Problem Solved <<< CHRISTOPHER ELLIOTT

Help! Hertz sent me a 10-year-old bill – and then banned me. Hertz sends Marcus Hall a 10-year-old bill. But it can’t substantiate the $6 charge. Now he’s on the Do Not Rent list. Can I help him untangle this? Q: I recently received a $6 bill from Hertz for toll charges from 2012. The […]

One Land Explored, Others Warned in ‘Motherland’

One Land Explored, Others Warned in ‘Motherland’

By Mary O’KEEFE “Motherland” is a new documentary by Vic Gerami, journalist and editor/publisher of the web magazine “The Blunt Post.” The film is described on IMDB (Independent Movie Data Base) as “following the 2020 unprovoked genocidal attack against Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh) Armenians by Azerbaijan and Turkey that killed 5,000 Armenians. Journalist and activist Vic Gerami […]

Discount Tickets Available for Hollywood Christmas Parade

Half price grandstand seats are now on sale through Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 5 only for the 90th anniversary of “The Hollywood Christmas Parade Supporting Marine Toys for Tots,” which will be presented live in the streets of Hollywood on Sunday, Nov. 27 at 6 p.m., starting at Hollywood Boulevard at Orange Street. This year’s […]

Spiritually Speaking

Question: I recently heard about a teenager who was run over by two cars. He died. He was at what is now considered an “underground” or illegal gathering. This happened at 3 a.m.! My question is what is a kid that age doing out at that time? My heart goes out to children whose parents […]

Notes & Nods

LCIF News A night of family fun is planned on the lawn and under the stars. Lutheran Church in the Foothills is bringing back its popular movie night after a lengthy pause due to the pandemic. All are invited to watch “Minions: The Rise of Gru,” on Friday, Sept. 30 at 7 p.m. Families are […]

Questions About Real Estate? Ask Phyllis!

What Happens If I Find My Own Buyer? Dear Phyllis, I tried the for sale by owner approach to sell my home. I put a sign out in front and then got the word out to my Facebook and Instagram pages. After several weeks of non-stop phone calls that resulted in nothing, I contacted a […]

VIEWS FROM THE VALLEY <<< SUSAN BOLAN

Making An Impact I know I am not alone in my growing concerns about where our country is headed. Each day, we see new problems spring up that affect our ability to provide for our families or cause us to feel less safe. The enormity of it can be overwhelming especially when most of what […]

Treasures of the Valley <<< Mike Lawler

Starr Barnum, One of La Cañada’s Pioneers Starr Barnum – what a great name, worthy of a rock and roller or a film persona – is actually the name of an early La Cañada resident who is often mentioned in histories of La Cañada. Starr is a family name, passed down through the generations. In […]