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By Steve ZALL and SID FISH May 2021 COVID-19 vaccinations are now available to everyone who wants one who is 16 and older, and recent reports indicate that the demand for vaccinations has decreased substantially due to hesitancy about taking the vaccine in the remaining unvaccinated population. Accordingly, we have seen restrictions on live theater […]

Questions About Real Estate? Ask Phyllis!

Tired Of Being A Landlord? Dear Phyllis, I look forward to your questions and answers. My husband and I purchased a La Crescenta duplex more than twenty years ago. He managed the property, but he passed a few years ago. Since my husband’s passing, the tenants in the back unit have caused me a lot […]

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SPARKS TO SHARE INFO ON HEALING GARDEN “The Garden as a Healing Space” will be the topic of the Burbank-Valley Garden Club May speaker, Shelley Sparks. Sparks is a licensed landscape architect. She lectures, teaches, writes and consults throughout the United States. A master in feng shui, she is the author of several award winning books such as “Secrets […]

‘Why Everyone is Needed’ Shared at Third Church of Christ

James Shepherd, public practitioner of Christian Science healing and speaker, will present his virtual talk, “Why Everyone is Needed” on Sunday afternoon, May 23 at 2 p.m. Visit the church website (csmontrose.org) and click the link on the lecture tab on the homepage for connection information. Music will begin at 1:45 p.m. The talk will […]

Clark Magnet High School Earns California Distinguished Schools Title

Clark Magnet High School has been recognized as a 2021 California Distinguished School by the California Dept. of Education. The Distinguished Schools program recognizes schools based on performance and progress on state indicators as specified on the California School Dashboard, including test scores, suspension rates, and conditions and climate. Elementary and secondary schools are recognized […]

New Faces at Monthly Cleanup

New Faces at Monthly Cleanup

New (masked) faces were seen at the monthly off-ramp cleanup of La Crescenta Avenue held on April 10. From left are Ernie Demis, organizer Steve Pierce, Tony DiGiovanni and Robin Goldsworthy. Not pictured are Donna Libra and Bob Thompson. The monthly off-ramp cleanup of La Crescenta Avenue is typically done on the second Saturday of […]

Outstanding Defense Extends Falcon Win Streak to 10

Outstanding Defense Extends Falcon Win Streak to 10

By Justin HAGER Thus far the Crescenta Valley High School varsity baseball Cinderella season has been defined by high-flying offensive production. The Falcons have scored more runs than any other team in the Pacific League. As a result, the team beat the vaunted La Cañada Spartans, are currently undefeated in League play and sit a […]

Lincoln Traditions Continue

Lincoln Traditions Continue

On Saturday, April 17 Lincoln Elementary sixth graders met with their kindergarten buddies in person for the first time this school year. They met to place their handprints on the Lincoln Wall, a favorite tradition that has gone on for years at the school. Traditionally sixth graders are assigned a “kinder-buddy” at Lincoln with whom […]

Help for Those in Need

Help for Those in Need

The Bailey Human Care Center in Tujunga benefits from the ongoing efforts of local kids packing care kits and snack bags that will be donated to the Center. In addition to providing goods to the Bailey Center, the kids want to express their love for the community while giving back to those in need. The […]