Answering the Question, ‘What’s New?’ Whenever I run into residents in and around La Crescenta, they ask me, “What’s new?” There is always a long list of happenings in our area. So I remind folks that one of the best ways to stay informed is to come to our monthly CV Town Council meetings. Our […]
Lehigh University in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania welcomed the Class of 2020. The incoming class represents an accomplished, diverse group of students who hail from represent 40 states and 30 countries. It is also one of the most diverse classes ever admitted to Lehigh. Among those admitted were Corey Loevinger and Julia Melehani of La Cañada Flintridge. […]
By Brian CHERNICK With street lighting in La Crescenta still in limbo, a meeting scheduled for later this month hopes to make moves in one way or the other Despite reaching enough signatures from La Crescenta residents in a petition to install additional streetlights north of Foothill Boulevard on La Crescenta Avenue, the initiative continues […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The Second Korean Cultural Festival will take place Saturday at La Cañada Memorial Park. The Korean American Federation of North Los Angeles is inviting the community to the event that is sponsored by the Korean Consulate General in Los Angeles, the Korean Cultural Center in Los Angeles and the Overseas Korean Foundation. […]
Bright Lights and Great Music Music is magic to me. Like many people, I can hear a song and immediately be transported to another time or place. I’m a disco girl – my mother taught me to jitterbug so when disco came around I was ready. In the ’70s there were clubs for teens specifically […]
“Seems it never rains in Southern California Seems I’ve often heard that kind of talk before …” ~ Albert Hammond, English pop/rock songwriter, musician and vocalist A hint of autumn was in the air over Labor Day Weekend. Mornings were a mere 60 degrees and daytime only reached the mid-80s. Come evening it was cool […]
Back by popular demand, The Campbell Center (TCC) will hold its Second Annual Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament on the evening of Saturday, Oct. 15 at its headquarters, 6512 San Fernando Road in Glendale. The inaugural event, held in February, was a great success leaving participants with the anticipation of another in quick succession. Once again […]
Donation Drives Local schools are having their PTA/PTSA donation drives. Community members are encouraged to “Be the One” to help the PTSA make a difference at CVHS. Please support the PTSA donation drives by contributing $25 or more. Money raised will support technology needs at schools and other programs. ALG Offers SAT Help Assistance League […]
By Nicole MOORE Jennifer McLain, representing the City of Glendale, addressed the Montrose Shopping Park Assn. at its monthly meeting on Thursday morning. She said that a final draft of the Montrose 20/20 plan, which outlines various improvements being considered for the Montrose Shopping Park, will be handed over to stakeholders in mid September. Such […]
The public has two planned opportunities to remember the events of 9/11. By Mary O’KEEFE For the fourth year Crescenta Valley will be recognizing Patriot Day with a motorcade traveling through the area passing by local schools, fire stations and law enforcement stations. This year, though, instead of the motorcade taking place on Sept. 11 […]