The Murderess in the La Crescenta Hotel Last week I wrote about the Silver Tree Inn, also known as the La Crescenta Hotel, once located where Foster’s Donuts is at Rosemont Avenue and Foothill Boulevard. I wrote about the famous folks who stayed there, but there was one that was more infamous than famous – […]
CV_08_10_P15 DI
Updated Aug. 10: Veterans now have until 11:59 p.m. ET on Monday, August 14, 2023, to file their PACT Act claim – or submit an intent to file – and be eligible for benefits backdated to August 10, 2022. From Judy Chu’s office: Today, Wednesday, Aug. 9 is the last day for veterans to […]
Dealing With Squatters Dear Phyllis, I love your Dear Abby-like real estate advice column. Not to go on a rant but during COVID my tenants didn’t pay rent for six months. They finally moved out of my La Crescenta rental. Then while I was having the home painted it became occupied by vagrants. Have you […]
A highlight of the recent Kiwanis International Cal-Nev-Ha Division 3 governor’s luncheon was the presentation of the 2022-23 service awards by Gov. Valarie Brown-Klingelhoefer. Led by Kiwanis Lt. Governor Cathy Keen, who served as mistress of ceremonies, each Club president announced their individual award recipients. The local inductees were introduced by Kiwanis Club of […]
Changes at CV Chamber In July we saw some changes at the CV Chamber of Commerce. A new interim president was named – longtime secretary Robin Goldsworthy took the reins as leader of this auspicious group. Robert Manciero accepted the role of vice president and Donna Libra is now secretary. These changes are in effect […]
The Sunday of Summer… As we enter August we definitely feel the end of summer approaching. While it is a bittersweet feeling that the fun in the sun is coming to an end it is also perhaps the best time of the whole “week” (if August is the Sunday of summer). This is the calm […]
CLEAR almost made us miss our flight. I want an apology! When Russ Higgins and his family try to use CLEAR, a security screening service, to verify their identities at the airport they find a long line and almost miss their flight. What does CLEAR owe them? Q: My family’s long-awaited spring break […]
GLENDALE KIWANIS The Kiwanis Club of Glendale meets on Fridays at noon. On Aug. 4, a craft talk will be given by Kiwanian Sheldon Eskin. The cost to attend Friday meetings, which includes lunch and program, is $20. All are welcome. The Club meets Friday afternoons at the Elks Lodge, 120 E. Colorado St. in […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The well-known musical “The Sound of Music” will be performed at the Highlands Theatre at the Highlands Church, 4441 La Crescenta Ave. in La Crescenta. Local resident and longtime thespian Carter Thomas will step from the stage to direct this musical. “I love this story. It is timeless,” he said. There is […]