By Mary O’KEEFE Anthony Keller was at his home recently when there was a knock on the door. He answered and the man standing on his porch said he was with a real estate firm. Keller said he rented his home and began explaining how he did not think the home was for sale. […]
Book Launch for Local Author “Expect the Miraculous: A True Life Story of the Extraordinary Power of God” is an inspirational book which highlights author Carol Romeo’s true life experiences with the supernatural power of God. The strength of the book is the author’s ability to describe what is often indescribable – the miraculous interventions […]
40th Anniversary Oktoberfest Mark your calendars! On Saturday, Oct. 7, Honolulu Avenue will turn into one of the largest outdoor Oktoberfest celebrations in Southern California. It all began in 1977 when the Montrose Chamber created this Bavarian event to honor the German heritage in the Crescenta Valley. The chamber wanted to revive a tradition that […]
Paying Tribute It has been nearly 16 years since that fateful day that changed the lives of many Americans. Three-hundred-and-forty-three firefighters from 75 firehouses lost their lives; 121 engine companies, 62 ladder companies and 27 fire officers were deployed to the scene. It had been the first time FDNY had issued a total recall in […]
Montrose Search and Rescue – Saved From Death, Eternally Grateful One March evening in 2012, a late snowstorm had blanketed the San Gabriel Mountains. Tracy Granger, 56, was driving from Pasadena to her home in Palmdale, taking the Angeles Crest Highway. As she rounded a curve in the darkness, she hit a patch of ice, […]
Some Lessons from Charlottesville Every year, my son Eli and I set aside time in August for a father-son road trip. These trips have taken us up the Pacific Coast Highway, through our national parks, some times in a car or an RV, and other times on Amtrak sleeper trains through the northwest. This year, […]
The Glendale Police Dept. has identified and arrested a suspect for the murder of the 67-year-old La Crescenta woman, Hy Soon Oh. The incident occurred on Aug. 8 at approximately 8:40 p.m. in the 2900 block of Montrose Avenue. Oh had left her place of business in the City of Lynwood and arrived home, parking […]
The Montrose Shopping Park Association invites everyone to some family fun movies in the shopping park. By Mary O’KEEFE The Montrose Film Festival is this weekend and will feature four films: “Ice Age: Collision Course,” Ratatouille,” “The Princess Bride” and “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them.” The Montrose Film Festival was just an idea […]
By Brian CHERNICK The Glendale City Council on Tuesday expressed its solidarity with residents after an hour of statements from residents in response to Americana at Brand’s decision to reject a request to use billboard space to advertise a documentary film that focused on the Armenian genocide. Residents urged council members to take action against […]