By Brandon HENSLEY She’s not part of The Justice League or The Avengers, or another type of comic book superhero team, but Rev. Beverly Craig knows what it’s like to get a call and spring into action when needed. In the early part of the last decade, a riot broke out at Pitchess Detention Center […]
A hero is someone who has given his or her life to something bigger than oneself. – Joseph Campbell The Vietnam War Memorial in Montrose was built during the height of the Vietnam War in 1968. It was the first Vietnam War Memorial in the state of California dedicated to soldiers that lost their lives […]
“Trying times are not the times to stop trying.” Ray Owen Although the recession is over, it is still trying times for those who are trying to bounce back. At money.cnn.com, it states, “It’s hard to be upbeat in a recession, but it truly is an opportunity. Marathoners and Tour de France racers will tell […]
The countdown has begun! In nine days all three blocks of Honolulu Avenue will be closed to automobiles as we make way for our biggest event of the year, the 28th Annual Arts & Crafts Festival. The free event takes place next Saturday and Sunday, June 4 and June 5. Our streets will be lined […]
Congratulations to this years 2011 CSA Shetland All-Stars: Austin Aldrete, Brody Ruyle, Jack Pfau, Mason Stucker, Michal Peterson, Ethan Godbey, Heather Polly, Katherine Meloch, Lucas Brown, Joshua Kim, Lola Low, Khalil Bush, Bennett Goldman, Jordan Ketchum, Reece Lo Cicero, Gabe Metcalf, Cade Sabin, Nick Borsch, Anna Toomey, Kate Fox, Garrett Li, Devon Li, Joshua Ambrosio, […]
By Mary O’KEEFE As the clouds finally parted mid-morning on Sunday, a group of wearier Crescenta Valley volunteers slowly carried their camping gear to their vehicles. Even though for 24 hours they had shared tears and laughter, stories of sadness and triumph, and braved an early morning rainstorm all had a smile for one another. […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The Glendale Police Department is investigating former Glendale City Councilmember John Drayman on allegations of embezzlement. A few weeks ago a request was made with the Glendale Police Department to investigate possible embezzlement of funds concerning an organization Drayman was associated with. Information was gathered and enough was provided for a Los […]
By Jason KUROSU Jet Propulsion Laboratory held its annual open house last weekend, a two-day event titled “The Excitement of Exploration” in which the lab opened its doors to the public. With admission being free, lines to enter the various buildings on site seemed like something one would see at Disneyland, snaking around buildings with […]
Upon stepping foot on the Moon, Buzz remarked to Houston, “Beautiful, beautiful. Magnificent desolation.” ~ Buzz Aldrin, July, 20, 1969 Lunar Module pilot on Apollo 11 and 2nd astronaut to step foot on the moon By Sue KILPATRICK Long before our historical landing on the moon, we gazed upon it in wonder and awe. Its […]