Treasures of the Valley <<< Mike Lawler

Memories of the Montrose Bob’s Big Boy – Part 5 This wraps up the collection of memories from the Montrose Bob’s Big Boy, located at 3212 La Crescenta Ave. Here are the last of those cherished memories: “Everyone keeps saying chocolate shakes. They were called silver goblets! Came in a silver metal container. I always […]

NEWS FROM THE CV TOWN COUNCIL <<< CHRIS KILPATRICK

CVTC Prepares for Summer Projects As we move into summer, your Crescenta Valley Town Council is hard at work in the community. The Crescenta Valley Town Council proclaims June as Pride Month locally. We would like to recognize and celebrate our dynamic LGBTQ+ community as well as its numerous and valuable contributions. The LGBTQ+ community […]

Glendale Community College Donors Give $350,000 in Scholarships

Glendale Community College Donors Give $350,000 in Scholarships

By Ruth SOWBY Dozens of GCC students received thousands of dollars in scholarships on a late afternoon on Friday, June 2. Since some scholarships were delivered earlier, a total of $350,000 was presented to 524 students. Over 100 donors, students, parents, GCC teachers and administrators were seated in the outdoor Plaza Vaquero on the college […]

Questions About Today’s Real Estate? Ask Phyllis!

Keys at Closing Dear Phyllis, My son just closed escrow on a home in Valley Village. The seller had passed away, so the trustee was responsible for everything. Although the market has cooled, my son paid $12,000 over the asking price. It was an “as is” sale, and there were numerous issues with this nearly […]

Our Lady of Lourdes Promotes Eighth Graders

The graduates of Our Lady of Lourdes (OLL) started out as little Lourdes cubs back in kindergarten and are now the roaring OLL Lions of 2023. The promotion ceremony is planned for Friday, June 9 at 5 p.m. at the school campus at Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Tujunga. These students will move on […]

Another Water Main Break on Pennsylvania

Initial reports are that there is a 12-inch water main break at Pennsylvania and Henrietta avenues. Reports are that crews might be working all night. Reports are that 30-40 residences had no water today, June 1.

Balinese Gamelan Merdu Kumala at McGroarty Arts Center

Balinese Gamelan Merdu Kumala at McGroarty Arts Center

By Katie O’BRIEN On Saturday, May 27 many were transported to the Indonesian exotic island of Bali, via the McGroarty Arts Center, to enjoy the ancient rituals of music and dancing at an event hosted by the Sunland-Tujunga Branch of the LA County Library. The free concert by Gamelan Merdu Kumala included refreshments provided by […]

Community Center Preschool Welcomes New Teachers

As the current school year comes to an end, the Community Center Preschool is preparing for the 2023-24 school year with its collaborative and passionate staff – many of whom have worked in the LCF community for decades. “We believe that children learn best by experiencing materials and using them in ways that apply to […]