By Michael J. ARVIZU ow that the glitz, glamour and excitement of the Academy Awards has come to an end for another year, it’s time to look forward to the crop of new movies that will make the rounds at movie theaters in 2015. As we all know, attached to each movie is a rating, […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Ash Wednesday, this year held on Feb. 18, signifies the beginning of Lent season. For many Christians this is a time of reflection. “[It is a time to find] how we grow closer to God,” said Rev. Fr. Kirby Smith of St. Luke’s of the Mountains Episcopal Church. He added the journey […]
Tabletop Tuesday On Tuesday, March 3 at Bethel Church in Sun Valley, LAPD Officer Fernando Avila will give a talk entitled “The Truth About Gangs.” Who are the gangs in your neighborhood? What can you do about it? How do you know if your child is joining a gang? How can gang members change […]
QUESTION: We have a family member who we know is struggling financially. He was in a car accident, not his fault, and has been off work for six months and cannot yet go back to work. His injury case has not settled. We were told by another family member that he is in danger […]
Tabletop Tuesday On Tuesday, March 3 at Bethel Church in Sun Valley, LAPD Officer Fernando Avila will give a talk entitled “The Truth About Gangs.” Who are the gangs in your neighborhood? What can you do about it? How do you know if your child is joining a gang? How can gang […]
By Isiah REYES About 150 students show up every Tuesday afternoon for the Christian “Got Faith” club meetings held during the lunch period at Rosemont Middle School. The club is one of the largest on campus. It is open to all students and many who attend are members of various churches. The club is […]
What’s Happening at On Friday, Feb. 13, the Center for Spiritual Living is having its annual Italian dinner night. Starting at 6:30 p.m., this extra special dinner includes music provided by Evan Marshall providing beautiful music and a new feature – a White Elephant exchange. Bring a wrapped present for re-gifting, repurposing […]
QUESTION: Last year, I sent gifts to three family members. I received no response. Although a thank you would have been nice, I was more concerned if the gifts were received. I didn’t feel comfortable calling and asking. These are close relatives and there are no issues between us, at least I don’t think so, […]
By Michael J. ARVIZU The world continues to reel over the tragic deaths of 12 satirical journalists and cartoonists shot in Paris on Jan 7. The deaths of what accounted for more than half the staff of the satirical publication Charlie Hebdo stunned the world and once again brought to the forefront the question of […]
The Italian Catholic Federation branch at St. Bede Roman Catholic Church in La Cañada Flintridge recently hosted a potluck dinner meeting and provided a check to the National Wounded Warrior Center, under construction in Mammoth Lakes. Mark Mannarelli, Branch 374 president, presented the check to Kathy Copeland, the executive director of Disabled Sports Eastern Sierra, […]