Notes & Nods

LCIF News Lutheran Church in the Foothills invites everyone to enjoy a hearty soup supper each Wednesday evening at 6 p.m. in the church’s Fellowship Hall during the season of Lent. Pastor Chuck Bunnell said, “We are all ‘longing for belonging’ these days, and our Lenten Soup Suppers are a great way to meet new […]

Spiritually Speaking

Question: Our youngest will be entering college in August. He has decided that his subjects will prepare him for a career in astrophysics. His dream job is to be an astronaut. Although we’re supporting him in his goal, we are also telling him that just in case this doesn’t work out it would be a […]

Questions About Today’s Real Estate? Ask Phyllis!

Why Is An Open House Important? Dear Phyllis, My daughter has her Arizona home listed for sale. She didn’t want an open house due to security reasons. In addition, she did not want all of the neighbors coming through. But her Realtor insisted and did agree to have another Realtor there with her for added […]

Water Service Restored on Ocean View

A statement by Crescenta Valley Water District states that water service has been restored to the affected homes between Montrose Avenue and Waltonia Drive. The statement continues: Crews will be working onsite for a few more hours to secure the area. Thank you so much for your patience! We realize this has been an inconvenience. Please […]

Emergency Water Pipe Repairs on Ocean View

There is an emergency pipeline repair in progress on Friday night at Ocean View Boulevard and the 210 Freeway. Ocean View is closed in both directions from Montrose Avenue north to Waltonia Drive. CV Water District crews are onsite to assess the situation and make repairs. Currently the on-ramps to the 210 Freeway are closed […]

More Rain Less Drought

More Rain Less Drought

The rain, rain, rain came down, down, down in a rushing, rising riv’lets. ’Til the river crept out of its bed, And crept right into Piglet’s. – “Rain, Rain, Rain Came Down, Down, Down” from “Winnie the Pooh and the Blustery Day”   By Mary O’KEEFE It has been raining a lot and snowing in […]

Insulin Prices Capped

Insulin Prices Capped

By Mary O’KEEFE Many people, with and without insurance, worry what would happen if they could not afford their medication. It is especially worrisome for those who are on regular medication like insulin. According to reports, insulin costs have been increasing over the last few years and the costs have not matched inflation. Prices can […]