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By Mary O’KEEFE The roles that women play in business – and recognizing their importance – were highlighted at the recent Women Mean Business Awards luncheon. The look and feel of the event was a bit different this year. California Senator Carol Liu took it up a notch, renaming the annual luncheon from Women In […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The water main break that created a large sink hole, traffic problems and, for a while, a river of water rushing down Verdugo Road on Tuesday is scheduled to be repaired and the road back to normal by Friday. “We are planning to pave [Thursday] around noon. Right now [crews] are removing […]
ORIGINAL ARTWORK ON DISPLAY AT LCF LIBRARY The La Cañada Flintridge Library will be presenting an exhibit of original plein air and studio oil paintings by local artists Karen Sill and Karen Horn. This is the fourth year that these artists have been featured at this venue. The paintings will be on display during the […]
On May 31, at a small ceremony for 20 family members, faculty, and trustees, the David S.K. Lee Family Plaza at Flintridge Prep was dedicated in honor of a historic gift from the David and Katherine Lee. The Lees’ gift will provide enduring support for the school’s leadership and risk- taking programs for seniors. Among […]
Who wouldn’t have fun in dizzying monkey cages or spinning inside a giant bear? How about whizzing down a huge three-story pink slide or sitting atop the highest point of a Ferris wheel? Patrons of Our Lady of Lourdes Family Fun Days did this and much more at its annual event held in May. Not […]
Foothill Municipal Water District (FWMD) congratulated the winners of its third annual “Water Is Life” student art competition. Taking first place was Derek Jiang, a fifth grader at La Cañada Elementary; second place was award to Shelby Perez, also in fifth grade at La Cañada Elementary; and third place was presented to Joanne Lee, a […]
The Boy Scouts of Troop 317 went on a camping trip to Sequoia National Park last June 20-22. The troop learned many scouting skills and had a great time. Scoutmaster David Januzik meets with the troop at 7 p.m. every Tuesday at Holy Redeemer Healy Hall at 2361 Del Mar Road, Montrose. Submitted by […]
All three La Crescenta CSA All Star Teams brought home trophies from the USSSA All Star Extravaganza held at the Chino Hills Big League Field of Dreams. Playing in replica fields of major league baseball stadiums, the 11U team took second place at Wrigley Field, the 10U team took second place at Ebbets Field and […]
Famous Disney Director’s Home Was La Crescenta Hold onto your hats, Disney-philes! Ben Sharpsteen, director of “Pinocchio” and “Dumbo,” lived during the height of his career right here in La Crescenta in homes on El Sereno and Panorama, one of which is now owned and treasured by the Brines family. Michael Brines has collected memories […]