American Legion Remodeled

American Legion Remodeled

By Mary O’KEEFE he American Legion Post 288 is in the midst of a facelift – a much needed facelift. For years the building has been struggling with plumbing issues, outdated appliances and carpet that defied cleaning, but all of that is changing thanks to Home Depot. “Home Depot has a core value of giving […]

Legislature Nears Recognition of Sovereignty of Nagorno-Karabakh

By Ted AYALA A bill that would see the Golden State become the next in a handful of states that recognize the sovereignty of the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic came one step closer to reality Monday afternoon. The California State Assembly Rules Committee (CSARC) voted 9-1 in favor of the resolution. The bill, which is known as […]

Glendale Students Visit Preserve

Glendale Students Visit Preserve

By Jason KUROSU Though featured for various field trips throughout the local area, the Rosemont Preserve was opened up Tuesday morning to its first visiting class from South Glendale. Two second grade classes from Horace Mann Elementary School took a bus to La Crescenta for a chance for some hands-on learning within the 7.75 acres […]

‘Love and Fishes’ Reaches to New Shores

‘Love and Fishes’ Reaches to New Shores

The canned food drive spearheaded by 14-year-old Hayden Dinger, dubbed “Love and Fishes,” has surpassed the young man’s aspirations. The idea to help provide food for the hungry in Glendale gained momentum in ways the La Crescenta resident could never have imagined. This year, with the help of his school (St. Bede in La Cañada), […]

Y Takes Part in Healthy Kids Day

Y Takes Part in Healthy Kids Day

Marissa GOULD, intern Healthy Kids Day for YMCAs around the country was held on Saturday, April 26. To celebrate, the Crescenta Cañada Y held a Healthy Kids Carnival at Memorial Park in La Cañada. The windy weather seemed right for the kids to get pumped up about exercise and to learn healthy habits. At Memorial […]

From the desk of the publisher

From the desk of the publisher

Tail Wagging Good Time It is with a full heart (and stomach) that I report that the Taste of Montrose on Sunday was a rousing success. ToM is an annual fundraiser for Prom Plus. It was started eight years ago when the organization’s coffers were rather low. I had attended a couple of the Taste […]

Special Olympics a Successful Run for Athletes and Volunteers

Special Olympics a Successful Run for Athletes and Volunteers

By Mary O’KEEFE On April 26, more than 100 athletes competed in the Special Olympics at Crescenta Valley High School. This year was the first time Montrose Church sponsored the event. For years it was under the supervision of CV CAN (Crescenta Valley is Committed to Athletic Needs) with Montrose Church as their partner. Kim […]

Amgen Tour Arrival Finishes Pasadena Bike Week

The Amgen Tour of California is scheduled to reach the streets of La Cañada about 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 17. The Amgen route will follow a high desert path to a Sprint in Acton and into the Angeles National Forest. A slight twist from the familiar route through the National Forest will be the […]

Four GUSD Schools Awarded Title I Achievement

By Mary O’KEEFE State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson announced this week that 106 public schools will be receiving the 2013-14 Title I Academic Achievement Award including four schools from Glendale Unified School District. Cerritos, Horace Mann, Mark Keppel and Thomas Edison elementary schools were all recognized with the award. “This is another great […]

A Life Well Lived

By Mary O’KEEFE “On the morning of Sept. 12, 2013 I got a call from John Melone, Barbara’s husband. His words echo in my head to this day and I will never forget them. ‘We’ve lost our Barbara.’” With those words, Clark Magnet High School Principal Doug Dall last week began his tribute to Barbara […]