Decades of Waiting End as the U.S. Recognizes the Armenian Genocide

Decades of Waiting End as the U.S. Recognizes the Armenian Genocide

By Mary O’KEEFE “At long last, the truth. Thank God.” Those were the words Congressman Adam Schiff shared at an event on Saturday, April 24 celebrating the recognition of the Armenian Genocide by President Joe Biden. “Each year on this day we remember the lives of all those who died in the Ottoman era Armenian […]

From the Desk of the Publisher <<< Robin Goldsworthy

One In, One Out First off, many thanks to everyone who sent well-wishes to Steve and me for our 40th wedding anniversary last weekend. We headed up to Harris Ranch off the I-5 Freeway for dinner. I’ve seen it over the years and wanted to visit. We ended up staying the night and the food […]

Weather in the Foothills <<< Sue Kilpatrick

One day hot, the next downright cold, so goes the spring weather. One day splashing and laughter can be heard over the back fence and two days later you awaken to the sound of gently falling raindrops. Too soon, one will overtake the other. Nowadays in Southern California weather is all about comfort and convenience. […]

Crime blotter

April 21 4500 block of Rockland Place in La Cañada Flintridge, a resident reported hearing the sound of a drilling tool outside her home. She looked outside and witnessed a newer model beige sedan speed away from the area and out of view. She then discovered her neighbor’s vehicle had its catalytic converter stolen. The […]

The Use of J & J Vaccine Resumes, Cautions Issued

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) on Friday voted to resume use of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine in persons 18 years of age and older in the U.S. population under the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Emergency Use Authorization. The following is a […]

GPD Reports

Male Arrested for Possession of Methamphetamine for Sale On April 26 at approximately 7 p.m., a Glendale PD patrol officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for having illegal tinted windows in the area of Central and Acacia avenue. While officers spoke with the driver of the vehicle, identified as 29-year-old Nathaniel Nelson of […]

Rep. Schiff Statement on Armenian Genocide Recognition

Photo by Mary O’KEEFE Today, Saturday, Rep. Adam Schiff issued the following statement after President Joseph R. Biden officially recognized the Armenian Genocide: “For Armenian-Americans and everyone who believes in human rights and the truth, today marks an historic milestone: President Biden has defied Turkish threats and recognized the slaughter of 1.5 million Armenians for […]

The Use of J & J Vaccine May Resume, Cautions Issued

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) today, Friday, voted to resume use of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine in persons 18 years of age and older in the U.S. population under the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Emergency Use Authorization. The following is a […]

Over 50 Years Celebrating Earth Day

Over 50 Years Celebrating Earth Day

By Mary O’KEEFE Today, April 22, is Earth Day. It was in 1970 that Senator Gaylord Nelson created Earth Day as a way to highlight environmental awareness. There was no Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), no Clean Air Act and no Clean Water Act. According to the EPA, back then it was legal to dump tons […]

The Business of Art

The Business of Art

By Mary O’KEEFE The COVID-19 pandemic has changed many aspects of life, including that of business, and although many businesses suffered and had to close there have been some community members who have used this time to focus on how they can share their individual talents. James and Bo Kim moved to their Crescenta Valley […]