In Brief

Outdoor Lighting Survey Los Angeles County residents of La Crescenta-Montrose can soon take part in a Community Lighting Survey. The County Dept. of Regional Planning will be mailing a survey form to all property owners. The purpose is to assess whether the current regulations for outdoor lighting along residential streets in the community should be […]

Rosemary Leah Hegenbart

Oct. 8, 1937 – July 3, 2017 Rosemary Leah Hegenbart of La Crescenta passed away peacefully at age 79 surrounded by family. The funeral Mass was held at St. James the Less Catholic Church on Saturday, July 8 followed by burial at San Fernando Mission Cemetery. Rosemary was born on Oct. 8, 1937 to Thomas […]

»Montrose Shopping Park News

The Montrose Shopping Park is a premier party destination. We have bowling, art and indoor play just to name a few! There are so many options to keep kids from 0 to 99 years happy on their special day. First, we have Montrose Bowl. This ’50s-themed old-school bowling alley is perfect for keeping both kids […]

»Crescenta Valley Chamber of Commerce

“Our Business is Your Business”   There’s something about the CV Chamber golf tournament that people love. I was asking attendees last Friday what they liked and they couldn’t quite put their finger on it but the appeal seems to be a mix of casual relaxation, friendly conversation, heartwarming presentations, fun prize-winning, gorgeous weather and […]

»Montrose Verdugo-City Chamber of Commerce

40th Anniversary Oktoberfest   Mark your calendars – On Saturday, Oct. 7 Honolulu Avenue will host 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 and revive a tradition that started in […]

Spiritually Speaking

QUESTION: Our oldest daughter has just graduated with her master’s in international business relations. After job searching, even before she graduated, and not finding a job she’s comfortable with here in the United States, she has decided to take a position with a bank in London. After what’s been going on over there we’re very […]

NOTES & NODS

This Week at LCIF Everyone is invited to join Lutheran Church in the Foothills at its 10 a.m. worship service on Sunday, July 9. Nursery care for infants through toddlers will be available. Coffee and donuts will be in the Fellowship Hall immediately following the service. Registration continues for Vacation Bible School online at www.lcifoothills.org/VBS. […]

Ribbon-cutting at Valley View

Ribbon-cutting at Valley View

Before the school year ended, Valley View celebrated its new computer lab with a ribbon-cutting ceremony in May before the beginning of the school’s open house. Principal Dr. Brook Reynolds opened the ceremony with a few words of gratitude, reflecting on the commitment and vision of the Valley View Foundation and the parents who made […]

Butterfly Garden at Mountain Avenue

At Mountain Avenue Elementary, two Girl Scouts transformed a rocky patch of ground into a certified monarch way station. With its brightly colored ornaments, the garden is a cheerful and inviting space. The new plants in the garden were selected to support the growth of monarch butterflies. Across the nation, community gardens such as this […]

VV Students Excel in Poster Contest

The 24th Annual “I Love My Neighborhood” poster contest, sponsored by the Glendale Clean and Beautiful Committee, was held in April. Valley View second grade student Madelyn Montecillo (teacher – Vie Nazarian), fourth grader Alice Kim (teacher – Karla Bringas) and sixth grade student Steven Carris (teacher – Scott MacCreary) were among the 71 finalists […]