» Introducing the Candidates

By Mary O’KEEFE After Monday night’s Congressional debate, any question that there was common ground between incumbent Congressman Adam Schiff (D) and challenger Phil Jennerjahn (R) was answered. The debate was sponsored by the Glendale/Burbank League of Women Voters and held at Burbank City Hall. The questions were submitted by the audience and by those […]

Friends, Family – and Pillars – Support Family

The Donoghues have faced cancer and loss, but count on a community of support… By Michael J. ARVIZU For the past four years, St. James the Less parishioner and La Crescenta resident Sharon Donoghue has had to battle a series of unfortunate events in her life. In 2008, both of her parents passed away within […]

In Briefs

Parade Time Approaching It is time to plan for the 2012 Montrose Christmas Parade on Dec. 1 when the Montrose tradition will once again roll down Honolulu Avenue. Any person or organization that would like to apply to be part of the parade can visit www.montrosechristmasparade.com for an application. The parade organizers need adult volunteers […]

Rising From The Ashes

The congregation of Christian Life Church prepares to celebrate its 90th anniversary – with or without a sanctuary. By Michael J. ARVIZU At first glance, Christian Life Church at the corner of Ramsdell and Montrose avenues does not really look like a church. It is by no means big. Its worship space can only seat […]

2013 Rose Queen Announced

By Michael J. ARVIZU Vanessa Manjarrez, 17, a senior at Mayfield Senior School, was selected as the 95th Tournament of Roses Queen in a ceremony at Tournament House in Pasadena on Tuesday morning. The queen and her court will reign over the 124th Tournament of Roses Parade and 99th Rose Bowl Game on New Year’s […]

GPD Searching Sycamore Neighborhood

Witnesses reported to Glendale police shortly before noon that they saw a person approach the front door of a home in the 2600 block of Sycamore Avenue in La Crescenta, knock on the door several times, then walk to the rear of the house. Witnesses contacted GPD which now has patrol units and air support in the […]

A New Season at the Dorothy Chandler Pavillion

By Ted AYALA “Not here”, the attendant at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion’s will-call window told me. Walk downstairs. Find the gold elevator; take it to the 5th floor. It took a bit of searching, but the elevator was finally found in a well-hidden side area of the Pavilion. As I waited for the elevator to […]

Third Brother Sentenced in Plot that Stole from Low Income, Disabled Residents

      Third Brother Sentenced to Over Four Years in Prison in Plot that Stole Over $500,000 Designated for Low-Income, Disabled Residents A former public official who orchestrated a conspiracy involving his two brothers that stole more than $500,000 from the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (HACLA) was sentenced today to […]