By Mary O’KEEFE When Henry Ford introduced the combustion engine automobile in the early 1900s, there were those who didn’t think that it would ever replace the horse and buggy. When a person bought a new Ford in those early days, a lot of time was spent on repairs. In fact, if one wanted to […]
This summer, local law enforcement officers will be dispensing well-deserved Slurpee justice to good kids in the City of Glendale. For the 22nd year, 7-Eleven is working with local police and sheriff’s departments to distribute free Slurpee drink coupons to children and youth through its popular Operation Chill community-service program. During 2017, 7-Eleven will issue […]
By Megan MELNYK Those who attend the weekly Sunday Montrose Harvest Market often find their senses entertained by the sights and sounds of the different booths that are lined up and down Honolulu Avenue. But those who take a moment to look away from the displays may find themselves encountering someone truly inspiring. On the […]
By Brian CHERNICK Glendale’s effort to build, nourish and retain better business relationships throughout the city took a major step last month with the announcement of an outreach program GRIT – the Glendale Relationship Initiation Team. Operating out of the city’s Economic Development Department, GRIT will work as a task force performing block-by-block outreach meetings […]
July 14, 2017 On July 14, Regan Matthew Jung died suddenly at work. Regan was 52 years old and lived in La Crescenta most of his life. Regan was a hard-working man with many talents. He tried his hand at different jobs over the years, from auto mechanic to truck driver to cook, and recently […]
Projectionist Joe Renaudo will bring his vintage equipment to Two Strike Park to share films from the past. By Joanna KIM, intern With the digitalization of movies and videos in the modern age, silent films of the 1920s and ’30s are often forgotten. Joe Rinaudo, a local silent cinema historian and founder of […]
By Brandon HENSLEY It was only a month ago pundits and prognosticators salivated at the thought of a three-team race in the National League West. The Dodgers, Arizona Diamondbacks and Colorado Rockies were bunched together like brothers forced to share the same room. Excitement and tension were in the air. This was going to be […]
By Joanna KIM intern On July 22, the Crescenta-Cañada Lions Club will be holding a drive to collect backpacks for its annual Kases for Kids donation event. The event, held in partnership with the Los Angeles Dept. of Children and Family Services, will take place in the parking lot of the Ralphs market at the […]
March 21, 1936 – July 4, 2017 Warren J. Boehm, 81, left this earth while asleep at home early in the morning on his favorite holiday. Warren was born at home in Le Center, Minnesota. His parents, Frank and Kathryn, and brother Lambert (deceased) left Minnesota when Warren was 2 years old to arrive in […]
By Julie BUTCHER The Outdoor Lighting Community Survey went out in the mail to Los Angeles County residents of La Crescenta-Montrose on Monday, July 17. Owners of each property should be receiving the survey from the County Dept. of Regional Planning to assess whether the current regulations for outdoor residential lighting are acceptable or if […]