SPIRITUALLY SPEAKING

SPIRITUALLY SPEAKING

Question: Given the widespread discontent in everyday life today, attending an organized religious service (church, synagogue, etc.) seems like a waste of time, especially for the younger generation. What do you think people of today can get out of organized religion and attending service/s? Dealing with Discontent Answer: Dear Dealing, One thing, perhaps the greatest […]

VIEW OF THE VERDUGOS <<< CRAIG DURST

VIEW OF THE VERDUGOS <<< CRAIG DURST

The Old Well and Barn on America 250 The Sunland-Tujunga Bicentennial Trail, developed in 1976, is now the America 250 Trail. In the past weeks, we’ve visited 13 of the 25 locations highlighted on this journey into the past. On we go to take in this week’s sights of Sister Elsie’s Well at 6720 St. […]

NEWS FROM THE CVTC <<< KERRI BRAUTIGAM

Council Reflects on Proposed Housing Project As spring continues, the Crescenta Valley Town Council has spent the past month focused on meaningful engagement, public safety and celebrating the people who make Crescenta Valley such a special place in which to live. From well-attended public forums to community events and student recognition, here’s a look at […]

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Commends the City for Commemoration Event Thank you to the City [of Glendale] for the 25th annual Armenian Genocide Commemoration Event held on Thursday, April 23 at the Alex Theatre. I’ve attended this event for many years and found this year’s particularly good. From the opening remarks through performances by Sonata School students, Lilia Dance […]

Kiwanis Club of La Cañada La Crescenta – AM Awards Scholarships

Kiwanis Club of La Cañada La Crescenta – AM Awards Scholarships

The Kiwanis Club of La Cañada La Crescenta – AM awarded $13,000 in scholarships to 14 students during its annual scholarship awards program, recognizing outstanding young leaders for their commitment to community service, leadership and extracurricular involvement.   Scholarships were presented across several categories, including community service, Girl Scout Gold Award, Hillside School and Scouting […]

Grand Prize Finalists Announced by The Music Center

The Music Center recently announced 14 young performers from across Southern California as the top performers (known as “grand prize finalists”) in The Music Center’s annual Spotlight arts and scholarship program. Among these teens are two La Cañada students: 11th grade student Ishaan Natarajan, 16, who attends Los Angeles County High School for the Arts, and senior Lev Sakae […]

Kiwanis Club of La Cañada Supports Spring Home Tour Benefiting Youth

Kiwanis Club of La Cañada Supports Spring Home Tour Benefiting Youth

The Kiwanis Club of La Cañada recently presented a $250 donation to La Cañada Spring Home Tour Co-Chairs Seun Han and Diana Rodriguez. Event proceeds support programs at La Cañada High School 7/8 PTA and 9–12 PTA, along with youth-focused initiatives across the community. Set for May 1, this year’s home tour will feature four […]

Questions About Today’s Real Estate? Ask Phyllis!

Questions About Today’s Real Estate? Ask Phyllis!

Importance Of A Final Walk Through Dear Phyllis, I recently closed escrow on an older home — a beautiful vintage Spanish style. My wife and I saw the property once during the open house and again with our Realtor before making an offer. After our offer was accepted, we returned for the property inspection. Everything […]

Keeping Students Safe – Post-Prom at Prom Plus

Keeping Students Safe – Post-Prom at Prom Plus

By Mary O’KEEFE Prom is on May 16 and in the Crescenta Valley that means its time for Prom Plus. For over three decades, Crescenta Valley High School Prom Plus has offered a safe place for seniors and their guests to go to after prom.  Prom Plus is a grassroots effort that began after a […]