From the Desk of the Publisher <<< Robin Goldsworthy

Left? Right? Or Straight?   You might be thinking I’m talking politics but au contraire! It’s drivers that have got me on a rant. How many times have you been behind a vehicle that very unexpectedly makes a turn? Or slows down like it’s about to make a turn only to creep forward giving the […]

Hearts for Siblings – Support for a Special Community

Hearts for Siblings – Support for a Special Community

By Bethany BROWN Rachel Lee, a senior at Village Christian School, and Chloe Chong, a junior at Flintridge Preparatory School, first bonded over their shared experiences of growing up with a disabled sibling. They discussed how the siblings of those with disabilities can often feel isolated, that they can’t express their own feelings outwardly, may […]

National Night Out Celebrated

National Night Out Celebrated

By Robin GOLDSWORTHY, Mary O’KEEFE and Ruth SOWBY National Night Out (NNO) is celebrated on the first Tuesday in August. After a two-year hiatus during the pandemic, on Aug. 2 neighbors came out in force to meet and greet each other while neighborhood councilmembers came out to grin and grip.  From Little Landers Park in […]

Clearing The Shelters

By Mary O’KEEFE On Saturday, Aug. 20 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Pasadena Humane Society is hosting the NBC4 Clear The Shelters adoption event. Pasadena Humane Society will be waiving adoption fees for all dogs, cats and other critters. Adoptions include spay or neuter services, microchipping and age-appropriate vaccines. There are no appointments […]

Governor Announces Statewide Emergency Due to Monkeypox

By Mary O’KEEFE On Monday, Gov. Gavin Newsom proclaimed a state of emergency regarding monkeypox, which will bolster the state’s vaccination efforts in regard to monkeypox. “Now that the governor has declared a statewide emergency, our County needs to draw down all the support available to accelerate the distribution of vaccines and resources to those […]

LAPD Homicide Detectives Seeking Public’s Help

Detectives from the Los Angeles Police Dept.’s Valley Bureau Homicide are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect responsible for killing a man.   On Aug. 2 about 12:45 a.m., Foothill patrol officers responded to a call of a man down in the 8100 block of Foothill Boulevard. Upon arrival, the officers saw the victim inside […]

Saying Goodbye to the Dodgers’ Voice

Los Angeles and the world mourned the passing of Vin Scully, the legendary sports broadcaster. Scully passed away on Tuesday; he was 94 years old. He was the voice of the Dodgers, the play-by-play announcer from 1950 to 2016. “We have lost an icon. The Dodgers’ Vin Scully was one of the greatest voices in […]

Man Makes Commotion at Park

A 62-year-old La Cañada man was arrested on July 10 at Memorial Park at the end of the Music in the Park event at about 8 p.m. Los Angeles County Sheriff deputies from Crescenta Valley Station responded to the park due to a disturbance by the suspect. “A male was [allegedly] arguing with people at […]

Questions About Today’s Real Estate? Ask Phyllis!

Realtor’s Open House Behavior Dear Phyllis, I love your real estate column and appreciate your wisdom. My son’s Realtor typically goes to open houses with him, and I often join them. However, last weekend his Realtor was out of town and he had us go on our own. My son did just what his Realtor […]

Notes & Nods

LCIF News Lutheran Church in the Foothills is helping families in need by collecting supplies needed for the coming school year. The church is assembling kits and donations are appreciated. Those who would like to help can drop off the following items at the church: 70 page spiral notebooks, pencil sharpeners, crayons (box of 16 […]