“Gardening is about enjoying the smell of things growing in the soil, getting dirty without feeling guilty and generally taking the time to soak up a little peace and serenity. ” ~ Lindley Karstens, author Pandemic! Gulf of Mexico – two simultaneous hurricanes! California – 1.25 million acres burned! While the world’s gone wild we […]
Cancer Support Community Pasadena’s (CSCP) first-ever virtual Angel Gala, A Night in Emerald City, was a record-breaking success for the organization. Thanks to the tremendous generosity of its virtual guests and partners in the community, CSCP raised $356,000, with unprecedented net revenue of $321,000, to support CSCP’s free programs and services for families facing cancer. […]
Rx Refills During the Pandemic As COVID-19 spreads, people who regularly take prescription drugs for chronic conditions, such as diabetes or high blood pressure, may be wondering what will happen with their refills. VA wants them to know it’s working hard to make sure prescriptions arrive on time and when they’re needed. We ask […]
Ask Phyllis! Reverse Mortgage Basics Dear Phyllis, I am an avid reader of your column. I am the executor of my parent’s estate. Several years ago, they obtained a reverse mortgage. My father passed last year, and my mother is in poor health. On the internet I have read horror stories about heirs […]
By Lori BODNAR, intern Crescenta Valley High School 2020 graduate Jiyoun Roh was one of 11 Milken Scholars award recipients. Milken Scholars was founded in 1989 by Mike and Lori Milken to honor and give financial assistance to exceptional students based on academics, community service, leadership and the ability to overcome obstacles. (See the Aug. […]
1917 Murder: Robbery or Ill-fated Love Triangle? – Part 1 Twenty-five-year-old Albert de Marcus had checked himself into the Thorneycroft Farms, a private sanitarium located near Adams and Windsor in Glendale. Albert was suffering from “poor health” (perhaps tuberculosis?). But he was a handsome single young man, and had a way with women. He juggled […]
Fighting to Extend Unemployment Benefits for All Coronavirus has brought about an unprecedented economic crisis: the unemployment rate is the highest it has been since the Great Depression, countless businesses have been forced to permanently shut their doors and millions of American families are struggling to make rent and put food on the table. […]
Edwin Daneelian of Tujunga was named to the dean’s list for the spring 2020 semester at Quinnipiac University. To qualify for the dean’s list, students must earn a grade point average of at least 3.5 with no grade lower than C. Full-time students must complete at least 14 credits in a semester, with […]
Recall Gavin Newsom More than one quarter of a million of California’s corona virus testing records have been neglected and uncounted, [according to CalMatters.org]. As a result, the testing data was delayed by nearly a week leading to inaccurate case numbers statewide. This is especially concerning for the thousands of business owners across the state […]
May 23, 1937 – July 25, 2020 Irene Wilhemine Mueller passed away peacefully in her home with her family by her side. Irene is survived by her husband Heinz Mueller; sons Roger (Shelly) and Martin (Delilah) Mueller; and her daughter Monica Halaszynski (James); 13 grandchildren: Mary Virgilito, Ryan, Jandra, Samantha Mueller, Nicole, Tommy, Tyler Halaszynski, […]