CRIME BLOTTER

Dec. 12 5000 block of La Cañada Boulevard in La Cañada Flintridge, several power tools  were stolen from an unlocked vehicle. Surveillance footage revealed a suspect, dressed in all black clothing, walk toward the victim’s vehicle, open the door and remove the property. The suspect then walked to a black BMW sedan, entered the passenger […]

New Memories Made by those Who Lost Homes in the Eaton Fire

New Memories Made by those Who Lost Homes in the Eaton Fire

By Ruth SOWBY Katie and Doug Dickinson lost everything in the Eaton Fire. The couple is now living in an apartment next door to the La Crescenta Woman’s Club (LCWC). Katie decided to rent the LCWC Clubhouse to hold a free holiday boutique for others affected by the fires.   “I wanted to do something,” she said.  […]

Women’s Chorus Brings Holiday Cheer

Women’s Chorus Brings Holiday Cheer

The Verdugo Hills Women’s Chorus has begun its Christmas season, bringing joy and happy memories as they sing for area retirement homes and church groups. The women welcomes new singers in January when they begin to prepare a spring program.   Rehearsals are Mondays from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Mount Olive Lutheran Church, 3561 […]

The 93rd Hollywood Christmas Parade … Without Me

By Ruth ANSON SOWBY When I was 19 I was a “Hollywood princess” in what was then called the Hollywood Lane Christmas Parade. Today I’m 81 … you figure out the math.   The 2025 version of the parade took place on Sunday, Nov. 30. It was not broadcast locally as my 1964 parade was.(Organizers promise the […]

LCFOG Celebrates at LCF Country Club

LCFOG Celebrates at LCF Country Club

Members of the La Cañada Flintridge Orthopedic Guild, which raises money for the Luskin Orthopedic Institute for Children, recently celebrated a successful book and author luncheon, which raised $15,000 for the Luskin Orthopedic Institute for Children. The celebration took place at the La Cañada Flintridge Country Club.

Questions About Today’s Real Estate? Ask Phyllis!

Questions About Today’s Real Estate? Ask Phyllis!

Estate Sale Options Dear Phyllis, I’ve been a longtime reader of your column and always appreciate your real estate insights. My aunt recently passed away and I’m now responsible for selling her home. I contacted the Realtor who initially helped her purchase the property to discuss listing it and asked for a referral for an […]

PROBLEM SOLVED <<< BY CHRISTOPHER ELLIOTT

PROBLEM SOLVED <<< BY CHRISTOPHER ELLIOTT

The Wild Temperature Swings of My Frigidaire Oven Have Left Me Exhausted – Can I Get A Refund? Cynthia Alviso’s new Frigidaire wall oven fluctuates between 35 degrees below and 60 degrees above its set temperature, ruining her baked goods. Despite four repair attempts, it’s still broken. Frigidaire insists the oven works properly. Can she […]

Calendar This

GLENDALE KIWANIS  The Kiwanis Club of Glendale meets on Fridays at noon. On Friday, Dec. 19 two of Glendale’s nonprofits – Scouting America and New Horizons – will be giving an overview of their organizations.   The cost to attend Friday meetings, which includes lunch and program, is $25. All are welcome.  The Club meets Friday […]

TRAVELS WITH GREG <<< GREG ARAGON

TRAVELS WITH GREG <<< GREG ARAGON

Holidays Come to Life at Universal Studios Hollywood By Greg ARAGON  The holidays are here and it’s time to share special moments with family and friends. And if you’re like me, it’s also time to visit Universal Studios Hollywood where the seasons come to life with movie-making magic and exciting, interactive rides, attractions, light shows […]

LCPC Christmas Concert: ‘Here We Come A-Caroling’

Christmas is a joyous time for music and singing carols. La Cañada Presbyterian Church Chancel Choir and LCPC Orchestra have assembled a concert of joyous music, videos and stories for everyone, performed by a cast of over 120 musicians.  “Here We Come A-Caroling” will be presented on Sunday, Dec. 21 at 2 p.m. There is […]