By Dylan SYLVESTER Movie lovers and history fanatics alike would be surprised by some of the historical movie treasures that are hidden in local neighborhoods. At this month’s meeting of the Historical Society of the Crescenta Valley, held at the Center for Spiritual Living, some of these sites were revealed. Presenter Craig Durst, a movie […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Saturday’s Hometown Country Fair experienced some winds but no rain or high temperatures so all and all it was a great day for a fair. “I think this year’s Hometown Country Fair was one of the best attended,” said Calvin “Kaipo” Chock, president of the Crescenta Valley Chamber of Commerce, sponsor of […]
With a listing in the National Register of Historic Places expected in the next 45 days, Friends of Rockhaven hope another of protection for the property has been added. By Mary O’KEEFE This week Rockhaven Sanitarium’s nomination by the State Historical Resources Commission was approved. This means the approval will be forwarded to the Keeper […]
By Mary O’KEEFE This week’s news that all Sport Chalet stores will be closed ends an era of the once retail sporting goods giant in the city of La Cañada Flintridge. “After reviewing numerous strategies to strengthen our financial foundation, Vestis Retail Group, the parent company of Eastern Mountain Sports, Bob’s Stores and Sport Chalet, […]
By Mary O’KEEFE There are seats still available at the table for the Crescenta Valley 5th Annual Prayer Breakfast on Saturday held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. At its foundation the community prayer breakfast is a way to get those of various faiths to sit down and have a meal together, […]
A vehicle crashed into a brick retaining wall behind the bus stop on the northwest corner of Ocean View and Foothill boulevards on Saturday at about 5:30 p.m. Witnesses reported the female driver was in the number two lane traveling northbound on Ocean View Boulevard and was preparing to turn left. As she was turning […]
By Charly SHELTON On Tuesday the biweekly Glendale Unified School District Board of Education meeting was held, which was also an official public forum and hearing for the trustee area districting conversion. The meeting started with congratulating returning champions from Glendale High School. The 2016 GHS dance team competed at the USA Spirit Nationals in […]
By Dylan SYLVESTER A new leaf is being turned over at the Twelve Oaks senior living center. National Charity League (NCL) has reclaimed ownership of the property after a lengthy lawsuit with be.group, which wanted the property sold and caused the eviction of its residents as well as shutting down the facility in August 2013. […]
By Mary O’KEEFE “It went swimmingly,” said Kim Villa, director of Community Engagement for Special Olympics. Villa was referring to – a little tongue in cheek – the very rainy April 9 and Special Olympics. The athletes ran in the rain without complaint and competition was just as high as it has been on sunny […]
A vehicle crashed into a brick retaining wall behind the bus stop on the northwest corner of Ocean View and Foothill boulevards today at about 5:30 p.m. Witnesses reported the female driver was in the number two lane traveling northbound on Ocean View Boulevard and was preparing to turn left. As she was turning it […]