Katja Rieckermann Group Kicks off Brand Summer Music Series

The Brand Summer Music Series, an outdoor concert series located at the Brand Library & Art Center, begins on July 11. Concert attendees often bring their own chairs and picnic amenities and sit on the grassy hill. Please note that alcohol is prohibited.  Performances begin at 7 p.m. and is appropriate for children and families. […]

Letter from Councilmember Ardy Kassakhian

From Councilmember Ardy Kassakhian: Friends, [The Glendale City Council] will revisit the process by which we selected the mayor for Glendale. This process has been anything but smooth the last two years and I’ve shared my thoughts on this process and the reasons I voted the way I did (see below).   I’m hoping this brings some clarity […]

SPIRITUALLY SPEAKING

Question: I have actively tried to change patterns of behavior in my life that have not been good for me. I am uncertain how to change these patterns. I feel like I am making poor choices in my life and am not sure how to move in a different direction.  I am not speaking about an addiction […]

VIEW OF THE VERDUGOS <<< CRAIG DURST

VIEW OF THE VERDUGOS <<< CRAIG DURST

He Declared it Paradise! “Cecil” bounced in his seat as he passed over the uneven, unpaved roads of the northeast San Fernando Valley. He had come across an advertisement for a good-sized tract of land for sale up in Little Tujunga Canyon and he was on his way there to take a look. He had […]

NOTES & NODS

La Cañada Presbyterian Church Launches 5-Week Series In a time of heightened debate and strong opinions around immigration, La Cañada Presbyterian Church (LCPC) is creating space for faithful reflection and open conversation.  The first session in the series began on Wednesday, July 9 at LCPC and the sessions continue through Aug. 13 (dark on July […]

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

The Price of Symbolism: Glendale’s Mayoral Drama Has Real Costs Councilmember Kassakhian’s letter portrays his mayoral votes as exercises in fairness and inclusivity. But symbolism without structure has consequences – financial, institutional and ethical. When Councilmember Najarian was denied a fifth term as mayor, he sued the city. The resulting litigation dragged on for a […]

NEWS FROM THE CVTC <<< FRIDA BAGHDASSARIAN

Spotlighting Local Resources What a fantastic start to summer! We want to express our heartfelt thanks and appreciation to the Crescenta Valley Fireworks Association and all the dedicated volunteers, sponsors and supporters who made this year’s 4th of July celebration a true highlight for our community. Events like this remind us how amazing our community can […]

A Heartwarming Tradition: Lincoln Scholarship Awards Assembly Celebrates the Past and Future

A Heartwarming Tradition: Lincoln Scholarship Awards Assembly Celebrates the Past and Future

On May 23 the Lincoln Elementary School community gathered for one of its most cherished traditions – the Annual Lincoln Scholarship Awards Assembly. The event, a heartwarming celebration of achievement and nostalgia, was once again organized by kindergarten teacher and committee head Angelina Thomas, whose dedication ensures this special day is unforgettable for all. Each […]