By Charly SHELTON You want to know something? Google. How’s your British cousin doing? Facebook. Want to be a cool super soldier in a future war? XBOX. Sitting by yourself for a few minutes? Angry Birds. Want more coconut oil delivered? Amazon. What’s the weather like? Okay, Google weather report. In a world of instant […]
Community Award Winners Tonight we are celebrating community at our annual Community Awards Recognition Dinner. I want to continue to share information about the awards and tell you the story of why the recipients were chosen. The following three awardees celebrate the community of Montrose and why it is such a special place. Our Community […]
The Power of Networking The Crescenta Valley Chamber of Commerce has devoted 93 years to Crescenta Valley’s economic health and well-being. As the community and local businesses grow, there is found in the Chamber a leader of economic well-being, cultural advancement and social harmony. Most businesses strive for exponential growth in the first years and […]
1932 – 2018 Longtime Crescenta Valley resident Barbara Jean Falkenstien lost her lengthy and hard-fought battle with Alzheimer’s on Jan. 15. She leaves behind her husband of 65 years, Durward “Bud” Falkenstien, as well as two married daughters, Cheri Doyle and Diana Chase, four grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Born in Whittier, California in 1932, […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The bus strike that has affected Glendale Unified School District continues with no end in sight, according to GUSD and the First Student bus company. The bus drivers for First Student walked off the job on Thursday, catching GUSD off guard. “We knew they were in negotiations,” said Kristine Nam, spokeswoman for […]
Up to three lanes on westbound Interstate 210 (Foothill Freeway) closed overnight for lane striping work The California Dept. of Transportation (Caltrans) plans to close up to three lanes of westbound Interstate 210 (Foothill Freeway) overnight to restripe lanes. Starting at 7 p.m. tonight, Monday, and concluding 6 a.m. on Tuesday, crews will install […]
Caltrans has made tremendous progress in clearing US 101 through Montecito over the last week and reopened the highway in time for the Monday morning commute. The mud has been removed from the roadway and the critical work of clearing the drainage system continues. Additionally, Caltrans is working on guardrail and sign repairs, cleaning and […]
The California Dept. of Transportation (Caltrans) will close portions of the Foothill Freeway (I-210), including some on- and off-ramps and connectors as part of a pavement rehabilitation project. Residents and local businesses located near the freeway may experience noise, vibrations and dust associated with construction activities. Water trucks will be used to minimize dust during […]
How making good choices regarding nutrition pays big dividends. By Charly SHELTON Good in, good out. You get what you pay for. You are what you eat. There are many ways to say that what one puts into their body is what is used for fuel. So a good diet and exercise yield good health, […]