Honors for Adventist Health Glendale

Honors for Adventist Health Glendale

By Mary O’KEEFE For the third consecutive year Adventist Health Glendale has been named in the top 5% of hospitals statewide and the top 10% of Los Angeles area hospitals by U.S. News & World Report in its ranking of 2021-22 “Best Hospitals.” “First and foremost we ranked 12 out of 130 [area hospitals],” said […]

Local Attorney Named a ‘Top 40 Under 40’ California Lawyer

By Justin HAGER Altadena resident and Eco-Rapid Transit Attorney Matthew Summers was named to the prestigious “Top 40 Under 40” of California lawyers by the Daily Journal Corporation, publisher of California’s leading legal trade paper. The annual list honors just 40 leading lawyers of the nearly 6,000 practicing attorneys under the age of 40 in […]

Mosaic Planned for Stone Barn at Deukmejian

Mosaic Planned for Stone Barn at Deukmejian

In celebration of the upcoming opening of the Stone Barn Nature Center, the installation of a mosaic mural is planned for the area adjacent to the barn at Deukmejian Wilderness Park. According to the Glendale Parks & Open Space Foundation, which is overseeing the project, the barn, which will house the nature education center, will […]

The Sound of Silent Movies

The Sound of Silent Movies

By Mary O’KEEFE Laughter and music filled the night at Two Strike Park on Saturday as people gathered for the annual Silent Movie Night. The event is a tradition sponsored by the Historical Society of the Crescenta Valley and Supervisor Kathryn Barger. Joe Rinaudo once again brought his 1909 hand-cranked projector and films of the […]

Understanding the Gubernatorial Recall

Understanding the Gubernatorial Recall

By Justin HAGER Californians should expect to see a flurry of activity as the campaign to recall Governor Gavin Newsom heats up. Ballots will begin to be mailed to voters less than two weeks from now and advocates on all sides of the recall effort kicked into high gear this week after last week’s LA […]

In brief

CV Chamber Hosting Mixer The Crescenta Valley Chamber of Commerce is hosting its first mixer of the year. The networking event takes place tonight, Thursday, Aug. 5 at 6 p.m. at Alissa’s Ocean View Bar and Grill, 3826 Ocean View Blvd. in Montrose. There will be a members-only drawing (members must be present to win), […]

Weather in the Foothills <<< Sue Kilpatrick

Across the entire planet twice a day at midnight and noon (in Greenwich, England), weather meteorologists launch weather balloons to sample the global atmosphere. In our neck of the woods, the NWS WFO (National Weather Service, Weather Forecast Office) in Reno, Nevada launches weather balloons and radiosondes (a small instrument package hung from balloon) at […]

Schiff Honors Women of the Year from 28th Congressional District

On Sunday, Rep. Adam Schiff honored inspiring women from communities in California’s 28th Congressional District. “Every year, we honor women across the 28th Congressional District who make a positive impact on the lives of their neighbors and improve and enrich our community,” said Rep. Schiff. “Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, we have witnessed the unimaginable burden shouldered […]

From the Desk of the Publisher <<< Robin Goldsworthy

A Certified Freak As many of you know, I am a disco diva. I was raised by a mom who loved to jitterbug and taught me how to shimmy my way across a dance floor. Consequently, I was well-prepared when the disco craze of the ’70s hit the social scene. I frequented a club in […]

Officials Respond to Rumored Placement of SVP Grassmier

By Mary O’KEEFE There is a rumor that convicted sexually violent predator (SVP) Calvin Grassmier has been moved to a house in Littlerock, California near Sun Village in the Palmdale area. “It’s a third party witness rumor,” said Lt. Bardon, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Dept. at the Palmdale Station. Grassmier has not been placed at […]