Nov. 17, 1934 – March 19, 2016 Shirley Leone Lightfoot passed away March 19 in Pasadena due to complications related to a lung disease. She was 81 years old. Shirley was born Nov. 17, 1934 in Salt Lake City, Utah to her parents Walter Glenn and Irene Jones. The family moved to Los Angeles when […]
By Robin GOLDSWORTHY It was an “egg-stravaganza” at Two Strike Park on Saturday morning when CV Church hosted its fifth annual Easter egg hunt. An estimated 1,450 people swarmed the park eager to claim their share of 26,697 plastic eggs filled with candy and toy bunnies among other goodies. “We’re very happy with the turnout,” […]
The La Cañada Flintridge Tournament of Roses Assn. Happy Hour was held at the home of Liz Argue on Descanso Drive on March 25. The home was warm and inviting and the backyard was showing off the blossoms and colors of spring with many flowers in full bloom. The guests enjoyed appetizers of pizza, chicken […]
By Charly SHELTON Alexis Gershwin, niece of the famous Gershwin brothers George and Ira, is the only singer in the family. She grew up with an appreciation for music and great source material. Last week, she put her talents on display at the Catalina Jazz Club in Hollywood where she sang her uncles’ hits, […]
Solheim, one of the leading residential retirement home and care facilities in Southern California, is approaching its 94th year of service. It is one of the oldest, single-site non-profit residential care communities available. Caregivers touch the lives of hundreds of seniors – whether residents are facing an urgent need, a recovery, or simply seeking to […]
Valley View Elementary School celebrated Dr. Seuss’ birthday and the annual “Read Across America” week with a decorated door competition. The teachers worked collaboratively with their students to decide on a theme for their door. The creative ideas were student-inspired and teacher-supported. Every class participated and the doors turned out to be beautiful works […]
By Vincent PAGE, intern Baseball has been and always will be a significant part of America’s past. The sport is to America what soccer is to Europe. But this is also true for Cuba, a country that has had its fair share of disagreements with the U.S. However, recently baseball was the tool used to […]
La Cañada Summer Success Fair, sponsored by Sports Chalet and hosted by Learning Ladder & Student Planning Services, had its inaugural launch on March 12 at the La Cañada Unified District Office campus. The event involved 25 community representatives from organizations and businesses in the local La Cañada area, united in an effort to […]
May 6, 1932 – March 22, 2016 On March 22, Darline Hahn Cline Tucker lost her battle to heart disease and cancer. At 83 Darline faced her illness with her ever-present dignity, grace and a sense of humor. Darline was born in Ollie, Iowa on May 6, 1932. She married Richard Cline and the couple […]
The USFS Chilao Visitors’ Center, in the heart of the Angeles National Forest, and Chilao School are celebrating the official opening of the 2016 recreation season with events at both locations on Saturday, April 2. The USFS Chilao Visitors’ Center has a new display of work by local artists and will offer a geology lecture […]