We are sad to announce the passing of our beloved Jesse Joseph Villarreal, 22, of Montrose. On the morning of Nov. 5, he was tragically killed when struck by a car while attempting to cross a busy street on his way to work. Jesse was born in West Covina on Oct. 3, 2000 and […]
Rains and Drought Earlier this month, drought-stricken Southern California experienced fantastic rainfall, the kind that lowers air pressure, creates that lovely white noise and makes people want to take a nap. Still, even with some areas receiving as much as four inches of rain, drought conditions have only slightly improved in the region. In other […]
Early Memories of La Crescenta Last week I featured some memories of one of the earliest settlers in the valley, Winifred Bathey. The Bathey family first came to the valley in 1883, applying for land at the top of Briggs Avenue. After a few years of splitting their time between the Crescenta Valley and Los […]
Glendale Elks Lodge #1289 will hold its annual Hoop Shoot Free Throw contest this Sunday, Nov. 20 starting at 11:30 a.m. The event will be held at the Rosemont Middle School gym located at 4725 Rosemont Ave. in La Crescenta. The competition is free and open to children ages 8-13 who live in the local Glendale […]
LCIF News Lutheran Church in the Foothills is building momentum after the pandemic and making plans for the year ahead. The church’s annual meeting of the congregation will be held on Sunday, Nov. 20 following the 10 a.m. worship service with Pastor Chuck Bunnell. The church will discuss the 2023 budget and will make plans […]
It was standing room only at the last meeting of the YMCA Quarterback Club for 2022. Held on Nov. 8 at the Oakmont Country Club, supporters of the Club and the athletes they followed were on hand to recognize and celebrate key players for their dedication to the sport of football on the high school […]
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By Mary O’KEEFE Public can meet on the ground those who they may only see flying overhead. The American Heroes Air Show is coming back to Hansen Dam on Saturday, Nov. 12 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. “It’s really to bring the public together with the people in the helicopter communities,” said Steve Goldsworthy, […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Election 2022 is over but that doesn’t mean we all know how candidates and measures have fared. It takes a while to process and count ballots across the country; however, this is what is known so far in LA County and the state. The Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk (RR/CC) Dean Logan […]
By Ruth SOWBY Especially during the election season, many people may ponder how to serve on a City of Glendale board or commission. The process to apply may be easier than a person thinks. Below is the step-by-step process to apply for a seat on a city board or commission. First, an application […]