Famous Artists Who Lived and Worked in CV The Crescenta Valley was a natural attraction for painters from all over the world. It had, of course, beautiful weather, not to mention a remarkable clarity of light. In the period around the turn of the century, Los Angeles, and Pasadena in particular, was a magnet for […]
Think Zeke’s & Gelsinger’s Amber Road for Barbecue! Take a tip from Evan Sickra (left), Zeke’s Smokehouse (2209 Honolulu Ave.) manager, and put some barbecue in your life this Labor Day weekend! Kitchen manager Andrew Godin (front center) recommends their No. 1 dish: Texas beef brisket that’s smoked for 14 hours and then thinly sliced […]
By Michael J. ARVIZU Residents have until midnight on Aug. 31 to submit comments for a controversial high-speed light rail project that, when completed, would connect the cities of Palmdale, Burbank, Los Angeles and points farther north and south. The California High-Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA), which is building the high-speed rail line project, opened the […]
Labor Day History When most of us think of Labor Day, we traditionally think of the end of summer, our last chance to have a barbecue with family and friends, the official start of football season and the beginning of a new school year. But in the past two years, Labor Day seemed to have […]
“Our Business is Your Business” Crescenta Valley Remembers The Crescenta Valley Chamber of Commerce along with the Early Rodders Car Club will honor the 2,753 victims of Sept. 11, 2001 with the second annual Crescenta Valley Remembrance Parade. This is an idea that came to life last year when Steve Pierce, president of the Crescenta […]
By Isiah REYES Registration is now underway for the 4th Annual California Council of the Blind 2K and 5K Mutt Strut walk that takes place on Saturday, Sept. 13 at Crescenta Valley Park. Everyone is invited to bring a canine friend, whether a trained guide dog or the family pooch. Registration will begin at 8 […]
During July, Dilbeck Real Estate Real Living gathered over 150 backpacks and several bins of school supplies for children in need in Southern California. Agents at Dilbeck’s 10 office locations participated in the event, and backpacks and supplies were distributed to 10 Boys and Girls Clubs. “The outpouring of community support from the Dilbeck staff […]
By Charly SHELTON We have all seen the Twitter pics and Instagrams of the amazing gift bags at the celebrity awards shows and similar events. iPods, game systems, trips to exotic locales – the best of the best. But it doesn’t stop when the bag is empty. Celebrities and special invited guests are invited to […]
Soundgarden By Brandon HENSLEY I tried to qualify Soundgarden’s performance Monday night at the Hollywood Bowl to Isiah hours before the show. Most of that had to do with lead singer Chris Cornell. He’s not the same anymore, I told Isiah, but as long as the band plays well, it’ll be okay. That was stupid. […]
Burial Benefit Just Got Easier Submitted by Andy Gero As of July 2014, surviving spouses no longer need to apply for burial benefits after the death of a veteran. In the past, survivors had to submit receipts and forms after the burial of a veteran and then wait for a reimbursement check. The amounts were […]