I Didn’t Make These Sam’s Club Purchases — and I Have the Perfect Alibi! Barbara Bowman’s credit card was stolen and used at Sam’s Club. She wants a refund and she has the perfect alibi: She’s never been a Sam’s Club member. Question: My U.S. Bank Kroger credit card was stolen and the thief charged […]
By Jackson TOYON I’ll admit it right out of the gate: I’m not a Formula 1 fan and sports movies are one of my lesser-watched genres. That said, I always delight in watching Brad Pitt bring his commanding on-screen charisma to a project – and there’s something alluring about a “one last job” story, which […]
The Brand Summer Music Series, an outdoor concert series located at the Brand Library & Art Center, began on July 11. Concert attendees often bring their own chairs and picnic amenities and sit on the grassy hill. Please note that alcohol is prohibited. Performances begin at 7 p.m. and is appropriate for children and families. […]
Lutheran Church to Host Summer Potluck Lutheran Church in the Foothills (LCIF) invites the community to attend its summer potluck on Sunday, Aug. 10 following worship with Pastor Rick Hall at 10 a.m. The potluck will be held in the church’s fellowship hall. Attendees are encouraged to bring a favorite dish to share or simply […]
Reprinted from July 7, 2022 Question: We’ve attended the same church for 18 years. This past Sunday, we sat behind a couple and their two teenagers. Although they weren’t bothering anyone, the teens were both looking at their phones and texting for most of the service. Although we didn’t say anything, our thinking is this […]
Bill Bobo and the Valley of Rainbows “Okay, folks, hop in and we’re off,” Mr. Bobo instructed his weekend visitors. These were prospective land buyers visiting the Crescenta Valley on a Saturday morning exploring the opportunities they’d heard about. Jumping into the driver’s seat, Bill continued, “I’m going to take you down to a spot […]
Quit Taking Her Paper Dear Neighbor, I live on Alabama Street near Glenwood. I subscribe (i.e., I pay for) the Crescenta Valley Weekly. It is delivered to my driveway in the early morning of Thursdays. Too often, it is taken from my driveway before I get to it. The subscription price amounts to $1.25 a […]
What Does the Future Hold for Our Little Valley in the Foothills Above LA? There definitely is a lot of reason these days for uncertainty and anxiety about the future. Nuclear war is closer than any time since the Cuban missile crisis. The recent fires that devastated Altadena brought the escalating climate crisis so terribly […]
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Home Showing Etiquette Dear Phyllis, I am considering moving to be closer to my children in Orange County. I recently met with the Realtor who sold me my home. He is adamant that I am not present when my home is shown. I have been in my house for nearly 40 years and can answer […]