“New Year’s Eve is like every other night; there is no pause in the march of the universe, no breathless moment of silence among created things that the passage of another 12 months may be noted…” ~ Hamilton Wright Mabie (1846-1916) American essayist, editor and critic The hope of a white Christmas, prompted by the […]
Dec. 23 5500 block of Pine Glen Road in La Crescenta, a package that had been delivered from Amazon was taken from the front porch of a residence at 12:53 p.m. 2000 block of Foothill Boulevard in La Crescenta, a 20-year-old La Crescenta man was arrested for taking items from Ralph’s market without attempting to […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The New Year will bring a bit of a change for the Foothill Athletic Club at 3931 Lowell Ave. as the YMCA of the Foothills broadens its reach. “Our board has developed and adopted a long range plan to provide access to our programs and facilities,” said Tyler Wright, president/CEO of the […]
On Friday morning, (December 25, 2015), two friends took off on a lofty Christmas goal around 7:30 in the morning, hike as many mountain peaks as possible in the Angeles National Forrest. Being somewhat experienced hikers, the pair carried proper equipment and a personal emergency G.P.S. beacon. As Christmas day came to a close, […]
For some, holiday cheer arrived not in a sleigh but a car that had flashing lights and a siren. By Mary O’KEEFE Anyone who braved the malls this season may not have felt the holiday spirit surrounding them. Instead they were probably surrounded by people – a lot of people, all moving in opposite directions […]
By Jason KUROSU Last week, Congress allocated $8.2 million toward the early earthquake warning system, which seismologists say could provide significant notice of incoming quakes along the western United States. The early warning system has been operating since 2008, a collaborative effort between the United States Geological Survey, Caltech, UC Berkeley, the University of Washington […]
By Charly SHELTON It’s official: Starbucks in Montrose will serve beer and wine in addition to its coffeehouse favorites. As of Dec. 10, the Conditional Use Permit was approved by the City of Glendale for the sale and on-site consumption of alcohol. The Starbucks Evenings menu will feature select beer and wine offerings in addition […]
Fear Not There are many messages within the Christmas story. Messages of hope, deliverance, survival, peace and even fear are all wrapped in the story that tells of a savior in a manger. This year the fear component struck a chord in me. I can understand Mary being fearful when told that she – a […]
Henry Baeza, owner of Montrose Bakery and Café, has announced his retirement. The bakery/café will be closing in the next few weeks.
“Christmas is not a time or season, but a state of mind. To cherish peace and goodwill, to be plenteous in mercy, is to have the real spirit of Christmas.” ~ Calvin Coolidge Tonight is the night… Filled with anticipation, we await the celebration of the birth of Jesus. Over the years the joyous […]