McGroarty Arts Center recently appointed Roy Mueller, a highly regarded non-profit arts administrator with roots in Southern California, as its new executive director. Mueller brings to the Center years of experience and success, including serving as executive director of the Los Angeles Children’s Chorus and the San Luis Obispo Children’s Museum, where he led a […]
Massage Envy Spa La Cañada owners Joey and Michelle Ball held a grand opening for their facility on July 2. Massage Envy boasts a commitment to a “stress-free experience, every time. This includes friendly staff, professional massage therapists and a calm, inviting environment.” The La Cañada location is at 659 Foothill Blvd.
Ask Phyllis! Lowest Commission? Dear Phyllis, I will be selling my home in the fall. What is the best way for me to find the agent with the lowest commission?. JL Dear JL, In our neighborhood the most common commission structure is between 5% – 6%. The commission is divided four ways: • Listing Agent […]
Bert and Loraine Locke celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary in May. The milestone event included a trip on the Queen of the West traveling on the Columbia and Snake rivers to learn about the Lewis & Clark Expedition. The couple brought along their favorite hometown newspaper for the ride. CV Weekly loves to travel! Take […]
Angela Gaignard of Sunland, a senior athletic training major, and Cambria Martin of Tujunga, a senior exercise science major, were among the 253 students who qualified for the Southern Arkansas University president’s list following the spring 2014 semester. Southern Arkansas University is a quality, comprehensive regional university granting degrees on the undergraduate and graduate levels. […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The Crescenta Valley and La Cañada are communities known for their unique location, high quality schools and neighborhood spirit. These are qualities well known by Kobeissi Properties owners Mike and Sandy Kobeissi, and they reflect that spirit in the ways they approach both their clients and their agents. On Friday at their […]
Crescenta Valley Insurance announced that Jim Sayre has joined its La Crescenta insurance agency. Sayre relocated to the Crescenta Valley from New Mexico. Sayre has been working in the insurance industry for over 14 years with Farm Bureau Financial Services; prior to that he was in the banking industry. His main focus will be life […]
The Glendale Humane Society (GHS) celebrated its 90th anniversary last month at PIRCH, the festive new showroom in Glendale. Approximately 225 pet-loving dog and cat lovers mingled, munched and imbibed with friends, neighbors and puppies to support and celebrate the tiny-but-mighty, no-kill non-profit Glendale Humane Society. Appetizers prepared by PIRCH Chef Craig Russell partnered with […]
Ask Phyllis! Will Your Remodel Affect Your Taxes? Dear Phyllis, I have a question regarding property tax reassessments when an owner adds additional square feet. My elderly aunt and uncle recently completed a remodel/addition to their home (adding about 800 square feet) and they have not received a property tax reassessment. Could you outline the steps […]
The annual Montrose Art Walk is under new management. The quarterly event will be directed by the duo of Anna Yagodzinski and Julie Ann Martin. Both are directors of the Montrose-Verdugo Chamber of Commerce, the organization that hosts the Art Walk. The pair have brought a spate of fresh ideas and renewed energy to the […]