Mazen Shares Memories of LCF Notables

Don Mazen, former editor of the La Cañada Valley Sun and unofficial chronicler of city stories, rolled off story after story from his storehouse of memories about former notable members of the La Cañada Flintridge community as he introduced his second book about the history of the city, “Fond, Lasting Remembrances of La Cañada Flintridge” […]

Questions About Today’s Real Estate?

Ask Phyllis! Dear Phyllis, We have been looking at homes for a few months and made an offer. There are six offers on this home and our Realtor® told us we have to increase our offered price.  The seller’s Realtor® said he can’t disclose how much higher we need to go. I don’t want to […]

People Making News

Loyola Marymount University announced the following students named to the dean’s list for the fall 2012 semester: From La Crescenta: Karina Alvarez, Zily Burstein, Priscilla Casper, Samantha Harwood, Jazmin Infante, John Jabbra and Carlee Kreisel. From Glendale: Amanda Lockwood, Amanda Schwartz and Yusef Trad. From La Cañada: Ian Balisy, Sarah Duncan, Nathan Eisenberg, Derek Georgino, […]

Ask Phyllis!

Questions About Today’s Real Estate?   Ask Phyllis! Timing your home sale Dear Phyllis, I want to sell my house and move out of state. I live in La Crescenta in a very nice area. I need to stay living in my house until the end of June or the first week in July. When […]

The Season of Love Found at Bridal Faire

By Natalie MAIER Angeles National Golf Club held its fourth annual bridal faire on Wednesday night, Jan. 30 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. The event was a one-stop shop that showcased local musicians, photographers and entertainers available to make a couple’s special day unforgettable. Having the fair at the club also promoted how perfectly […]

Speaker Series Soiree Successful

The Belmont Village Network Soiree Speaker Series hosted by Belmont Village Burbank Senior Living on Monday, Jan. 28 was a sold out event drawing over 100 guests including regional civic leaders, hospital administrators, senior care and medical specialists. Featured speaker Jay Westbrook, clinical director of Compassionate Journey, spoke on comfort care and compassion surrounding end-of-life […]

New Board Welcomed, Honorees Recognized at Chamber Dinner

The Montrose-Verdugo City Chamber of Commerce inducted its new board and celebrated community leaders at the annual installation and awards dinner held on Jan. 24 at the Oakmont Country Club. The evening was a salute to the roaring ’20s with executive director Melinda Clarke, among others, dressing in period costume. The gavel was handed to […]

People Making News

Sasoon Mananian with Spectra Associates Inc. in Montrose has earned the California-specific designation of “Certified Community Association Manager” (CCAM®) from the California Association of Community Managers (CACM) during the last quarter of 2012. The CCAM certification is awarded to community managers who have completed CACM’s educational curriculum program and fulfilled a minimum requirement of work […]

6th Annual Downtown Dash 5K Run/Walk Offers School Spirit Run

Youth are invited to race and win funds for their schools or athletics program on Sunday, March 10 (daylight savings) at the Glendale Downtown Dash. Proceeds from the 5K run/walk will help to expand stroke services at Glendale Adventist Medical Center. Stroke is the second leading cause of death in the San Fernando Valley and […]

Jo Dee Messina

Crescenta Valley Weekly wants you to see Jo Dee Messina at the Alex Theatre as our guests! The first four readers who answer this question correctly will receive a pair of tickets to Jo Dee’s show on Feb. 9. Email your answer to us at lmitchell@cvweekly.com or call (818) 248-2740! Good luck and see you […]