LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Council Members: Take Responsibility for Past Actions [Glendale City] Councilman Ara Najarian recently said the following: “As the city budget reaches its limit, the community many times steps in and helps with many of these programs.” In the past, former mayor Laura Freidman (April 2011-April 2012) expressed those same words. Both of these council members […]

Treasures of the Valley » Mike lawler

El Camino Real Bells The early tourism industry in California was built partially on the romanticized legends of the California Missions. Starting in the late 1880s and peaking in the teens and ’20s, tourists were treated to a story of benevolent mission fathers bestowing the benefits of civilization on the wild California Indians, who then […]

St. Luke’s Anglican Church Introduces Fellowship Feast

St. Luke’s Anglican Church welcomes the community to attend its Fellowship Feast on the third Wednesday of every month through June. Serving as a community outreach for people of all ages, faiths and backgrounds, Fellowship Feast’s mission is to feed the body and soul of all in attendance. The format includes a homily delivered by […]

New Sanctuary Crucifix Blessed

Archbishop Gomez visited the St. Bede the Venerable parish in La Cañada on Nov. 24, the Solemnity of Christ the King, to celebrate Mass and bless the church’s new sanctuary crucifix. St. Bede’s new crucifix is an exact replica of crucifix behind the main altar in the Sistine Chapel, mirroring it in size and every […]

Ribbon Cutting at the Village Vintage Shopper

More than just an antique store, the Village Vintage Shoppe owner Eileen Moore has created a one-stop shop when it comes to antiques. Besides all the antiques she has on hand, she also can refurbish anything and specializes in vintage jewelry, handles estate sales and sells items on consignment. Village Vintage Shoppe, 3821 Ocean View […]

»Montrose Shopping Park News

If You Love Montrose, You Will Love This Book Chances are you have started to hear some buzz about Montrose’s 100th birthday, which is coming up Feb. 22, and the brand new book getting ready to hit the bookshelves that commemorates it. Yes, 2013 is looking to be an historic year full of celebration as […]

»Montrose Verdugo-City Chamber of Commerce

Looking Forward to 2013 and Welcoming a New Community Lead Officer I came across this article and I thought I would pass the wisdom along. Here are 10 tips for exponential entrepreneurial growth in 2013 by Noah Fleming, who is a strategic marketing consultant specializing in entrepreneurial growth: 1. Stop trying to do everything at […]

»News from the Crescenta Valley Chamber of Commerce

A Perfect Time to Move Ahead “You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.” C.S. Lewis Happy New Year! Let’s make this year the best ever! Set goals! Dream a new dream!  Make (and keep) resolutions! On Associatedcontent.com, it says keeping those New Year’s resolutions are as easy […]

Community Says Goodbye to Rocky Cola

Memories were shared and a birthday celebrated on the retro diner’s final night in business. By Brandon HENSLEY One night 17 years ago, Lucy DiMino had the late shift at Rocky Cola Café. As she was still closing up around 1:30 a.m. she heard a knock on the window. It was one of her two […]

Fashion – and More – at The Clothing Market

By Mary O’KEEFE Crescenta Valley is known for its volunteer spirit and generosity. That reputation comes from organizations and businesses alike. To start the New Year off, Crescenta Valley Weekly will begin a new series honoring those who help others. The term “It takes a village” is practiced in Crescenta Valley. We support each other. […]