Weather in the Foothills

“The year’s at the spring, And day’s at the morn; Morning’s at seven; The hill-side’s dew-pearled; The lark’s on the wing; The snail’s on the thorn; God’s in his Heaven – All’s right with the world!” ~ Robert Browning, The Year’s at the Spring   “The sparrow is in the nest; There’s little time to […]

From the Desk of the Publisher

Quiet Time Before the Big Event   As you probably remember, May 5-6 was the annual Relay for Life of the Foothills. This 24-hour event is a crucial component in the fight against cancer and is a way for “regular Joes” like us (not doctors, nurses or researchers) to make an impact against this dreaded […]

‘Salute to the Decades’ Celebrates Days Gone

‘Salute to the Decades’ Celebrates Days Gone

By Mary O’KEEFE Everyone is invited to dance the night away at the La Crescenta Woman’s Club on Saturday night for the first ever-Salute to the Decades. The 1920s, ‘40s, ‘50s and ‘60s will be well represented in entertainment, costumes and music. “We were looking for something that would have interest to all ages, men […]

»Montrose~Verdugo City Chamber of Commerce

Spicing Up #lomo   “Spices are to our food what colors are to our life – they fuel us with joy, health and energy.” This is the statement that Novin Herbs & Spices owners Anna and Aaron Abelian share and exemplify. Together, this duo has created a charming and warm space that feels fueled with […]

»Crescenta Valley Chamber of Commerce

Welcome New Member Tina Amirganian   Businesses continue to join the Crescenta Valley Chamber of Commerce. Allow us to introduce new member Tina Amirganian of Coldwell Banker Hallmark Realty located at 2315 Foothill Blvd. in La Cañada. Tina is a real estate agent and has worked for Coldwell Banker Hallmark Realty for the last four […]

Spiritually Speaking

QUESTION: My heart goes out to families displaced by the Syrian Civil War. Many have lost their lives and families have been separated. The way politics seem to be playing out the refugees are the losers. Where is God in all of this? From what I remember about world history, Syria has had many wars. […]

Notes & Nods

This Week at LCIF All are invited to Lutheran Church in the Foothills on Sunday, May 13 at 10 a.m. for the seventh Sunday of Easter – Mother’s Day. The morning begins with the new Children’s Gathering at 9 a.m. that coincides with youth and adult book study. Following that, all worship as a family […]

Calendar This

RIBBON CUTTING FOR TRAVEL TOWN Today, Thursday, May 10 at 10:30 a.m., a ribbon cutting is being held by Travel Town Museum Foundation for the Tracks to Learning project. Travel Town was selected as a winner in the competition of Let’s Play Everywhere LA. The competition awarded 10 grantees a total of up to $200,000 […]

Scene in LA May 2018

    By   Steve ZALL and Sid FISH   May 2018   Here are some of the shows you can catch in our local theatres this month:            OPENING           “Soul Doctor” tells the fascinating story of the father of popular Jewish music, Shlomo Carlebach. A modern-day troubadour, Carlebach ignited the spirit of […]

UPDATE: Juvenile in Custody After Making Criminal Threats

UPDATE: Rosemont Middle School Principal Scott Anderle sent an update this evening concerning the threat that was made by a student toward the school. Below is the message sent to parents: “On Saturday morning we were notified about a posting on social media about threats towards Rosemont. The sheriff’s station was immediately notified. Threats of this […]