Happy Thanksgiving! At this time of the year I’m eager to reflect on the things I’m grateful for and today, Thanksgiving, is no exception. I’m familiar with the tradition that many people have of each guest offering individual thanks before taking part in the big meal. Unfortunately, I do not have that level of […]
The official kickoff of the holiday season begins on ‘White Friday’ on Nov. 29. By Sabrina SHELTON Those who listen very closely can hear them. Those sleigh bells are ring ting tingling. And after the Thanksgiving indigestion has subsided, it will be time to don those festive sweaters (if the weather allows) and enjoy some […]
In Good Times and Sad – the Value of Community One of the many pleasures of living in the Crescenta Valley is taking the opportunity to acknowledge those who do so much to make living here such a joy. Such an opportunity took place on Thursday night. The Oakmont Country Club was the place […]
“The breath of life is in the sunlight and the hand of life is in the wind.” ~ Kahlil Gibran, “The Prophet” Our yard has been shouting, “Water, water!” After six months without much more than a drop the rainy season has arrived! Animals (including the human kind) and plants rejoice in its return. The […]
Glendale Holiday on Ice An ice skating rink has been erected at Glendale City Hall in the parking lot off of Isabel Street and Broadway Avenue for the holidays. Glendale’s Holiday on Ice opened on Nov. 22 offering skating daily through Jan. 6. General admission is $12; skaters must be at least 3 years old. […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Let’s be … active. That was the rally cry at the Armenian Sisters Academy in Montrose on the Friday before Veteran’s Day. It was all about creating healthy habits that stay a lifetime with students. In a recent “Let’s Be Active” day at the school, teachers and students, from pre-kindergarten to eighth […]
By Mary O’KEEFE With all that is going on in Washington, D.C. it is easy to forget that other issues have been dealt with including the historical vote on Oct. 24 when the House voted overwhelmingly to officially recognize the Armenian Genocide of 1915. In a rarity in Washington, the vote was bipartisan with a […]
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Dept. Major Crimes Bureau investigators believe there may be additional victims and/or witnesses in the “Knock-Knock” Burglary Crew case in the La Cañada Flintridge area. Suspects Walker, Murphy and Garcia were arrested on Nov. 10 in the La Cañada Flintridge area. Anyone who was victimized by these suspects is urged to […]
Nov. 19 7900 block of Hillrose Street in Sunland/Tujunga, Los Angeles Police Dept.-Robbery Division was serving warrants on two individuals at the location. Suspect 1 responded to the LAPD’s orders to exit the building while Suspect 2 did not. LAPD SWAT [Special Weapons and Tactics] responded and Suspect 2 eventually responded to LAPD orders to […]
Los Angeles County Fire Dept. responded to a fire on Monday night in the 4400 block of Rockmere Way in La Cañada. “The guesthouse in the back of the property was fully involved upon arrival of firefighters,” said Maria Grycan, LACoFD spokeswoman. A man, about 70 years old, was found deceased inside the structure, Grycan […]