While runners from over 50 teams traversed the trails at Crescenta Valley Park during the Staub/Barnes Invitational Race on Saturday another little running star was busy in the center of the park. Ulli runs circles around – well actually he just runs around in circles – but he adds a special trick: He balances a […]
Murder charges dropped against Costa
By Mary O’KEEFE Pasadena Superior Court Judge Lisa Lench has dismissed two murder charges against big rig driver Marcos Costa, 44, of Massachusetts. Prosecutors, reportedly, were not pleased with the judge’s ruling. Costa was the driver of the big rig that lost its brakes as he traveled over Angeles Crest Highway on April 1. Crescenta […]
Vunderbah! say Oktoberfest officials
By Robin GOLDSWORTHY On Saturday Honolulu Avenue took on a language of its own – that of Germany as the avenue exploded with Oktoberfest celebrants. According to Rose Gamble of the Montrose-Verdugo City Chamber of Commerce, which hosted the event, an estimated 20,000-25,000 people visited Montrose. “It was huge,” Gamble said of the turnout. “People […]
HOROSCOPE
ARIES March 21 – April 19 You’ll find yourself caught in the middle of a challenging family situation on Monday, as the Moon in Aries squares your ruler, volatile Mars, currently in Cancer. Try not to over-emote too much! Saturday you’ll encounter a formidable rival. Your competitor wants to win at all costs and, of […]
Animals come for blessing
By Mary O’KEEFE All animals large and small made their way to Holy Redeemer Catholic School, along with their pet parents, for Friday’s Blessing of the Animals. As the students and parents waited for Monsignor Jack “Father Jack” Foley to begin the ceremony the pets became familiar with each other. Some sniffed, some slithered and […]
Notes and nods
Events and announcements taking place at our local houses of worship Unity hosts Broadway Unity Church of the Foothills is hosting “Broadway! with a Message” at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 17. This musical FUN-raiser features Heather Lundstedt, star of “Phantom” and “Oklahoma” and other performances. Tickets are $15 per person or $25 per couple; […]
Church’s motto: “A place to belong – a place to become”
By Shana LiVIGNI For those who haven’t been to church in a while, Crescenta Valley Community Church extends an invitation to come to a service and experience the contemporary setting of the sermons, live music featuring a house band and singers, an accommodating staff and congregation and its community services. Pastor Scott Wood and his […]
Transforming power with chamber’s help
“You and I possess within ourselves, at every moment, under all circumstances, the power to transform the quality of our lives.” Werner Erhard Do you want to be more influential and powerful? Do you want to make an impact on the world? Do you want to transform the quality of your life and the lives […]
La Perla to hold grand opening
La Perla Design Gallery is holding it ribbon cutting ceremony, in conjunction with the Montrose-Verdugo City Chamber of Commerce, at 5 p.m. on Oct. 8 in celebration of its grand opening. La Perla is located at 2315 Honolulu Ave. in Montrose. La Perla Design Gallery’s concept was to introduce a new type of retail brand […]
The verdict is in: Oktoberfest was definitely a hit
What an awesome day for Oktoberfest! The weather was just perfect for an outside community event. There were a lot of people there and I hope you were one of them. There are so many great people that make this event happen, like all of our volunteers who came together and pitched in. We had […]