June 5 2300 block of Foothill Boulevard in La Cañada Flintridge, a window at a business was smashed. Inside the business a pry bar was found near the cash register; the register appeared to be undisturbed. The business’ backdoor was damaged and a safe was stolen. Surveillance footage revealed an unknown four-door black sedan pulling […]
It All Started in Montrose! The Congress of the United States, by Joint Resolution on June 9, 1966, approved H.J. Resolution 763 proclaiming the week in which June 14th occurs as National Flag Week, and the same Resolution requested that the President is to issue every year a proclamation and also to call upon citizens […]
Pioneer Memories: Helen Haskell Thomas (Part 1) Continuing to delve into a 1938 newspaper treasure trove of pioneers’ memoirs of the Crescenta Valley, we turn next to Helen Haskell Thomas. Here’s a quick background on her. As we know, Dr. Benjamin Briggs is considered the founder of La Crescenta. Dr. Briggs had several brothers and […]
After all the delays, the Zoom meetings, the practices and the anticipation, Village Christian head football coach Richard Broussard was able to gather his troops and play some football during spring 2021. With COVID-19 postponing the usual 2020 fall football campaign, the Crusaders were able to play a shorter, but no less exciting, football season. With […]
This Week at LCIF Lutheran Church in the Foothills invites the community to “Couch Church” on the church Facebook page and YouTube channel for worship. On Sunday, June 13 at 10 a.m., Pastor Scott Peterson will deliver a message called “Planting Trees.” For those unable to watch live, videos will be available on the church […]
Question: I grew up in the 1950s in a small town where I felt safe. Now, these many years later, I don’t feel safe because there is a barrage of mass shootings. I’m having a difficult time wrapping my mind around the statistics just since the beginning of this year. I looked up statistics and, […]
By Lori BODNAR, intern Twelve Crescenta Valley High School students qualified to attend the California High School Speech Association (CHSSA) state championship and nine students earned the opportunity to compete at the National Speech and Debate Association (NSDA) championship. This year saw the highest number of CVHS students qualifying for nationals as well as many […]
Photo by Vic PALLOS By Robin GOLDSWORTHY Despite restrictions imposed by COVID-19, approximately 150 people attended the Memorial Day Field of Honor held at Forest Lawn – Glendale. Known for its stunning display of 1,000 American flags adorning the Forest Lawn property, the Field of Honor has been a part of Memorial Day celebrations for […]
If you’re ready to re-imagine your outdoor space with a gorgeous new patio furniture set, make sure you check out Aldik Home’s stunning selection of Summer Classics outdoor furniture. The line is meticulously crafted from premium materials using both age-old building methods and state-of-the-art finishing processes to ensure the furniture will last for years to […]
TGHS HOSTING VIRTUAL VIEWING EVENT The Glendale Historical Society invites the community to view a documentary tonight, Thursday, June 10 at 7 p.m. about Rockhaven Sanitarium, one of Glendale’s greatest and least-known treasures. Beginning in 1923, Rockhaven provided dignified care for mentally ill women. Owned and operated by women, it was groundbreaking both in women’s […]