The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and CO – its award-winning digital platform for small businesses – has named Kane Communications Group to the CO—100: America’s Top 100 Small Businesses list. Kane, whose president is Crescenta Valley High School alumna Kimberly (Brown) Kane (Class of 1989, was selected out of more than 12,500 applicants for impressive […]
By Ruth SOWBY The rousing Haikian Chamber Choir performed as part of “Echoes of Our Ancestors” at the Greek Theatre on Sept. 12. The Choir, together with dozens of other artists, presented Armenian history through music and performance. “The show was a living testament to our culture and heritage,” said Choir member Anahit Karapetyan. […]
Why Won’t Groupon Refund Me? The Restaurant Closed! Sofya Mumford’s $65 Groupon voucher is worthless after the restaurant goes out of business. Why won’t the company refund her money? Question: I bought a voucher through Groupon for a restaurant in Minneapolis. The restaurant closed before I could use the voucher. I asked Groupon for a […]
GLENDALE KIWANIS The Kiwanis Club of Glendale typically meets on Fridays at noon. The Club will be dark on Sept. 26. The cost to attend Friday meetings, which includes lunch and program, is $25. All are welcome. The Club meets Friday afternoons at the Elks Lodge, 120 E. Colorado St. in Glendale. CCLCF EVENTS The […]
Lutheran Church Welcomes Singers to Anthem Choir The Anthem Chorale returns from summer break on Sunday, Sept. 28 at 10 a.m. Led by music director Mark Anzelon, the choir welcomes singers of all levels, regardless of prior experience. LCIF holds rehearsals for Anthem Chorale every Sunday at 9:15 a.m. in the church’s sanctuary for the […]
The Crescenta-Cañada Victory Fiesta of 1942 At the outset of WWII, the civilians in the valley got busy very quickly to defend America. Even before the attack on Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941, civilian defense plans were being made and days after the attack air raid wardens were selected to organize the two communities […]
A Community Member’s View of the Draft Land Use Element Many readers know that the City of Glendale has issued drafts of Land Use, Environmental Justice and Mobility Elements. These drafts contain major changes to the City’s previous General Plan and residents should familiarize themselves with these drafts and submit comments. Meanwhile, City staff members […]
Wrapping up the 2025 Legislative Session After over nine months of work, the California State Legislature has concluded the 2025 session. I am so grateful for the many residents of the 44th Assembly District who have taken the time to interact with our office with questions, comments and concerns. Since last December, I’ve been […]
Newspapers – Watchdog or Lapdog? A shout-out to Robin Goldsworthy, courageous editor and publisher of the Crescenta Valley Weekly. Courageous? On Aug. 14, Robin published my letter on former Assemblyman Chris Holden (D-Pasadena), who is now the chief executive officer of LA Fire Justice, a Pasadena law firm that is working on behalf of Eaton Canyon […]
By Charly SHELTON Knott’s Scary Farm has once again turned Buena Park into the Halloween capital of Southern California. Returning classics like Origins: The Curse of Calico, Room 13, Cinema Slasher, Widows and Eight Fingers Nine prove that last year’s lineup still packs a punch – arguably some of the best mazes Knott’s has ever […]