By Susan JAMES What a difference a year makes, especially in television. At last year’s Comic-Con, the annual, highly anticipated media extravaganza held in San Diego’s Convention Center, producers and cast of the brand new ABC television show “Once Upon A Time” faced a room of a few hundred people, screened the show’s pilot and […]
When the Women’s Auxiliary of the Church of Scientology of the Valley called Ronald McDonald House many years ago to see what they could donate, they expected to hear “blankets” or “clothing.” What they heard was far from it – the most needed items were cereal and toilet paper. Over the years their “wish list” […]
Once Upon A Time bookstore is hosting a book launch for the new title “Crescenta Valley Pioneers & Their Legacies” by Jo Anne Sadler on Sunday, July 22 at 1 p.m. Their names run deep through local history and lore, adorning street signs, canyons, historical buildings, homes and ranches in the swath of suburbia […]
The American Business Women’s Association (ABWA) Verdugo Glen Chapter recently celebrated its 49th Anniversary with a western barbecue themed event at the Glendale Elks Lodge. Chapter past presidents were honored in addition with special recognition given to the Chapter Woman of the Year Elysa Rosenfeld-Ortiz of Glendale. The Chapter Top 10 Business Woman candidate Dr. […]
By Misty DUPLESSIS Foothill residents have long sought a burger joint to grab a quick bite before a movie, have a weekly family dinner outing where everyone could find something on the menu they like or enjoy a fun hangout where quality food is available at an affordable price. Locals have found that spot […]
Questions About Today’s Real Estate? Ask Phyllis! Six ways home sellers sabotage their home sale. Dear Phyllis, We own a home in Orange County, which we unsuccessfully tried to sell a couple of years ago. We hope to move to La Canada or La Crescenta but first need to sell. What do you think […]
Andrew Frost Beckner of La Cañada Flintridge, a University of Mississippi student, was listed on the chancellor’s honor roll for the spring 2012 semester. For the honor, a grade-point average of from 3.75 through 4.0 is required of full-time students carrying at least 12 semester hours. _______________ Catherine Karayan of Glendale has begun a two-year […]
The battle between Torres and Rees has still yet to be decided. By Maddy PUMILIA The school calendar may read summer, but the Crescenta Valley Falcons football team can be found on the field, either practicing or competing in passing games in preparation for the upcoming season. And the pressing question in the preseason is […]
Glendale AYSO Region 88 (Glendale/La Crescenta) group finished the 2011-12 tournament season with another gold medal at the Freeway Jam tournament held at Duarte/Arcadia soccer fields on July 7 and July 8. The G16 squad brought in five G19 girls to play this very competitive tournament. Saturday began with a game against a Valencia team. […]
Juniors softball defeated Canyon Country/Mission Hills 13-9. They now advance to the division tournament in Westchester on Saturday at 6 p.m. at Kent Mace Field. The 12-year-old All-Stars played Quartz Hills Wednesday night. Results were not available as of press time. This game is the section championship. The 10-year-old boys All Star team had a […]