Thousands of folks poured onto Honolulu Avenue on Saturday for the annual Oktoberfest. There was something for everyone – traditional German food and beer, costume contests, live music, snacks, and fun and games. “In years past it’s been estimated to be 15,000-20,000 people on the avenue, but it sounds like there was more attending this […]
The Crescenta Cañada Lions Club continues to receive backpacks, school supplies and toiletries as part of its Kases for Kids project. The Lions Club collected the backpacks on Sept. 24 at the Ralph’s Market parking lot but for those unable to donate on Sept. 24 Lions Club members have continued to accept donations. Over 70 […]
Senate Bill 1116, a measure introduced by Senator Anthony J. Portantino that seeks to create a payroll fund to support small nonprofit performing arts venues (SNPAOs) was signed into law by Gov. Gavin Newsom on Sept. 29. The effort comes at a time when small community theatres are struggling in the aftermath of the pandemic. […]
Sept. 30 900 Town Center Drive in La Cañada Flintridge, a woman reported that she had been shopping at several stores in the area then was traveling to work when she received a notice that her credit card had been used without her authority. She then realized that several of her credit cards had been […]
Supervisor Kathryn Barger on Tuesday honored the Republic of Artsakh’s Foreign Minister David Babayan by presenting a scroll at the Board of Supervisors’ meeting to commemorate the alliance and solidarity between Los Angeles County and Artsakh. The commemoration took place on the two-year anniversary of Azerbaijan and Turkey’s six-week war on Artsakh. Supervisor Barger shared […]
Jan. 18, 1948 – Aug. 2, 2022 “And the child born on the Sabbath Day is bonny and blithe and good and gay.” Sharlene Faye Grant (nee) Smith was born on a bright Sunday morning on Jan. 18, 1948 in the city she would love all her life, San Francisco. After completing grade school in […]
Dec. 30, 1955 – June 24, 2022 The community is invited to a celebration of life for Susan Lynn Kilpatrick on Saturday, Oct. 8 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at St. Luke’s of the Mountains, 2563 Foothill Blvd. in La Crescenta. Those who would like to attend should visit www.suekilpatrick.com and click on […]
By Mary O’KEEFE This week Crescenta Valley High School students are hosting Solidarity Week. They are painting banners, signing pledges of support and working with teachers to make their classrooms a welcoming place for all. The week used to be called Ally Week; however, that was changed with the guidance of GLSEN (Gay, Lesbian and […]
By Reid MERLO The Crescenta Valley Falcon JV football program opened league play this last Friday with a win against the John Burroughs Bears. The Falcons were sparked by big plays on special teams and a solid running attack. Tyler Matsuda’s blocked punt and touchdown in the first quarter allowed the Falcons to take an early lead […]
It’s Time To Care About CAHSR What’s the old adage – “Government always has the solution to a problem that doesn’t exist?” Right. Since before the turn of the 21st century, people have been buzzing that California should have a robust rail system, one to rival those found in Europe or Asia. We used to […]