By Robin GOLDSWORTHY In May 2012, a presidential proclamation was issued that read, in part, “let us renew our sacred commitment to those who answered our country’s call in Vietnam and those who awaited their safe return.” Part of that recognition was establishing a partnership between the federal government and local governments, private organizations and […]
On the evening of May 14, the Crescenta Valley High School AFJROTC (CA-882) held its annual 2015 End-of-Year Awards Banquet where 27 of the program’s most outstanding cadets received nationally recognized awards from 18 different organizations. These award recipients are Grace Kim (Air Force Association [AFA] Award), Frederick Stepanian (Order of Daedalians Award), Hyo Jung […]
By Leonard COUTIN The 98th CIF State High School Track and Field Championships were held last weekend at the Buchanan High School Veterans’ Memorial Stadium in Clovis. All 10 of the CIF sections, representing more than 585 schools making up almost 90 leagues, were represented at the highest level of high school competition. The championships […]
Onondarka’s Golden Years – Horses and Rodeos Homer Baldridge, now “Colonel” Baldridge, had built himself a fine ranch in the Crescenta Valley. For a couple of decades, the teens and ’20s, the former livery stable owner oversaw his Englehardt Canyon acreage (now the Oakmont Woods neighborhood) as a gentleman farmer, cultivating vast orchards and vineyards. […]
Ascencia, a Glendale-based non-profit organization which offers transitional and permanent supportive housing to the homeless, welcomed a team of Las Candelas ladies on Monday, May 23 for their inaugural visit as guest chefs. The six Las Candelas members created a South of the Border dinner experience for the clients, serving taco boats with chicken, beef, […]
Music, pony rides, games and inflatable mazes assured fun for the entire family at St. George’s Preschool’s annual Dragon Faire. Rebecca Murchie, Rachel Mashhoud and Danielle Kronfli served as the 2016 event chairs. St. George’s families and many community volunteers come together to ensure a festive day for kids of all ages. Attracting families from […]
Summer is almost here! Grab your board shorts, sunscreen and head on into sunny Montrose Shopping Park for shopping and summer fun. Enjoy! To kick off the season, let’s talk fashion. Time for shorts and sunglasses and cool breathable fabrics. Village Boutique and Boardshop is perfect for summer wardrobe needs offering everything from Ray-Ban sunglasses […]
This month, our mixer will be on the third, not the second, Wednesday in June. Come join us at Crescenta-Cañada Pet Hospital, 3502 Foothill Blvd., La Crescenta, on Wednesday, June 15 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. There will be food, drink, networking, prizes and more all for a mere $7 ($9 for non-members). If […]
By Alessandra LUCKEY, intern People from near and far flocked to Montrose Saturday and Sunday to attend the 33rd Annual Montrose Arts & Crafts Festival. The festival is the biggest outdoor event in Glendale all year, said Dale Dawson, one of the event coordinators. This year there were over 300 vendors lining Honolulu Avenue. Most […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The results of the June 7 election are in and the race is narrowed but far from over. Hillary Clinton took the top Democratic slot for the Presidential ticket. “[It is the] first time in our nation’s history that a woman will be a major party’s nomination,” Clinton said at a rally […]