By Mary O’KEEFE This past weekend American Legion Post 288 with support from the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1016 held an event that they hope will become a tradition – an Armed Forces Day tribute. “I think it was a terrific [event],” said Gerry Collins, American Legion commander. “About 70% of the people [attending] […]
By Mary O’KEEFE On April 30, the long-established pharmacy at 1806 and 1818 Verdugo Road, part of the USC Verdugo Hills Hospital, changed hands from VHH to USC School of Medicine. “The USC Verdugo Hills Hospital decided they wanted to get out of the retail pharmacy business so they sold this pharmacy and the USC […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Unity and understanding others were the themes that resonated throughout Tuesday’s Crescenta Valley 4th Annual Prayer Breakfast. The event was organized by the Crescenta Valley Town Council along with the CV Prayer Breakfast Committee and supported by other local organizations and businesses. Organizers reached out to religious leaders from various churches and […]
Free at Last! After nine weeks – nine weeks! – in a cast, my right wrist is finally free. If you remember, I fell while putting on a car cover way back in February when we had one of the few days this year of rain. I did what I always told my kids not […]
By Marissa GOULD It was an artful Saturday for the Montrose Shopping Park, the location of ArtWalk. Artists of every type gathered on Honolulu Avenue to sell their wares. Booths and stands were set up to better showcase their work, whatever the medium. Those who strolled by could find oil paintings, watercolors, jewelry, pottery and […]
By Isiah REYES The Glendale Adventist Medical Center and Adventist Health celebrated the grand opening of the Montrose Urgent Care facility last week. The urgent care center is designed for people looking for an alternative to visiting a hospital for things that are not life-threatening, such as common illnesses like colds and allergies as well […]
By Isiah REYES The Crescenta Valley Sheriff’s Station is having its annual rummage sale on Saturday, May 30 from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the lower parking lot of the Sheriff’s Station. The station is still accepting donations of clothes, toys, furniture, sporting equipment, housewares and small electronic equipment for the sale. The proceeds […]
The State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) is requiring that Valley Water Company shareholders reduce their water use by 36% as compared to 2013. When this reduction is met, Valley Water Company will be operating at a level of consumption lower than 1960s consumption levels. The board of directors will be meeting in the coming […]
Lost & Found Items The Sunday Montrose Harvest Market has several items that have been found in and around the market area. Anyone missing an item can contact the Market information booth on Sunday mornings between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. City Safety Video Recognized The Glendale City Council has received the Communicator Silver Award […]
By Ted AYALA “Ten years ago I don’t think any of us would have had a burning desire to discuss this issue,” said a stern faced Mayor Ara J. Najarian during Tuesday night’s Glendale City Council meeting. “But [we are] now because of this severe drought and the requirement by Gov. Brown to reduce our […]