Community Comes to Buy, Fill Bowls

By Michael J. ARVIZU Steam rose from the pot containing Alan del Castillo’s crawfish chowder as the cook removed the lid, filling the air with a delicious, mouth-watering smell. It’s his New Orleans native mother-in-law’s authentic crawfish chowder recipe, del Castillo said. Inside the pot are crawfish brought directly from New Orleans. Del Castillo and […]

Groundbreaking Anniversary Celebrated at FBCLC

By Michael J. ARVIZU Larry Battin, a resident of Tujunga, was only 9 years old when First Baptist Church, La Crescenta (FBCLC), broke ground for an expansion of worship facilities in 1964. All of the schoolteachers were excited, he recalled, as they brought their students over to witness the big event. Hundreds of people were […]

Peace Vigil Held

By Michael J. ARVIZU As violence continues to rage in Iraq and Syria this week, faithful and religious gathered on a quiet Thursday night at First Baptist Church-La Crescenta for prayer, meditation and a candlelight vigil for peace in the Middle East. About 100 people attended the service on Aug. 28. It was made up […]

Deadline Draws Near for Rail Comments

Deadline Draws Near for Rail Comments

By Michael J. ARVIZU Residents have until midnight on Aug. 31 to submit comments for a controversial high-speed light rail project that, when completed, would connect the cities of Palmdale, Burbank, Los Angeles and points farther north and south. The California High-Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA), which is building the high-speed rail line project, opened the […]

Late to Church

By Michael J. ARVIZU A few weeks ago, Pope Francis, the Catholic pontiff, announced that he would consider retirement should his health fail and he is no longer able to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the office he was elected to. Francis, should he choose to retire, would follow in the footsteps of […]

Objections Raised Over Proposed Home Development

By Michael J. ARVIZU Residents concerned about a proposed 110-acre development in the 12400 block of Big Tujunga Canyon Road in Sunland were able to hear, for the first time Monday, from a representative of the developer of the project, Ben Salisbury. Salisbury himself did not attend Monday evening’s meeting of the Sunland-Tujunga Neighborhood Council […]

Pets, Fun and Music Found at Inaugural Summerfest

Pets, Fun and Music Found at Inaugural Summerfest

By Michael J. ARVIZU he first Teranga Ranch Summerfest at Sunland Park in Sunland was held from Aug. 8 to Aug. 10 and featured amenities that catered to a variety of tastes. For the animal lover, a variety of pet adoption agencies set up shop on the grass, including Best Friends Animal Society – Los […]

McGroarty Looking to Match Grant

By Michael J. ARVIZU Roy Mueller, McGroarty Arts Center executive director, wants his organization to step away from being the city’s best-kept secret to being the community’s best-known place. And to do so, Mueller spoke about the recent McGroarty Arts Center $11,300 matching gift, awarded by the Los Angeles County Arts Commission. “This is a […]

Summerfest Coming to Sunland Park

By Michael J. ARVIZU This weekend’s first Teranga Ranch Summerfest at Sunland Park is slated to go to the dogs and cats – and the lemurs, opossums, ferrets, chameleons and other wildlife. The animals at Summerfest are part of Teranga Ranch’s outreach efforts to the community to increase awareness and education of local wildlife in […]

Project to bring Increased Traffic, Say Residents

By Michael J. ARVIZU A proposed construction project by Canyon Park Homes in the 12400 block of Big Tujunga Canyon Road in Tujunga has already raised eyebrows among residents concerned with the area’s fragile infrastructure and narrow roadway. The project is being billed as similar to one already taking place on Sister Elsie Drive in […]