Just When You Thought It Was Over, Here’s Chris

Just When You Thought It Was Over, Here’s Chris

  La Cañada Flintridge Orthopaedic Guild (LCFOG) is ready to welcome Chris Erskine to the podium and delighted that he has a new book to share at the LCFOG Book and Author Luncheon on Oct. 24. This will be his third appearance at the LCFOG Book and Author Luncheon. This year, Erskine will present his […]

NEWS FROM THE MONTROSE-VERDUGO CITY CHAMBER <<< MAVIL AGHADJANIAN

“Fall” into Montrose… It is officially fall and along with it comes one of Montrose’s favorite annual events … join us for our 44th Annual Montrose Oktoberfest on Saturday! The 44th Annual Montrose Oktoberfest will have its usual notable delights: brats, german beer, pretzels, games and rides, contests (Mr./Mrs. Oktoberfest, Lil Mr./Lil Miss Oktoberfest and […]

NEWS FROM THE CV CHAMBER <<< OUR BUSINESS IS YOUR BUSINESS

Where We’ve Gone – and Where We’re Headed  Some of you may have noticed that the former digs of the Crescenta Valley Chamber – 3131 Foothill Blvd. ‘D’ in La Crescenta – have been vacated by the Chamber. To speak frankly, COVID did a number on us … the great events that the Chamber was […]

Calendar This

GLENDALE KIWANIS The Kiwanis Club of Glendale meets on Fridays at noon. On Oct. 6, John Over will be speaking “Amusing our Kids to Death: Confessions of a Children’s TV Producer.” The cost to attend Friday meetings, which includes lunch and program, is $20. All are welcome. The Club meets Friday afternoons at the Elks […]

PROBLEM SOLVED <<< BY CHRISTOPHER ELLIOTT

I never received my dresses. Why won’t Citibank refund my money?   Leslie Luke orders dresses from an online store, but he never receives them. Why won’t his credit card help him get a refund? Q: Last summer, I ordered dresses from the Krismile online store. I paid $241 with my Citi credit card. I […]

Scene in LA

Scene in LA

By Steve ZALL and Sid FISH October 2023 COVID protocols continue to be dictated by each individual venue, so bring a facemask to wear during the show in case the venue requires it. It’s a good idea to check with the theater before attending a show to find out what is their current policy. The […]

Notes & Nods

LCIF Special blessings in October as Lutheran Church in the Foothills gets ready to send off much-needed school supplies and quilts to people around the world. The items will receive a special blessing during worship on Sunday, Oct. 15 at 10 a.m. A total of 106 backpacks were loaded with school supplies donated by church […]

VIEWS FROM THE VALLEY <<< SUSAN BOLAN

What’s The Use! – Part II Almost every town within the Foothill corridor has a community plan that outlines the vision for the future but these comprehensive documents haven’t been enough to control development in the Crescenta Valley. Advocates for slow growth and modest-sized development are at odds with the “build, baby, build” voices that […]

Treasures of the Valley <<< Mike Lawler

Name Origins – Crescenta, Montrose and More La Crescenta – Our founder, Dr. Benjamin Briggs, dreamed up this name. Besides his profession as a physician, he was also a land speculator and developer. He purchased the western half of the Williams/Lanterman La Cañada Valley and divided it into lots. From his home on Briggs Terrace, […]