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 […]
FOOD DRIVE BENEFITS BAILEY CENTER The Crescenta Valley Lions Club is having a food drive benefiting the Bailey Center on April 2 from 10 a.m. to noon at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church. Food items requested center around Easter dinner. Donors asked to bring all canned goods and other non-perishable food items to St. Luke’s. Monetary […]
From the creators of the record-breaking Caltech “Star Trek” musical parody “Boldly Go!” comes a fresh new science fiction musical based on a Jules Verne classic. America 1865. Come be whisked along on an imagining of spaceflight in the late 19th century following the daring mission from its inception, through its challenges, triumphs, dangers and exciting […]
Spiritually Speaking Participants Rev. Jon Karn of Light on the Corner Church; Rev. Kimberlie Zakarian of Holy House Ministries; Anthony Kelson, RScP, Laney Clevenger-White, RScP, and Rev. Dr. Beverly Craig of Center for Spiritual Living – La Crescenta; Rabbi Janet Bieber; Carolyn Young; Sharon Weisman; Rev. Mary Morgan of Redondo Beach Center for Spiritual Living; […]
LCIF News A special service will be held this Sunday to remember all lives lost during the pandemic because so many people were unable to gather for memorials during the pandemic, said Pastor Bunnell. All are welcome to submit names of their departed to the church’s office and those loved ones will be memorialized during […]
Community Driven: The Balcony of LA The Balcony of LA is a non-profit designed to build up La Crescenta through awesome community initiatives. The Balcony was founded in 2020 during the pandemic by a prior CV Town Council member who, feeling powerless globally, was inspired to turn towards the community. Over the past 12 months […]
The Great Tujunga Canyon Train Wreck What? A train wreck in Big Tujunga Canyon? Didn’t know there was a railroad there! Well, there was a short set of tracks, along with a locomotive and some cars, for a few weeks in 1942 in support of the movie “The Spoilers.” This quasi-western was actually set during […]