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 […]
During the month of October, Montrose Travel will join thousands of other agencies for National Cruise Vacation Week, an annual event to showcase the incredible choice, diversity and value of cruise vacations. Montrose Travel will team up with Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) to provide consumers with exceptional deals and information on cruise vacations in […]
By Michael J. ARVIZU, Mary O’KEEFE, Charly SHELTON He was born into a rich family, but begged with the beggars on the streets of Rome. He fought for his homeland and considered a career in the military as a young man in his 20s, but returned home to seek prayer and solitude. Thus is the […]