People Making News

Elizabeth Charky, a senior at Connecticut College and a resident of Montrose, took part in “Kinetic Conundrums,” the Dance Club’s fall performance held Nov. 1-3 at the Martha Myers Dance Studio at Connecticut College. The concert featured works choreographed by students and student light designs. Students danced to music by Billie Holiday, The Beach Boys, […]

Local Artists and Crafters Launch Re-Birth of The Rocky Art House

The Rocky Art House, a Crescenta Valley one-of-a-kind rock inspired home full of history from the earth, will host over a dozen local artists and crafters and their handcrafted items on Sunday, Dec. 16 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Shoppers can check names off their holiday shopping list when purchasing handmade cards, jewelry, whimsical […]

Local Schools Welcome Guest Principals for a Day

By Misty DUPLESSIS On Thursday morning, Dec. 6, the Glendale Educational Foundation sponsored the 21st annual Glendale Unified School District Principal for a Day The special guests performed many of the tasks that the principal would usually do, such as greet students in the morning, make announcements and visit classrooms. At Lincoln Elementary, Principal Williams […]

Supervisor Antonovich Welcomes the 2013 Rose Queen and Court

The Los Angeles County board of supervisors welcomed the 2013 Rose Queen and Court during the weekly meeting on Tuesday. Pictured from left are Tournament of Roses President Sally Bixby; Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich; Nicole Cherie Nelam, 17, Pasadena High School; Sonia Marie Shenoi, 17, San Marino High School; Madison Michelle Barili Teodo, 17, La […]

Making Christmas Brighter for Seniors

  Laura Smith, sales partner at Dilbeck Real Estate Real Living in the Santa Clarita Valley office, sponsors Be a Santa to a Senior program, introduced to her through the local chamber of commerce. The program is under Home Instead Senior Care, an in home care business for seniors in the Santa Clarita and Antelope […]

Questions About Today’s Real Estate?

Ask Phyllis! What are the pitfalls of a long escrow? Dear Phyllis, I read your real estate column and understand that most homes are selling quickly. But I have a higher valued home which has been on and off the market for nearly a year. My agent brought me an offer but the buyer doesn’t […]

Little Landers Society Prepares for Holiday Fun

By Natalie MAIER Little Landers Annual Holiday Party will take place on Saturday, Dec. 8 at Bolton Hall Museum. Local band The Randy Van Horne Singers will be performing at 1 p.m.. Afterwards, a raffle will take place to raise funds for the Bolton Hall Museum. Sing-along Christmas caroling will follow. Refreshments from the Little […]

Massage Envy Clinics Plan to Grab Arthritis by the Bells

Fifteen Los Angeles area Massage Envy clinics have teamed up to sponsor the first annual Jingle Bell Run in the Los Angeles region, a 5K benefitting the Arthritis Foundation. On Sunday, Dec. 9 at 8 a.m., Brand Boulevard in Glendale will be filled with the sounds of jingle bells as people take to the streets […]

Holidays Bring Boutiques to Benefit Non-Profits

By Natalie MAIER Prom Plus, the McGroarty Arts Center and the Stone Cottage Boutique are just some that are kicking off this holiday season by holding annual boutiques for members of the community to come shop for Christmas and Hanukkah gifts while supporting local businesses. Prom Plus is having its third annual boutique and fundraiser […]