By Demi DUENES, intern The public is invited to enjoy a Taste of the Foothills on Wednesday, Nov. 13 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Held at the Ralph’s Shopping Center in La Crescenta, the event is sponsored by the Crescenta Valley Chamber of Commerce and over the years has raised thousands of dollars. The […]
By Jason KUROSU The Challenge Success project out of Stanford University was created to help parents find the balance between gearing their children for success and overburdening them with stress and work. Gina Morris, Parent Education Program director with Challenge Success, spoke at Crescenta Valley High School’s MacDonald Auditorium to give parents tips for reducing […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The Foothills Relay for Life benefitting the American Cancer Society held its kick-off on Saturday night, Oct. 26 at the corner of Honolulu Avenue and Ocean View Boulevard. The familiar giant signs reading HOPE, FIGHT BACK and CELEBRATE decorated the Relay table as Lori Carrico, chair for the Foothills event, spoke about […]
By Ted AYALA State Atty. Gen. Kamala Harris’ office rejected a lawsuit brought by a pair of Glendale residents challenging Councilmember Frank Quintero’s eligibility for his position. The lawsuit filed by John Rando and Marian Rodas earlier this year contended that Quintero violated Article VI, Section 12 of the Glendale City Charter: “No former councilmember […]
By Jason KUROSU Former Glendale City councilman John Drayman’s criminal trial has been set for an April 7 start date. Drayman is alleged to have embezzled over $300,000 from the Montrose Shopping Park Association [MSPA] over a period of seven years. Drayman served as president of the MSPA board of directors until 2007. The April […]
Ghouls and goblins, princesses and super heroes crowded onto the avenue for a “monster event.” By Robin GOLDSWORTHY Honolulu Avenue was the place for characters of all types on Halloween night when the Montrose Shopping Park Assn. hosted its annual Spooktacular event. Ghosts, zombies and creatures that were, well, difficult to define populated the 2200-2400 […]
Work Day at Preserve The next restoration day at the Rosemont Preserve is this Saturday, Nov. 9 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. More invasive plant removal is planned along with moving some mulch. Wheelbarrows and pitchforks are needed, so those who have them please bring them and park at the preserve itself rather than […]
“An accidental sudden noise waked me about six in the morning, when I was surprised to find my room filled with light. I imagined at first that a number of lamps had been brought into my room; but rubbing my eyes I perceived the light came in at the windows.” ~ A letter written to […]
‘Holiday’ Season Kicks Off Like most little kids, I loved Halloween. Generally my mom would dress my sister and me up as princesses and out we’d go. When we grew older, we were allowed to trick-or-treat in groups with our friends. There was a house near our block in Sun Valley that was awesome in […]