Scene In LA – December 2022

Most theaters have returned to normal operations; however, county mandates for mask requirements are still being decided as we go to press, so check the current guidelines before leaving to attend any performances. COVID protocols also vary from venue to venue, so proof of vaccination may need to be shown and/or a mask worn during […]

Questions About Today’s Real Estate? Ask Phyllis!

Inspector Not Allowed To Walk On The Roof Dear Phyllis, My son purchased a home earlier this year when the market was much more difficult for buyers. There were more than fifteen offers on the La Crescenta home he bought. His Realtor advised him to waive his loan and appraisal contingencies to be competitive. In […]

Winter Wonderland Coming to LCWC

Winter Wonderland Coming to LCWC

La Crescenta women have turned the clubhouse of the La Crescenta Woman’s Club into a winter wonderland for the upcoming Movie with Santa on Saturday, Dec. 10 from 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. Attendance is free for children and families. Their Christmas party luncheon, held on Wednesday, Dec. 14, is open to guests to join […]

PSHA Home Announced

Pasadena Showcase House for the Arts recently announced the dates and location of the 2023 Pasadena Showcase House of Design, one of the nation’s oldest, largest and most successful home and garden tours. The 58th Showcase House will reimagine Stewart House, a 1933 grand colonial estate with spectacular acreage in a storied Pasadena neighborhood. Public […]

Locals Honored at Chamber Recognition Banquet

Locals Honored at Chamber Recognition Banquet

On Thursday the Crescenta Valley Chamber of Commerce honored community members at its annual Recognition Banquet. Those honored were: Woman of the Year – Donna Libra; Man of the Year – Joe Allen; Business of the Year – RestoKleen; Organization of the Year – Community Foundation of the Verdugos; Educator of the Year – Mathew […]

The Long Awaited Return of the Montrose Christmas Parade

The Long Awaited Return of the Montrose Christmas Parade

By Mary O’KEEFE It had been two years since the Montrose Christmas Parade made its way along Honolulu Avenue and, from the number of those watching along the parade route on Saturday night, it had been missed. Social media gave the parade great reviews, too. “I saw a lot of big smiles and people having […]

Law Enforcement to get a Financial Boost

By Mary O’KEEFE This week Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger announced she will provide up to $1 million in discretionary funding to boost law enforcement services in unincorporated areas in her district.  Her announcement comes as the busy holiday shopping season approaches – and along with it an increased threat of crime. “This month’s […]

A Coalition of California Earth Protectors

A Coalition of California Earth Protectors

By Mary O’KEEFE and Jessy SHELTON The 15th Conference of the Parties (COP15) to the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) is an international meeting bringing together governments from around the world, according to the Government of Canada. These government representatives will work to agree on a new set of goals over the next […]

Always in Tune: the Crescenta Valley Instrumental Music Winter Concert

Always in Tune: the Crescenta Valley Instrumental Music Winter Concert

Music can change the world because it can change people. – Bono, member of the band U2 By Mary O’KEEFE A Harvard study found that the use of music – listening, singing and music therapy – can create significant improvements in mental health. It can also make improvements in physical health-related quality of life. Those […]