By Mary O’KEEFE This week Crescenta Valley High School students are hosting Solidarity Week. They are painting banners, signing pledges of support and working with teachers to make their classrooms a welcoming place for all. The week used to be called Ally Week; however, that was changed with the guidance of GLSEN (Gay, Lesbian and […]
By Reid MERLO The Crescenta Valley Falcon JV football program opened league play this last Friday with a win against the John Burroughs Bears. The Falcons were sparked by big plays on special teams and a solid running attack. Tyler Matsuda’s blocked punt and touchdown in the first quarter allowed the Falcons to take an early lead […]
It’s Time To Care About CAHSR What’s the old adage – “Government always has the solution to a problem that doesn’t exist?” Right. Since before the turn of the 21st century, people have been buzzing that California should have a robust rail system, one to rival those found in Europe or Asia. We used to […]
A Revised View of Kimball Sanitarium – Part 2 I’m continuing with a new view of Kimball Sanitarium, which was on Foothill Boulevard right where Ralphs is today. It was a mental institution and it ran from 1922 until 1960. I have written previously about its history, but I’m revisiting that history with new info […]
At the end of September members of St. Luke’s of the Mountains Episcopal Church/San Lucas de las Montañas celebrated Hispanic heritage with lots of food from areas including Mexico, Cuba and El Salvador. The celebration also included music from La Nueva Conspiración, seen here on stage. By Mary O’KEEFE
LCIF News Lutheran Church in the Foothills gets ready to send off much-needed school supplies and quilts to people around the world. The items will receive a blessing during worship on Sunday, Oct. 16. A total 75 backpacks were loaded with school supplies donated by church members as well as members of our foothill communities. […]
By Steve ZALL and Sid FISH October 2022 Most theaters have returned to normal operations; however county mandates for mask requirements are still being decided as we go to press, so please check the current guidelines before you leave to attend any performances. COVID protocols also vary from venue to venue, so you may […]
Brand Associates, in partnership with Brand Library & Art Center, announced the opening of “Brand 50 Annual National Juried Exhibition of Works on Paper,” that is on view through Dec. 30. The exhibition includes 89 artworks chosen from 1200-plus submissions selected by juror Shannon Currie Holmes, Exhibitions supervisor at Brand Library & Art Center. This […]
Lyft charged me $150 for cigarette burns. But I don’t smoke! After LeeAnn Hicks takes a Lyft ride, the company broadsides her with a $150 charge for cigarette burns. But she says she didn’t cause the damage. Does she still have to pay? Q: After a recent ride in a Lyft rideshare, the company charged […]
GLENDALE KIWANIS The Kiwanis Club of Glendale presents a program by Dr. Ryan Cornner, the new president of Glendale Community College, for Oct. 7. The cost to attend, which includes lunch, is $15. Meetings start at noon. The Club meets Friday afternoons at the Elks Lodge, 120 E. Colorado St. in Glendale. WORKS ON PAPER […]