NOTES & NODS

LCIF Welcomes Community Lutheran Church in the Foothills invites the community to attend its Holy Week services beginning with Palm Sunday on April 13. LCIF encourages attendees to gather in the church courtyard for the traditional Procession of Palms at 9:45 a.m. By carrying and waving palm branches, participants mirror the actions of the crowds […]

What is a Bahá’í New Year?

On Wednesday, March 19 at exactly 7:03 p.m. (sunset), the Bahá’ís of Glendale, along with Bahá’ís worldwide, celebrated the end of their fast and the beginning of the New Year. Bahá’ís, who believe in the unity of mankind and that all the major religions are one divine plan from one God, abstain completely from food […]

NEWS FROM THE CVWD <<< JAMES LEE, GENERAL MANAGER

Projects Completed and Rate Adjustments Coming Your public utility’s team has completed or virtually completed a pipeline replacement project on the 2300 block of Teasley Street (near Briggs Avenue). At 800 feet, this is our sixth and most ambitious project to date. For the past several weeks, our team has been excavating, laying and welding […]

NEWS FROM THE CVTC <<< FRIDA BAGHDASSARIAN

CVTC to Commemorate Armenian Genocide The CV Town Council announced that we will be commemorating the Armenian Genocide during our upcoming general meeting scheduled for Thursday, April 17 at 7 p.m. This important meeting will take place at the La Crescenta Library, and we invite community members to join us as we honor this significant […]

TREASURES OF THE VALLEY<<< MIKE LAWLER

TREASURES OF THE VALLEY<<<  MIKE LAWLER

Fireman Turn Arsonist John Orr and the College Hills Fire A few weeks ago I gave an overview of one of the strangest plot twists in local history. Glendale Fire Captain John Orr, a highly respected arson investigator, was found to be the most prolific serial arsonist in U.S. history, setting an estimated 2,000 fires […]

CAP Offers Scholarships to Local Students

The Cañada Auxiliary of Professionals (CAP) of Assistance League® of Flintridge (ALF) is now offering two scholarships of $1,000 for students who will be attending a two-year college or an accredited occupational program in the fall of 2025.  Eligible applicants must attend a high school in the La Cañada, La Crescenta, Montrose/North Glendale or Sunland-Tujunga […]

Looking for Community Help: Prom Plus

Looking for Community Help: Prom Plus

By Mikaela STONE Like a phoenix rising from the ashes, Prom Plus moves forward with a new board and an exciting vision. Thirty years ago, Prom Plus was formed to give high school seniors a safe place to go after prom. The genesis of the organization was the death of Crescenta Valley High School senior […]

Mayoral Issues Take Center Stage at Council Meeting

By Julie BUTCHER In a surprise move, Glendale City Councilmember Ardy Kassakhian issued a public statement indicating that while he is next in line to be selected mayor according to the operative city ordinance he would not be seeking the office.  “I am making this announcement publicly so as to eliminate the perceptions of backroom […]