Protecting Your Dog From Heatstroke This week, advice from Kate O’Dwyer As temperatures rise in So Cal, many of us begin to exercise and hit the trails with our canine companions to work up a good sweat. Unlike us, dogs cannot sweat through their skin. Dogs must pant or sweat through their footpads or noses […]
The La Crescenta Woman’s Club hosted members of Fire Station 63, the CV Sheriff’s Station and the Glendale Police K-9 Unit on May 11. The personnel visited the Club after receiving proceeds from the March 26 LCWC fashion show which provided much needed equipment for both the fire station and the Detectives Unit of the […]
Three Celebrate Earning Master’s Local teachers are celebrating graduating from USC’s online master’s program. Samrah Ahmed of La Crescenta received a degree in science; Erica Schillinger of Glendale received a master’s in English and Laurie Woods, also of Glendale, achieved multiple degrees. Bowdoin Honors Students Bowdoin College held its annual Honors Day ceremony on May […]
Ask Phyllis! Are There Upfront Fees When Selling Your Home? Dear Phyllis, I’m thinking of selling our home this summer. I have a few concerns about what to expect in fees. What upfront costs am I going to encounter when listing my home for sale with a Realtor®? Do I have to initially order any […]
Kim Kelly and Kris Kline, owners of the Merle Norman Cosmetic Studio located in Montrose, were recognized for Excellence in Sales at the 80th Annual Merle Norman Cosmetics Convention held recently at J.W. Marriott in Los Angeles. The company’s top-performing studio owners, representing diverse markets from around the world, were applauded by Merle Norman’s chairman […]
The Insurance Brokers and Agents of Burbank, Glendale and Pasadena are hosting the local qualifying tournament for the Trusted Choice Big I Junior Classic. The event will be held at the Oakmont Country Club in Glendale on June 21. The cost of the event is $35 per player and will include 18 holes of golf […]
By Charly SHELTON For those of you who eagerly awaited the release of “Pirates” 2 and 3 only to be disappointed: Rejoice! For a “Pirates” movie worth watching has been found again. Captain Jack is back in full glory without any whiny sidekicks in love or be-tentacled digital villains trying to find a jar of […]
By Susan JAMES Comedy walks a fine line between hilarity and hysteria, guffaws and gross-outs and in director Todd Phillips’ eagerly awaited sequel to the 2009 megahit “The Hangover,” hysteria and gross-outs win. What was fresh, outrageous and unexpected in the original, and side-splittingly funny as well, here is forced, predictable and increasingly desperate. Two […]
Photo by Ted AYALA By Ted AYALA When thinking about attending a performance of youth orchestras, one can’t help but groan inwardly. How to put up with it? Yes, you want to mean well and you understand that kids are kids, not fully professional musicians. But unless you’re the parent or family member of one […]
By Michael WORKMAN Rockstar Games titles are some of the most anticipated game releases and “L.A. Noire” is no exception. Though Rockstar Games are famous for the controversial “Grand Theft Auto” franchise, L.A. Noire takes a departure from the mindless mayhem and creates a game that is more story-driven and emphasizes puzzle solving. Set in […]