By Pat KRAMER On Friday, a dinner and concert were held at All Nation’s Church in Lake View Terrace to honor the men and women who put their lives at risk to protect others. The 9th Annual Thanksgiving Appreciation Dinner and Concert was dedicated to first responders, which includes LAPD, LAFD, county fire, the Forestry […]
The Value of Old Newspapers Old newspapers are invaluable to historians, and fascinating to anyone who has an interest in the past. For instance, our local paper from the 1920s through the ‘70s, The Ledger, is my primary source for the stories I write here. The Ledger was obsessed with our local history, and nearly […]
In the spirit of the holiday, we at the Chamber give thanks for our members. We wouldn’t exist if not for our 300-plus business and residential members. They are the backbone of the Chamber providing us with volunteer hours, ideas for growth and financial support. So thank you to members old and new. Speaking of […]
“The year that is drawing towards its close has been filled with the blessings of fruitful fields and healthful skies.” Abraham Lincoln, Proclamation of Thanksgiving “I do therefore invite my fellow citizens in every part of the United States, and also those who are at sea and those who are sojourning in foreign lands, to […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Over 100 people participated in the Mutt Strut hosted by the California Council of the Blind on Saturday. The event is unique in that it allows those who would not normally feel safe on a 2K/5K track the freedom and confidence to not only run but to also compete. Mutt Strut is […]
By Mary O’KEEFE On Tuesday Glendale police confirmed that the man who apparently committed suicide by walking into the path of a train in Glendale was linked to an ongoing investigation concerning the stabbing of a woman during a domestic dispute in Crescenta Valley. It began on Sunday about 5:40 p.m. when a passerby in […]
By Nestor CASTIGLIONE When Osvaldo Golijov’s star first came to prominence in the firmament of contemporary music, I have to admit to having become very excited. Hearing of the massive success in 2000 of his La Pasión según San Marcos, which had earned widespread critical and public acclaim, I became intensely curious to know the […]
Ask Phyllis! Realtor Responsibilities Dear Phyllis, Four months ago, our home was in escrow and it was a nightmare. Our buyer’s original offer was a cash offer. He then opted to get a loan and the appraisal came in low. All of this developed after we had been in escrow for three weeks. We […]
By Brandon HENSLEY The fall sports season at Crescenta Valley is coming to a close, with only cross country still competing. The boys’ water polo team lost to Wilson HS on Nov. 9 in the CIF Division II playoffs, 16-7, ending its season with a 13-13 record, 5-3 in the Pacific League. Water polo will […]
Rosemont Middle School, in a school-wide effort, collected more than 130 shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child (a project of the Samaritan’s Purse organization). Donations of shoeboxes already filled with toys and gifts arrived in addition to individual items. Student helpers spent time Friday boxing these up and decorating the shoeboxes. Builders Club members received […]