T here is nothing quite like the Montrose Shopping Park when it comes to enjoying Halloween “family-friendly” style. So many of our “one-of-a-kind” stores get in on the act with very creative window displays and unique merchandise. Last week I walked the whole park, snapping pics and popping in, to see what was different to […]
By Mary O’KEEFE A man was arrested at the U.S. Post Office, Verdugo City branch, at 2816 Honolulu Ave. on Friday when he attempted to purchase 800 stamps with a fraudulent check. Tea Kang, 41, of Los Angeles was arrested after the postal worker became suspicious of the check. “He told us he had been […]
By Robin GOLDSWORTHY The sixth annual State of the Schools Breakfast, held on Thursday, Oct. 7 at the Pacific Community Center and Edison Elementary School in Glendale, started with a catered breakfast by Glendale High School Bistro and ended on a high note provided by the Crescenta Valley High School Marching Band. But it was […]
T he Crescenta Valley Chamber of Commerce will be honoring the following awardees at our annual recognition banquet on Oct. 28. It is an honor to know them and to have them in our community! Man of the Year: Mike Smith gives back to the community on a daily basis. Mike volunteers for numerous boards, […]
W ell, it was a happy and fun Oktoberfest, but now it’s time to get back to work. Time to put away my alpine hats and my tracht until next year. But before I definitively close the Oktoberfest news until next year, allow me to thank the public for coming by and making the Oktoberfest […]
An accident involving two big rigs slowed traffic on the westbound Foothill (210) freeway just before the Sunland exit on Monday about 1 p.m. According to a California Highway Patrol spokesman, a 45-year-old Las Vegas man was driving a big rig westbound in lane four on the Foothill (210) freeway when he reported that a […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Over 40 volunteers walked Foothill Boulevard with garden hats and shovels in hand to help spruce up La Crescenta. The trees along the boulevard are only maintained by County of Los Angeles Department of Public Works for one year after they are planted. From that point on they are either taken care […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Smoke filled the skies above a Montrose neighborhood as firefighters battled an afternoon blaze at a single story home at 3430 Las Palmas Ave. on Monday afternoon. The 911 call came into Glendale fire at 3:38 p.m. Glendale police at Sunview Drive to Arlington Avenue closed Las Palmas Avenue until 7:30 p.m. […]
I understand that times have changed – really, I do. “Back in my day,” is a term that we use with giggles and winks at my house imitating those who can’t seem to move past those “good ole days.” But seriously, back in my day driving a car was a totally different experience than today. […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Wednesday morning began at about 5 a.m. on the normally quiet street in La Crescenta with dogs barking, people yelling and FBI agents with rifles rushing toward a home. “We went outside and it was crazy. It was like a movie,” said Debi Devens of her early morning FBI wake up call. […]