Where to Give When I was a kid, my mother would call the St. Vincent de Paul society to arrange for pick-up of various items she was donating – clothing mainly but I think books, toys and other household goods were also picked up. I followed suit; after Steve and I were married I […]
Statewide ‘Extravagance’ According to USA Today, May 8, 2018: “The average American household’s pretax income is $74,664. When you add up the money that is paid for goods and services or taxes, the average household spends more than 90% of their income whereas California’s income is $83,000, or 11% higher.” According to payscale.com, the cost of […]
My Report Back from D.C. In January, I joined the California State Assembly delegation to the nation’s Capitol to meet with federal leaders on a host of issues concerning our state and the country at large. This was a fantastic opportunity to meet one-on-one with House and Senate leaders including our own congressman Adam […]
Richard Nixon Comes to Montrose Yes, it’s true! In October 1962, the future President held a campaign rally in Montrose, giving a speech before 2,000 enthusiastic locals. He was running for California governor on the Republican ticket against the Democrat incumbent Governor Brown. (For the youngsters: Governor Edmund “Pat” Brown was the father of […]
The Kiwanis Club of La Cañada hosted a luncheon in January honoring 22 “Terrific Kids” chosen from the sixth grade classrooms at La Cañada, Palm Crest and Paradise Canyon elementary schools. Teachers chose the Terrific Kids based on positive attitude, good character and responsible citizenship. Prior to the luncheon, students were notified by a surprise […]
Foothill Municipal Water District (Foothill MWD) is conducting its eighth annual K-12 student art contest with the theme of competition adhering to the phrase “Water Is Life.” This fun and educational project serves to inspire student creativity about the stewardship of our precious water resources. The theme relates to the stewardship and conservation of water. […]
By Brandon HENSLEY A great, maybe even surprising, season for the Crescenta Valley High boys’ basketball team ended last Saturday at Colony High School when the Falcons lost to the Titans in the CIF Division II-A semifinals, 74-54. The team will still play in the state playoffs once the CIF finals have concluded. The Falcons […]
Prom Plus hosted its annual bingo game earlier this month at the American Legion/Verdugo Hills Memorial Hall. Proceeds from the fundraiser – which totaled nearly $3500 – were dedicated to the annual Prom Plus event that follows the Crescenta Valley High School prom (this year on May 18). Sponsors donated money for food and for […]
Alysha Ann Pierson and Kirk James Wilson were married Dec. 28, 2018 in the Newport Beach California Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The bride is the daughter of Wayne and Jacquie Pierson of Los Alamitos. The groom is the son of Craig and Melissa Wilson of La Crescenta. The bride […]
On Valentine’s Day, Dignity Health Glendale Memorial Hospital & Health Center celebrated the 24th Annual Kings and Queens of Hearts. As part of Heart Month, the hospital held a special celebration that included free screenings, free lectures, free heart healthy food and the presentation of the King and Queen of Hearts (community members who have […]