The La Crescenta Woman’s Club is again offering scholarships to graduating seniors from the GUSD attendance area who are going to four-year colleges, public and private schools. The applications are on the LCWC website; four general scholarships are being offered plus the Roberta Kurtz Scholarship for a student majoring in arts, including graphic design art, […]
The Georgia Institute of Technology presented degrees to approximately 4,900 undergraduate and graduate students during the Institute’s 261st commencement exercises Dec. 17-18 at Bobby Dodd Stadium. Mohammad Jafari and Allen Keshishian, both from Tujunga, earned degrees. Jafari earned a Master of Science in music technology and Keshishian earned a Master of Science in computer science. […]
She returned the merchandise to eBay. What happened to her refund? When Gloria Lenoir returns her merchandise to eBay, the company doesn’t refund her $29 and closes her case. How does she get eBay’s attention? Q: I recently bought two tubes of Voltaren, a pain medication, through eBay. I paid $29 for the product but […]
COMPASSION SERIES FOR CANCER PATIENTS An online series focusing on the practice of self-compassion and loving kindness will be given by the Cancer Support Community-Pasadena on the following Fridays: Feb. 11, 18 and 25. The series is from 5.30 p.m. to 6.30 p.m. and is free of charge. Heather Gross, registered yoga and mindfulness teacher, will discuss gentle, mindful […]
“The bravest are surely those who have the clearest vision of what is before them, glory and danger alike, and yet notwithstanding, go out to meet it.” ~ Thucydides By Mary O’KEEFE Fire departments are looking for people who are interested in a career in fire fighting. “We will be hiring sometime this summer,” said […]
By Julie BUTCHER On Tuesday night, the Glendale City Council reviewed potential plans for a “virtual power plant” (VPP) – the installation of solar panels and battery storage to connect 2,200 single-family homes and 70 multi-family properties; however, ultimately council sent the city’s negotiators back to the bargaining table, dissatisfied with the terms worked out […]
Big Week Planned I want to first give a shout-out to the many, many readers who were kind enough to take the time to write and call to offer encouragement and forgiveness for the downed printing presses of the Jan. 27 issue. “You don’t have to apologize for anything,” said one caller. “You do a […]
By Julie BUTCHER “Go green or go home!” State Senator Anthony Portantino addressed the crowd at a rally organized on Saturday by the Glendale Environmental Coalition at Glendale city hall. “People power is what got us here. So, thank all of you for what you do.” Approximately 100 people, including many young people and […]
Weather forecast for tonight: dark. Continued dark overnight, with widely scattered light by morning. ~ George Carlin If all weather forecasting was so simple. Such information – from TV, radio or online – is kept basic. Going much beyond this point would leave most of us lay persons in the dust. One meteorological term often […]
A life is not important except in the impact it has on other lives.” ~ Jackie Robinson By Mary O’KEEFE In the beginning of the pandemic many people walked the sidewalks of what was once full of bustling local businesses. Shoppers looked for that special item only found at a “mom and pop” store, or […]