Chris was the heart of Lincoln Avenue. La Villa is family to everyone in Willow Glen, so it's just a huge loss. His sudden death at 47 shocked the tight-knit neighborhood where he was known for his warm welcome, gracious smile, and willingness to lend a hand to anyone who needed it.
A Toronto children's hospital was flooded this week with a surprise surge of thousands of dollars in donations. The unlikely source? Dodgers fans. The Dodgers the Toronto Blue Jays in a monumental World Series win last week, giving the Boys in Blue back-to-back titles. After such an upset, a rivalry between the cities seems natural. But Dodgers fans are making a widespread effort to prove just the opposite.