Getting Ready for the Walk

»Attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference.   ~ Winston Churchill By Mary O’KEEFE There was nothing “little” about the attitude of Saturday’s speaker for the Foothills Relay for Life kick off event in Montrose. Sgt. Jonette Green from the California State Military Reserve spoke to the audience at the corner of […]

What You Can Do to Prepare for an Earthquake

By Mary O’KEEFE The first phase comes from a rupture on the San Andreas Fault, a magnitude 7.8 earthquake on the southernmost section. The surface rupture seriously damages roads, railroads and utilities across the fault. Damage is done to Interstate 10 in Coachella Valley and San Gorgonio Pass. Interstate 15 in Cajon Pass along with […]

Plastic Grocery Bag Ban May be in Glendale Future

By Ted AYALA Following the examples of neighboring cities such as Los Angeles and Pasadena, Glendale City Council unanimously agreed Tuesday to set the foundation for a ban on plastic grocery bags. The ordinance will return to the agenda next week for final approval. “The impetus for their measure,” said director of Public Works Steve […]

Weather in the Foothills

“Climb the mountains and get their good tidings. The winds will blow their own freshness into you and the storms their energy…” – John Muir speaking of Yosemite Last week we left a very cold La Crescenta for an even colder Yosemite National Park. Sunday morning, the temperature was 8 degrees at Yosemite Chapel. Quite […]

from the desk of the publisher

Officer and Board Installations and Award Presentations You’ve heard me before talking about the process of getting this paper “put to bed” every week. Sometimes it can be grueling as writers hit deadlines and I edit what comes in. Thankfully, I have help in that regard – Wednesday nights you’ll find our offices at La […]

An (Almost) Century of Service

By Brandon HENSLEY There she is, shaking hands with the Queen. She’s dressed up for the honor – she’s always ready for any occasion – this day in an all-white ensemble, complete with her white gloves touching the hands of royalty as she leans over the chain that separates the two. Then you put the […]

IN Brief

CVWD Hosting Meeting The Crescenta Valley Water District will be hosting a community meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 24 at 6 p.m. This meeting will provide an opportunity to discuss with staff members the upcoming construction of an eight-inch water main on the 3000-3100 blocks of Santa Carlotta Street and Cloud Avenue between Paraiso Way and […]

Schiff Weighs in on Gun Proposals

By Mary O’KEEFE President Barack Obama announced his gun control proposals Wednesday in a ceremony at the White House. The new proposals included 23 executive actions and is an ambitious step in a divided Congress. With young children who had written letters asking for reform standing behind him on the stage he signed the proposals […]

Krikorian to Run Again

By Charly SHELTON Glendale Unified School District board member Greg Krikorian announced his decision to run in the April race to retain his seat on the school board. The announcement was quietly made at a luncheon on Thursday, Jan. 10. Krikorian has served on the board for 12 years, being elected for the first time […]

Get Vaccinated – and Other Advice on How to Beat the Flu

By Jason KUROSU Influenza remains active nationwide with a flu season that has been deemed an epidemic. The Centers for Disease Control recently announced the flu’s epidemic status, with at least 7.3% of deaths in the country reported as a result of influenza or pneumonia. In a Jan. 11 media conference, the CDC provided updates […]