District Holding Photo Contest The office of Assemblymember Laura Friedman is accepting submissions for the first district-wide photography competition. The competition will challenge artists to use the medium of photography to capture and define their community and/or neighborhood. Only residents of assembly district 43 can compete. Through Sept. 30, submit by mail or through the […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Lana Norton purchased Quilt ’n’ Things at 2411 Honolulu Ave. a little over a year ago with a hope to create a place where the community of quilters, sewers and knitters could gather. And by all accounts she has done just that. Spend any time in her store and you will see […]
By Charly SHELTON Time takes a toll on everything-even buildings. After 45 years of conducting business in the Glendale Unified School District offices at 223 N. Jackson St. in Glendale, the GUSD administration is ready to make a move. Time has worn down the building and it is in need of many repairs and upgrades […]
The California Dept. of Transportation (Caltrans) will close lanes, on/off ramps and connectors on the Foothill Freeway (I-210) as part of a pavement rehabilitation project. Residents and local businesses located near the freeway may experience noise, vibrations and dust associated with construction activities. Water trucks will be used to minimize dust during working hours, and […]
By Nicole MOORE On Saturday, July 28, members of the Crescenta Valley community, munching on popcorn and sitting on blankets and folded chairs, were treated to an evening of silent movies set against a starlit backdrop. The free event, sponsored by the Historical Society of the Crescenta Valley with the support of Friends of Rockhaven, […]
On Saturday, July 28 at around 5 p.m., a 16-inch water main was damaged by a Southern California Edison subcontractor that was installing new power poles near the intersection of Raymond Avenue and Los Olivos, on the northwest end of Rosemont Middle School’s soccer field. Crescenta Valley Water District crews worked to repair the pipe. […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Strength in mind, body and spirit. Those are traits that many need in daily life and in Jodi Harrison-Lee’s new book those traits are more than just a saying on a poster – in practice, this philosophy can save lives. Harrison-Lee has dedicated 25 years of her life to training and teaching […]
By Charly SHELTON Since Christian Huygens first described the Hourglass Sea on Mars in 1659, it has been accepted that Mars has water. In 1858, canals were described as leading from the sea in straight lines, which changed with the seasons. This indicated some form of advanced life present on Mars to create and change […]
July 29 1900 block of Foothill Boulevard in La Cañada, a cellphone was stolen from an unlocked locker between 2:30 p.m. and 3:40 p.m. July 28 2300 block of Mira Vista Avenue in Montrose, a car battery was stolen from a vehicle. The victim had surveillance footage that showed a red vehicle pull up […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the United States. Each year, 44,965 Americans die by suicide. That figure does not reflect that, for every suicide completed, 25 people attempt it. Suicide costs the U.S. $60 billion annually. On average, there are 123 suicides committed per day. Firearms accounted for […]