Bring a chair or blanket and get ready to watch some oldies at Silent Movies Night. By Mary O’KEEFE There are several events that make Crescenta Valley unique and one of those is Silent Movies in Two Strike Park, which is sponsored/hosted by the Historical Society of Crescenta Valley. “We had already established a regular […]
By Mary O’KEEFE On Tuesday, June 30 Senator Adam Schiff stood in the shadow of a Chevron gas station sign that listed gas prices at over $8 per gallon and said he wanted to do something to help bring down those prices. The prices at the station were $8.59 for regular gas, $8.69 a gallon […]
By Robin GOLDSWORTHY “Oh, I remember this!” “I don’t understand why…” These questions – and more – were heard (along with the ear-splitting blasts from the four “cackle cars” on display) during the Montrose Car Show held on Sunday, July 5 along Honolulu Avenue. Approximately 335 cars and 18 motorcycles were seen and admired by […]
By Mary O’KEEFE and Robin GOLDSWORTHY This was a banner year for the Crescenta Valley Fireworks Fourth of July show, which celebrated the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The traditional fireworks show was held at CV High School’s newly refurbished track and field, which now is a bright blue. Due […]
By Ruth SOWBY Over the weekend of June 26-28, the two-year anniversary of Studio Hope Boutique was celebrated at its 817 N. Hollywood Way, its Burbank location. Looky-loos combed the aisles looking for boutique treasures at 20% off, all the while chomping on complimentary cupcakes. Studio Hope benefits owner Lori Hartwell’s non-profits Renal Support Network and […]
Elegance and History: A Historic Escape to La Jolla’s Grande Colonial By Greg ARAGON Known as “The Jewel” of San Diego, La Jolla is famous for its unique geography that combines rugged sandstone cliffs, hidden sea caves and pristine beaches. But besides all of its natural beauty, the town is also home to the 113-year-old […]
History Hunt for the Monte Vista Dam We’ve come to the end of the America 250 Trail. Originally developed for the bicentennial in 1976, this repurposed journey has taken us to 24 of the 25 historic locations that were highlighted in the Sunland-Tujunga area. It’s all come down to this: the hunt for the Monte […]
The AFJROTC Academic JLAB (Junior ROTC Leadership and Academic Bowl) team at Crescenta Valley High School competed at the national level. AFJROTC Academic JLAB is a competition that tests high school cadets on core curriculum, SAT/ACT-style problem-solving and leadership skills. This year was particularly tough because team members competed against 815-plus units to advance through […]