SAN GABRIEL, California, November 19, 2017 — Colleen and I love Italian food. Her mother’s family hails from Sicily, and, as for me, I get into the club because my dad whipped up a killer spaghetti sauce at least once a week. Given our heritage, there isn’t an Italian pasta we don’t like. Spaghetti, Fusilli, […]
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LA VERNE, California, November 16, 2017 — Their names roll off the tongue like a lullaby: Gentle Transitions, Caring Transitions, and Moving Matters. These and about 1,000 other companies like them across the country help mostly seniors downsize and relocate. Unlike professional organizers who mostly help people control and manage their clutter and hoarding […]
LA VERNE, California, November 15, 2017 — Bonita varsity head coach Darren Baumunk is a cool (Bear) cat. He’s already lost two key players for the year (ACL injuries), but you don’t see any panic in his eyes or hear any excuses rolling off his tongue. Maybe that comes from his 23 years of […]
LA VERNE, California, November 15, 2017 — Recently retired, you’ve sold your home at the top of the market, you’re flush with cash from all the home equity you’ve realized, and now but one question remains: Where now are you going to live? A thousand thoughts dash around in your head: “There was that […]
LA VERNE, California, November 12, 2017 — You see the signs everywhere. “We Pay Cash for Houses,” “We Buy Houses, “We Buy Ugly Homes.” You see them plastered on telephone poles and freeway onramps. The signs are more ubiquitous than ants at a picnic. Perhaps, you’ll get a flyer in the mail from one […]
LA VERNE, California, November 10, 2017 — The early college pre-season news hasn’t been good. Three UCLA basketball players have been detained in China on the suspicion of shoplifting sunglasses from a Louis Vuitton store. Their plight could upend UCLA’s season before it even starts. You would think all players would know the […]
LA VERNE, California, November 8, 2017 — You have to love coach Rick Koch. The guy is an eternal optimist. He’s the first one you want on your team. If Amelia Earhart went down on his watch, he’d still be looking for her. For him, if the road is too easy, he believes he […]
LA VERNE, California, November 8, 2017 — There are many reasons to welcome the return of fall — sweaters, pumpkin-spiced lattes, fall-scented candles, tights, tailgating, the fall television season, and carrot ginger soup — but perhaps the best reason to celebrate autumn’s return is Karen Huigens comes riding back into town. From April through October, […]
LA VERNE, California, November 7, 2017 — On Monday, the La Verne City Council kicked off a patriotic week by saluting two of the town’s newest military members, Nicholas J. Amen (Army) and Marcus Fino (Army). Each honoree’s family was presented with a mini-banner in honor of their sons’ service. A brief reception followed […]
STUDIO CITY, California, November 5, 2017 — It may be less important in Southern California to know who’s on first (classic Abbott and Costello comedy routine) than who’s on Third. Who’s on Third is Joan McNamara, founder, owner and tastemaker of Joan’s on Third, which has locations in Los Angeles and Studio City. […]