2nd Annual Montrose Film Festival This Weekend This year Dale and I celebrate 30 wonderful years of calling Los Angeles home. We grew up in Baltimore, nicknamed “Charm City.” Yes, it was charming in many ways, but the 24-hour summer humidity was not one of them. Not so in Montrose, especially this weekend as we […]
By Mary O’KEEFE A documentary about the Rockhaven Sanitarium in Montrose was awarded an Emmy at the 63rd Los Angeles Area Emmy Awards. Producers Vicki Gardner and Jessica Houston along with associate producer Derek Martin on Aug. 6 were awarded for their work on “Rockhaven: A Sanctuary From Glendale’s Past.” “I was so excited. I […]
Residents reminded to keep garbage well contained to keep intruders away. By Mary O’KEEFE Two recent bear sightings have reminded Crescenta Valley residents of just how close wildlife is in this area surrounded by mountains. In the early morning hours of Aug. 12 and 13 a bear was sighted on Cedarbend Road in Glenwood Oaks. […]
By Ted AYALA Glendale has joined a growing list of cities that have banned the retail sale of cats and dogs. The City Council on Tuesday voted unanimously, with Mayor Laura Friedman absent, in favor of imposing the new ordinance. Councilman Rafi Manoukian served as Mayor Pro Tem. “Council gave us directions in June to […]
Last week I introduced the Thundercats, a team of local basketball players who took part in the Nike 3on3 tournament in downtown L.A. on the weekend of Aug. 6-7. Our son Danny, who graduated from CVHS in June, was part of the team. With the freedom to choose anything as a “uniform,” the boys decided […]
PART I Weather and People “In an old buckboard with our luggage strapped on behind we drove through fields of golden poppies. At last! … a breath of incomparable pure mountain air and a view of … Michigan Avenue (now Foothill Boulevard) in the heart of … our valley. I found most … to be […]
By Jackie HOUCHIN More than 1,600 watermelons were sliced and served at the 50th Annual Sunland-Tujunga Lions Club Watermelon Festival last weekend, providing free refreshment and entertainment for thousands of visitors. “It’s basically a fun family place to relax and have fun,” said Corey Crabtree, who was working the ticket booth. “People are happy to […]
Volunteers Sought In response to budget cuts affecting Glendale’s park naturalism programs, the City of Glendale Community Services and Parks Dept. is looking for members of the community to lead programs at Deukmejian Wilderness Park. Anyone interested in leading a program who knows about topics like wildlife or climate change can contact Marc Stirdivant at […]
Republicans, Democrats complain of favoritism, MALDEF say Latinos underserved and commission members turn on each other. By Jason KUROSU Monday marked what was supposed to be the culmination of months of effort made by the California Citizens Redistricting Commission, a 14-member organization tasked with drawing up new senate, assembly and congressional districts for the state. […]