“The true meaning of America, you ask? It’s in a Texas rodeo, is a policeman’s badge, in the sound of laughing children, in a political rally, in a newspaper … In all these things, and many more, you’ll find America. In all these things, you’ll find freedom. And freedom is what America means to the […]
Mae A. Colcord of La Crescenta received a degree from Clark University on May 18. Colcord graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in global environmental studies. Mae was also named to second honors on the Clark University dean’s list. This selection marks outstanding academic achievement during the spring 2014 semester. To be […]
By Jason KUROSU Sporting goods giant Sports Chalet has been sold to Vestis Retail Group, which also owns Eastern Mountain Sports and Bob’s Stores. The Connecticut-based group purchased Sports Chalet for $17 million, bringing 55 years of local ownership to a close. Sports Chalet was founded in 1959 by Norbert and Irene Olberz, whose original […]
The La Crescenta Woman’s Club hosted its annual Student Recognition Night in May. The event had over 80 people in attendance. The color guard for the evening festivities was Daisy Troop # 5311. They presented the colors and led the attendees in the Pledge of Allegiance. The Club honored eight outstanding students. The entertainment for […]
Members of the local St. Bede the Venerable branch of the Italian Catholic Federation joined in the national celebration of the founding of the ICF in 1924. The St. Bede branch has been in the organization since 1984. The celebration brought together 185 members of the Los Angeles Archdiocese at Casa Italiana on Sunday, June […]
The Temple Sinai of Glendale congregation welcomed Donna Baar of La Crescenta as its new president. Baar and her family have been members since 2000 and are very involved in the community. Baar’s husband, Roger, served as president from 2008 until 2010 and both have been on the executive board, board of directors and temple […]
VBS at Bethel “Kingdom Rock” Bible school is for children kindergarten through eighth grade and takes place July 21 – July 25 from 9 a.m. to noon at Bethel Church. There will be singing, Bible lesson and crafts; snacks are included. For more information, call (818) 767-4488. No charge to attend. Bethel Church, 10725 Penrose […]
Shares Her Love of Twilight Camp – and CV One of the reasons I love living in the comforting embrace of the Crescenta Valley is the yearly tradition of the Girl Scout Twilight Camp. For many years the Girl Scouts have conducted weeklong day camps in our valley. These camps have had various locations throughout […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Glendale police are asking for the public’s help in identifying three suspects wanted in regard to a vehicle burglary that occurred on Sunday between 3:15 p.m. and 3:25 p.m. in the 3700 block of Ocean View Boulevard. A woman who was a food vendor at the Montrose Harvest Market had placed her […]
Today is the last day to buy presale tickets for the 8th Annual Crescenta Valley Fireworks Association 4th of July Fireworks Celebration. The event, held yearly at Crescenta Valley High and La Crescenta Elementary schools, is a community favorite featuring carnival rides, food trucks, live music, family fun and, of course, a massive fireworks display […]