LIBRARY HOSTS UPCOMING EVENTS The La Crescenta Library is hosting a free public concert featuring Nativa on Friday, July 15 at 6:30 p.m. Nativa, an Argentine country-folk counterpart to the urban tango, “folklore” evokes the pure sounds of a music deeply rooted in South American culture. This trio delivers a fresh and vibrant version of […]
La Cres Pres Presents Future of Forestry in Concert La Crescenta Presbyterian Church will be presenting a benefit concert for Children’s Hunger Fund on Friday, July 15 at 7 p.m. in the sanctuary. Performing will be ambient-rock band “Future of Forestry” as well as the band “I AM We.” The cost is $9 online at […]
QUESTION: My 78-year-old husband and I are caretakers for our 42-year-old son who has multiple sclerosis. I am 75 and have recently been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis and taking care of our son has become increasingly difficult for both of us physically. My husband has a heart condition. My concern is what will happen to […]
Montrose Art Walk This Saturday “The true work of art is but a shadow of the divine perfection.” ~ Michelangelo The lazy days of summer are upon us. It’s time to go to the beach, have a barbeque with friends, layout by the pool or take a leisurely hike. Our natural tendency is to slow […]
How CSR Makes for Good Business “It takes twenty years to build a reputation and five minutes to ruin it.” – Warren Buffet Guest writer: Ashley Sia, CV Chamber intern and student from University of California, Berkeley It is an old school of thought that a company’s success is judged by their financial performance. More […]
It all started last October. The Shopping Park finally got a fast food pizzeria. I was curious. Big Mama’s & Papa’s Pizzeria opened at 2307 Honolulu Ave. at the former location of our store, Mountain Rose Gifts. After months of construction, I was curious. What did it look like? Was there anything left that would […]
By Maddy PUMILIA About 5,000 people from either close-by or faraway brought their blankets and lawn chairs to La Crescenta Elementary School to witness what most love to see on the Fourth of July – a fireworks show in celebration of America’s independence. “It’s a great community event that we put together. It’s something people […]
By Mary O’KEEFE On June 3, the California Department of Transportation opened the seven-mile stretch of Angeles Crest Highway (SR2) from La Cañada Flintridge to Wrightwood and State Route 138. Since then countless motorcycles and motorists have traversed the windy, scenic road. Unfortunately in its few weeks of being opened, there have been three fatal […]
By Ted AYALA A brief tense exchange between Councilman Rafi Manoukian and Glendale Water and Power (GWP) representative Steve Lynn briefly lit up the city council meeting on Tuesday. At the heart of the issue was the decision by the GWP to eliminate competitive bidding for the purchase of new water meters to be used […]