By Mary O’KEEFE Veteran’s Day will be observed on Sunday at Two Strike Park hosted by veterans from the American Legion Post 288 and Veterans of Foreign Wars 1614. “Veteran’s Day is for all that served regardless of where or when they served, or what branch of military service they were in,” said Mike Baldwin, […]
Nov. 5 8400 block of Wiladonda Drive in La Cañada Flintridge, a resident reported that his spare tire that was located under his vehicle was stolen between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. Nov. 3 4800 block of Dyer Street in La Crescenta, several items were stolen from a home. Pry marks were found on two […]
Whole Foods to move regional HQ to city. By Ted AYALA The Glendale City Council announced at its Tuesday joint meeting with the successor to the redevelopment agency that it had been nominated by Los Angeles County for its “Annual Most Business Friendly City” award. The award, which is conferred by the Los Angeles County […]
By Mary O’KEEFE On the local level on Saturday, La Crescenta residents came to the Community Room at La Crescenta Library to cast their vote for Crescenta Valley Town Council members. There were six seats open, and six candidates. The top three vote getters were seated on the Council, the other three candidates are the […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Hurricane Sandy may have been on the other side of the country, but the effects of the devastating storm have been felt in La Crescenta. Those who have family and friends on the East Coast continue to get updates on loved ones – when phone service is available. On Monday, Assemblymember Anthony […]
Historical Society Hosting Veterans Day Talk In honor of Veterans Day, the Historical Society of the Crescenta Valley is hosting a talk by George Ciampa, a veteran of both the Normandy Invasion and the Battle of the Bulge. Ciampa will discuss his experiences and screen a documentary on the subject that he produced. His presentation […]
By Misty DUPLESSIS On Wednesday, Nov. 14, the Crescenta Valley Chamber of Commerce will transform the Marketplace Shopping Center into a one stop dining arena as they host their fifth annual Taste of the Foothills. The community is invited to share in the appetizing event between the hours of 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at […]
By Ashley FILIPEK Restoration is complete on the historic Seeley Furniture building on Brand Boulevard in Glendale and is now home to Seeley Studios. After six years and $8 million in restoration costs, the studios provide a community for creative professionals with storefronts, offices and live/work spaces. To showcase the new space, and to get […]
By Natalie MAIER A fashion show celebrating Honolulu Avenue’s The Clothing Market’s two-year anniversary will take place on Saturday, Nov. 17. The party will be from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. with finger food and refreshments offered. The fashion show will begin at 4 p.m. inside the store, located at 2260 Honolulu Ave in Montrose. […]
1918 France “Hiked in a terrific down pour of rain. Weary and hungry without rations now 3 days. Wore gas masks continually. Germans sending over plenty of Mustard and Phosgene Gas. Fell in shell holes and trenches and finally reached our destination. Bunked … in this down pour of rain. Soaked through and through. So […]