The holidays are a time of generosity and reflection, a season when we consider not only what we give but how we can create lasting change. Here in the Verdugo Hills, we’re fortunate to live in communities that have historically embraced service and connection. How can we ensure the spirit of giving endures even as […]
The La Crescenta Woman’s Club held its annual board Christmas luncheon at the beautifully decorated Athenaeum at Caltech on Dec. 4. It was a time to celebrate the club’s new presidents Mary Nolte and Carol Stein plus the board members that include vice presidents Betsy Mortimer, Dawna Berger and Denise Napiwocki, Treasurer Bob Mortimer and […]
Aimee Janette Beck of La Crescenta earned a Master of Science degree in management: nonprofit and association management from the University of Maryland Global Campus in summer 2024. Beck was one of more than 3,200 students worldwide who earned degrees from UMGC in the summer 2024 term. University of Maryland Global Campus was founded more […]
“Where words fail, music speaks.” ~ Hans Christian Andersen By Mary O’KEEFE The annual Crescenta Valley High School Instrumental Music (CVIM) winter concert is tomorrow, Friday, at 7 p.m. in the MacDonald Auditorium in the 4300 block of Ramsdell Avenue. “It is a holiday themed concert,” said CVIM director Mathew Schick. The concert will have […]
By Julie BUTCHER “It is outrageous to me that the fact that 76% of the respondents [who] oppose this project was not included in the staff report,” Councilmember Ara Najarian criticized city staff early in Tuesday night’s meeting of the Glendale City Council. His comment was in regard to the demonstration project the city has […]
By Mikaela STONE On Tuesday, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved the West San Gabriel Proposed Land Use Policy and Zoning Plan. This land use plan will replace the Altadena Community Plan adopted in 1986. The plan will affect residents in unincorporated Los Angeles County portions of Altadena, East Pasadena-East San Gabriel, Kinneloa […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The weather for the Montrose Christmas Parade was picture perfect. It is what Californians love showing their relatives in other states – but it hasn’t always been that way. I have volunteered with the Montrose Christmas Parade Association for many years and have experienced a number of weather conditions from rain to […]
Holiday Time Isn’t this a great time of year? We kicked off the holiday season with “Plaid” Friday on Nov. 29 and this past Saturday we saw Santa fly overhead to begin the Montrose Christmas Parade! My team and I were fortunate to be in a stakebed truck generously donated by Bob Smith Toyota and […]
Rosemont Preserve Restoration Day The community is invited to the Rosemont Preserve Restoration Day on Saturday, Dec. 14 from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. to help protect the natural habitat at Rosemont Preserve. Volunteers will be removing invasive, non-native plants, watering newly planted natives, doing some trail maintenance and cleaning up the trails for upcoming field […]
By Eliza PARTIKA As Jan. 1 approaches, the La Cañada Flintridge Tournament of Roses Association (LCFTRA) and over 700 local volunteers are preparing this year’s float, titled Rover Rendezvous, for the decorations that will create what is hoped is an award-winning entry. This year’s entry is a space-age sequel to the 2017 float Backyard Rocketeer […]