By Charly SHELTON any who have passed by the former site of the Dragon Thrift Shop on Foothill Boulevard in La Cañada have seen the tree growing out front, right by the sign. This tree, which looks like a Christmas tree, takes on a special meaning this holiday season. Whereas most Christmas trees are adorned […]
Free Concert at La Cañada Congregational The community is invited to a free concert at the La Cañada Congregational Church on Dec. 6 at 4 p.m. in the church. The choir will be singing Vivaldi’s “Magnificat” and Bach’s Cantata 140, “Sleepers, Wake!” The concert features our incredible soloists. We will also have […]
Montrose on ABC7 Eyewitness News!!! It was a banner weekend in the Montrose Shopping Park! Our Shop Small, Shop Local message is making headlines all over Southern California and across the land! On White Friday morning ABC7 called me to do an interview for Small Business Saturday. We set it up to shoot at Revelation […]
From Giving Thanks to Giving Gifts Last week, we gave thanks. Now our attention turns to giving gifts. La Crescenta is a community that actively seeks ways in which to give to those less fortunate. For those readers interested in opportunities to give back this holiday, here are few ideas. On Sunday, Dec. 6, Grace […]
10 Ways to Prepare Your Business For the New Year 2015 is almost over and now is the perfect time to be thinking about how to maximize your business in 2016 and start thinking strategically about the year ahead. Here’s a list of 10 steps you can take right now that will pay dividends in […]
BREAKFAST WITH SANTA AT LCWC The La Crescenta Woman’s Club – Junior section is hosting its 24th annual Breakfast With Santa on Saturday, Dec. 5. This exciting and fun-filled morning begins at 8 until 11 a.m. There will be a delicious breakfast, fun crafts, silent auction, opportunity drawings and, of course, a visit from […]
By Charly SHELTON We hear Christmas songs about a “Winter Wonderland” and a “White Christmas,” but in L.A. the closest thing we get is soap bubbles falling from a “snow machine” or that awful white felt puffy fabric that is supposed to represent snow at the base of a palm tree. So when presented with […]
Dignity Health Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center earned primary stroke certification by The Joint Commission. The Primary Stroke Center Certification Program was developed in collaboration with the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association. In order to obtain certification, hospitals like Glendale Memorial must follow best practices for stroke care. Glendale Memorial met specific criteria including […]
By Robin GOLDSWORTHY t seemed like a good decision. In 2007, Crescenta Valley High School purchased over $6,000 worth of dumbbells for its fitness room along with elliptical, arc trainers, stationary bikes, and treadmills. The purchases enhanced the school’s facilities for physical education and athletics. According to athletic director Dave Mendoza, the fitness room is […]
Dojun Kim of La Crescenta has been named a “Cadet of Distinction” at Army and Navy Academy. This title is given to those students who have achieved the highest citizenship grade attainable (excellent) and zero demerits for the entire first grading period of the 2015-16 school year. Kim was also named to the dean’s list. […]