Correction
In the April 29 news story “Council Vetoes Funding for CV Fireworks,” it was stated in error that ticket sales typically bring in between $4,000-$5,000; typically between 4,000 and 5,000 tickets are sold to the annual event.
Big Change to the Gang Unit
By Mary O’KEEFE Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón recently announced a “reorganization” of the division previously known as the Hard Core Gang Division. The new title is the Community Violence Reduction Division and takes a community approach of fighting gang violence. “This unit will address violence and will look at partnering with the […]
Treasures of the Valley <<< Mike Lawler
The Black Panthers Visit to Glendale … in 1969 This column touches on some currently controversial subjects. I’m not taking a stand, just reporting what happened, and reflecting on how the present is often a mirror image of the past. 1969 was a tumultuous year, particularly on college campuses. Even tiny Glendale Community College was […]
Notes & Nods
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, May 2, the congregation will celebrate the fifth Sunday of Easter at its 10 a.m. worship service. Pastor Scott Peterson will deliver a message […]
Cause An Effect
Members of La Cañada Flintridge Orthopaedic Guild (LCFOG) have curtailed many activities since COVID-19 entered their lives. The volunteer group is well-known for book and author luncheons and raising funds to support Orthopaedic Institute for Children (OIC). Prior to the onset of COVID-19, members of the Guild volunteered at OIC in Los Angeles at the […]
Scene in LA
By Steve ZALL and SID FISH May 2021 COVID-19 vaccinations are now available to everyone who wants one who is 16 and older, and recent reports indicate that the demand for vaccinations has decreased substantially due to hesitancy about taking the vaccine in the remaining unvaccinated population. Accordingly, we have seen restrictions on live theater […]
Questions About Real Estate? Ask Phyllis!
Tired Of Being A Landlord? Dear Phyllis, I look forward to your questions and answers. My husband and I purchased a La Crescenta duplex more than twenty years ago. He managed the property, but he passed a few years ago. Since my husband’s passing, the tenants in the back unit have caused me a lot […]
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SPARKS TO SHARE INFO ON HEALING GARDEN “The Garden as a Healing Space” will be the topic of the Burbank-Valley Garden Club May speaker, Shelley Sparks. Sparks is a licensed landscape architect. She lectures, teaches, writes and consults throughout the United States. A master in feng shui, she is the author of several award winning books such as “Secrets […]
‘Why Everyone is Needed’ Shared at Third Church of Christ
James Shepherd, public practitioner of Christian Science healing and speaker, will present his virtual talk, “Why Everyone is Needed” on Sunday afternoon, May 23 at 2 p.m. Visit the church website (csmontrose.org) and click the link on the lecture tab on the homepage for connection information. Music will begin at 1:45 p.m. The talk will […]
Clark Magnet High School Earns California Distinguished Schools Title
Clark Magnet High School has been recognized as a 2021 California Distinguished School by the California Dept. of Education. The Distinguished Schools program recognizes schools based on performance and progress on state indicators as specified on the California School Dashboard, including test scores, suspension rates, and conditions and climate. Elementary and secondary schools are recognized […]