By Sue KILPATRICK “In the good ole summertime … you hold her hand and she holds yours …” — Ren Shields 1902 Glancing at the outside temperature, I am humbled – again – that weather prediction is not an exact science. A strong high-pressure system pushed its way into the southwest and shoved the low […]
Hard to believe that a year has passed since the devastation that was the Station Fire. In some ways it seems a life time ago; in others like it was yesterday. Controversy still swirls around the circumstances regarding how the Station Fire became the inferno that it did. On that Wednesday night on Aug. 26 […]
Tucked away in the midst of all the restaurant action in the 2200 block of Honolulu Avenue is a little gem of a store. It’s called “Bella” which means “beautiful” in Italian. What draws you in is the absolutely wonderful aroma. Bella carries the whole line of “Aroma Natural” candles, made with pure essential oils, […]
“Faith is taking the first step even when you don’t see the whole staircase.”” — Martin Luther King, Jr. Are you starting a new business? Or maybe you already have a small business? Let me ask you if you have thousands of dollars to advertise in newspapers, billboards, and TV commercials? Unless you are in […]
In just a little under two weeks, the MVCCC, in tandem with the chambers of commerce of Crescenta Valley and La Cañada, will be hosting the 10th Annual Foothills Expo at the Verdugo Hills Hospital. Every year, businesses from all over the region come together to display their goods and services to the public at […]
By Mary O’KEEFE On Friday, Aug. 20 about 175 people met at La Cañada Community Center. Everyone greeted each other as they entered the building with a potluck dish. The food was placed on the table and the conversation turned to children, jobs and family life. Then, as the sun began to set, a little […]
ARIES March 21 – April 19 Aries, you possess a lot of self-esteem, but on Tuesday an associate might make you feel guilty because of past mistakes. You could still blame yourself for actions that occurred long ago. Banish negativity from your life this week. You’ll receive a blast of karmic good fortune on Thursday. […]
SHINDIG PLANNED FOR DESCANSO “Boddy’s Big Backyard” takes place on Sept. 6 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Descanso Gardens. Inspired by the legendary parties that Descanso owner E. Manchester Boddy hosted in the 1930s and ‘40s, the Gardens’ Labor Day shindig starts off with a walk through the California garden at 10 a.m. […]
‘CAMELOT’ comes to Glendale Glendale Centre Theatre presents Camelot. Journey to the glorious reign of the knights of the Round Table featuring musical numbers, “Camelot,” “The Lusty Month of May,” and “If Ever I Would Leave You.” Starring George Champion (Arthur), Victoria Strong (Guenevere), Kelby Thwaits (Lancelot), Mario DiGregorio (Merlyn/Pellinore) and Clayton Farris (Mordred). Aug. […]
By Michael YEGHIAYAN Fans of jazz will have the opportunity to experience the music of a number of local jazz icons on Aug. 28 and 29 at the Pasadena Jazz Fest. Sponsored by redwhite + bluezz, the event will feature a number of jazz legends, many of whom call the Los Angeles area their home. […]