By Michael J. ARVIZU At precisely 9:35 a.m. on Saturday, the tolling of the wrought-iron bell at St. George’s Episcopal Church in La Cañada pierced the morning silence. It took only a few moments for the bell to toll 26 times, once for every victim of the shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, […]
Boys’ Basketball Dec. 13, Falcon Classic Rebels 36 Verdugo Hills 70 The Rebels struggled without starters Robert Cartwright and Dante Fregoso on the floor. Kyle Hamane paced the team with 12 points. The Rebels record is 2-2. Next Game: vs. Sierra Canyon @ Flintridge Prep HS. Girls’ Basketball Dec. 13, Providence Tournament Lady Rebels 58 […]
The CSA Mustang Mets went undefeated 10-0 in the fall season. Coached by David Hardy, Edgar Ortiz and Wy Wykoski, the boys worked hard all season. With the 10 wins, the boys discovered the benefits of good old-fashioned teamwork. Submitted by Laurie PEHAR
The Republican Club of the Foothills (RCF) filled the La Cañada home of Paul and Karen Hackett for a festive Christmas party. Over 120 members of the newly merged Republican Clubs of RCF and La Cañada Republican Club enjoyed the warm fellowship and gifting of toys to the Glendale Salvation Army. Many candidates attended, including […]
Five Acres hosted its annual holiday open house on Thursday and the support from the community was abundant with more than 200 supporters and their families in attendance. Special guests included Emily Deschanel (“Bones”) who read “The Night Before Christmas” to the children in attendance, Matthew Lillard (“Scooby Doo,” “The Descendents”), Tena Clark and Michelle […]
By Susan JAMES After a publicity blitz that has seen Will Ferrell as his alter-ego Ron Burgundy pop up on a dozen television shows, including a real life news broadcast from KXMB in Bismarck, N.D., the big R finally opens on the big screen. Sequel to the 2004 cult classic, “Anchorman,” director Adam McKay, who […]
Inaugural Production, “Annie” Founded less than a year ago, Burbank Community Theater presents its inaugural production, “Annie.” “Annie” will be performed with a full 18-piece orchestra on Dec. 20 and Dec. 21 at 7 p.m., and Dec. 22 at 2 p.m. Tickets are available at BurbankCommunityTheater.org or at the door. BCT is a non-profit organization […]
You Won’t Find This at the Mall! I posted this photo of happy Montrose shoppers getting a free horse drawn trolley ride and one friend posted, “You won’t find this at the mall!” Little did she know she would be the inspiration for this week’s column. Yes, it’s easier than ever to shop online and […]
Welcome to New Businesses and A Sad Goodbye The CV Chamber held a ribbon cutting on Dec. 6 for Fringe Hair Studio in La Crescenta. We were happy to welcome owner Jamie Cripe and her staff of stylists and an esthetician to our community and congratulate them on their opening. Fringe Hair Studio opened its […]
Community Recognition Award Winners Banquet “Take care of your customers and everything else will fall in place.” That is the mission statement of Bob Smith Toyota, our 2013 Business of the Year. The Smith family has been in the car business for over 97 years, 79 of which were in Glendale and La Crescenta. This […]