The Many Benefits of Planting Native Trees and Plants Shared

The Many Benefits of Planting Native Trees and Plants Shared

By Pat KRAMER hree years ago, Sunland–Tujunga resident Eve Sinclair tore out her lawn and replaced it with a drought-tolerant landscape, including native plants, after learning how they attract pollinators and wildlife, which then leads to a healthy food web. Since doing so, she said she now has a partnership with the native plants and […]

Tyrus Wong, Legendary Artist and Sunland Resident Leaves Behind a Legacy

Tyrus Wong, Legendary Artist and Sunland Resident Leaves Behind a Legacy

  By Pat KRAMER Tyrus Wong, the legendary Disney animation artist and longtime resident of Sunland, died recently at the age of 106 after reaching a pinnacle of success that few artists ever attain. Known best for transforming the process of art in animation in the well-loved Disney film “Bambi,” Wong’s settings in the 1942 […]

Historic Maps Bring To Life LA History

Historic Maps Bring To Life LA History

By Pat KRAMER On Saturday, Jan. 14 at 1 p.m., Map Librarian Glen Creason, from the Los Angeles Public Library, will depict the growth and history of Los Angeles through “Maps: 50 Fascinating Maps that Tell the History of Los Angeles, Including Sunland-Tujunga.” This presentation takes place at Bolton Hall in Tujunga. Among the fascinating […]

Standing Room Only for the First Hanukkah in the Foothills Event

Standing Room Only for the First Hanukkah in the Foothills Event

By Pat KRAMER It was standing room only at The Back Door Bakery for the first annual Hanukkah celebration in Sunland-Tujunga, held on Wednesday, Dec. 28. “I felt there needed to be this kind of an event for people who are unfamiliar with Jewish traditions and celebrations to learn what Hanukkah is all about,” said […]

Living Side-By-Side with Coyotes

By Pat KRAMER Coyotes are becoming increasingly prevalent in local neighborhoods along the foothill communities. Increasing development has led to a loss of natural wildlife habitat areas and the ongoing drought has further caused a scarcity in their food sources. These contributing factors mean residents will see more wildlife coming out of the hills to […]

First Annual Hanukkah in the Foothills Event

First Annual Hanukkah in the Foothills Event

  By Pat KRAMER The first annual Hanukkah in the Foothills event will be celebrated with the lighting of the menorah at a special celebration of this festive Jewish holiday on Wednesday, Dec. 28 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at The Backdoor Bakery, 8349 Foothill Blvd. in Sunland. The event, organized by Sunland – […]

Drive-Thru Nativity Scene Captures Holiday Spirit

Drive-Thru Nativity Scene Captures Holiday Spirit

By Pat KRAMER Nothing could deter Pastor Bob Snyder and his dedicated staff at Community Christian Church in Tujunga from performing their traditional drive-thru Nativity Scene on Friday, Dec. 16 and Saturday, Dec. 17. The outdoor performance went on for three hours despite the cold, the wind, and a 3’ x 4’ chunk of plaster […]

Sunland-Tujunga Branch Library to Celebrate 90th Anniversary

Sunland-Tujunga Branch Library to Celebrate 90th Anniversary

Updated on 12/5 in bold By Pat KRAMER Libraries should serve as not only an educational resource, but also as a cultural resource for the community, said Ardem Ardashes Tajerian, manager of the Sunland-Tujunga Branch of the Los Angeles Public Library. And on Saturday, Dec. 10 the S-T Library will host a celebration with music […]

McGroarty Chili Bowl Fest Returns for the Holidays

McGroarty Chili Bowl Fest Returns for the Holidays

By Pat KRAMER Every year, hundreds of people flock to McGroarty Arts Center in Tujunga to buy a new handmade chili bowl and try a variety of tasty chili recipes while getting an early start on holiday shopping. This year, the 14th Annual Chili Bowl Fest (held Saturday, Dec. 3) and the Holiday Art & […]

First Responders Honored with Holiday Feast

First Responders Honored with Holiday Feast

By Pat KRAMER On Friday, a dinner and concert were held at All Nation’s Church in Lake View Terrace to honor the men and women who put their lives at risk to protect others. The 9th Annual Thanksgiving Appreciation Dinner and Concert was dedicated to first responders, which includes LAPD, LAFD, county fire, the Forestry […]