LA Public Health Updates Its Numbers: July 9

Public Health Urges Vaccinations and Safety Precautions as COVID-19 Cases Continue to Increase; Fully Vaccinated Healthcare Workers Protected 5 New Deaths and 1,107 New Confirmed Cases of COVID-19 in Los Angeles County The Los Angeles County Dept. of Public Health (Public Health) confirms a doubling of new cases in a week with 1,107 new cases […]

Questions About Today’s Real Estate? Ask Phyllis!

Buy First or Sell First? Dear Phyllis, Since there is such a strong sellers’ market in real estate right now my husband and I are thinking it would be a good time to sell our fixer upper home instead of investing in all the repairs and upgrades it needs. But if we sell our house, […]

Class of 2021 Ticktockers Presented by NCL, Inc., Glendale Chapter

Class of 2021 Ticktockers Presented by NCL, Inc., Glendale Chapter

Twenty-three young women from La Crescenta, La Cañada Flintridge, Glendale, Altadena and the surrounding area were honored by the Glendale Chapter of National Charity League, Inc. at the 70th annual Senior Presentation Ball on May 21, which was held at the Hilton Waterfront Beach Resort in Huntington Beach. The Senior Presentation Ball is a tradition […]

Melissa Mamakos

April 2, 1958 – June 23, 2021   Melissa Mamakos, a Los Angeles native, earned her wings on June 23. Predeceased by her parents, Mike and Helen Mamakos, she cherished her cats, loved a good grilled cheese sandwich and delighted in the beauty of the ocean. Soar high and free with the angels! Sending you […]

In Memory: Remembering Colin Andrew Jacobs

In memory of a life lost too soon, friends and family gathered to remember Colin Andrew Jacobs, 19. Jacobs drowned in the YMCA pool in July 2020 while working as a camp counselor. Jacobs had grown up at the YMCA, participating in many activities there in his youth. A memorial Mass was held at St […]

Stop the Recall Rally Held

  Members of the community demonstrated against the recall of Governor Gavin Newsom recently at the corners of Honolulu Avenue and Ocean View Boulevard. Those at the corners were against the recall because of the money it will cost the state to hold the recall election – reports have an estimate of $215 million, according […]

Schiff Secures $20 Million in Funding for Local Priorities in House Transportation and Infrastructure Investment Bill

This week, Rep. Adam Schiff voted in support of the INVEST in America Act, which includes nearly $20 million for local priorities shared across seven projects from Glendale to West Hollywood. “Every day, I’ll continue fighting to make sure that California and our community receive the resources they need to thrive and invest in the future,” […]

Senator Portantino Garners $1 Million for Unique Mental Health and Drug Intervention Program

Senator Anthony J. Portantino announced this week that his $1 million budget request for the City of Glendale Police Dept.’s mental health and drug intervention pilot program was approved by the Legislature.  “This pilot program will allow for creative alternatives and offer better tools to deal with mental health and substance abuse issues,” stated Portantino. […]

Crime Blotter

July 2 2500 block of Foothill Boulevard in La Crescenta, a church was vandalized by someone who threw rocks through several windows. The rocks damaged not only windows but also computer equipment inside the rooms. Video surveillance revealed a young male with a thin build throwing several rocks at the windows. The suspect is thought […]