NOTES & NODS

St. Joseph’s Table at St. Bede The Italian Catholic Federation-Branch 374 at St. Bede the Venerable Roman Catholic Church invites all parishioners to the annual honoring St. Joseph on Sunday, March 18 after each morning Mass. Purchases can be made in the Parish Center from the traditional St. Joseph’s table of baked goods, fruits, candies, […]

Spiritually Speaking

Spiritually Speaking

QUESTION: When I was 10, my little brother was born with Down syndrome. I have a brother who is two years older than I am who is just fine. Now our little brother is four years old and eight days ago had a seizure that the doctor said affected his heart. The doctor also told […]

»Montrose Verdugo-City Chamber of Commerce

A Great Time to Join the Chamber Business Directory and Spring Membership Drive Not a chamber member yet? We would love to have you join our network. This is a great time to become a Chamber member! Our new directory for 2012 is being made now. As a Chamber member you automatically receive a free […]

»News from the Crescenta Valley Chamber of Commerce

Having Fun with your ‘Busy-ness” “It is not enough to be busy. So are the ants. The question is: What are we busy about?” Henry David Thoreau Hopefully you are not too busy to join us at our monthly business mixer Wednesday, March 14 at Bob Smith Toyota at 3333 Foothill Blvd. It is our […]

»Montrose Shopping Park News

Bet You Didn’t Know This About Executive Jewelers As I sit and get to know the owners, families and staff at our unique shops it always amazes me the things I find out. Here’s a prime example. Did you know that Garo Anserlian, owner of Executive Jewelers, was asked by NASA to design a watch […]

CV Soccer: They are the Champions

Boys’ soccer wins first ever CIF section title and is moving forward with SoCal regionals. By Timithie NORMAN After an undefeated season and four victorious CIF playoff games, three of which went into overtime or penalty kicks, the Crescenta Valley boys’ soccer team defeated rival and reigning CIF Southern Section Division IV champion El Rancho […]

Grenade Detonated at Bob Smith Toyota

A World War II grenade was found in a vehicle that had been parked for about three years. By Mary O’KEEFE The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Bomb Squad detonated a World War II grenade that had been found in a vehicle in the rear parking lot at the north end of the Bob Smith […]

Glendale Discusses Rose Float for 2013

By Ted AYALA Those who thought they heard the last about tense discussions over Glendale’s Rose Parade float need to think again. Just a little over two months after the city’s controversial 2012 Rose Float entry finally died down with the float’s trip down Colorado Boulevard on Jan. 2, debate on the city’s Rose Parade […]

from the desk of the publisher

Having an Open Mind to get Open Space I had the chance to attend the recent meeting held at Rosemont Middle School regarding the acquisition of the land at the top of Rosemont Avenue by the nonprofit Arroyos and Foothills Conservancy. The AFC is interested in acquiring the land, which is currently privately owned, in […]

Weather in the Foothills

“I bet the sparrow looks at the parrot and thinks … yes,   you can talk, but listen to yourself!” ¬– Jack Handey, humorist, Saturday Night Live Only in southern California would you see side-by-side a flock of robins roosting in a birch tree and a flock of squawking green Amazon parrots hanging out in […]