New Report on News Deserts By Mary O’KEEFE Northwestern Medill – State of Local News released a study in October on how local newspapers are faring – and it does not look good. The State of Local News Project was created by Northwestern University to study the future of local journalism. According to Zach Metzger, […]
Halloween arrived early last weekend with several trunk-or-treat events throughout the area … but more Halloween fun is to be had. By Mary O’KEEFE and Michelle SEVANA Ghosts and goblins were seen at the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Dept.-Crescenta Valley Station on Friday night when it hosted a trunk-or-treat event. Classic cars were decorated in […]
The Pasadena Tournament of Roses® has named Lindsay Charles as the 106th Rose Queen® at the recent announcement and coronation ceremony. The 2025 Tournament of Roses President Ed Morales made the announcement on the front steps of Tournament House in Pasadena. The seven young ladies highlight the mosaic of backgrounds and cultures that define the […]
By Mary O’KEEFE On Tuesday the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk (RR/CC) Dean C. Logan and LA County Sheriff Robert Luna held a press conference focused on election security and how the RR/CC and LA County Sheriff’s Dept. (LASD) will be working to keep elections – voters and poll workers – safe. Both Luna and […]
Halloween and Me I used to love Halloween. I think I shared with you that when I was younger I’d decorate my house in Sun Valley with all things Halloween: carved pumpkins, spider webs (I only knew of cheesecloth back then) and creepy crawly things. I’d drive to Conwin Carbonic in Glendale off San Fernando […]
We are seeing cooler temperatures, at least for a while, as we go into the autumn, or fall, season and that got me thinking – why is this time of year called autumn or fall? According to dictionary.com, the word autumn comes from the French automne from the Latin autumnus. It was first recorded in […]
By Ruth SOWBY The YMCA of the Foothills held a prayer breakfast on Saturday that was attended by close to 200 guests. The event was held on the YMCA’s upper parking lot and was a time for those gathered to pray together under the shade of a big top. According to Joanne Pingry, director […]
Daylight Saving Time Daylight saving time will end at 2 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 3 when clocks are turned back one hour. Next year, daylight saving time will begin on Sunday, March 9. Rosemont Preserve Open Gate Morning An “open gate” event is taking place at the Rosemont Preserve on Saturday morning, Nov. 2. This is […]
By Robin GOLDSWORTHY In addition to reports on activities by community activists, the CV Town Council meeting, held on Oct. 17, included a presentation by Glendale Community College Superintendent/President Dr. Ryan Cornner and Trustee Desiree Rabinov. They presented information urging the passage of Measure GCC, which is on the Nov. 5 ballot. Citing necessary improvements […]
By Mary O’KEEFE On Oct. 23, members of American Legion Post 288 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1614 participated in a “packing day” at Operation Gratitude. Operation Gratitude provides opportunities for people to express their gratitude to military personnel and first responders for the work they do. According to its website, “Since 2003, […]