The Lost Community of Oakdale Many of the neighborhoods in the Crescenta Valley have retained the names given them by developers when streets were laid out and lots divided. Some of the names became permanent and others faded into obscurity. La Crescenta was the name of a subdivision laid out by Benjamin Briggs in […]
Questions Friedman and Portantino In spite of a budget surplus, Governor Gavin Newsom stated for the record, “Proposition 13 is on the table” (read: chopping block). Emboldened by their super-majority, Democratic lawmakers produced a laundry list of assembly and senate constitutional amendments that would, all or in part, lower the threshold for parcel taxes from […]
Members of Las Candelas welcomed guests to their final general meeting of the year at Oakmont Country Club from some of the area non-profits they serve. Celebrating the season of giving, Las Candelas presented financial gifts to each. Accepting grants from Las Candelas for their organizations were Tara Peterson, Glendale YWCA executive director, Ascencia […]
Update from the State Capitol For many of us, this holiday season will be filled with fun and quality time with our friends, family and neighbors. Against the backdrop of festive decorations and fattening food, many of us will have a break from the hustle and bustle of the year to enjoy and reflect on […]
The 2020 board of directors for the Glendale Burbank and Foothills Republican Assembly was installed at the group’s recent Christmas dinner. The dinner, complete with singing and lots of holiday cheer, was held at a private home in the foothill area. From left are IT chair Leo Walker, legislative chair John Merguerian, PR/marketing chair Audri […]
Ask Phyllis! Encroachments Dear Phyllis, We purchased our La Crescenta home in 2007. The Realtor® we used was a family friend who has since retired. We are planning on selling our home next Spring and met with two different Realtors®. One mentioned that the assessor’s record of our lot size didn’t visually […]
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Sister Karen Collier, SSL, was installed as the parish life director for the Catholic Community of Holy Redeemer-St. James the Less on Dec. 7. Bishop Alex Aclan, auxiliary bishop of the San Fernando region, presided over Mass with new priest Father Michael Grieco and Father George Brincat. The staff and parishioners welcomed Sister Karen with […]
By Charly SHELTON New Year’s Eve is just around the corner and Crescenta Valley bars and restaurants are pulling out all the stops to usher in the next decade. Let’s take a look at what some of the popular spots will be up to. Avignone’s. Avignone’s in Montrose was purchased by new owners earlier this […]
QUESTION: I have a very good friend, or at least I thought this person was a good friend, who betrayed a confidence. What I told my friend was very sensitive and I didn’t want anyone else to know. We both attend the same church and volunteer in several organizations together. I admit I’m very angry […]