By Justin HAGER Most of the Thursday, March 17 meeting of the Crescenta Valley Town Council consisted of positive community reports including from the LASD-CV Station, which reported a sharp decrease in violent crimes over the past year. California Highway Patrol is seeking community partnerships for April’s Distracted Driving Awareness Month and, representing the CV […]
March 26 700 block of Greenridge Drive in La Cañada Flintridge, deputies responded to a call concerning a burglary. The resident reported returning home to find someone in his home. The rear facing glass door to the home had been kicked in. When deputies arrived they found the house had been ransacked and several items […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Although it may not seem earth-shattering today there was a time not too long ago when, in some faiths, having women in the priesthood was taboo. There were some faiths, like Society of Friends [Quakers], that had allowed women ministers since the 19th century. Other faiths allowed women to move naturally from […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The California statewide direct primary election will be held on June 7. Voters will be asked to cast their ballots on several initiatives and for several candidates. Here are a few important dates to remember: March 11 The last date candidates could file nomination documents. March 31 The last day the Secretary […]
Aug. 13, 1955 – March 25, 2022 Nancy Chase was born on Aug. 13, 1955 in Glendale to Harold and Jean Roach. She was the youngest of three with older siblings Pat and Jim. She passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, at home on March 25 after a 10-year journey with metastatic breast cancer. Her […]
Jan. 15, 1931 – Feb. 13, 2022 Alane P. Vinson was born on Jan. 15, 1931 and passed to her heavenly home on Feb. 13, 2022 in the Northern California area. Alane was born in Glendale. She is survived by her brother Maynard Hine from La Cañada; son Brent Vinson, a retired fire captain […]
House Makes Good on its Promise to Care for Toxic-Exposed Veterans In May 2020, the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Chairman Mark Takano made the following statement after his comprehensive bill, H.R. 3967, as amended, the Honoring Our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act of 2021 or Honoring our PACT Act, passed the House of […]
Aging in Place The “third chapter of life” has been described as everything that follows our producing/parenting career. Turns out that living life in our own home through this chapter works best when we create a later-life plan, modify our home and establish a support network. These steps help us fulfill our determination to “age […]
On April 9, writer, teacher and musician Alice Pero will be inducted as Sunland-Tujunga’s 10th poet laureate. In the ceremony known as the “Passing of the Laurels,” reigning laureate Pamela Shea will provide a public reading of some of her cherished work. For her final official act, she will transfer the laurel crown to newly […]
Samsung’s TV isn’t compatible with the MLB app. Can I get a refund? Before Tom Moran buys his 58″ Samsung Smart TV, he asks a representative if the unit is compatible with the MLB app. Samsung says it is – but it isn’t. Does he deserve a refund? Q: I went on Samsung’s website in […]