By Marissa GOULD, intern Though it was a blistering hot day on Sunday, high temperatures didn’t stop thousands of car lovers from heading to Honolulu Avenue for the 13th Annual Montrose Car Show. An estimated 5,000 to 7,000 folks strolled Honolulu Avenue from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. to check out the classic cars lined […]
By Marissa GOULD, intern It was all about dogs at Button Nose Pet Supply Shop on June 21. The La Cañada shop held an adoption fair from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and the Pasadena Humane Society and SPCA made sure to stop by. The Humane Society/SPCA had its trailer in front of the store […]
By Marissa GOULD, intern The Alex Theater has been a Glendale landmark since 1925. It was even granted national historic landmark status in the ’90s. With the passing of time, though, the grand venue needed updating and, beginning in July 2013, the Alex has been undergoing major renovations. Now, nearly a year later, the work […]
Marissa GOULD, intern The Crescenta-Cañada Lions Club recently held its annual scholarship lunch. Six students, three from Crescenta Valley High School and three from La Cañada High School, met at Cordon’s Smokehouse with members of their family for the distribution of the scholarships. From Crescenta Valley, the three winners were Crystal Im, Jaeho Joshua Lee, […]
Marissa GOULD, intern Things heated up on Saturday when Glendale firefighters took to the catwalk to showcase Bloomingdale’s summer clothing line in the Glendale Galleria. Twenty-eight Glendale firefighters took to the runway that not only showcased the latest in summer fashions, but also raised funds for the Glendale Fire Foundation. This was the first event […]
By Marissa GOULD and Isiah REYES The annual La Cañada Flintridge Fiesta Days celebration, a community event held over the Memorial weekend, offered something for everyone. Festivities began on Friday evening with casino night benefiting the Community Center of La Cañada Flintridge and ended on Monday with the summer kick off of Music in the […]
Marissa GOULD, intern The Crescenta Valley is home to many talented artists, evidenced during the Montrose Art Walk on Saturday. The Art Walk took place in the 2300 and 2400 blocks of Honolulu Avenue where local artists got to display and sell their works. The Art Walk offered something for just about everyone. For those […]
By Marissa GOULD, intern Summer is almost here – time to enjoy the great outdoors. To prepare patrons, Sport Chalet in La Cañada on Saturday hosted its fifth annual Outdoor Expo on the grass area of Olberz Park next to the store. Over 40 companies took part in the Outdoor Expo showcasing activities enjoyed in […]
By Marissa GOULD, intern Did you know that Ocean View Boulevard is so wide because a railroad used to run through it? Or that a building on the corner of Honolulu Avenue and Ocean View is actually the oldest building in Montrose? Well, now you know. All these historical facts and more were supplied by […]
Marissa GOULD, intern Fire stations all over the country celebrated Fire Service Day on Saturday. Fire Service Day is an opportunity to educate the community and provide information on what the local fire fighters do. Fire Service Day also helps get the younger generation interested in becoming fire fighters. Glendale-Crescenta Valley fire fighters gathered at […]