Trader Joe’s lease approved

By Charles COOPER Trader Joe’s hopes to have a new store in operation within a year on the west end of the Montrose Shopping Park. The new store, the second in La Crescenta for the specialty market, has been in the planning stages for about two years. Company vice president Doug Yokomizo said the construction […]

City Hall Coffee Shop a.k.a Pleasantville

Can you believe Wanda Bergstrom and Young Rhee have worked together 33 years at City Hall Coffee Shop and never exchanged a harsh word? I know this is a strange way to start an article but it sets the tone for the pleasant atmosphere that permeates City Hall (2327 Honolulu). This is old time Montrose […]

Celebrating our blessings

“There are no mistakes, no coincidences. All events are blessings given to us to learn from.”  Elizabeth Kubler-Ross The Crescenta Valley continues to have some great events that are blessings for our town. This weekend, May 15-16, is the Foothills Relay For Life at Clark Magnet High School. This is a great 24 hour event […]

Good food, good art

What an exciting week we had last week! Last week we enjoyed two great events. We would like send a big thanks to the Crescenta Valley Water District for hosting a fantastic mixer last Wednesday. A very fun Cinco de Mayo was had by all. Wonderful food and drinks; festive atmosphere – what more could […]

For this soon-to-be sister, her faith helps her see more clearly

By Brandon HENSLEY Ten years ago, while on vacation at Mesa Verde National Park in Colorado with her husband, Pat Jones did one of the most common, everyday actions someone can do; she went to rub her right eye. After removing her hand, though, she realized her vision wasn’t as it should have been. “I […]

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RELIEF OF ACHING JOINTS TOPIC OF LECTURE The Crescenta-Cañada Family YMCA is offering the lecture, “Oh My Aching Joints” on arthritis education and management. The lecture is on Wednesday, May 19, from noon to 1:00 p.m at the Y. This free lecture will discuss the symptoms of common arthritis in the hands, how to alleviate […]

LCWC Juniors hold annual tea party

Photo and story contributed by Debbie TAYLOR The La Crescenta Woman’s Club held its annual Spring Tea on Saturday May 8. The ladies dressed in their spring best to support the Junior club in one of the biggest fundraisers of the year. All the monies raised will benefit local charities including Operation Smile. According to […]

Ribbon cutting for Seward Real Estate & Financial

Seward Real Estate and Financial, Inc. officially opened this month with a ribbon cutting. Shown here are members of the Crescenta Valley Chamber of Commerce including president Jean Maluccio (far right), honorary mayor Steve Pierce (with scissors) and from Supervisor Michael Antonovich’s office Rita Hadjimanoukian (in floral jacket).