On Monday, Oct. 21, Foothills Community Toastmasters held its fourth annual Toast of the Town awards for use of public speaking and leadership. This year’s recipients were Pastor Eddy Ledesma of the New Hope Community Church and Deputy Sandy Capps of the LA County Sheriff’s Dept. Pastor Eddy has been active not only as a […]
During the October AAUW Glendale Branch meeting, Tech Trek campers told members about their camp experiences and expressed gratitude for their scholarships. “I believe that the analytical and problem-solving techniques learned in physics and math have enabled me to find solutions for technical, business and management problems,” said camp coordinator Laura Guillory. “Tech Trek has […]
California State Senator Mike Morrell (above left) spoke to a large group at the “Octoberfest” meeting of Glendale Burbank/Crescenta Valley Republican Association, on Wednesday, Oct. 23. Newly naturalized American citizens Justyna Anna Misiewicz and Grzegorz Misiewicz (above right) were honored with the presentation of congratulatory scrolls signed by Hon. Kathryn Barger, Los Angeles County Supervisor, […]
By Vincent PAGE In their first season under head coach Hudson Gossard, the Crescenta Valley Falcons football team has gone undefeated. This is the second time in this decade this has happened, and the first time since 2014 the Falcons had a perfect regular season. The regular season was capped off by a dominant performance […]
Ask Phyllis! Buyer Frustration Dear Phyllis, My parents have used the same real estate agent for more than twenty years. I also hired him to buy my first condo. My fiancé and I are ready to purchase a home. I don’t have to sell my condo and will likely keep it as a […]
By Michael DUMANSKY Coming into the final game of the regular season on Friday, the Golden Knights were put in a must-win situation to solidify a share of the league title as well as a playoff berth. Saint Francis (8-2, 2-1) was set to face its league rival, the Cathedral High Phantoms (5-5, 2-1). Nervous […]
Mill Fire of 1975 – Flames Tear Through Neighborhoods The Mill Fire started small up in the mountains but Santa Ana winds fanned the flames to an inferno and by Sunday, Nov. 23 the fire line had reached Tujunga and La Crescenta. In the early morning hours of Monday, Nov. 24, the flames came […]
Countdown To Elections One year from now we will be having an important election. Sadly, that means the gloves are coming off like never before. Heated family discussions. Neighbors pitted against neighbors. Hushed voices at the office. It’s happening already with a current election. I just read a discussion on our community Facebook page where […]
Respectfully Disagrees As a resident of La Crescenta since 1956, I want first of all to thank my fellow resident Mr. Grayson and his family for their significant contribution in creating a center for music education in our valley [Viewpoints, Oct. 24]. My own son did not become a drummer but, because of Mr. Grayson, […]