By Jason KUROSU Plans to develop approximately 28 acres of single-family homes on the current site of the Verdugo Hills Golf Course have drawn noticeable backlash since the development was proposed. Gerald Gubatan, planning deputy for L.A. City Councilmember Richard Alarcon, provided some updates on the current status of the development at a recent Sunland-Tujunga […]
On Oct. 13 at about 11:30 p.m, an adult female was sexually assaulted after leaving a restaurant/bar in the area of Colorado Boulevard and Holly Street in Pasadena’s Old Towne. The victim was walking alone when she was approached from behind by the suspect and forcibly taken to Legge Alley where the assault occurred. The […]
By Mary O’KEEFE After Monday night’s Congressional debate, any question that there was common ground between incumbent Congressman Adam Schiff (D) and challenger Phil Jennerjahn (R) was answered. The debate was sponsored by the Glendale/Burbank League of Women Voters and held at Burbank City Hall. The questions were submitted by the audience and by those […]
The Donoghues have faced cancer and loss, but count on a community of support… By Michael J. ARVIZU For the past four years, St. James the Less parishioner and La Crescenta resident Sharon Donoghue has had to battle a series of unfortunate events in her life. In 2008, both of her parents passed away within […]
Parade Time Approaching It is time to plan for the 2012 Montrose Christmas Parade on Dec. 1 when the Montrose tradition will once again roll down Honolulu Avenue. Any person or organization that would like to apply to be part of the parade can visit www.montrosechristmasparade.com for an application. The parade organizers need adult volunteers […]
The congregation of Christian Life Church prepares to celebrate its 90th anniversary – with or without a sanctuary. By Michael J. ARVIZU At first glance, Christian Life Church at the corner of Ramsdell and Montrose avenues does not really look like a church. It is by no means big. Its worship space can only seat […]
By Michael J. ARVIZU Vanessa Manjarrez, 17, a senior at Mayfield Senior School, was selected as the 95th Tournament of Roses Queen in a ceremony at Tournament House in Pasadena on Tuesday morning. The queen and her court will reign over the 124th Tournament of Roses Parade and 99th Rose Bowl Game on New Year’s […]
Don’t you love it when you discover a great restaurant, a new boutique or a dentist that you’re not afraid to go to? Don’t you just want to share that find with everyone? At the Crescenta Valley Weekly, we wanted to give our readers the opportunity to share their favorites – those people, places and […]
Halloween Shopping Fun in the Montrose Shopping Park! The fall/Halloween season is in full force as we find ourselves in that time frame between Oktoberfest and Spooktacular. If you are like me, we enjoy it to the max incorporating seasonal décor in our homes, all things orange, cinnamon, simmering pots of stews and soups, and […]
Banquet Recognizes the Community’s Best “Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on earth.” Muhammad Ali [Cassius Clay] At www.entrepreneur.com, there is an article in which Richard Branson is interviewed on “Why Volunteer Work is Important for Business Leaders.” Richard Branson states, “When people ask me if a business can […]