Treasures of the Valley » Mike Lawler

The Bullock House in La Cañada   The history of the Crescenta Cañada Valley, along with Altadena next door, is filled with narratives of wealthy folks who saw the foothills of the San Gabriels as a place to build a “mountain retreat.” These higher elevations, with their (then) crystal-clear air, were thought of as healthy […]

Giving To One, Giving To Many

Giving To One, Giving To Many

On Sept. 21, members of the Kiwanis Club of La Cañada La Crescenta-AM, wearing masks and practicing social distancing, met at a member’s backyard for the annual budget meeting. The board voted to support a request from Lynn McGinnis, president of the Verdugo Hill Memorial Hall and current judge advocate of Verdugo Hills Post 288 […]

Options on Where and How to Vote

Updated Oct. 9 By Mary O’KEEFE The Nov. 3 election is a little over three weeks away. Voting in Los Angeles County has already begun at the LA County Registrar’s headquarters at 12400 Imperial Highway, third floor in Norwalk 90650.   Vote-by-mail ballots have been sent out to all registered voters in California. Voters can […]

Drive Thru Reception Reconnects Club Members

“As I drove away from the Thursday Club today, I felt blessed by the drive thru reception – the gifts of the lovingly-made pink camellia masks, the beautiful homemade cookies, the bubbly – all of it tied in precious pink bows. Most of all, I was delighted seeing all of your sweet faces. I missed […]

People Making News

Erica Um of La Crescenta was named to the St. Louis College of Pharmacy dean’s list for the spring 2020 semester. To be eligible for the dean’s list, students must earn at least a 3.5 grade point average for the semester. St. Louis College of Pharmacy is one of the oldest and largest colleges of […]

In Briefs

Laundry to Landscape Greywater System Rebate Program Glendale Water & Power has launched its Laundry to Landscape (L2L) Greywater System Program that offers a rebate of up to $500 (not to exceed the total cost of installation) to residential customers for properly connecting their washing machine to a greywater irrigation system. These systems are designed […]

Questions About Today’s Real Estate?

Ask Phyllis!   Endless Inspections   Dear Phyllis, We had our home on the market pre-COVID and the buyer did so many inspections it was ridiculous. His agent was part of a big team and I think they wanted to prove a point or something. Our home was built in 1940 so it’s hardly new. […]

Violinist Ken Aiso and Pianist Valeria Morgovskaya Play Glendale Noon Concerts

Violinist Ken Aiso and Pianist Valeria Morgovskaya Play Glendale Noon Concerts

  On Wednesday, Oct. 21 at 12:10 p.m., the Free Admission Glendale Noon Concerts program features violinist Ken Aiso and pianist Valeria Morgovskaya. They will perform sonatas by Brahms and Janacek on a Facebook stream and Youtube. The recital includes Johannes Brahms’ “Violin Sonata No. 1 in G Major, Op.78” and Leos Janacek’s “Violin Sonata.” […]

Scene in LA – October

Theaters in Los Angeles County are still not allowed to operate yet for live performances. Unfortunately, this has taken its toll on some smaller venues, which may not be able to reopen at all. However, many theaters are continuing to offer events online instead. These online events are often available one time only and are […]

Spider Pavilion Opening at Natural History Museum

The Natural History Museums of Los Angeles County (NHMLAC) will open the seasonal Spider Pavilion at the Natural History Museum (NHM) to the public for limited days and hours from Oct. 24 through Nov. 29 with previews for members and invited community partners beginning Oct. 22. The opening of the Spider Pavilion follows the successful […]