By Ted AYALA The atrocities of the Armenian Genocide perpetuated by the Ottoman Turks continue to resonate powerfully nearly a century after the fact. Systematically targeted for annihilation by the Ottoman Empire, the Genocide was the single keystone event in modern Armenian history, triggering the Armenian diaspora that led the community to flee to various […]
EASTER CARNIVAL COMING TO SUNLAND The Sunland Tujunga Chamber of Commerce is hosting its annual Easter Carnival at Sunland Park on Friday, April 22 beginning at 4 p.m. and continuing through the weekend. The fun and excitement begins with the Apperson Elementary Drill Team, Vince Lombardi Band and Sandra Dickson Dancers and Alice in Easterland […]
Spiritually Speaking answers personal questions and concerns with a spiritual perspective. Local religious leaders that will take part in the discussion include Bryan Griem of Montrose Community Church; Jon Karn of Light on the Corner Church; Kimberlie Zakarian of Holy House Ministries; Skip Lindeman of La Cañada Congregational United Church of Christ; Rabbi Simcha Backman […]
Is it just me, or does it seem like May should be far away? In fact it’s only a week and a half away, so hard to believe. April showers do bring May flowers and in the case of the Montrose Shopping Park a whole lot more. On Sunday May 1, the Shopping Park will […]
Dating back to 1881, “Fore!” is shouted as a warning during a golf game when it appears possible that a golf ball may hit other players or spectators. “Fore” is another word for “ahead” (think of a ship’s fore and aft). Yelling “fore” is simply a shorter way to yell “watch out ahead” (or “watch […]
The Crescenta Valley Chamber of Commerce would like to applaud the numerous people who contributed time, effort and materials to make the sixth annual Hometown Country Fair a total success last weekend. It was a great event and we appreciate all of the people from around the Crescenta Valley who came out to have fun […]
Recently the Montrose-Verdugo City Chamber of Commerce officially welcomed Arianna Medical Pharmacy to the community with a ribbon cutting ceremony. As a concierge pharmacy, Arianna Medical Pharmacy focuses on quality and customer service and strives to go the extra mile to ensure to meet and exceed customer expectations. Arianna Medical Pharmacy works with the uninsured […]
By Mary O’KEEFE A firefighter’s red turncoat made of metal is draped over a hidden hook, a yellow hat rests on top the coat. In one simple, eloquent and understated work of art an emotion of pride and respect is conveyed. On March 7, artist Michael Kalish unveiled a monument he created dedicated to retired […]
By Sue KILPATRICK Water. Its presence and ability to create landforms were experienced with last weekend’s trip to Yosemite. We hoped to enjoy one last snow storm of this season but the valley and higher elevations received only a light dusting of snowflakes during our visit. The many waterfalls and the Merced river gushing over […]
This weekend promises to be a gorgeous one with Saturday’s temperatures expected to be in the high 70s. It will be a perfect day to head to Crescenta Valley Park to enjoy the annual Hometown Country Fair. The Crescenta Valley Chamber of Commerce is hosting the annual event and it has everything one would want […]