The Los Angeles CD7 election is over and the district’s new representative is Monica Rodriguez. Ms. Rodriguez has not held public office before but has government experience in staff and appointed positions, most recently as a member of the Los Angeles Board of Public Works, the only city commission with full-time salaries. She also has […]
The old proverb, “It takes a village …” rings true in my heart. My youngest son will be graduating from Clark Magnet High School [today] and, as I reflect on the past few years, I have become increasingly aware and appreciative of all the people who have contributed to his development and maturity. Mountain Avenue […]
Can You Feel It? Arts & Crafts Festival June 3 – 4! Can you feel it? We’re getting excited here in the Montrose Shopping Park! Mark your calendar for in just nine more days we’ll be hosting the largest outdoor event in the City of Glendale. Our 34th Annual Arts & Crafts Festival will take […]
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 […]