By Brian CHERNICK Glendale Housing Authority (GHA) engaged with the Glendale City Council in a joint meeting on Tuesday to discuss the second follow-up report on developing affordable housing within the city. GHA’s research and recommendations were presented in an eight-point plan after consideration and analysis of the current housing situation. Seven out of the […]
39th Annual Oktoberfest Come join us at the largest “outdoor” Oktoberfest in Southern California at the 39th Annual Oktoberfest on Saturday, Oct. 1 from noon to 11 p.m. on the 2200, 2300, 2400 blocks of Honolulu Avenue. CBS Los Angeles named our event as “the best place in Southern California to celebrate Oktoberfest for its […]
Do It All in Montrose Californians living near big cities often spend disproportionate amounts of time in their vehicles, traveling to and from work. With stop and go traffic, consider how stressful it can be. We encourage you to lessen your carbon footprint by driving less. So here’s our pitch … “Drive less and do […]
On Aug. 3, retired Captain Gerald Lloyd Peterson, U.S. Navy, passed on to his eternal life. He is survived by his wife Carol; two daughters Nancy Jo Lange and Julie Lyn Daniels; two grandsons; and a brother Bob Peterson. Captain Peterson was commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 1614, and also a […]
By Charly SHELTON School may be back in session but it’s still hot out and will be for another month. Why not take a weekend for a little reprieve from school and summer heat to get away to the woods or the beach for some camping? The great outdoors can be a rugged place but […]
Our Special Ks Back to School time is an exciting time. I know that I thought those days were behind me; my kids are in their 20s except for my oldest son who is 34. When relationship circumstances changed, Patrick and my granddaughter Ashlynn came to live with us for most of the time. Aug. […]
“There’s a time in each year That we always hold dear, Good old summertime; With the birds and the trees-es And sweet scented breezes, Good old summertime, When your day’s work is over Then you are in clover, And life is one beautiful rhyme, In the good old summertime…. ~“In the Good Old Summertime” Although […]
By Charly SHELTON Living in L.A., filming is a part of daily life. While visitors and vacationers pile on tour busses to hopefully catch a glimpse of a real live film set, residents of the Crescenta Valley need only to visit local grocery stores, barber shops, restaurants or the ever-popular Montrose Shopping Park, a little […]
By Robin GOLDSWORTHY Bingo players by the hundreds poured into Holy Redeemer’s Healy Hall on Friday night, daubers at the ready, eager to win their portion of over $1,700 in prize money. The annual event, hosted by the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), is a highly anticipated night of fun. “Being an […]
One is Silver and the Other is Gold We’re making new friends here at the Chamber and we’re learning new things about old friends. Here are the latest members to join the Chamber family. Back to Basics Fitness just opened a new location at 2914 Foothill Blvd. in La Crescenta. President Gail Medina and Coach […]