By Mary O’KEEFE Gelson’s Market will open its doors on March 27 at 635 Foothill Blvd., La Cañada Flintridge. The location was previously occupied by Vons market, but the remodeled store leaves no trace of its past, only a bright future. Gelson’s has been in Southern California since 1951. The first store was opened in […]
By Jason KUROSU After two years of undergoing renovations, the Brand Library will be reopened to the public on March 27, amidst a week of arts and cultural events in celebration of the library’s structural and aesthetic updates. Since beginning construction in June 2012, several facets of the library have seen improvements, such as the […]
By Jason KUROSU Five candidates will appear on the ballot this June in Glendale’s Special Election, which will determine who will fill the vacancy on the Glendale City Council left by former councilmember Rafi Manoukian. Manoukian left the council to become city treasurer in April 2013, leaving a vacancy that has been filled in the […]
A Sunny Day – But Not For All What a beautiful weekend we enjoyed last week. A perfect time … to go to the racetrack! Sunday was the annual Day at the Races, a fundraiser for the local chambers of commerce and the CV Sheriff’s Support Group. Organized by community leader Rick Dinger, the fundraiser […]
“Wake up, wake up!” –Thumper to Bambi as spring arrives. Last Saturday in our neighborhood was quite a day for man and beast (wild and domesticated) alike. Ordinarily weekend living in the foothills is quiet, a time to catch up on shopping, gardening or perhaps even relaxing. Although still technically winter, the weather had jumped […]
A local woman found three Chihuahuas wandering loose in Deukmejian Wilderness Park on Tuesday evening. Donna Libra was able to rescue two of the dogs, but the other one was obviously scared and couldn’t be coaxed to come to her. She said that she is planning to take the dogs to a vet to see […]
By Joyce LEE With National Women’s History Month being celebrated this month, the need for complete equality for women is being brought to light through many activist groups, such as Glendale’s Commission on the Status of Women. The commission serves to advocate for policies that support women and girls by hosting educational activities and events […]
By Mary O’KEEFE What started out as a passion for cars has turned into a gathering of hundreds of car enthusiasts for a local realtor. Sandy Kobeissi said her husband’s passions are real estate and cars, which is easy to see when you enter the Kobeissi Property office in La Cañada Flintridge. The first thing […]
Los Angeles Police Dept. officers are searching the Albertsons, 6240 Foothill Blvd. in Tujunga after a call from employees concerning a “suspicious noise,” according to Sgt. Miller, LAPD. The store has been evacuated and officers are searching inside and outside, including the roof. At present an LAPD helicopter is circling the store and parking lot. […]
Today, Rep. Adam Schiff and 195 House and Senate colleagues sent a letter to President Barack Obama urging him to sign an executive order banning contractors from receiving federal contracts unless they have a policy prohibiting discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. Such a step, which could be implemented without Congressional action, would […]