Planes, Trains and Automobiles – Part 3 The small crowd surged forward as the shiny machine pulled into the driveway. Local Durant Motors representative Harry Harvey addressed the excited onlookers. “You are about to witness a spectacular feat that no other automobile has ever achieved: the ascent up the sharp grade to the very top […]
Defensible Space Zone Zero: Balancing Fire Safety with Shade and Climate Concerns In the wildfire-urban interface (WUI) areas of California and the Verdugo Hills, fire preparation is of immense importance. But for those who live in any foothill community in California, drastic fuel modification changes are coming their way with the intent of creating defensible […]
The Our Lady of Lourdes School campus was transformed into a vibrant hub of joy and community spirit during its annual Family Fun Days carnival, held Sept. 5–7. With over 5,500 attendees across three days, the event was a resounding success, offering thrilling rides, classic carnival games, live music, and an array of food and […]
Officials of National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC®) announced the names of more than 16,000 semifinalists in the 71st annual National Merit Scholarship Program. These academically talented high school seniors have an opportunity to continue in the competition for approximately 6,930 National Merit Scholarships worth nearly $26 million that will be offered next spring. To be […]
The Elks National Foundation (ENF) 2026 Most Valuable Student Scholarship Contest is seeking applications. Open to any high school senior who is a U.S. citizen, the ENF will award a total of 480 four-year scholarships worth $4,000 and 20 four-year scholarships worth $30,000. Deadline for application is Nov. 12, 2025. In addition, the Elks National Foundation […]
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The arrival of these firefighting machines reminds all to never let down their guard. By Mary O’KEEFE September is Emergency Preparedness Month, National Firefighter Appreciation Month and, in Los Angeles County, the month of arrival of water dropping Super Scoopers. Super Scooper is a nickname for amphibious firefighting aircraft. Super Scoopers are designed to repeatedly […]
By Julie BUTCHER One of numerous public speakers at Tuesday night’s meeting of the Glendale City Council aired his concerns about the chair of the committee appointed by the Council to explore possible changes to the city’s charter, expressing criticism of the chair’s advocacy in bringing issues back for repeated votes. In recent social media […]
By Dominique ROCHA Montrose residents and business owners have been outraged at the proposed draft Land Use Element, part of a plan that many fear will result in residential developments replacing many city-owned parking lots, some of which are in Montrose. The plan has caused uproar in the community. In an attempt to answer the […]
Marking 16 Years This week’s cover story is by Mary O’Keefe about the arrival of the SuperScoopers – firefighting aircraft on loan from Canada. Looking over her story I can’t help but recall the fires in January that were propelled by violent winds and our own brush with disaster in 2009 when we were battling […]