Did you know that Rocky Cola, our beloved ’50s themed diner, is celebrating its 23rd year in the Montrose Shopping Park? I spoke with owner and general manager Lucy Di Mino to get the latest updates on food, fun and patrons. Let’s start with the food that “keeps ‘em comin’ back.” The latest specialty at […]
The Crescenta Valley Chamber of Commerce’s annual HomeTown Country Fair is coming your way! We have it all. Arts, crafts, exhibitors, games, entertainment, food, car show, carnival, parade, pie eating contest and a lot of fun. For those who like animals, though there are no pig races there are plenty of adoptable animals on hand […]
Have you ever thought about running a marathon? Did you do it or do you still think about it? Well I know of 10 amazing kids from Rosemont Middle School that actually did. Here is their story as told by one of the parents, Rik D. Middleton: “In September 40 Rosemont students began a journey […]
By Brandon HENSLEY The rains came in the early hours of Saturday morning, and although clouds covered the rest of the day, it could not dampen the spirit of those who turned out for Crescenta Valley’s annual Arbor Day ceremony. Held at Two Strike Memorial Park from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., the County of […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Once again Southern California will be dealing with rain. The first in the series of storms hit La Crescenta late Wednesday afternoon. The storm was predicted to bring a half an inch of rain with snow levels to 3,500 feet. There was little time to dry out before the next storm hits […]
By Ted AYALA The Glendale City Council meeting of March 22 got under way with Mayor Ara Najarian’s declaration of March 2011 as Cesar Chavez Month in the city of Glendale. “Cesar Chavez was a figure that conveyed hope and determination, especially to minorities in their struggle with prejudice, injustice, and hardship, inspired an entire […]
By Sue KILPATRICK The first day of spring is one thing, and the first spring day is another. The difference between them is sometimes as great as a month. – Henry Van Dyke, American author and Clergyman No “super moon” visible here, but spring’s ferocious beginning on Sunday certainly made up for it. The torrential […]
Wow! What a busy time in the valley. I remember growing up when all of a sudden, after weeks of an empty calendar, everything seemed to happen at once. My mom used to say, “Feast or famine!” Last weekend was certainly a time of feasting. Saturday morning was spent at the annual Arbor Day celebration […]
By Mary O’KEEFE One might think that 26.2 miles was enough of a challenge for runners but Mother Nature decided to throw a little more at athletes this past Sunday. Rain, winds and cold temperatures added to the challenge that was the L.A. Marathon. “It was a difficult experience but it made me even happier […]
On April 5 voters who live within the Glendale Unified School District area will be asked to choose two candidates out of the eight vying for a seat on the district’s school board. The school board members are elected by voters to establish the educational policies of the district. In addition to guiding policy decisions […]