Kathryn Barger Secures Third Term as LA County Supervisor for the 5th District

By Mary O’KEEFE Los Angeles County has solidified its leadership for the board of supervisors, 5th District, with incumbent Kathryn Barger winning her third and final term – members of the board of supervisors are limited to three four-year terms. Barger, representing the largest district in the county, has successfully defeated four challengers ensuring her […]

Bingo Fundraiser Benefits Local Organization

Bingo Fundraiser Benefits Local Organization

By Mary O’KEEFE The Glendale Quilt Guild had a very successful bingo event on Saturday, March 16 at the Verdugo Hills Memorial Hall (American Legion) with over 140 people attending. The bingo winners received not just a cash prize but also a one-of-a-kind handmade quilt. The fun night raised needed funds for the Quilt Guild. […]

Hundreds Turn Out for Wine Walk

Hundreds Turn Out for Wine Walk

By Robin GOLDSWORTHY Saturday evening saw clear skies and, in Montrose, hundreds armed with wine glasses and swag bags ready to take part in the Montrose Wine Walk. The twice-annual Wine Walk has become a welcome tradition for merchants and participants. Members of the La Crescenta Woman’s Club welcomed ticketholders, handing out swag bags that […]

Adam Wilson

Adam Wilson

1947 – 2024   Adam was born on Jan. 30, 1947 in St. Luke’s Hospital in Altadena, California to Bob and Carol Wilson of La Cañada. He lived all of his life in La Cañada and La Crescenta except for eight years in the Navy. He was very proud of his military service and especially […]

Dougal Fry Crismond

Dougal Fry Crismond

March 4, 2024   It is with our insurmountable loss to announce the passing to an apparent heart attack of Dougal Fry Crismond on Monday, March 4 in Tujunga at the age of 53.   Dougal was born in San Leandro, California to Linda Crismond. He grew up in Pacific Palisades with a passion for music […]

NEWS FROM SACRAMENTO <<< ASSEMBLYMEMBER LAURA FRIEDMAN

NEWS FROM SACRAMENTO <<< ASSEMBLYMEMBER LAURA FRIEDMAN

California Must Hold the Line to Protect Wetlands from a Devastating Supreme Court Decision California is many things: it is the land of massive cities and sprawling highways but also home to some of the most pristine wilderness that still exists in the contiguous United States. From Joshua trees to giant Redwoods to the Bolsa […]

NOTES & NODS

Lutheran Church in the Foothills Lutheran Church in the Foothills invites everyone to attend its Holy Week services beginning with Palm Sunday worship March 24 at 9:45 a.m. The service begins in the LCIF courtyard where palm fronds are handed out for the traditional procession into the church. Maundy Thursday worship will be held on […]

TREASURES OF THE VALLEY <<< MIKE LAWLER

Local News Highlights of 1964 A lot happened here in the valley in the year 1964. Here’s a rundown of the top stories for that year. Cityhood for both La Cañada Flintridge and La Crescenta was a constant source of news. On the La Cañada Flintridge side, things got hot and contentious. A La Cañada […]

LCE Hosts Read Across America Day

LCE Hosts Read Across America Day

By Mikaela STONE Read Across America Day typically occurs on the birthday of Dr. Seuss – March 2. However, at La Crescenta Elementary School librarian Carole Mulder celebrated the magic of reading all week long by selecting a series to spotlight. This year she and Suzanne Savage, the school’s “resident Ms. Frizzle” presented the series […]

Rubio Named Clark Magnet Principal

Mark Rubio has been selected as the new Clark Magnet High School principal. He has served as interim principal since October. According to a statement circulated by GUSD superintendent Dr. Daneika Watson, based on feedback shared in listening sessions and community surveys, it was clear that the Clark community is happy with Rubio’s performance as […]