By Ted AYALA Stengel Field, which in recent years has seen its facilities fall into a dangerous state of disrepair, will soon be enjoying upgrades along with other parks in the city starting at the end of the year. Glendale City Council approved awarding a contract to Parsam Construction, Inc. of Glendale to build new […]
By Lillian BOODAGHIANS On Friday, Sept 5, former Scoutmaster of Boy Scout Troop 317 Richard Toyon, was awarded the Boy Scout’s Medal of Merit for his heroic actions in saving a man’s life while on a hike to the summit of Mount Whitney, the highest mountain in the contiguous United States. His son, Zane Toyon, […]
“September days have the warmth of summer in their briefer hours, But in their lengthening evening a prophetic breath of Autumn.” ~“September Days,” Rowland E. Robin Summer is not complete without an outdoor concert. The L.A. area offers a myriad of excellent ones. Thursday night found us at the Hollywood Bowl. The traffic and maddening […]
By Isiah REYES Several topics were discussed at this month’s Montrose Shopping Park Association meeting, including a new utility box mural project and whether or not food trucks could park on Ocean View Boulevard during Friday night events. The mural project, called Beyond the Box, was designed by the City of Glendale Arts and Culture […]
By Jason KUROSU The California State Senate unanimously passed SB 967 last week, a bill which, if signed by Gov. Jerry Brown this September, will make significant changes to the nature of sexual assault investigations at California college campuses. Dubbed the “Yes Means Yes” bill, the legislation would redefine what constitutes rape, as well as […]
By Lisa PAREDES For those who can stand the heat, the summer months can provide plenty of opportunity to engage in outdoor activities. One of the favorite activities of Crescenta Valley residents is hiking the local mountains. For those willing to start on the Burbank side of the Verdugo Mountains, steep elevation gains and an […]
SING WITH THE TOWNE SINGERS Those who love to sing are invited to join the Towne Singers, a non-audition choir. Male voices in particular are needed, but all are welcome to join this family of musicians. Rehearsals for the Dec. 6 holiday concert are underway. Rehearsals are held Mondays at 7:15 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. […]
By Joyce LEE, intern The slogan for the California Youth and Government program since the mid-20th century, “Democracy Must Be Learned by Each Generation,” is still in effect half a century later as a new school year begins a new Youth and Government year. The La Crescenta community representative delegations, the Crescenta Cañada YMCA (CCY) […]
Calendar items for Center for Spiritual Living-La Crescenta Yeehaw! On, Friday, Sept. 12 at 7:30 p.m., Jimmy Lee Harris Show Band concert playing George Strait and Johnny Cash. The cost is $20 for adults, $10 for children. Call for reservations at (818) 249-1045. The Wednesday night topic on Sept. 17 at 7 p.m. hosts Jim […]
9/11 Memories A time to remember a time we never will forget. Time stood still 13 years ago and as a community we will remember together. Starting at 9:11 a.m. today many of us will stand in front of our fire stations, schools and along Foothill Boulevard as a procession of cars led by the […]