Photo by Mary O’KEEFE Heavy rains downed power lines in the 2400 block of Montrose Avenue on Tuesday interrupting electricity for several blocks. Living up to the hype, El Niño arrived knocking out power and drenching the foothills. By Charly SHELTON It finally happened. The long-awaited “Godzilla El Niño” […]
“Large drops of rain soon began to fall and, as the storm-clouds came sailing onward, others supplied the void they left behind and spread over the sky.” – Charles Dickens, “Old Curiosity Shop” So at last … With the new year, the much anticipated El Niño-enhanced rains arrived. Meteorologists and amateur weather watchers alike […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The Crescenta Valley High School Falkon 589 robotics team could be found at the high school despite it being winter break. Team members were on campus cleaning their classroom and robot shop in preparation for a new season of competition. “We are getting ready for the new season, which starts on Saturday […]
By Robin GOLDSWORTHY The La Cañada Rose Parade float, titled “Up A Creek,” apparently tickled the funny bone of tournament judges who presented the self-built float with the Bob Hope Humor Award. “It was great to win the award,” said La Cañada Flintridge Tournament of Roses Assn. President William Pounders. “I think this was an […]
“Pillars Of New York” is the story of four couples’ struggles in and around the events surrounding the 9/11 tragedy. As recovery unfolds both mentally and physically for the couples, therapist and author Jake Kelly evaluates his own personal loss and mortality. This new production will perform in the heart of the NOHO Theatre District. […]
Jan. 3 2300 block of Barton Lane in Montrose, the driver’s side rearview mirror was smashed on a truck parked on the street at the location overnight. Jan. 1 2300 block of Barton Lane in Montrose, left side rearview mirror was smashed on a vehicle that was parked on the street at the location overnight. […]
Inspirations for the New Year I often tell people the reason I took this job at the CV Chamber of Commerce is because I believe business owners are some of the bravest, most creative people I know. It takes guts to risk your finances and to take that first step in manifesting your vision. It […]
Indian Springs Resort’s Beginnings There was once in our valley a beautiful oak-covered canyon that offered recreation to kids and adults – a resort, open to the public for swimming, socializing and relaxing, called Indian Springs Resort. That canyon was on the eastern edge of Montrose, just off Verdugo Road as it climbs the hill […]
OLL HOSTING CASINO NIGHT Our Lady of Lourdes School is hosting a fundraising casino gala on Saturday, Feb. 6 at the Angeles National Golf Club. Festivities include silent auction, live auction and raffles. Poker tournament is a $25 buy in. The cost is $65 per person that includes appetizers, cocktail reception, sit-down dinner, dessert, music, […]
Dr. Emil Avanes, founder of Harmony Health in Sparr Heights, was recognized by the Western Diocese at its Twelfth Annual Christmas Dinner and Dance in Burbank in December. Avanes was one of 10 professionals recognized for their contributions to the local American and Armenian communities. Avanes came to the United States from Urmi, Iran as […]