Burbank City Councilmember and former mayor Nikki Perez announced her campaign for re-election to the Burbank City Council, pledging to continue fighting for working families, renters, local jobs, community safety and a city government that works for every resident. “The truth is, things are hard right now for many people. Bad federal policies, along with […]
By Dr. Dinelli MONSON A wildfire can change daily life quickly in Southern California when residents face smoky skies, reduced air quality and the possibility of evacuation during periods of elevated wildfire activity. While conditions may look different from one community to the next, smoke, poor air quality and sudden changes in fire activity can […]
July 16 Big Tujunga Canyon Road at mile marker 2.01 in Angeles National Forest, a man reported that he had parked, locked his vehicle and went for a hike. When he returned he found the driver side front door window had been smashed, his vehicle had been ransacked and items were stolen between 7 a.m. […]
By Ruth SOWBY During the first part of the week of July 7 through July 10, guests at Descanso Gardens in La Cañada were surprised to see about 40 goats grazing on grass, tree limbs and dried vegetation along the road to the Boddy House. The goats were tasked with clearing brush and invasive plants near […]
The Historical Society of the Crescenta Valley hosted Silent Movies in the Park on Saturday night, July 18, at Two Strike Park. The event was a trip to the past – not only because of the hand-cranked projector (provided by supporter Joe Rinaudo) and live musical accompaniment of the silent movie, but because of the […]
By Dr. Laurie KELBAN It’s summertime. The days are long and the weather is great for spending time outdoors with our pets. Can you imagine wearing a fur coat during the summer? Our pets not only wear fur coats year-round, but they also have a relatively inefficient way of cooling themselves, relying mainly on panting […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The 31st Annual Cruise Night along Brand Boulevard was a gathering of a lot of classic and exotic vehicles. Despite hot temperatures thousands of people came to Brand to look at the vehicles – some that reminded people of a time gone by, others of what the future could look like. The […]
I Have Two Fraudulent Charges On My PayPal Account. What Should I Do? David Melton faces a frustrating problem when two fraudulent charges for sports tickets totaling $1,855 hit his PayPal account. His initial disputes with PayPal and American Express fail. Is there any way to reverse the charges? Question: I had two fraudulent charges […]
GLENDALE KIWANIS The Kiwanis Club of Glendale meets on Fridays at noon. On July 24, Club member Pat Liddell will be making a presentation to the Club on the Children’s Fund. The cost to attend Friday meetings, which includes lunch and program, is $25. All are welcome. The Club meets at the Elks Lodge, 120 […]
Glendale Arts invites the public to a free presentation on the history of the Hollywood Bowl, given by Vic Pallos, tonight, Thursday, July 23 at 7:30 p.m. at ace/121 Gallery in Glendale. The show relives the Bowl’s 100-plus-year history with images of vintage photos and postcards, along with anecdotes of many famous entertainers who have […]