“Don’t knock the weather; nine-tenths of the people couldn’t start a conversation if it didn’t change once in a while.” ~ Frank McKinney Hubbard, 1868-1930, American journalist, humorist and cartoonist The words “summer” and “hot,” based on where you live, are synonymous. Merriam (and Webster, too) give the meaning “…suggesting a particular quality…” It’s doubtful […]
Rosemont Preserve Open Gate Morning An “open gate” event is taking place at the Rosemont Preserve on Saturday morning, July 31. This is a chance for residents to visit the Preserve and wander the trail at their own pace and enjoy the tranquil setting, the wildlife and the natural beauty. Photographers: bring your camera to capture the morning light […]
By Justin HAGER State Senator Anthony Portantino delivered big last week for Southern California’s trademark film and television industry after Gov. Gavin Newsom signed SB 144, legislation by Portantino that authorizes a $330 million expansion of California’s film and television tax incentive program. It’s the largest expansion of the 12-year-old program since 2014, when […]
In the early evening of May 25, surrounded by her husband and children, our graceful, beautiful, funny Laurel Ann Wiley passed, having lived a life filled with laughter, service to others and her fair share of See’s chocolate Bordeaux. Laurel was born to Dr. Laurence Underwood and Ella Underwood on July 21, 1944 – […]
July 25 Big Tujunga Canyon Road/Trail Canyon in Angeles National Forest, the back passenger side window was smashed and several items were stolen from a vehicle between 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. July 22 600 block of Foothill Boulevard in La Cañada Flintridge, a woman allegedly removed the magnetic security tags off of handbags […]
Robert “Bob” Petersen was born and raised in Glendale to loving and supportive parents Harry and LaVerne Petersen. He was a student at John Muir Elementary and Roosevelt Junior High before graduating from Glendale High School. Following high school, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and continued to serve for several years […]
This Week at LCIF Lutheran Church in the Foothills invites the community to worship in the church’s Worship Center. On Sunday, Aug. 1 at 10 a.m. Guest Pastor Deborah Andersen will lead worship with a message from her series in Ephesians titled “The Times: What Do We Hold On To?” The service will also be […]
By Mary O’KEEFE On Jan. 24, 2011, Lang Patrick Martinez walked into the former Orchard Hardware Supply [3100 Foothill Blvd. in La Crescenta] and stole several items. He got into his vehicle and drove away. A California Highway Patrol unit attempted to stop Martinez’s vehicle but he did not pull over and a chase ensued. […]
Flashlights, jugs of bottled water, a first aid kit, and ready-to-eat meal packs line the Parseghian family’s living room floor. The family isn’t going camping – they’re preparing for disaster by putting together a “go bag.” Preparing in advance with a disaster-ready kit has helped families nationwide through extreme and abnormal weather events, which experts […]
Boren Cook Aug. 8, 1944 – July 16, 2021 Boren Cook, a retired Cummins diesel mechanic and a lifelong resident of La Cañada, passed away unexpectedly on July 16 at the age of 76. Boren is survived by his sister Nona Cook Weatherbee; children Alex, Bryan and Billy Cook, Sandi Stevenson Bouchard and Susan […]