Going ‘Quackers’ or How to Win $10,000 As many of you know, I am part of several non-profit organizations. Among these is the Kiwanis Club of Glendale (I am actually one of two vice presidents of that organization). The largest fundraiser that the Club has is its annual Duck Splash. People purchase rubber ducks ($5 […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Los Angeles County has solidified its leadership for the board of supervisors, 5th District, with incumbent Kathryn Barger winning her third and final term – members of the board of supervisors are limited to three four-year terms. Barger, representing the largest district in the county, has successfully defeated four challengers ensuring her […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The Glendale Quilt Guild had a very successful bingo event on Saturday, March 16 at the Verdugo Hills Memorial Hall (American Legion) with over 140 people attending. The bingo winners received not just a cash prize but also a one-of-a-kind handmade quilt. The fun night raised needed funds for the Quilt Guild. […]
By Robin GOLDSWORTHY Saturday evening saw clear skies and, in Montrose, hundreds armed with wine glasses and swag bags ready to take part in the Montrose Wine Walk. The twice-annual Wine Walk has become a welcome tradition for merchants and participants. Members of the La Crescenta Woman’s Club welcomed ticketholders, handing out swag bags that […]
The CV Town Council issued the following statement regarding recent alleged behavior by CVTC Councilmember Chris Kilpatrick. Dear Members of the Community, We appreciate your patience in allowing us to follow procedures in dealing with this matter [of Chris Kilpatrick] in accordance with our Town Council Bylaws. We expect our council members to uphold […]
Before setting off on a career path, CV Park invites local youth to its inaugural career exploration day. By Mary O’KEEFE Crescenta Valley Park will be hosting its first ever Career Exploration Fair on March 16. “We will be offering information on different types of careers,” said Della Razjouyan, recreation services supervisor, County of Los […]
By Julie BUTCHER “I’m disappointed that none of the questions we took quite a bit of time this weekend to send to you were answered in this presentation,” said Scholl Canyon resident and community activist Jackie Gish when she addressed the Glendale City Council at its Tuesday evening meeting. “In September 2022, I was under […]
By Eliza PARTIKA The Glendale Unified School District Board of Education approved the recommendations of the parent-formed Japanese Dual Language Immersion Committee at its March 12 meeting. The Board’s approval will allow the sixth grade cohort at Verdugo Woodlands Elementary School to matriculate to Rosemont Middle School for the 2024-25 school year with a permit. […]
COVID Casualties When the pandemic hit in 2020, we were taken aback. Life changed drastically – and quickly. Many places where we typically congregated – the supermarket, church, stores – had to shut down. I don’t know if you remember, but my friend Amy and I were traveling to Cambria when news started trickling […]