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Kiwanis Builders Club Marathon Leadership
By Mary O’KEEFE Every year the Los Angeles Marathon attracts thousands of athletes. Once there, the almost carnival-like atmosphere can overshadow the determination and training it takes to compete in that 26.2 mile race. But members of the Rosemont Middle School Builder’s Club never underestimate what it takes to get to the race. They are […]
Yes or no – the choice is ours
I have been involved with the newspaper business for some time and while it is our responsibility to report the news, sometimes we’re also asked to endorse certain measures or politicians. This is usually around election time when folks are running for office or ballot measure supporters are looking to garner the paper’s backing. In […]
Weather in the Foothills
By Sue KILPATRICK “Sad Winter now declines…, Each bird doth choose a mate; This day’s Saint Valentine’s” — Michael Drayton, English poet, Renaissance Period The calendar says, “Winter”, as do the leafless trees. But, my time outdoors this past week whispered, “Spring”. Days were filled with sunshine and temperatures on the weekend reached 80 degrees. […]
Not Looking A Day Over 99
By Brandon HENSLEY Early Wednesday afternoon, former La Crescenta Woman’s Club President Deanna Alfeld stood in front a full dining hall with glasses raised, ready to toast a special day. “A hundred years ago eight ladies organized our club to do community service and other philanthropic works,” Alfeld said into a microphone. “A hundred years […]
Body Found at Scholl Canyon Identified
By Mary O’KEEFE The Los Angeles County Coroner’s office has confirmed the body found by searchers on Monday near Scholl Canyon was that of missing Rancho Palos Verdes man Yoshiya Watanabe, according to Lt. Joe Bale, L.A. Coroner’s office. Members of the Glendale police department and Los Angeles Search and Rescue units discovered the body […]
Alternatives offered to Earmark Funding
By Ted AYALA The full city council convened last Tuesday to discuss the ramifications of a recent moratorium on the use of earmarks in Congress and the affect it will have on local funding in Glendale. John Takhtalian of the city of Glendale briefed the council on alternatives to earmarking to fund local projects. At […]
GAO Continues Its Station Fire Investigation
By Mary O’KEEFE The Government Accountability Office is continuing to gather information concerning the Station Fire and the procedures and techniques used to battle the blaze that destroyed about 161,000 acres. In September 2010, the GAO accepted the request by several senators and representatives from California to investigate the Station Fire from its inception on […]
Federation Chapter Launched in Crescenta Valley
By Robin GOLDSWORTHY The Korean American Federation launched a North Los Angeles chapter on Saturday evening at the Antioch Presbyterian Church on Montrose Avenue. The church was filled to capacity with local dignitaries and American, Armenian and Korean well-wishers who witnessed the installation of the chapter’s president Chang Keun Lee and his board of directors. […]
Glendale Fire Warns Residents of Solicitors
By Mary O’KEEFE The Glendale Fire Department is warning residents to be aware of fraudulent phone solicitors that claim to be raising funds for the fire department. “They [appear] to use high pressure tactics,” said Capt. Stu Stefani. Stefani said he had found out about the phone calls from a Glendale resident that came to […]