Fall Fun Found at Boutique

Fall Fun Found at Boutique

The Crescenta Valley Lion’s Club recently held a successful fall boutique at St. Luke’s of the Mountains on Saturday, Oct. 25. In addition to a variety of vendors guests were entertained by the a’capella group Monday@JoJos. Funds raised benefit the Club and the Fire House youth center.  Photos by June MACK  

Cellphone Policy Discussion Continues at GUSD Board Meeting

By Eliza PARTIKA At the Nov. 4 meeting of the Glendale Unified School District (GUSD) board of education, board members discussed changes to the phone and artificial intelligence policies at district schools after requesting guidance from parents and the Glendale Teachers Association (GTA).  The policy revisions incorporate recommended language from California School Boards Association, as […]

Halloween in the Foothills

Halloween in the Foothills

  Despite several people saying that they had fewer trick-or-treaters visit their house on Halloween night, the Montrose Shopping Park and nearby Sparr Heights neighborhoods didn’t see a decline in treat seekers. “The Montrose Shopping Park once again experienced a massive crowd of costumed trick-or-treaters of all ages – about 12,000 over the course of […]

Unwanted Drugs Collected at Drop Off Event

Unwanted Drugs Collected at Drop Off Event

The National Drug Enforcement Agency Drug Take Back event, which was held on Saturday, Oct. 25, collected 180 pounds of expired and/or unused medication from the community.  The event was in partnership with the Glendale Police Dept., GPD Substance Abuse and Wellness Resource Program and CV Cares/iMPACT Foundation Los Angeles.  The event was held at […]

Update on the La Crescenta Avenue Rehabilitation Project

The La Crescenta Avenue Rehabilitation Project has made significant progress in recent months. Major safety improvements have been implemented, including the realignment of intersections and enhanced pedestrian accessibility. Additionally, the contractor has completed installation of bio-retention facilities and critical infrastructure upgrades, including traffic signal and fiber optic systems, as well as the upsizing of existing […]

Veterans Day Observed

On Tuesday, Nov. 11 at 8 a.m. at Two Strike Park, 5107 Rosemont Ave. in La Crescenta, the American Legion Post 288 and the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 1614 will host a Veterans Day commemoration. The Crescenta Valley High School Air Force Junior ROTC (CA-882) will perform the presentation of colors. The American […]

CRIME BLOTTER

Nov. 3 1600 block of Verdugo Boulevard in La Cañada Flintridge, a resident reported that as he was watching television at his home he looked out the window and saw a person walking toward the front porch. The family had previous packages stolen from their porch in the past so the resident investigated to see […]

La Cañada Flintridge Orthopaedic Guild Holds Book & Author Luncheon

La Cañada Flintridge Orthopaedic Guild Holds Book & Author Luncheon

By Ruth SOWBY The La Cañada Flintridge Orthopaedic Guild’s (LCFOG) annual Book & Author Luncheon kicked off the 68th year of LCFOG’s support of the Luskin Orthopaedic Institute for Children, founded in 1911 as Orthopaedic Hospital. On Oct. 28, the lush setting of the La Cañada Flintridge Country Club set the stage for three authors to […]

Thanksgiving Day Run & Food Drive Returns for 32nd Year

Thanksgiving Day Run & Food Drive Returns for 32nd Year

The Community Center of La Cañada Flintridge will host the 32nd annual Thanksgiving Run & Food Drive on Thursday, Nov. 27. The professionally-timed race will begin at 8:15 a.m. at Olberz Park, 900 Town Center Drive in La Cañada, with awards for top finishers. The Kids’ Mile Run for children aged 12 and under will […]

Questions About Today’s Real Estate? Ask Phyllis!

Questions About Today’s Real Estate? Ask Phyllis!

Vacant Land Scam Dear Phyllis, I have been following your real estate advice for years. I wanted to share a recent experience that I had to warn your readers. At the beginning of the year, I looked for land in Victorville since I have one of my businesses there. I found a property and made […]