Memorial Day Service at the Vietnam War Memorial Monday – Bring Flowers The Vietnam War Memorial in Montrose is special and unique. It was built in 1968 during the height of the Vietnam War. In an effort spearheaded by Don Carpenter, a second-generation publisher of the Ledger Newspaper, the community came together to honor the […]
No Banner? No Problem! There seem to be a lot fewer banners strung up around La Crescenta lately. This is a good thing because their placement may be violating a local ordinance and can be an eyesore. But there are still ways to get the word out about your latest endeavors. We send out a […]
QUESTION: My challenge is people who don’t communicate. I’m in an organization where it’s important to let officers know what’s happening. We have individuals who jump ahead, make decisions and even book events without letting our board president know. Their reasoning is that their actions are the best for the club and they have to […]
By Julie BUTCHER This year Ramadan starts on the evening of Friday, May 26 and continues until sundown on the evening of Sunday, June 25. Ramadan is not just a day. For the world’s Muslims, it is the holiest month of the entire year. Celebrated for the full month of Ramadan, the faithful fast from […]
LeRoy Mack & Gloryland at First Baptist LeRoy Mack and Gloryland will be performing a free concert at the First Baptist Church-La Crescenta on Saturday June 3 at 5 p.m. A free will offering will be collected. Mack is a long time resident of the foothills area and has been performing Bluegrass music for over […]
FIESTA DAYS EVENTS PLANNED The LCF Chamber of Commerce & Community Assn. is hosting the annual Fiesta Days event from May 26-29. Music, movies, and many activities for the entire family are planned – most are free to the community. Activities include the annual Fiesta Days Run hosted by the Crescenta Cañada YMCA on Monday, […]
Today, Thursday, Rep. Adam Schiff released the following statement following the Metro Board’s unanimous decision to withdraw support for the proposed 710 Freeway connector tunnel: “The Metro Board made the right decision to drop the 710 tunnel option and instead focus on funding alternative transportation options that can bring traffic relief now. These alternatives are […]
Over 300 Crescenta Valley High School seniors and their guests attended the 2017 Prom Plus event held at the Crescenta Cañada YMCA. In addition to a full casino, guests had plenty to keep them busy from midnight to 5 a.m. Photos by Joe ALLEN and Charly SHELTON
Rep. Adam Schiff recently hosted the annual 28th District Congressional Art Competition and Forum at Van De Kamp Hall in Descanso Gardens in La Cañada Flintridge. During the exhibit, attended by more than 200 students, teachers and parents, Schiff announced that Mimi Suh’s mixed media piece “Building Blocks” had won first place and will be […]
Monte Vista students, part of the Crescenta Commons Kids, supported the recently rebranded Crescenta Commons Garden on Saturday, May 20. Under the guidance of Robbyn Battles, Ines Chessum and Fred Laughrey, as well as crossing guard Nan Gwinner and Monte Vista principal Suzanne Risse, students planted drought-resistant shrubs and foliage to brighten up the Crescenta […]