The Los Angeles Fire Dept. is reporting that two of its firefighters sustained minor injuries Tuesday when their apparatus was involved in a vehicle accident in the 8200 block of Foothill Boulevard in Sunland while responding to a structure fire. Both firefighters were transported to a local hospital and are being evaluated by medical personnel. […]
By Ruth SOWBY This year, cars outnumbered the food booths at the annual youth fundraiser of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, La Crescenta congregation on Raymond Avenue. On Saturday, May 2 more than a dozen classic cars were on display in the church parking lot. Clancy Troutman showed off his 1967 Sunbeam Alpine known […]
correction in bold below Longtime local resident Bob Keiter celebrated his 98th birthday at the monthly breakfast of the American Legion/VFW at the Verdugo Hills Memorial Hall, 4011 La Crescenta Ave. Bob, a Korean War veteran, was joined by several friends and family members including his daughter Linda and her husband Eugene.
April marks Stress Awareness Month, drawing attention to the growing impact of chronic stress on overall health. Increasing evidence shows that stress is not only an emotional challenge but also a significant contributor to serious conditions, including stroke and cardiovascular disease. At a time when many individuals are feeling heightened stress due to ongoing global […]
Welcoming New Members, Big Plans on the Horizon In April, the Crescenta Valley Chamber of Commerce hosted our annual Hometown Country Fair. Organized by vice president Robert Manciero, the Fair had everything promised plus our inaugural 5K Run and Dog Strut! Congratulations to everyone who came out and enjoyed live music, a dance demonstration, Fair […]
Celebrations, Scholarships, and Community April was a busy and memorable month for the Chamber beginning with our annual Easter Bunny Yard Drop event, proudly supported by the YMCA of the Foothills. Thank you to everyone who placed orders and to those who generously donated eggs helping us create baskets for members of the Glendale Police […]
GLENDALE KIWANIS The Kiwanis Club of Glendale meets on Fridays at noon. On May 15, Krissy Harb of Spiritual Heart Yoga will be making a presentation to the Club. The cost to attend Friday meetings, which includes lunch and program, is $25. All are welcome. The Club meets Friday afternoons at the Elks Lodge, 120 […]
Walmart Told Me to Donate My Broken Refrigerator – Then Things Got Strange When Howard Friedman’s new refrigerator stops cooling, he expects a simple replacement. After all, he had bought it from Walmart, one of the world’s largest retailers. Instead, there’s a confusing chain of calls, emails and return labels – and a surprising suggestion […]
The solemnity of Memorial Day will be commemorated in the Crescenta Valley and beyond. By Mary O’KEEFE Memorial Day is May 25 and, as is the tradition in the Crescenta Valley, Montrose, Glendale and Burbank, events will be held that recognize the day. In the early days, Memorial Day was known as Decoration Day when […]