Local Emergency Declared Due to Coronavirus

Local Emergency Declared Due to Coronavirus

By Mary O’KEEFE and Charly SHELTON The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors and Dept. of Public Health, along with the cities of LA, Pasadena and Long Beach, announced on Wednesday they were declaring a local emergency in connection with the novel coronavirus. There have been seven recorded cases of coronavirus in LA County, six […]

YOUTH notes

A discussion on recognizing the signs when children need help coping with stress will be given on Thursday, March 26 at 6:30 p.m., room 1208, at Toll Middle School, 700 Glenwood Road in Glendale. A panel of professionals includes Dr. Ilin Magran, director, and Ofelia Oundjian of the Student Wellness Services Dept. with GUSD and […]

Academy of Science and Medicine Hosts Health Career Night

Academy of Science and Medicine Hosts Health Career Night

By Lori BODNAR, intern For students who wondered about the different medical careers available, Crescenta Valley High School provided answers during its Health Career Night on Feb. 21. About 30 doctors, nurses, dietitians, pharmacists and emergency medical technicians (EMTs) gave presentations to students at CVHS about the different professions in the medical field and the […]

The Changing Face of Montrose

By Mary O’KEEFE There have been some changes, and there are a few more to come, along Honolulu Avenue. Here is an update of a few businesses that have opened, closed and are in the process of opening their doors. Moss Supermarket, formally Cordon’s Ranch Market, at 2931 Honolulu Ave. closed in 2017. Since then […]

ALFie Company to Present ‘Singin’ in the Rain Jr.’

ALFie Company of the Assistance League® of Flintridge (ALF) Drama Program will present “Singin’ in the Rain JR.” at Lanterman Auditorium on Friday, March 6, at 7 p.m.  Adapted from the 1952 screenplay, “Singin’ in the Rain” has hilarious situations, snappy dialogue and a hit-parade score of Hollywood songs.  Twenty-five ALFie Company cast members, local […]

Closing the Distance Between the Faithful and God

By Sabrina SHELTON Now is the season of Lent, a time of sacrifice and reflection. Most associate it with giving something up, usually a vice or certain foods. But for the congregation at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, this Lent is an opportunity to release heavy burdens in order to become closer to God. The church […]

2020 Scholarship Awards

The California Credit Union invites college-bound students in Los Angeles County to submit an application for its annual College Scholarship Program. Through the program, California Credit Union provides $20,000 in scholarships annually to recognize students who are motivated in their academic studies and active in their schools and communities, giving back to others through service […]

CRIME BLOTTER

Feb. 28 600 block of Foothill Boulevard in La Cañada, two suspects, described as a male and female, both Hispanic, entered a store. The female was described as wearing a black hat, white long sleeve shirt and jeans. The male was described as wearing a blue collared button-up shirt and blue jeans. Both walked over […]

Treasures of the Valley » Mike Lawler

CV Street Name Origins – Part 3 Moving down, below Foothill Boulevard, we get into the Montrose area and lower La Crescenta. Montrose Avenue Named for the town of Montrose obviously, but the Montrose name has several origin stories, none of which have been proven. Robert Newcombe catalogues the various theories in his book “Montrose.” […]

VIEWS FROM the Valley» Susan BOLAN

Dogs Are A Gift I am a big fan of dogs. They are the perfect daily therapy for my soul. They make me laugh heartily with their silly behavior and comfort me when I am down, especially lately. In the past when I have seen a dog in trouble, like wandering the streets, I have […]