June 10, 1936 – Sept. 3, 2025 Our beloved Alma, age 89, left us peacefully at her home in La Cañada-Flintridge surrounded by her closest family on Wednesday, Sept. 3. Short of stature but enormous of heart, she battled numerous health complications for 10 months until she was finally provided with comfort care at her […]
Lutheran Church “Work Day” to Beautify Campus Lutheran Church in the Foothills (LCIF) is seeking volunteers for its upcoming church “work day” to be held on Saturday, Oct. 4 with a focus on sprucing up the campus. The event, scheduled from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., will offer a variety of tasks for volunteers of […]
Question: Even if you keep your young kids away from social media and the news, information can still filter through. How do you talk to young kids about the violence and hatred in the world? Concerned Parent Dear Concerned Parent, First of all, as parents, grandparents, teachers and mentors, we need to accept that we cannot […]
Planes, Trains and Automobiles – Part 3 The small crowd surged forward as the shiny machine pulled into the driveway. Local Durant Motors representative Harry Harvey addressed the excited onlookers. “You are about to witness a spectacular feat that no other automobile has ever achieved: the ascent up the sharp grade to the very top […]
Defensible Space Zone Zero: Balancing Fire Safety with Shade and Climate Concerns In the wildfire-urban interface (WUI) areas of California and the Verdugo Hills, fire preparation is of immense importance. But for those who live in any foothill community in California, drastic fuel modification changes are coming their way with the intent of creating defensible […]
The Our Lady of Lourdes School campus was transformed into a vibrant hub of joy and community spirit during its annual Family Fun Days carnival, held Sept. 5–7. With over 5,500 attendees across three days, the event was a resounding success, offering thrilling rides, classic carnival games, live music, and an array of food and […]
Officials of National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC®) announced the names of more than 16,000 semifinalists in the 71st annual National Merit Scholarship Program. These academically talented high school seniors have an opportunity to continue in the competition for approximately 6,930 National Merit Scholarships worth nearly $26 million that will be offered next spring. To be […]
The Elks National Foundation (ENF) 2026 Most Valuable Student Scholarship Contest is seeking applications. Open to any high school senior who is a U.S. citizen, the ENF will award a total of 480 four-year scholarships worth $4,000 and 20 four-year scholarships worth $30,000. Deadline for application is Nov. 12, 2025. In addition, the Elks National Foundation […]
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The arrival of these firefighting machines reminds all to never let down their guard. By Mary O’KEEFE September is Emergency Preparedness Month, National Firefighter Appreciation Month and, in Los Angeles County, the month of arrival of water dropping Super Scoopers. Super Scooper is a nickname for amphibious firefighting aircraft. Super Scoopers are designed to repeatedly […]