Katherine Festen of La Crescenta was named to Purchase College’s dean’s list for the spring 2023 semester. Festen is studying theatre and performance, anthropology. To be eligible for the dean’s list, students must carry a semester GPA of 3.5 for Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science programs and 3.75 for Bachelor of Fine Arts […]
A journey from the underbelly of American society to the doorway of Hollywood success, “Corina: From Lap Dance To Sundance” is the story of thousands of people who make Los Angeles their home. It is the story of every child who has a dream and who does not give up on it. “My play depicts […]
Lutheran Churches To Celebrate Thanksgiving Pumpkin pie and worship is on the menu at a special Thanksgiving Eve event hosted by Mt. Olive Lutheran Church, 3561 Foothill Blvd. in La Crescenta and Lutheran Church in the Foothills, 1700 Foothill Blvd. in La Cañada Flintridge. Worship will begin at 7 p.m. at Mt. Olive in La […]
Wide-eyed children looked forward to seeing what was around the corner at the annual Haunted House maze hosted by the Church of Scientology Mission of the Foothills in Montrose on Halloween night. Ghosts, zombies, mummies, witches and the like were waiting to be discovered in the mock mini-graveyard, the spooky mansion room, the witch’s lair […]
Giving Thanks It’s that time of year when we give thanks, when we look back and reflect. But this year, like most recent years in this decade, feels precarious. Israel and Palestine, Russia and Ukraine, Azerbaijan, Artsakh and Armenia: all of these conflicts are far away. They’re also affecting us right here at home. I […]
The Development of the Montrose Shopping Park The Montrose Shopping Park is really something special. Its mature trees make shopping pleasant all year round and its many seating areas make enjoyable spots for eating an ice cream cone or enjoying a coffee. It’s a pedestrian’s paradise, a great place to take a stroll. The dominance […]
The Crescenta Valley United Softball 12U team won its division in the Burbank City Fall Softball League. “We are so proud of these athletes for working hard and having fun,” said parent Paul Weinberg. The girls were led by coaches Kris Bruvold, Daniel Shepard, Mike Herman and Christian Soto.
This year the Crescenta Valley High School South Asian Club hosted its first Garba event on Friday, Oct. 13. The event was splendid, according to organizers. The Garba event was vibrant and colorful and displayed the rich Indian culture. The event was not only about dancing but also about coming together as a community to […]
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Deciphering Escalation Clauses Dear Phyllis, I look forward to your real estate advice. My daughter and her husband wrote an offer for a home in Thousand Oaks. There were eight offers, and the sellers accepted an offer with an escalation clause. My daughter is the backup buyer. I don’t believe you have addressed this topic […]