From the Desk of the Publisher <<< Robin Goldsworthy

A Time of Rebirth With the arrival of spring this past weekend, there is an expectation that soon we’ll see buds on trees, seasonal flowers being offered at local stores and florists and warmer, toasty temperatures. I don’t know about you, but I am also experiencing a feeling of great expectation. This, I’m sure, centers […]

Strong Showing by Local Schools at Scholastic Bowl

Strong Showing by Local Schools at Scholastic Bowl

By Lori BODNAR, intern The 31st annual high school Scholastic Bowl participants and winners were recognized at the Glendale Unified School District virtual board meeting on March 23. The schools competing for the title of district champion were Hoover, Glendale, Clark Magnet and Crescenta Valley high schools. Five students from each school formed a team […]

Scholarship Opportunities

The California Armenian Legislative Caucus is holding two scholarship contests for the 2021 commemoration of the Armenian Genocide. California high school students in ninth through 12th grade are invited to participate in an essay contest and/or a visual arts contest to increase greater awareness of the Armenian Genocide on its anniversary.   All winners will be […]

Weather in the Foothills <<< Sue Kilpatrick

Weather in the Foothills <<< Sue Kilpatrick

“Although I deeply love oceans, deserts and other wild landscapes, it is only mountains that beckon me with that sort of painful magnetic pull to walk deeper and deeper into their beauty.” ~ Victoria Erickson, author, dreamer, poet, and creative writing coach Still in awe, I write. Let me explain. California is often split into […]

Questions About Today’s Real Estate? Ask Phyllis!

Personal Letter To Seller Dear Phyllis, We have been making offers on La Crescenta homes for the last six months. Initially, our Realtor suggested that we include a personal letter to the seller with our offer. We have one and we revise it for each home. Even with this we have been turned down on […]

Notes & Nods

This Week at LCIF  Lutheran Church in the Foothills invites the community to its Holy Week commemoration as the congregation prepares for Easter. Palm Sunday will be celebrated on Sunday, March 28 at 10 a.m. on the church Facebook page and YouTube Channel. This week, Pastor Scott Peterson will deliver a message called “The Passion […]

NEWS FROM WASHINGTON <<< ADAM SCHIFF

After One Year of COVID-19, the American Rescue Plan is Restoring Hope Again It’s been a little over a year since this virus first brought our nation and the world to a standstill, a year since many of us packed up our offices and started working from home, and a year since we’ve been able […]

PERSONAL PERSPECTIVE Happy Birthday, Captain

PERSONAL PERSPECTIVE  Happy Birthday, Captain

By Mary O’KEEFE William Shatner turned 90 years old on Monday. He was born in Montreal, Quebec, Canada and for over 50 years has been part of the entertainment industry through his performances in television, films and theater … and, yes, even as a recording artist. An outpouring of well wishes from his many fans […]

Treasures of the Valley <<< Mike Lawler

Treasures of the Valley <<< Mike Lawler

The 1978 Pinecrest Mudslide – Part 2 The story of the Genofile family’s brush with death, continued. It was the middle of the night in February 1978. A burst of intense rain had broken loose a massive portion of the fire-scarred San Gabriel Mountains above the Pinecrest development. Mud, rocks and water had easily crested […]