By Leonard COUTIN Tucked below the Angeles National Forest lies one of the most prestigious private schools in California, Flintridge Preparatory School. Founded in 1933 as an all-boys school it later transitioned to coeducation in 1979. Administrators and teachers encourage their students to take a front seat not only in the classroom, but also in […]
By Mary O’KEEFE This week a group of teenagers from Glendale Unified School District was invited to experience what it is like to be a police officer. The Glendale Police Dept. hosted the teens at its first Teen Academy. The program lasts for six weeks with kids meeting every Wednesday at the Glendale police station. […]
July Red White & Blue Mixer Jenkins Properties Join the Montrose-Verdugo City Chamber for a great business networking event and kick off your summer right! On Wednesday, July 6 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. we are our having our July business mixer. It will take place at Jenkins Properties Real Estate & Property Management […]
The Universal Studios Walking Dead daytime attraction opens Monday, July 4, and it really is scary. Members of the press were treated to an exclusive preview of the new attraction on Tuesday and True Believer has you covered. Tomorrow, Friday, in our bi-weekly edition of True Believer, we have full coverage with a photo gallery, […]
LCHS CLASS OF 76 HOLDING REUNION The La Cañada High School class of 1976 is holding its “20 X 2” reunion on Saturday, July 30 at the Pasadena Westin Hotel. For more Information visit the website: www.lacanada76.com or email- Reunion76LCHS@yahoo.com. JCK NEWS Jewel City Knitters will hold its monthly meeting on Wednesday, July 6 from […]
On June 17, Archbishop of Los Angeles Jose Gomez celebrated St. Monica Academy’s baccalaureate Mass and graduation at the school’s Montrose campus. After celebrating Mass with six other priests, Archbishop Gomez gave the commencement address and conferred diplomas upon St. Monica Academy’s eighth grade and senior graduates. In his address, the Archbishop urged the graduates […]
By Brandon HENSLEY Meet OkCupid user tracylovescats. Female, 36, straight. Do you want to date her? If so, be prepared, because if you can’t figure out from her username, she … loves … KITTIES! If you don’t love KITTIES then you won’t love her! How about MrNightlifeTron? This bro knows how to party like a […]
Money and Politics I would like to get money out of politics. Industry campaign contributions lead to unequal representation. One way of getting the money out is for reporters to report on campaign donations associated with the actions of a politician. For example, your recent article entitled, “AB2788 – Cellphone Antenna Device Bill Will Not […]
Two local elementary schools were recognized in May with California Gold Ribbon status. Lincoln Elementary and Valley View each demonstrated exemplary achievements in implementing California State Standards in English Language Art, Math, and ELD. “These schools shine as bright beacons for others, putting forth an exemplary effort to ensure that every student is ready for […]
The 2016 Crescenta Valley Chamber Scholarship Golf Tournament, held last Friday at Scholl Canyon Golf Course, was a big success. By all accounts golfers had a great time, the weather cooperated and everyone enjoyed their steak and salmon lunch, barbecued on-site by Zeke’s. Whether it was a raffle prize, a scholarship, a piece of sports […]