In Briefs

Rosemont Preserve Open Gate Morning An “open gate” event is taking place at the Rosemont Preserve on Sunday morning, Aug. 16. This is a chance for residents to visit the Preserve and wander the trail at their own pace, enjoying the tranquil setting, the wildlife and the natural beauty. Photographers: bring your camera to capture […]

LA County Updates Its COVID-19 Numbers

The Los Angeles County Dept. of Public Health (Public Health) announced that Institutions of Higher Education (IHE) would need to limit campus activities in the near term, as community transmission rates remain high. These higher rates are driven, in part, by younger people between 18 and 30 years old who currently account for 25% to […]

GTA Seeks Public Support for Proposed School Schedule

Members of the Glendale Teachers Association are pushing back against a one-size-fits-all school district scheduling proposal for virtual learning that it states ignores the instructional needs of students and disregards the flexibility needs of their families and educators during these unprecedented times. GTA is launching a series of videos this week in an effort to […]

LA County Updates Its COVID-19 Numbers

As 19 new deaths and 1,920 new cases of COVID-19 are confirmed on Aug. 10, the Los Angeles County Dept. of Public Health (Public Health) is seeing signs of stability in key indicators, including daily hospitalizations and deaths. There are 1,514 confirmed cases currently hospitalized and 31% of these patients are confirmed cases in the […]

LA County Updates Its COVID-19 Numbers

The Los Angeles County Dept. of Public Health (Public Health) has confirmed 54 new deaths and 3,116 new cases of COVID-19.  Public Health anticipates a continued reporting of a backlog of cases as the State electronic laboratory system (ELR) reporting delay is addressed. Data sources that track other key indicators, including hospitalizations and deaths, are […]

More Than an Eyesore, Illegal Dumping Can Cause Injury

More Than an Eyesore, Illegal Dumping Can Cause Injury

Despite attempts to curtail it, illegal dumping continues in the Crescenta Valley. By Mary O’KEEFE A few weeks ago CVW wrote about illegal dumping of big items in local neighborhoods; however, the problem persists and Crescenta Valley Town Council President Harry Leon wants to let the public know how they can call for help, and who […]

NOTES & NODS

This Week at LCIF “Couch Church, Fellowship and Prayers” continues for the foreseeable future at Lutheran Church of the Foothills. Worship services stream on the church’s Facebook page and YouTube Channel at 10 a.m. on Sundays then videos are available on the church’s website at www.lcifoothills.org, Facebook page at facebook.com/Lcifoothills/videos and on the church’s YouTube […]

Spiritually Speaking

QUESTION: My beloved grandmother just passed away from COVID-19. She was only 68. She hadn’t gone out since the shelter in place started except to the doctor’s office. My parents and I bought all of her groceries or whatever else she asked us to get for her. This isn’t to blame anyone because we know […]

Scene In L.A. August 2020

As August begins, we are seeing mounting cases of COVID-19 in the midst of reversing the re-opening of local businesses, so there is little chance of Southern California theaters opening again anytime soon. As before, no live stage shows are allowed at venues by mandate from state and local authorities due to the escalating COVID-19 […]