By Mary O’KEEFE The Crescenta Valley High School Falkons Robotics 589 team is diligently working on weekends and after school and using any free time to get ready for the 2015 FIRST (For Inspiration and Research in Science and Technology) competition. On Jan. 3, FIRST announced this year’s game, Recycle Rush, and 589 immediately began […]
Valentine’s is Sweet at La Fleur Bakery! Beautiful Valentine’s French macaroons and exquisite pastries make for a happy family at La Fleur Bakery. This should be a gourmet “foodie” destination on your next Montrose shopping trip. Part of the ambiance includes pouring tea from a floral tea pot or sipping a steaming cup of heavenly […]
SETS IN STEP SQUARE DANCE CLUB The Sets in Step Square Dance Club is sponsoring a new beginner’s class for beginners or those who want to refresh their dancing. Classes are on Thursdays from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., at the Community Center of La Cañada Flintridge. The cost is $6 each week. Refreshments are […]
La Cañada’s Ed Winfield – A Pioneer of Hot Rodding Ed Winfield was an early genius of engine performance engineering. He is hailed as the man who laid the foundations of what makes modern race engines run. More than one automotive historian has deemed him “The Father of Hot Rodding” and the “Founder of American […]
Amazing People It seems that almost every day we are introduced to something new –technology, music, people. But sometimes it’s good to reflect on those things and people who helped bring us to where we are today. For example, one morning this week I was driving to work when Frank Sinatra’s melody, “New York, New […]
The annual “Share the Spirit” toy drive by Dilbeck Real Estate was a success again this year, benefitting local organizations Hathaway-Sycamores, Five Acres and Hillsides. Mark Dilbeck, president of Dilbeck Real Estate, said, “Dilbeck Real Estate was happy to give toys to children in need in our community. Our donations were double that of last […]
QUESTION: When one sees a person cheating on their spouse, is it their obligation to tell or just keep quiet? I was in a sector of Los Angeles where I seldom go except I was meeting a client for lunch. I was shocked to see my neighbor with a man I didn’t recognize. They were […]
UPDATE: On Wednesday the Glendale Police Department was contacted by detectives from the Long Beach Police Department informing them that a similar robbery had occurred in their area on Jan. 18 and a partial license plate was obtained. Further investigation led to the positive identification of 41-year-old Jermeile Hairston. GPD discovered Hairston was in […]
Jan. 14 2300 block of Florencita Avenue in Montrose, a catalytic converter from a 2004 Toyota Tundra was stolen overnight. Jan. 13 600 block of Grove View Lane in La Cañada, residents arrived home to find three of their purses lying on the floor of their living room and that rooms in the home had […]
“There is no question climate change is happening; the only arguable point is what part humans are playing in it.” ~ Sir David Attenborough, English naturalist and broadcaster It’s now official. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA) and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) declare the earth’s temperatures last year were record breaking: “The […]