Some 150 runners and walkers gathered at Griffith Park on Sunday morning, July 12, for a community 5K Fun Run & Walk, taking nearly one million steps in support of healthier living, stronger communities and positive personal choices. Organized by Stacy Kitchens of The Way to Happiness Foothills Chapter in partnership with The Way to […]
Petty Officer 2nd Class Domenic Velona, a native of La Crescenta, serves the U.S. Navy assigned to the Sea Knights of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 22, onboard Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia. Velona graduated from Crescenta Valley High School in 2020. The skills and values needed to succeed in the Navy are similar to those […]
By Ruth SOWBY During the first part of the week of July 7 through July 10, guests at Descanso Gardens in La Cañada were surprised to see about 40 goats grazing on grass, tree limbs and dried vegetation along the road to the Boddy House. The goats were tasked with clearing brush and invasive plants near […]
The Historical Society of the Crescenta Valley hosted Silent Movies in the Park on Saturday night, July 18, at Two Strike Park. The event was a trip to the past – not only because of the hand-cranked projector (provided by supporter Joe Rinaudo) and live musical accompaniment of the silent movie, but because of the […]
By Dr. Laurie KELBAN It’s summertime. The days are long and the weather is great for spending time outdoors with our pets. Can you imagine wearing a fur coat during the summer? Our pets not only wear fur coats year-round, but they also have a relatively inefficient way of cooling themselves, relying mainly on panting […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The 31st Annual Cruise Night along Brand Boulevard was a gathering of a lot of classic and exotic vehicles. Despite hot temperatures thousands of people came to Brand to look at the vehicles – some that reminded people of a time gone by, others of what the future could look like. The […]
Members of the Kiwanis Club of Glendale, including its lieutenant governor Mauricio Lopez, recently traveled to Temecula. Among the planned activities was the presentation of $3,000 to Empowerment Village from the Kiwanis clubs of Temecula and Glendale and the California-Nevada-Hawaii District of Kiwanis. Empowerment Village is Mission Hope’s long-term housing and support program for […]
Former Brazilian professional soccer player Paulo Victor, founder of Ginga Soccer Academy, is bringing authentic Brazilian soccer development to Los Angeles County. Developed through Brazil’s highly competitive youth academy system, Paulo Victor played for a first-division club in São Paulo and became a professional player at the age of 17. Today, he is dedicated to […]
Clark University announced that Oliver E. Briskin and Karina H. Fischman of La Crescenta were named to first honors on the spring 2026 Dean’s List. Students must have a GPA of 3.8 or above for first honors or a GPA between 3.50 and 3.79 for second honors. Founded in 1887, Clark University is a liberal […]
As temperatures climb across California and heat advisories become more common, Dignity Health is urging residents to recognize the serious impact extreme heat can potentially have on the heart, particularly for older adults and those living with cardiovascular disease. When temperatures soar, the heart must work harder to keep the body cool. For some individuals, […]