1934 – 2021 Duane John Batenhorst, age 86, passed away peacefully at home after a long struggle with multiple health issues. Duane was born in West Point, Nebraska on June 25, 1934 to parents Alfred and Helen Batenhorst. He grew up on the family farm in Beemer, Nebraska with three siblings. His work ethic came […]
The Glendale Police Museum announced the procurement of a restored Glendale Police Dept. call box made possible by generous donations from Kathleen O’Dea, the Glendale Police Officers Association, and Vital Medical Services. Manufactured in the mid-to-late 1920s by the Glendale Foundry and Manufacturing Company, it is the first and only style call box used by […]
By Justin HAGER 2021 marks the 106th year since the Ottoman Empire began its eight-year systemic starvation and massacre of an estimated 1.5 million Armenian people. Although the Genocide required the rest of the world to turn a blind eye for far longer than a single day, April 24 is recognized by Armenia, Artsakh, Canada, […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The pause of the administration of the Johnson & Johnson/Janssen COVID-19 vaccine continues as more Southern Californians become eligible to be vaccinated. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) suspended use of the J&J vaccine due to safety concerns. The decision was made because, according to the CDC, “The safety systems […]
LA County Public Works will resume sediment removal at Devil’s Gate Reservoir as early as May 3 and continue these operations through November. LA County Public Works, in coordination with the contractor Griffith Company, began preparations on April 19 to resume sediment excavation and removal inside the reservoir and are farther along in excavation and […]
Natural amphitheaters in canyons have long been a place for people to gather and listen to musical performances. The sloping of the hillsides gives everyone a good view, and the addition of a band shell helps to project the sound out to the audience. Amphitheaters are popular across the world and most big cities have […]
Can A Seller Force You To Use Their Lender? Dear Phyllis, We have been looking at homes for several months and have already made three offers. Two of these required us to be preapproved by the seller’s lender. As we are already preapproved with a nationwide bank, I really do not see the reason for […]
By Isabella MEGERDECHIAN, intern The world is slowly returning to normal and many sectors are beginning to reopen, including high schools. Crescenta Valley High School is starting a phased reopening for some students beginning April 26; however, only an estimated 30% of the students want to return to school on campus. The other 70% wants […]
BRAS FOR A CAUSE SPONSORSHIP OPPS Soroptimist International of Glendale’s (SIG) 18th Annual Bras for a Cause fundraiser “Wonderful WOMEN” will be held on May 1. Proceeds raised from this year’s fundraising will help support local non-profit organizations with financial grants for programs directed towards providing women and girls with access to the education and training […]
This Week at LCIF Lutheran Church in the Foothills invites the community to “Couch Church” on the church Facebook page and YouTube channel for the continuing celebration of Easter. On Sunday, April 25, the congregation will celebrate the fourth Sunday of Easter at its 10 a.m. worship service. Pastor Scott Peterson will deliver a message […]