With over 100 guests cheering him on, Greg Brown was lauded as La Cañadan of the Year for 2020, an award sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of La Cañada. State Senator Anthony Portantino served as master of ceremonies for the luncheon event as Brown was recognized for his outstanding civic and religious service spanning more […]
In the spring, Aidan Marick of La Cañada graduated from Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Marick earned a bachelors degree in political science. Marick was one of 2,301 students to graduate from Marquette in May. The university celebrated its 140th commencement with a series of events. Marquette University is a Catholic, Jesuit university that draws […]
‘WE PLAY US’ – LIVE THEATRE PERFORMANCE Steve Apperson and Karesa McElheny present “We Play Us,” billed as a theatrical marital catharsis. Planned performances are Saturday, Sept. 11 and Sunday, Sept. 12 in Sunland. (Future performances TBA.) Tickets: Donations gratefully accepted! Outdoor seating. For details visit apperhenyhall.com or contact Apperhenyhall@gmail.com or call (818) 554-0383. […]
Who Burned Down The La Cañada Schoolhouse? – Part 1 It was a cool spring evening in La Cañada Valley – March 16, 1893. Theodor Pickens, the man for whom Pickens Canyon is named, was playing the card game of whist with some friends. Pickens, now in his 40s, had given up his life as […]
Summer is Officially Over! I am so glad that in-person school sessions are back this year. Thank you GUSD (board members, superintendent, faculty, and staff) for taking all precautionary measures to make our students safe. This Saturday, we all be commemorating the anniversary of 9/11. That day was the worst day we have ever […]
RECALL ELECTION DRAWS NEAR… As the recall election draws near, it is important to set partisan politics aside and look critically at Governor Gavin Newsom’s performance and personal qualifications. In my opinion it’s clear; he is not fit to continue as California’s governor. Under Newsom, California has among the highest property tax, gas prices, sales […]
Robin is gone for the week so the task of writing this column falls to me. For most who know me I will never turn down an opportunity to talk about the volunteer spirit of our community. There is no doubt that our time of isolation has affected our community as well as the nation. […]
“Sunshine, blue skies, please go away… My eyes search the skies, desperately for rain…Let it rain, let it rain.” ~ “I Wish it Would Rain” song by The Temptations Is Autumn in the air? We’re still a couple of weeks away from the official date, but there are a few signs, […]
Oktoberfest Postponed The Montrose Verdugo Chamber of Commerce has announced this year’s Oktoberfest has been “postponed.” Stating it was with a “heavy heart” that the event had been canceled but it was in the best interest of the community’s safety. The event sees up to 25,000 attendees. “We were not going to be able to […]
By Lori BODNAR Despite scorching heat hundreds visited the 19th Annual Montrose Car Show. With 300 vehicles on display, there was a century of autos from all over the world ranging from Europe, North America, Oceania and Asia. Forty volunteers including Bob Beck, announcer for Irwindale Speedway helped with the event. Tom King ran the […]