She canceled her credit card. Will she ever see her refund for the BTS concert? When BTS cancels Barbara Evans’ show, Ticketmaster offers her a refund. There’s just one problem: She canceled the credit card she used to pay for the tickets. Will she ever see the money again? Q: In early 2020, I bought […]
CAMPBELL CENTER HOSTS VIRTUAL EVENT The Campbell Center is hosting a virtual event on March 5 via Zoom inspired by the 1985 film, “Back to the Future.” “Back to the Virtual Fundraiser” is a night of entertainment featuring performances from internationally renowned a capella singers The Newfangled Four singing songs across the decades featured in […]
The Office of the Chief Scout Executive announced that the executive board of the Verdugo Hills Council effective Feb. 1 selected Andrew Sisolak to serve as scout executive of the Verdugo Hills Council. Sisolak began his Scouting career in 2008 as a district executive in the Crescent Bay District of the Western Los Angeles County […]
“Masquerade” was the theme of the 19th annual Bras for a Cause sponsored by Soroptimist International of Glendale. On Saturday, thanks to the lifting of COVID restrictions, pandemic masks were lowered in favor of masquerade masks. Wall-to-wall decorated bras were the décor at Glendale’s Glen Arden Club, hosting over 200 supporters. The bras demonstrate the Soroptimist’s dedication […]
A three car accident at Ocean View between Florencita Avenue and Honolulu Avenue has resulted in a street closure. Three cars were involved in the morning accident; according to safety personnel no major injuries. Photos courtesy of Harry Leon Story by Mary O’Keefe
By Mary O’KEEFE With the threat looming of an increase in wildfires, the U.S. Forest Service is looking for those who are interested in a career in wildland firefighting. A study published in November 2021 found that due to climate change the number of wildfires could increase about 32% by the 2040s. The U.S. Forest […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The City of Glendale has finally installed the long awaited parklets along Honolulu Avenue in the Montrose Shopping Park. This has been a long time coming after a gesture that began as a helping hand during the pandemic for restaurants and their patrons. Los Angeles County Public Health, which includes the City […]
By Julie BUTCHER On Tuesday night, the Glendale City Council took up motions to authorize funding for Fourth of July fireworks at Crescenta Valley High School and in downtown Glendale. “I’m having a problem with downtown fireworks for a couple of reasons,” Mayor Devine stated. “First, CVHS’ fireworks are fantastic, and a lot of people […]
Moving to support the Ukrainian people and protect the interests of Californians, Governor Gavin Newsom this week sent a letter to the leaders of the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS), California State Teachers’ Retirement System (CalSTRS) and the University of California retirement system calling for the state to leverage its sizeable global investment portfolio […]
Local Troops Holding Recruitment Event Local Boy Scout Troop 288, Girl Scout Troop 288 and Venturing Crew 288 are having their first annual recruitment event on Saturday, March 5 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Verdugo Hills Memorial Hall. These troops are sponsored by American Legion Post 288. For more information regarding the Boy […]