On Wednesday, Assemblymember Laura Friedman honored Ascencia of Glendale as the 43rd Assembly District’s 2018 Nonprofit of the Year. “Ascencia has been providing critical services to Californians experiencing homelessness in the 43rd Assembly District and across our region,” said Assemblymember Friedman. “Their steadfast dedication to community service has been an inspiration to all and I […]
By Mary O’KEEFE There will be a Republican and Democrat on the ticket for governor of California this November. The field of 27 vying for the office included 12 whose party preference was Democrat, five Republican, two whose preference was the Green Party, one Libertarian Party, one Peace and Freedom and five who had no […]
By Charly SHELTON Anyone passing Montrose Town Kitchen & Grill on Tuesday evening may have been concerned by all the law enforcement activity at the popular local restaurant. But what was taking place was the annual Tip-A-Cop night benefitting the Special Olympics of Santa Clarita/Tri-Valley. The event kicked-off with the Law Enforcement Torch Run, in […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The Crescenta Valley Fireworks Association is hosting a bingo night on Saturday that will be held at Verdugo Hills Hospital. The doors open at 5 p.m. with the first game beginning at 6 p.m. This is the first year the Association is hosting a bingo fundraiser and, for the popular local fireworks […]
By Brian CHERNICK A number of Glendale and Burbank residents attended the Glendale City Council meeting Tuesday night to speak out against the rezoning of a historic equestrian community that borders the two cities. The protests were spurred by an application submitted in February by Art Simonian who founded Metro Investments and serves as a […]
Clark Magnet and Crescenta Valley high schools bid farewell to nearly a thousand graduates while Rosemont promotes its class to the next level. By Mary O’KEEFE It was a bittersweet day yesterday, Wednesday, for many parents and children as commencement and graduation ceremonies took place across the Crescenta Valley. For parents and loved ones of […]
By Julie BUTCHER The La Cañada Flintridge Chamber of Commerce and Community Association kicked off its 45th Memorial Weekend Fiesta Days celebration on Friday evening with its annual Casino Night held at the Community Center of La Cañada Flintridge. Community members came out to try their luck at the tables while hobnobbing with friends and […]
By Mary O’KEEFE and Charly SHELTON In the Crescenta Valley, three separate ceremonies honored those who lost their lives fighting the nation’s battles. Vietnam War Memorial – Montrose The sidewalks and grassy area on the northwest side of Honolulu Avenue and Ocean View Boulevard was packed on Monday morning with people honoring those who served […]
After 100 years, a memento of gratitude returns to its proper place. By Charly SHELTON “Presented to Robert A. Walton by the Citizens of La Crescenta, Oakdale and Montrose as a token of their appreciation of his services. July 15, 1915.” So reads the inscription on the silver loving cup that recently returned home […]
By Isaac Sims-Foster, intern The Glendale Sunrise Rotary Club launched its Memorial Day event, the Field of Honor and Gratitude, on May 25 at Forest Lawn Glendale. Just past the Forest Lawn entrance visitors were greeted with an expanse of grass larger than a football field covered in rows of tall American flags. The flags […]