The Special Touches of Disney’s Grand Californian

The Special Touches of Disney’s Grand Californian

By Charly SHELTON For some students, summer school is almost out and summer vacation is about to kick in. For those who haven’t started planning yet, it may be hard to pull off that last minute summer vacation to a tropical locale. But fear not; we live in one of the best cities in the […]

Weather in the Foothills

“Old theatres are irreplaceable. They could never be duplicated at today’s costs – but more importantly, their spirit could not be duplicated because they remind us of a day when going to the show was a more glorious and escapist experience. I think a town’s old theatres are the sanctuary of its dreams.” ~ Roger […]

From the Desk of the Publisher

Cold Temps and Hot Topics   I had the opportunity this past weekend to head north to Cambria (also known by me as Cambri-ahhhh), one of my all-time favorite spots. While the valley here was cooking in 90-plus temperatures, my best friend Amy and I were donning sweaters when going on our morning walks. Hard […]

Alfie Players to Perform ‘The Aristocats KIDS’

Alfie Players to Perform ‘The Aristocats KIDS’

Students entering grades three through six are invited to join the ALFie Players fall drama program. Later in the coming school year students in grades five through 10 will have an opportunity to join the ALFie Company winter production. Assistance League® of Flintridge (ALF) has offered these after-school drama programs to students in La Cañada […]

Lions Club Presents Scholarships

By Isaac SIMS-FOSTER, intern On Saturday, July 14, the Crescenta Cañada Lions Club held a ceremony to present scholarships to local high school graduates. In total, $7,000 in scholarships was awarded. Recipients of the scholarships were acknowledged and congratulated by chapter members as well as by parents in Sadler Hall at St. Luke’s of the […]

In Brief

General Meeting of CVTC The monthly general meeting of the Crescenta Valley Town Council is tonight, Thursday, July 19 at 7 p.m. in the community room of the La Crescenta Library. There will be a presentation by the Los Angeles County Dept. of Regional Planning regarding the Density Bonus Ordinance Update. The Density Bonus Ordinance […]

Locals Awarded Milken Scholarships

Amira Chowdhury of Glendale, Herbert Hoover High School, and Claire Muscat, who attended Village Christian School, were among 15 Milken Scholars for 2018 from Los Angeles County schools. Each will be receiving a $10,000 college scholarship. Beyond the financial aspect of receiving a Milken Scholarship, the recipients receive a lifelong mentor/support system that includes ongoing […]

Still Finishing the Ride

Still Finishing the Ride

By Mary O’KEEFE At the recent Fourth of July parade in Sunland-Tujunga a group walked the route raising awareness of traffic safety along Foothill Boulevard. Streets Are For Everyone (SAFE) and Finish the Ride supporters wanted to remind parade viewers and participants of the need to increase street safety for drivers, motorcyclists, pedestrians and bicyclists. […]

MSPA Welcomes New Member

By Nicole MOORE At the July 12 meeting of the Montrose Shopping Park Association, Andre Ordubegian, president of the MSPA board, asked that Corey Grijalva of Joselito’s restaurant be welcomed back as a board member. Grijalva will replace Kristina Evans, co-owner of Rest Farmhouse Inspired, for the remainder of her term, about a year and […]

Spiritually Speaking

QUESTION: My husband and I are from large families and every 4th of July we host a
huge celebration at our home, which is a large property at the edge of town.
In past years, because there have been arguments among and between
individuals who drank too much, we decided just to serve non-alcoholic drinks
this year. We had […]