GWP EXTENDS COMMUNITY INVITATION To begin Glendale Water & Power’s (GWP) commemoration of 100 years of service in Glendale, its customers are invited to a reception from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily from Dec. 14 through Dec. 17 in the Perkin’s customer service lobby located at 141 N. Glendale Ave. Refreshments will be served […]
Congratulations to the Montrose Parade Committee! What a marvelous event we shared last Saturday. And, despite the cold temperatures (we Californians are such babies!), there appeared a good number of folks who turned out for the annual event. Special thanks are extended to Steve Pierce, parade chairman, who pulled it all together. We opened the […]
By Christopher BLUME On Wednesday, fellow teachers, district officials and staff surprised La Crescenta Elementary School teacher Jennifer Zimmer with the Delmonte Award. Keeping the award a secret was not easy, said Principal Kim Bishop. “Every time we would be making plans, Jennifer would walk in,” Bishop said. The Education Committee of the Glendale Chamber […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The mud did not flow and the debris basins remained fairly clear after about a half inch to three-quarters of an inch of rain fell on local foothills on Monday. That storm was part of three predicted for the week, according to the National Weather Service in Oxnard. The rain is supposed […]
By Charles COOPER Bicycle lanes will be constructed in each direction on Foothill Boulevard during a street resurfacing project on the county stretch of the main thoroughfare. Steve Pierce, president of the Crescenta Valley Town Council, is a strong advocate of the program, which will proceed from about Briggs Avenue to Pennsylvania. “It will give […]
“No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.” Aesop By Mary O’KEEFE Crescenta Valley has a reputation as a giving community. That attribute will be put to the test this holiday season as more families are in need than ever before and charitable organizations are working overtime to secure donations. “We have […]
Did you know the Montrose Shopping Park has over 24 hair salons? And no two of them are alike. Each one reflects the vision of the owner. That’s the joy of independently owned businesses. They are born out of a passion and gift that the owner brings. One such salon is Perfect Touch (2309 Honolulu […]
I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving and to those who lived thru Black Friday: Congratulations! We have a lot happening this weekend, starting with the 33rd Annual Montrose Christmas Parade. This is always an exciting time of the year for young and old alike. Steve Pierce, our parade chairperson, is doing a great job […]
Events planned for LCPC The La Crescenta Presbyterian Center for Children is hosting a Christmas celebration at 5:30 p.m. on Dec. 3. All children are invited to come eat, enjoy crafts and get their picture taken with Santa. Dinner begins at 5:30 pm. On Friday, Dec. 4 extra hands are needed to decorate the church’s […]