By Mary O’KEEFE On Oct. 23, members of American Legion Post 288 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1614 participated in a “packing day” at Operation Gratitude. Operation Gratitude provides opportunities for people to express their gratitude to military personnel and first responders for the work they do. According to its website, “Since 2003, […]
By Mary O’KEEFE A solo vehicle traveling at a reported high rate of speed collided on Wednesday morning with an electric utility pole at the west end of the 2800 block of Altura Avenue in La Crescenta. The avenue is a cul-de-sac that ends at the entrance to the Crescenta Valley High School track and […]
Oct. 27 2800 block of Mary Street in La Crescenta, a resident said she parked her vehicle and locked it at the location. She returned the next morning to find the front driver’s side keyhole had been punched and she was unable to gain access into her vehicle. The burglary occurred overnight. 200 block […]
A Costa Mesa man has been charged with the murder of his girlfriend and then leaving her body in a trashcan. Daniel Allen Aldrich, 49, of Costa Mesa, has been charged with one felony count of murder and one felony enhancement of the personal use of a weapon in the death of Julie Anne Sanetra, […]
Twenty-four vendors took part in the Eclectic Mini Marketplace recently held at the Center for Spiritual Living-La Crescenta. The event featured artisans, vintage, antique and collectibles sellers and intuitive readers. There was also a sound bath healing practitioner on-site. The free admission event raised funds that financially supported the Center, according to organizer Myrna Perez. […]
Aging in Place – Things to Consider According to the University of Michigan National Poll on Healthy Aging, 88% of people between ages of 50 and 80 say they wish to stay in their homes for as long as possible, or “age in place.” For many people aging in place provides a haven of comfort […]
The City of Glendale has put a pumpkin character and friend on almost every block on Brand Boulevard in recognition of Halloween!
On Nov. 3 clocks will “fall back” and we will gain an hour as part of daylight saving time (DST), which ends at 2 a.m. This means sunrise and sunset will occur about an hour earlier too. This extra hour of sleep isn’t all good news; making this shift in time may actually increase health […]
Saks Fifth Avenue return problem: Why won’t they accept this $10,854 gold ring? Saks Fifth Avenue refuses to accept a $10,854 gold ring as a return. The reason: The company says it’s damaged. Is Thomas Gunderson stuck with this purchase? Question: I ordered an Origami Crossover Ring in 18K yellow gold with diamonds for […]
GLENDALE KIWANIS The Kiwanis Club of Glendale meets on Fridays at noon. On Nov. 1, the Club remembers Mike Guyer, one of its members who recently passed. The cost to attend Friday meetings, which includes lunch and program, is $20. All are welcome. The Club meets Friday afternoons at the Elks Lodge, 120 E. Colorado […]