largely due […]
California School of the Arts – San Gabriel Valley hosts a special preview day on Dec. 10 to showcase its award-winning arts and academic programs for middle and high school students. School administrators will be on hand to explain the college preparatory academic program and the 10 arts conservatories in the schools of dance, fine […]
Ki Park, the director of Verdugo Hills Women’s Chorus (VHWC), announced the chorus will be performing for local venues after a long COVID hiatus. The chorus, whether masked or not, is eagerly waiting to perform while staying within the confines of each venue. Park is a longtime performer in churches and in community choruses. Performances […]
The Complexities of Family Caregiving No matter what stage of life, we all need to be cared for or at least cared about. Caring for family members later in life can be challenging and complex. Family caregiving can take its toll physically, financially and emotionally. Sometimes our inability to serve as a caregiver due […]
It’s the time of year for sweet treats, a sarcastic yet heartfelt holiday wish and a curly Christmas tree. That’s right – it’s time once again for Grinchmas. The Grinch is back at Universal Studios Hollywood to celebrate his newfound love for Christmas as he brings all the holiday decorations back from Mount Krumpit. Of course […]
For the seventh year the community is invited to spend the second night of Hanukkah with members of the Sunland Tujunga Arts, Recreation, and Culture Committee where the story of miracles will be shared. Hanukkah in the Foothills takes place on Monday, Dec. 19 at 5 p.m. at New Hope Community Church, 10438 Oro Vista […]