Equitable Funding for Private and Public Schools [In the Jan. 20 issue], Assemblymember Friedman states that schools would benefit from $119 billion in funding under the governor’s budget proposal (Viewpoints, “2022 Budget Perspective”). She states that $20,855 per student [is designated]. That is for current public school students. When will the state acknowledge that private […]
Changing The Terms Of The Contract Dear Phyllis, My daughter, who is moving to San Luis Obispo, listed her home for sale with the real estate agent who sold it to her. As an avid reader of your column, I advised my daughter that she should make her sale contingent upon her finding a home […]
Jackson Porter, age 9 (and ¾!) collected 140 pairs of new socks to deliver to unhoused neighbors as part of his school’s Kindness Week efforts. “I asked for help from my incredible neighbors and I was so excited and happy when they all showed up with new socks to donate!” he said. “I just want […]
By Lori BODNAR Despite being held virtually, attendees of the Crescenta Valley High School Science Fair, held on Friday, Jan. 28, were surprised and intrigued by the engaging science projects presented. Sponsored by the Academy of Science and Medicine and organized by teachers Orenda Tuason and Alamelu Arunachalum, there were 18 students who presented projects […]
The Crescenta Valley Sheriff’s Station participated in the annual Battle of the Badges blood drive on Jan. 19. Benefitting the American Red Cross, the event was better than ever. “All the [appointment] slots were filled before the day of the event,” said Dep. Mariann Martin of the CV Sheriff’s Station, who added that she is […]
Let’s Partner for Healthy Aging in 2022 As the new year gets underway, being in good health largely remains on many minds. Prevention is the mantra of the day with people reflecting on vaccines, good nutrition, quality sleep and opportunities for activities and movement. To a lesser degree, we focus and ask ourselves, “How well […]
Nearly 400 design enthusiasts, patrons and members of the Showcase House for the Arts toured through the Oaklawn Manor as part of the Empty House unveiling held on Friday night. The annual tradition celebrates the night before designers begin their work transforming a mansion that will debut as the Pasadena Showcase House of Design. For […]
The Navigage Foundation presents a check to the USC Verdugo Hills Hospital Community Resource Center for Aging for the expansion of its services in the foothill communities. From left are Susan Carr, CRCA advisory committee chair, Dr. Adria Navarro, CRCA program manager, Deborah Weirick USC VHH director of Community and Donor Relations and Navigage Foundation […]
Good News for Homeless Vets Former California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger on Dec. 24 donated 25 tiny homes to homeless veterans in the Veteran Affairs complex in West Los Angeles. Schwarzenegger coordinated with Village for Vets, a nonprofit dedicated to providing food and shelter to homeless and at-risk veterans as well as Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis […]
His Dell laptop stopped working after a BIOS update. Does he deserve a refund? After Jonathan Sinnwell updates the hardware drivers on his new Dell laptop, the device stops working. Dell can’t fix the problem. Does he deserve a full refund? Q: I ordered a Dell laptop recently. About a month after it was delivered, […]