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John Barrowman Visits Once Upon A Time
By Charly SHELTON He has traveled through space and time, fought superheroes and was even a lead tenor as a singing/dancing Nazi for “Springtime for Hitler.” And now he has come to Montrose. TV superstar John Barrowman of CW’s “Arrow,” BBC’s “Torchwood,” Doctor Who and the film version of “The Producers” can add yet another […]
Cars and More Found on the Boulevard
By Jason KUROSU For 20 years, Glendale has hosted the annual Cruise Night, a showcase of Southern California’s classic cars. Despite all the car lovers and enthusiasts present for Saturday night’s five block event, Brand Boulevard was reduced to walking traffic from Milford Street to Broadway, as around 250 pre-1979 cars lined the median and […]
Camp Rosie Empowers Glendale’s Young Women
By Aimee YEGHIAYAN Though school is not in session, it does not mean that learning should stop. Opportunities to remain cerebrally stimulated are available through Camp Rosie, a no-cost, three-week class developed for young women between the ages of 12 and 18. The goals are to empower girls to make smart personal, educational, financial and […]
Set to Cruise Brand
By Jason KUROSU On Saturday, Brand Boulevard will be swamped with cars (like those pictured above), but not scooting along an inch at a time in some state of gridlock bumper-to-bumper traffic, but on display for the 20th Annual Cruise Night. Over 250 cars will be featured from Broadway to Milford Street, starting at 5:30 […]
Another Successful 4th in the Valley
By Mary O’KEEFE An estimated 3,000 people viewed the Crescenta Valley fireworks show from La Crescenta Elementary School with thousands more watching the celebration from various areas around Crescenta Valley. The event is sponsored and operated by the CV Fireworks Association, a community based non-profit. In addition to fireworks, the 4th was celebrated in a […]
Cowboys, Barbecue and Music
By Mary O’KEEFE The Center for Spiritual Living in La Crescenta kicked up its heels and didn’t hold back any “yee-haws” at its annual Cowboy Church on Sunday. The inspiration for the annual event came from senior minister Rev. Beverly Craig who was raised on a working ranch in Nebraska. She loved the open range […]
Varsity Team Gets Rest, JV Plays On
By Brandon HENSLEY There’s only one month left for returning high school kids to enjoy their summer (isn’t that weird to say?) and this week the varsity basketball team for Crescenta Valley High School finally got its break. With the team having played 29 games since summer league action began on May 31, Coach Shawn […]
4th of July CV Fireworks 2013
Car Show a Hot Success
Despite the extreme heat, the Montrose Classic Car Show was a success, according to Linda McMenamin, Montrose Shopping Park Assn. events coordinator. Classic cars lined the 2200 and 2300 blocks of Honolulu Avenue on a very warm Saturday afternoon. The annual event attracts thousands of guests to the shopping park. In addition to having a […]