Laments the Loss of a Tree A battle to save the life of a tree ended in the LCF Planning Commission meeting in November. Brutal pruning by a utility crew combined with an arborist’s report of dubious merit spelled a death sentence for an old oak. Here the tree’s defender decries in poetic voice all […]
Canyon Name Origins – Winery Canyon, Hay Canyon, Gould Canyon Winery Canyon – This small, dry canyon is immediately above the old Hall Ranch property. No roads reach it, but it can be seen from the intersection of Alta Canyada and Hacienda. The canyon is named for the Hall Ranch winery, which operated out of […]
By Robin GOLDSWORTHY Though rescheduled from Tuesday, Dec. 5 to Sunday due to weather, and promoted as “an abbreviated event,” the Christmas tree lighting at La Crescenta Library was a well-attended community gathering that brought “ooohs” and “ahhhs” from guests. “This is an absolutely great turnout,” said organizer Robbyn Battles. “I was not expecting so […]
L.A. County Assessor Offers Tax Relief Assessor Jeffrey Prang urges homeowners and owners of other property damaged or destroyed by the recent wildfires to seek tax relief. By filing a claim for “Misfortune & Calamity” relief (available at assessor.lacounty.gov) within one year, property owners who have suffered $10,000 or more in damage as a result of […]
Glendale, CA –City of Glendale Councilman Ara Najarian and the Glendale Public Works Department were recently presented with two separate awards by the American Public Works Association (APWA) – Southern California Chapter. City Council Member Ara Najarian was named the “2017 Top Elected Official” for being a champion of public works in Glendale and LA […]
By Nicole MOORE On Thursday, the Montrose Shopping Park Association held its last meeting of 2017. President Andre Ordubegian began the session by thanking those who have attended the monthly meetings and participated in MSPA events during the past year. “I would like to thank all the participants … and board members. [We] have worked […]
The Don Jose Verdugo Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution held its annual holiday luncheon and meeting at the decorated Oakmont Country Club. The Chapter, founded in 1953 and part of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, supports various community volunteer efforts as well as encouraging education and patriotism by promoting Constitution Week, […]
Charlotte Menefee, former co-owner of Bow Tie Cleaners with her late husband Jerry “Shorty” Menefee, celebrated her 105th birthday on Nov. 17 at the San Pedro home of her son and daughter-in-law, Quentin and Helene Pizzini. Family and friends traveled from different parts of the country (including Colorado and Massachusetts) to share in festivities for […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Reborn Coffee had its official ribbon cutting ceremony recently at its new shop at 3743 Foothill Blvd. The location that once held Starbucks has gotten a new look and a new approach to coffee. “We named it Reborn because we use special water and [sprouted] coffee beans … for their healthy benefit […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The 26th Annual Breakfast with Santa, sponsored by the La Crescenta Woman’s Club Juniors, was held on Saturday. The celebration included entertainment by the Crescenta Valley High School Charismatics, crafts for kids, face painting, Glendale firefighters from Station 28 and lots of cookies. But it was the appearance of the big […]