Students at Cerritos Elementary School benefitted from Dignity Health–Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center and its commitment to its annual Adopt-A-Student Celebration. Each year, students provide a wish list to the hospital, which collects donations then delivers them. “Although gatherings cannot take place this year to protect our communities, we cannot miss the opportunity to […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The purpose of a Boy Scout Eagle Project is to give the Scout an opportunity to “plan, develop and give leadership to others,” according to the requirements. Scouts look for a project that can benefit the most in their community and to reach the level of Eagle Scout takes dedication and determination. […]
An Invisible Thread I have been looking back at 2020 and the devastating year we had. I know I am not alone in my optimistic wishes for 2021 for good health, stability and togetherness. I believe this year could be the turning point where we begin the healing process. I have also given some thought […]
LA County Covid-19 Rent Relief Lottery On Monday, Dec. 14, I received an email from LA County saying that I won their rent relief lottery! Hooray! I had been taken off the waitlist and needed to submit an application by Dec. 17. Not so fast. I returned my application. On reading the property owner forms […]
Jan. 21, 1930 – Dec. 24, 2020 Elsie King (Elsa), a longtime resident of La Cañada Flintridge was born of German immigrant parents Louis and Magdalena Setzer in Los Angeles. She and her sister Louise grew up in a diverse, vibrant downtown in and around the family’s hotel business. She attended Los Angeles schools Virgil […]
Sept. 13, 1944 – Dec. 21, 2020 Allan Forrest Scott passed away peacefully on Dec. 21 surrounded by his family. He was born Sept. 13, 1944 in Washington to Doreen M. Hanlin (deceased) and Forrest Scott (deceased). Allan was raised in the Kings County area by his mother and stepfather Clifford R. Welborn. He attended […]
Hollywood’s King of Sleaze Lived in La Crescenta Most everyone has heard of Ed Woods, creator of the film “Plan 9 From Outer Space.” He was immortalized in the Tim Burton Movie “Ed Woods” as having made the worst Hollywood movies ever. But Ed Woods’ title as worst filmmaker pales when compared to the lesser-known […]
“Here comes the sun, doo da doo doo Here comes the sun, and I say It’s all right … Sun, sun, sun, here it comes.” ~ George Harrison, “Here Comes the Sun” lyrics The above song lyrics were inspired by the long winters in England that Beatle George Harrison thought went on forever. “It was […]
Most years’ resolutions are made that center on losing weight, exercising more or involving some other behavioral change. While I definitely need to revisit those, let’s face it: we’re still in COVID mode meaning that, like just about everything else, resolutions will have a different tone this year. They might include getting the vaccine (side […]
Rosemont Preserve Open Gate Morning An “open gate” event is taking place at the Rosemont Preserve on Sunday morning, Jan. 17. 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 […]