LCF merchants remind residents to keep it local

By Brandon HENSLEY Mom and pop stores unite! A new organization has emerged in order to help local merchants come together for better pricing and visibility around town. The La Cañada Merchants Association was formed earlier this year, bringing together merchants in part to fight against larger corporations, and on Saturday they will be holding […]

La Crescenta Pharmacy has history of personal service

By Rachel KANE For the past 12 years, the caring owner and staff of La Crescenta Pharmacy have been serving the foothills community’s prescription needs, and turning it into something special. La Crescenta Pharmacy serves people with an extraordinary kindness, ease and compassion not found at any chain store in the Crescenta Valley with a […]

Limitless opportunities

“Your only limitations are those you set up in your mind, or permit others to set up for you” — Og Mandino Do you put limitations on what you want to do or where you want to go? Have you not planned your summer trip yet because it overwhelms you? Let one of our new […]

Schreiner’s kicks off Oktoberfest preparations

By the time you read this article, we’ll be just about to end the second week of August. Which means Oktoberfest is just around the corner. Last week, the MVCCC held its Oktoberfest mixer at Schreiner’s Fine Sausages in Montrose. For most of you, Schreiner’s is a community icon that needs no further introduction. For […]

We invite you to the 1st Annual Montrose Film Festival

We are so excited about this event! Imagine a night under the stars in beautiful Montrose. The free festivities take place in the lot next to Andersen’s Pets (2230 Honolulu Ave.) and start Friday night, Aug. 27 from 6:30 until 10:15 p.m. and continue Saturday, Aug. 28 from 6:00 to 10:40 p.m. We will be […]

Rich history, unique learning at Parents and Children’s

By Odalis A. SUAREZ Parents and Children’s Nursery School, located in La Cañada, provides a unique learning experience for its newly enrolled younglings. “I was a teacher of 3 year olds originally and I have been here since 1992,” stated Marji Golden who has been director of Parents and Children’s Nursery School since 2003. Her […]

One school – two campuses St. James and Holy Redeemer

By Michael YEGHIAYAN As two of the premier Catholic schools in the area, St. James  and Holy Redeemer Catholic schools offer the highest level of instruction for kindergarten through eighth grades. The two campuses provide a strong dedication to learning and morality with a respected teaching staff that works to promote excellence in its students. […]

Look rad with these new fads!

By Odalis A. Suarez Teen Girls –       Clothes “It’s going to be a lot of rock meets military meets femininity,” stated Michelle Fishback, who is a women’s buyer for Billy’s Board Shop in Montrose. For pants Fishback believes that skinny jeans, jeggings (a combination of jeans and leggings), and leggings will still be trendy for […]

Brainworks Tutoring gets kids ready for new school year

By Rachel KANE Getting kids to focus on school work can be a daunting endeavor but Brainworks Tutoring in La Crescenta has got it down to a science. Since January of this year, patient tutors and facilitators provide individualized learning plans for each active mind that enters their program. Brainworks   tutors specialize in all subjects […]