“Those who wish to pet and baby wild animals love them. But those who respect their natures and wish to let them live normal lives love them more.” ~ Edwin Way Teale “Mommy, where do the birdies go when it rains?” I remember asking that very question when I was a little girl. I […]
The Time Is Almost Here On Saturday, I had the pleasure of going to the “test day” at Gus and Andy’s Kitchen & Bar at the former site of Rocky Cola. The event was a chance for the staff at Gus and Andy’s to test out their skills for invited guests who came in to […]
March 13 4500 block of Viro Road in La Cañada Flintridge, the back slide door was open, a bedroom window was smashed and several dresser drawers were pulled open at a home. Nothing was reported stolen at the time. The burglary occurred between Feb. 13 and March 13. March 12 2500 block of Foothill Boulevard […]
Male Arrested After Assaulting Passerby with Scooter On March 15 at approximately 12:15 p.m., Glendale PD patrol officers responded to the intersection of Kenneth Road and Sonora Avenue regarding an assault that had just occurred. Officers were advised that a male, later identified as 55-year-old Jimmy Maybin (transient), was sitting on a bus bench shouting profanities […]
By Justin HAGER A Ukrainian woman this week is sending gratitude to a group of local Boy Scouts after they were instrumental in helping her escape the Russian invasion of her homeland. The inspirational story began back in 2017 when a group of Scouts, including local resident Lucian Kugler, then a student at Crescenta Valley […]
Toughen Up to Stay the Course Berolina Bakery co-owner Youna Karlsson was just 25 years old when she arrived, 31 years ago, in America from Europe with her husband Anders. Anders had knowledge of baking and the bakery business and it wasn’t long before the pair purchased Berolina Bakery. In addition to the challenges of […]
After a hiatus of two years due to the suspension of the annual St. Joseph Table event at St. Bede the Venerable Catholic Church in La Cañada Flintridge due to the COVID-19 pandemic, excitement is rapidly building in anticipation of the annual event this year. According to table event chairperson Maria de Salguera, people have […]
La Cañada $3½ Million House Had Origins in an Argument Over a Cow I was recently contacted by a family about their home in La Cañada. They thought it had an interesting story that my readers might enjoy, and so it does! This palatial home, valued at over $3½ million, was the home of community […]
Eliminating Cost-Barriers to Breast Cancer Screening Will Save Lives In California alone, 31,720 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer this year. In 2022, 4,690 women will die from the disease. As a breast cancer survivor, I know firsthand that early access to diagnosis and treatment can save lives. That is why I have joined […]
Congratulations to the John Burroughs High School varsity and junior varsity cheerleading squads who both took first place in the World Class Cheer Hollywood Crown competition earlier this month. Photo courtesy John Burroughs High School