Aug. 22 600 block of Foothill Boulevard in La Cañada, a 43-year-old woman was arrested for taking food from a store without attempting to pay 2:08 p.m. Aug. 17 1300 block of Green Lane in La Cañada, the third row seat was stolen from a Suburban overnight. 400 block of Foothill Boulevard in La Cañada, […]
When the American flag was flying not so proudly at Crescenta Commons, in stepped the vets to lend a hand. By Robin GOLDSWORTHY Crescenta Commons, the small park on the southwest corner of Rosemont and Orange avenues in La Crescenta, has become an informal community meeting place since its dedication in 2014. It is not […]
By Mary O’KEEFE During the fiscal year 2015-16, 26,350 animals were adopted in Los Angeles County, which is good news; however, there were also 25,683 euthanized, according to County of L.A. Animal Care and Control. “During my first term on the Los Angeles City Commission, that was with Mayor [Sam] Yorty (in the 1960s and […]
By Charly SHELTON There is a universal symbol for bringing lunch from home – a brown paper bag. It has even become a turn of phrase; to signify when one has a premade lunch, one is “brown bagging it.” But not all brown paper bags are created equal. Graphic artist Dominick Cabalo has turned brown […]
By Brian CHERNICK Glendale Housing Authority (GHA) engaged with the Glendale City Council in a joint meeting on Tuesday to discuss the second follow-up report on developing affordable housing within the city. GHA’s research and recommendations were presented in an eight-point plan after consideration and analysis of the current housing situation. Seven out of the […]
Our Special Ks Back to School time is an exciting time. I know that I thought those days were behind me; my kids are in their 20s except for my oldest son who is 34. When relationship circumstances changed, Patrick and my granddaughter Ashlynn came to live with us for most of the time. Aug. […]
“There’s a time in each year That we always hold dear, Good old summertime; With the birds and the trees-es And sweet scented breezes, Good old summertime, When your day’s work is over Then you are in clover, And life is one beautiful rhyme, In the good old summertime…. ~“In the Good Old Summertime” Although […]
By Charly SHELTON Living in L.A., filming is a part of daily life. While visitors and vacationers pile on tour busses to hopefully catch a glimpse of a real live film set, residents of the Crescenta Valley need only to visit local grocery stores, barber shops, restaurants or the ever-popular Montrose Shopping Park, a little […]
By Robin GOLDSWORTHY Bingo players by the hundreds poured into Holy Redeemer’s Healy Hall on Friday night, daubers at the ready, eager to win their portion of over $1,700 in prize money. The annual event, hosted by the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), is a highly anticipated night of fun. “Being an […]
One is Silver and the Other is Gold We’re making new friends here at the Chamber and we’re learning new things about old friends. Here are the latest members to join the Chamber family. Back to Basics Fitness just opened a new location at 2914 Foothill Blvd. in La Crescenta. President Gail Medina and Coach […]