NOTES & NODS

Mother’s Day Honored at LCIF On Sunday, May 10 at 10 a.m., Lutheran Church in the Foothills (LCIF) will hold a special worship service celebrating mothers and mothering figures. The service will offer a time for reflection and gratitude for all who nurture and care for others.  Recognizing that Mother’s Day can be a complex […]

Glendale and Montrose Railway’s Relics – Part 3

Glendale and Montrose Railway’s Relics – Part 3

The Glendale and Montrose Railway, an electrified trolley line, connected Montrose and the rest of the valley to the larger world of Glendale and Los Angeles during the big growth years of 1913 to 1930. The tiny rail line was always cash-strapped and the Depression finished it off. Some of the trolley’s infrastructure was repurposed […]

VIEWS FROM THE VALLEY <<< SUSAN BOLAN

VIEWS FROM THE VALLEY <<<  SUSAN BOLAN

Love the Mom You’re With This Sunday, May 10 is Mother’s Day. For so many across the country, it’s a time to honor and appreciate the woman who nurtured you through life and who remains the person with whom you share laughter and tears. She is your number one fan, your closest confidant, and you […]

Scouts Host Annual Tasting Bee

Eighteen Girl Scout troops, representing several countries from around the world, took part in their annual tasting bee. Held in April, the bee is a cultural celebration showcasing the food, customs and facts of various countries presented by troop members. The troops presented facts, fun and food from Belgium, Benin, Costa Rica, France, Honduras, India, Ireland, […]

Family Fun at Kids & Kritters

Family Fun at Kids & Kritters

The14th Annual Kids & Kritters Day will be celebrated on Sunday, May 3 in the Montrose Shopping Park from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. By Mary O’KEEFE There will be a lot of things to do – both by kids and “kritters” – at the annual Kids & Kritters Day on Sunday, May 3 in […]

City Water AMI System Scheduled for Replacement

By Julie BUTCHER “This is the first dog to ever pee in a Council chamber,” said Kevin McManus embarrassedly after five-month-old puppy Sweet Pea relieved herself on the carpet at Tuesday night’s meeting of the Glendale City Council. McManus is the director of Public Relations and Communications for the Pasadena Humane Society. Sweet Pea showed […]

Town Hall Meeting Planned for the Project at Briggs and Foothill

Town Hall Meeting Planned for the Project at Briggs and Foothill

By Mary O’KEEFE There is an important town hall meeting scheduled on May 4 at 6:30 p.m. at the Rosemont Middle School cafetorium concerning the development proposed at the northwest corner of Foothill Boulevard and Briggs Avenue by Abode Communities.  The town hall is hosted by the Crescenta Valley Town Council and follows another contentious […]