By Mary O’KEEFE Earlier this month Rev. Bryan Jones passed away. Bryan was the vicar of St. Luke’s of the Mountains Episcopal Church from 2010 to 2015. He truly captained the church back into Episcopal waters after a long battle between the Episcopal diocese and some of the members of the former congregation who had […]
Feb. 14 Upper Big Tujunga Canyon Road, mile marker 4.5 in Angeles National Forest, a man parked his vehicle at the location and went for a hike. When he returned he found the catalytic converter on his vehicle had been stolen. The theft occurred between 7 a.m. and noon. Feb. 13 700 block of Angeles Crest […]
Oct. 27, 1936 – Feb. 10, 2026 Marvin Elton Owen, 89, entered the arms of his Lord and Savior on Feb. 10 in Owensboro, Kentucky surrounded by his family. He was born Oct. 27, 1936 in Evansville, Indiana to Marvin Luther Owen and Emma Augusta (Kunath) Owen. Marvin moved to Los Angeles in 1957 […]
Sept. 29, 1946 – Feb. 7, 2026 Karen Ostash – a faithful woman focused on family and community – peacefully passed from complications due to cancer on Feb. 7 surrounded by family in Los Angeles. She was born Sept. 29, 1946 in St. Charles, Illinois. Always focused on family, church and school events, Karen developed […]
Aug. 17, 1953 – Feb. 3, 2026 The Reverend Bryan William Jones – beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend – passed away peacefully on Feb. 3 at the age of 72 following complications from heart surgery. Born in Salt Lake City, Utah Bryan attended Highland High School, graduating in 1971. He loved school, especially […]
The La Crescenta Woman’s Club (LCWC) hosted award-winning Hiza Yoo Korean Dance Ensemble at its February meeting on Feb. 11. Acclaimed artistic director Hiza Yoo has been honored by numerous cultural organizations and was presented with the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award under President Barack Obama’s administration for her performing arts achievements sustaining the legacy of […]
ArentFox Schiff announced that La Crescenta resident Aram Ordubegian has been named managing partner of the firm’s Los Angeles office. He succeeds Aaron Jacoby, who will continue in his active practice and role as chair of ArentFox Schiff’s Automotive & Transportation industry group. Both attorneys also sit on the firm’s Executive Committee.
Some powerful oratory was on display on Saturday when the Crescenta Valley Lions Club hosted its annual Student Speakers Contest in Sadler Hall on the campus of St. Luke’s of the Mountains Episcopal Church. While California Lions Club rules prohibit naming the contestants or publishing their speeches, the two high school students who competed both […]
The Mary Pinola Education Fund’s 2026 fundraiser, the popular Smart-A-Thon, is set for Friday, March 13 from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. at USC Verdugo Hills Hospital, 4th floor council room. This year’s festivities will be directed by masters of ceremonies Captain Ryan Vienna of the Crescenta Valley Sheriff’s Station and Dr. Darneika Watson, superintendent […]
Our son is Robert. From the beginning, he made it clear that his name was Robert, not Bob, Bobby or Rob. Another thing he emphasized early on was that he could cook. I like to think that, because I’ve done most of the family’s cooking, Robert saw my example and that inspired him to start […]