How to Avoid Gift-Giving Stress

Stressed out about gift-giving this year? Let’s face it; everyone likes to receive gifts no matter who they are, so there’s no need to worry! Studies have shown that the gift giver is much more judgmental about the gift than the receiver. With that said, thoughtful gifts are a sign that the relationship is cared […]

City Votes No on Land Exchange

By Mary O’KEEFE At the end of another very long night at the Glendale City Council meeting on Tuesday, council members voted three-to-one against the proposed land/building exchange with Carmel Partners and the Glendale Unified School District.  The proposal began over a year ago. When the GUSD board of education voted unanimously to enter into […]

‘Winter Village’ Comes to Glendale

‘Winter Village’ Comes to Glendale

Visitors to city hall will find a display built by a craftsman for his town. By Mary O’KEEFE At Tuesday’s Glendale City Council meeting, Councilmember Vartan Gharpetian spoke about the miniature houses decorating city hall and its courtyard. He asked if Chris Peplow was behind the decorations; City Manager Yasmin Beers said he was.  “He […]

Foothill Medians: Done and Done

Foothill Medians: Done and Done

By Mary O’KEEFE After over a decade of discussing, proposing, rejecting and finally approving, the Foothill Boulevard medians are complete.  A ribbon cutting ceremony was held on Monday at the median closest to the corner of Briggs Avenue and Foothill Boulevard where a “Welcome to La Crescenta” sign is placed. From the Los Angeles County […]

In Brief

AT&T Hearing Delayed The Dec. 5 Regional Planning Commission hearing that included information regarding the proposed installation of an AT&T small cell on Briggs Avenue was postponed in response to the day of mourning declared for President George H.W. Bush. On Dec. 12 a new date for the hearing is expected to be announced. Annual […]

Theatre Scene in LA – December

Theatre Scene in LA – December

Here are some of the shows you can see in our local theaters this month:   OPENING  “All About Santa”It’s holiday time at the North Pole and everyone is in a tizzy – Santa has disappeared. Is he taking a vacation? Did the sleigh run out of spirits? Can Mrs. Claus keep the home fires […]

Making Memories at the La Crescenta Christmas Tree Lighting

Making Memories at the La Crescenta Christmas Tree Lighting

By Robin GOLDSWORTHY Community members, many in coats and scarves, made their way to the La Crescenta Library on Tuesday night for an event just for them – the annual La Crescenta Christmas tree lighting. “It’s throwing a big party for the community,” said Robbyn Battles, formerly with the Crescenta Valley Town Council, who spearheads […]

CALENDAR this

HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE AND OPEN HOUSE Twelve Oaks Senior Living is hosting a holiday boutique and open house on Friday, Dec. 7 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Items for sale include Christmas scarves, sweaters, children books, greeting cards, toys and much more. Most items are $1 – $5.  Refreshments provided.    For more information, call […]

Patricia Mary Nicholson

Sept. 1, 1930 – Nov. 21, 2018   Patricia “Pat” Nicholson beloved Wife, Mom, and Nana, passed away at home surrounded by family after a short illness.  She was born in Los Angeles to Greta and Eugene Seeber. She married Samuel Nicholson in 1954 in Darmstadt, Germany while Sam was finishing his US Army obligation.  […]