The Sounds of Christmas As I promised in a column last month, I refused to listen to Christmas music until Thanksgiving was over. True to my word, I didn’t turn on Christmas music (hello, KOST 103.5) until Friday, Nov. 24. But now, I play it at work on my computer, in my car and […]
By Mary O’KEEFE “I’m the Lorax who speaks for the trees, which you seem to be chopping as fast as you please.” It should come as no surprise that I am a fan of Dr. Seuss’ “The Lorax.” I read it over and over to my kids, and now I read it to my grandson. […]
By Mikaela STONE The story of Congressional Medal of Honor recipient Sadao S. Munemori remains not well known, even in his hometown of Glendale. As a young man, Sadao “Spuds” Munemori, nicknamed for his love of potatoes, joined the United States Army shortly before the U.S. entered into World War II. Following the bombing of […]
Rosemont Preserve Open Gate Afternoon An “open gate” event is taking place at the Rosemont Preserve on Sunday afternoon, Dec. 17. This is a chance for residents to visit the Preserve and wander the trail at their own pace and enjoy the tranquil setting, the wildlife and the natural beauty. Photographers: bring your camera to capture the morning […]
By Michelle GANIAN On Wednesday, Dec. 6, La Crescenta Library held its ninth annual Christmas tree lighting where dozens of children, parents and family members gathered in the courtyard in celebration of the holiday festivities. Coordinated by realtor Robbyn Battles and County Supervisor Kathryn Barger, the ceremony rang with the spirited voices of the […]
Dec. 5 Mount Wilson Road in the Angeles National Forest, a worker noticed that a hole had been cut in a fence at the area. Nothing else appeared to be damaged or missing. The damage occurred overnight. 500 block of Georgian Road in La Cañada Flintridge, the rear glass door of a residence was smashed. […]
Wendy Hawthorne and Monte Almasi of the Glendale Area Schools Credit Union finish putting up a Christmas tree next to three merry snowmen in the lobby of the credit union. The credit union (1800 Broadview) also has a box for donations of toys for children in the area. By Robin GOLDSWORTHY
Back in the day, local actress/singer Kassandra Carroll and her brother Derek Carroll would vie over which TV show the family would get to watch: the rowdy “Dukes Of Hazard” for him or the heartwarming “Little House On The Prairie” for her. Years later, the siblings would meet their TV heroes in person at a […]
Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón on Tuesday announced that Klinton Dion is charged with anti-Semitic vandalisms on public and private property, including Temple Emanu El, in Burbank and Glendale. “The escalating wave of anti-Semitic attacks against the Jewish community will not be tolerated in Los Angeles County,” stated Gascón. “We have a zero […]
With a variety of items – from electronics to glassware – the Crescenta Valley Chamber of Commerce (CVCOC) rummage sale on Saturday has everything savvy shoppers want. The CVCOC is partnering with St. Luke’s of the Mountains Episcopal Church, 2563 Foothill Blvd., in hosting the rummage sale. People eager to support both CVCOC and St. […]