Michael Velazquez, a senior partner in the firm of Sadd Velazquez Higashi Shammaa LLP, (SVHS) CPAs and Advisors, announced the merger of the Clement & Associates firm with the SVHS family. The newly combined firm will continue to be known as SVHS, LLP, and was effective Jan. 1. “It means a lot to us and […]
Pinola/Chamber Fund Distributes Grants The Chamber held the 92nd installation of its board of directors last week at Angeles National Golf Club. Pouring rain couldn’t keep the attendees away. In addition to witnessing the Oath of Office led by State Senator Anthony Portantino, guests were treated to an information-filled (but oh so silly) skit honoring […]
The Hidden Treasures of Thompson Court Nestled between Honolulu and Florencita avenues you’ll find a treasure trove of beauty services guaranteed to help you look and feel your best this New Year. Let’s start with an adjustment from Dr. Marta Laughlin, chiropractor. Dr. Marta focuses on stress-related physical problems including car accidents and other occupational […]
City Council in Your Neighborhood On Tuesday, Jan. 17 at 6 p.m. the Glendale City Council is holding its first “City Council Meeting in Your Neighborhood” of 2017. The City Council Meeting in Your Neighborhood was started by city councilmember Zareh Sinanyan when he was mayor. The idea was to “join the Glendale City Council […]
Crescenta-Cañada Rotary: 1940-2016 The Crescenta-Cañada Rotary has helped the community for 76 years, leaving it a million dollars richer. The World War II Years: Members took turns standing watch for enemy aircraft that may have been off course in the hills above La Crescenta and held a successful war drive to help purchase an airplane. […]
Bronwyn & Hastings Love Montrose! With the New Year, we want to dedicate our articles to the people who make Montrose special. Montrose wouldn’t be the charming town it is today without you. To kick off 2017, we’re featuring Sparr Heights storyteller Bronwyn Schramm and her Golden retriever Hastings. Tell us a little bit […]
2017 Installation & Community Awards Dinner It’s that time of year again, to “walk the red carpet” at the annual Montrose-Verdugo City Chamber of Commerce Installation & Community Awards Dinner. Every year at this time we select our annual community recognition award winners. It is our chance to recognize the businesses, the people and the […]
A few bits of year-end and year-beginning news: Happy New Year Crescenta Valley! Sadly, the Verdugo Hills Golf Course has officially shut its doors. Hopefully local golfers and Frisbee golfers were able to get one last game in before the end of 2016. Chamber President Kaipo Chock said, “The community has been hit with a […]
A New Year’s Resolution is a goal to make a concerted effort for self-improvement. When we ask ourselves, “Am I being the best that I can be?” The answer is in how you get there. Will it be through rigorous exercise? Eating healthier? Being more conscientious? Make the Montrose Shopping Park the first place […]
Time to Ring in the New Year & Make Resolutions Ready for the New Year? If you are a small business owner, you know how important it is to have a business plan and to always be looking ahead. Planning New Year’s resolutions can help you start off the year right. When you hear the […]