The community is invited to a new holiday tradition. By Mary O’KEEFE The annual lighting ceremony of the La Crescenta Christmas tree will be on Tuesday, Dec. 5 at 6:30 p.m. at the La Crescenta Library. Three years ago, Robbyn Battles, then-president of the Crescenta Valley Town Council, wanted a holiday celebration that was specific […]
By Mary O’KEEFE This is the time of season for shopping. Whether shopping along Honolulu Avenue and Foothill Boulevard or ordering online, people need to be aware that this is also the best time for criminal opportunists to do their own type of shopping, including checking cars for unlocked doors and picking up packages dropped […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The sign on the door of Moss Supermarket at 2931 Honolulu Ave. reads “Notice of Eviction.” According to the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Dept., the notice to vacate that had been ordered by the court was presented on Oct. 31. It appears the store’s phone has been shut off as well. Moss Supermarket […]
By Mary O’KEEFE For 26 years, the La Crescenta Woman’s Club, Junior Section, has hosted Breakfast with Santa at its clubhouse at 4004 La Crescenta Ave. The event will be held this year on Dec. 9 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Breakfast is served until 10 a.m. Each year kids and adults have a […]
City of Glendale Receiving Prop H Funding By Mary O’KEEFE Proposition H was approved by Los Angeles County voters. The measure that was offered by the LA County Board of Supervisors is expected to bring $355 million a year to homeless services by raising sales tax a quarter of a percent. The tax is set […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The La Crescenta Woman’s Club held its annual authors’ luncheon recently with well known authors Patricia Smiley, Denise Hamilton and Naomi Hirahara sharing their thoughts on writing, their characters and their paths in becoming an author. Patricia Smiley, above, author of books including “Pacific Homicide,” shared how she went from volunteering at […]
By Mary O’KEEFE If anyone thinks that the holidays have become too commercial and cold, all they have to do is attend a very special party that, for 44 years, has brought the real meaning of Christmas to so many. This year’s Christmas party is being held at Healy Hall at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The location of 2325 Honolulu Ave. – Montrose Bakery – had been a community favorite for decades. After owner Henry Baeza retired in 2015, the restaurant was transformed into Cafe Rose. That restaurant served the community for just a short time before its windows were covered with white butcher’s paper and the […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Even though the Prom Plus Boutique on Saturday had moved to a new location, it was obvious that word of the change had gotten out. The boutique, which is one of the largest fundraisers of the year for Prom Plus, had traditionally been held at St. Luke’s of the Mountains Episcopal Church […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Boy Scout Troop 288 was busy Saturday sorting food for those in need during its annual Scouting for Food event. The American Legion Post 288, sponsor of the Boy Scout troop, was the drop-off location for hundreds of canned goods and non-perishable items that will be distributed to residents in the local […]