Local movie legends featured in inaugural film fest

The site of the former Montrose Theatre on Honolulu Avenue will come back to life with a screening of two blockbuster movies from the its heyday when it was in the only movie theatre in the Crescenta Valley. On Friday, Aug. 27 local singer/actor Dennis Morgan stars in the all-American musical, “My Wild Irish Rose.” […]

The best in independent and assisted living

Innovative and elegant describes The Fair Oaks by Regency Park, Pasadena’s most luxurious independent and assisted living retirement community. Residents are actively engaged in an exciting lifestyle that includes continuing education, health and fitness, enjoyment of the arts and culture, and the opportunity to explore new interests and pursue favorite pastimes. The luxury of the […]

Ocean View Books Etc.

By Odalis A. SUAREZ The newest hotspot for bookworms, collectors and knick-knack hunters is Ocean View Books Etc in Montrose. Owned by former teachers Priscilla Luther-Heft, previously of the University of Southern California, and Mike Heft of Rosemont Middle School, the business was located in La Cañada for four years and known as Around the […]

Exchange students call La Crescenta home in July

By Helen KANTOR Two dozen local families have opened their homes to the world as foreign exchange students called La Crescenta “home” for the month of July. Students, ages 14 to 17, arrived from France, Italy, Russia and Spain just before the 4th of July. Over that first weekend, many enjoyed the Montrose Hot Rod […]

Newsmakers

Baylor University of Waco, Tex. conferred degrees on more than 2,000 graduates during spring commencement exercises May 14-15 in the Ferrell Center on the Baylor campus. From the foothill community Julia Christine Musker of La Cañada received her BA in journalism and was named on the dean’s list. Kymberly Grace MacNeal of La Crescenta received […]

GFD promotes two

On Thursday morning, July 15, Glendale Fire Chief Harold Scoggins promoted two members of the Glendale Fire Department during a badge pinning ceremony at Glendale Fire Station #21. Engineer/paramedic Ed Marquez advanced to the rank of fire captain effective Friday, July 16 and was assigned to the “B” Platoon, Engine 26. Captain Marquez, a 12 […]

Local man named to head Seoul Lions Club

By Hyung Seok LEE CV Weekly Intern Perhaps unknown to many citizens of the La Crescenta community, there is a man who lives just up Ramsdell Avenue who has been serving the Korean community since 1992. Jong Min Kang has recently been named the president of the Los Angeles Seoul Lions Club headquartered in Korea […]

For the Y, it’s a ‘brand new’ day.

For the first time in 43 years, YMCA of the USA has unveiled a new brand strategy to increase understanding of the impact that YMCAs make in communities across the country. The YMCA has the unique capacity to address many of the challenges facing the nation today. Through its new brand strategy and framework, the […]

An entertaining – and informative – view found in “The Crescenta Valley”

By Erna TAYLOR-STARK Whether new to the Crescenta Valley or a life-long resident, The “Crescenta Valley” is ‘must read’ book. Author and historian Mike Lawler, a weekly columnist formerly with the Crescenta Valley Sun and now with the Crescenta Valley Weekly, has collaborated with Robert Newcombe to create an overview of the foothill community. Lawler […]

Sheriffs hold annual blood drive

By Odalis A. SUAREZ The Crescenta Valley Sheriff’s Department held its annual blood drive on Tuesday. Held in the public parking lot of the sheriff’s station, the donor van was parked, the tents were up, and the sign was out encouraging community members to stop by to donate blood. This was the station’s third year […]