Tap Chicks at ALG Luncheon

  Pam Kay and the Tap Chicks entertained seniors at their monthly luncheon provided by the Assistance League of Glendale. Senior Neighborhood Fellowship is offered almost every second Wednesday of the month. Call for registration (818) 247-4296 to join the fun and to learn more about becoming involved with ALG and its outreach efforts. This […]

Veterans Corner February 2018

New VA ID Card Now Available By Blake HYFIELD After temporarily suspending applications due to high demand for the recently created veterans identification (ID) cards, VA is once again accepting applications. The new veterans ID card was created by the Veterans Identification Card Act of 2015 so veterans who do not have a Veterans Health […]

St. Luke’s Prepares to Search for New Vicar

St. Luke’s Prepares to Search for New Vicar

By Charly SHELTON For nearly a month now, St. Luke’s of the Mountains Episcopal Church in La Crescenta has been preparing for and adjusting to life without a vicar. The Rev. Kirby Smith left the church to take a position as the chief financial officer of the Episcopal Diocese in San Diego, and the congregation […]

NOTES & NODS

ICF Prepares for St. Joseph’s Table The Italian Catholic Federation is seeking parishioners who can contribute food or baked goods for their annual St. Joseph’s Table on March 18. ICF raises money for scholarships, and several charities. Most of the money raised is through the sales of baked goods and food at this annual St. […]

»Montrose Verdugo City Chamber of Commerce

#meetmeinmontrose A call to action. The Montrose Chamber of Commerce is on board with the City of Glendale’s campaign of socially driven program invites. Inspired by the desire to engage and increase vitality to the merchants, businesses and organizations of the Montrose community at large, and in support of the MSPA, we look to call […]

»Crescenta Valley Chamber of Commerce “Our Business is Your Business”

Welcome, New Members!   Businesses continue to join the Crescenta Valley Chamber of Commerce. Two new members joined in January. Allow us to introduce 2 See Optometry and H&R Block. At 2 See Optometry, Dr. Catherine Han is dedicated to providing quality eye care to you and your family. They offer eye screenings and services […]

Local Schools Ring in the Year of the Dog

Local Schools Ring in the Year of the Dog

By Nicole Moore Several local schools in the Crescenta Valley ushered in the Lunar New Year celebrating the Year of the Dog. “Xīnnián kuàilè!” exclaimed one beaming member of the Center for Children, a preschool and childcare facility in the La Crescenta community, when teachers Julie Larson asked her how to pronounce Happy New Year […]

CRIME BLOTTER

Feb. 19 2200 block of Stonyvale Road in Tujunga, a resident reported that while he was sleeping a person/persons entered his home and stole valuable paintings and artwork. He told deputies he was in the process of moving out of his home due to the fact he was ordered by probate court to sell the […]

Town Council Tackles Full Agenda

By Julie BUTCHER A packed parking lot behind the La Crescenta Library belied a routine agenda for the February meeting of the Crescenta Valley Town Council. The meeting room was full for a brisk, full agenda of community happenings. Youth Council President Alexis Karakas led off with an update on the council’s plans and activities. […]

Weather in the Foothills

“As the day lengthens, so the cold strengthens.” ~ Early-17th Century proverb   Yes, the sunlight extends into the evenings. Consider it a sign of summer’s eventual return and don’t forgoe your scarf and mittens. They were much needed as a cold front moved through Southern California on Monday, Presidents’ Day. Strong sporadic winds swept […]