By Mary DAWSON A few weeks ago I found myself wandering down Honolulu Avenue in search of something new. Most of us lead such busy lives and we tend to do what we are comfortable with and what we know. One of the by-products of writing this column is that it gets me out of […]
“It’s not what you look at that matters, it’s what you see.” — Henry David Thoreau By Julia RABAGO From June 19 to July 24, ART from the Ashes Gallery at 216 S. Brand Blvd., Glendale is showing impressive artwork crafted from materials collected from the Station Fire site locations after personal items had been […]
By Ted AYALA One of the keystone principles of any chamber of commerce is to help improve and maintain a healthy business climate for its members. This is achieved not only for the sake of business and the common good of today, but also so that future generations may prosper. It was with that in […]
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By Mary O’KEEFE A car chase that began on College View Avenue off Colorado Boulevard in Los Angeles sped its way through Montrose and ended in a cul-de-sac in La Cañada just off Ocean View Boulevard on Saturday about 9 p.m. The chase began after an LAPD patrol unit noticed a man sleeping in an […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The economy extinguished many Fourth of July fireworks celebrations across the country but in La Crescenta the night sky once again was ablaze with the traditional red, white and blue sparklers. “It is a good family time,” said Christian Pablico. Pablico watched as his wife Rowena helped put a temporary Prom Plus […]
By Brandon HENSLEY The vacant lot that used to be home to the plumbing store Plumb Crazy in the 2600 block on the south side of Foothill Boulevard will soon be home to a three-story office and retail building. Just don’t ask local residents for any more information, because this project seems to be one […]
By Brandon HENSLEY The Foothill Municipal Water District will be absorbing 75% of Metropolitan Water District’s rate increase for the 2010-11 fiscal year, which will be beneficial to Crescenta Valley Water District, according to CVWD general manager Dennis Erdman. In its July 1 news release, Foothill Municipal said its board of directors had adopted a […]
By Mary O’ KEEFE Last Thursday evening, a van traveling eastbound on Montrose Avenue drove through a red light, hit another car then went airborne, landing and skidding to a stop in the opposite lane according to witnesses. About 7:30 p.m. a van driven by a 50-year-old Glendale man was traveling eastbound on Montrose Avenue […]
By Mary O’ KEEFE A few weeks ago Whiting Woods residents were part of a drill that they hope will never become a reality. An earthquake hit the La Crescenta and Glendale areas. The disaster was so great it toppled homes and closed the only access street into Whiting Woods. “We spent six months planning […]