Oscar, Grammy, Emmy and Golden Globe-nominated songwriter Carol Connors (“Gonna Fly Now” from “Rocky”) announced that her best-selling book “Elvis, Rocky and Me” will be the subject of a new documentary to be released later this year. Pictured at an event at the Smoke House Restaurant in Toluca Lake are (from left) Motion Picture […]
The Community Center of La Cañada Flintridge (CCLCF) announced the launch of an exciting new glass art program led by acclaimed glass artist and former executive director of the Center Ethan Stern. This initiative brings hands-on workshops, classes and live demonstrations in kiln forming and flame working to the community for the first time. The […]
La Cañada Flintridge Orthopaedic Guild held its third annual tea on May 21 at the T Room in Montrose. Fifty-three ladies joined the elegant and delicious event, raising over $1,200 for Luskin Orthopaedic Institute for Children (LuskinOIC). Joan Cleven, LCFOG Ways and Means chair, greeted the guests and thanked them for their participation, which benefits […]
At its May meeting the La Crescenta Woman’s Club (LCWC) received funds from Dale Dawson of the Montrose Shopping Park Assn. for the assistance by LCWC members for the recent Wine Walk. LCWC also presented philanthropy gifts to The Girl Scouts Summer Camp, The Salvation Army Summer Camp, and to CVHS Prom Plus. Jolene Blackbourn […]
Memorial Day and Labor Day are often associated with beach days, road trips and summer memories. But for traffic safety experts, this stretch of time is known as the “100 Deadliest Days,” a period when teen and adult drivers are statistically more likely to be involved in serious and sometimes fatal car crashes. According to […]
Harvey Mudd College conferred bachelor of science degrees upon the following local students at its 67th commencement ceremony: Emilynne S. Newsom of La Canada Flintridge received a bachelor of science degree with a joint major in computer science and mathematics. Newsom attended Marlborough School. Leif-Ansell Shomali of Montrose received a bachelor of science degree with […]
High school’s pops concert showcases five different groups. By Mikaela STONE Musicians from Crescenta Valley High School’s Instrumental Music Dept. performed their yearly pops concert with the theme of heroes and villains. The concert celebrated the achievements of 245 students making up five different groups: wind ensemble, jazz band, string orchestra, symphony orchestra and concert […]
In the aftermath of the devastating wildfires that began earlier this year, the Los Angeles County Assessor’s Office has worked to provide property tax relief to impacted homeowners. Since January, the Office has mobilized teams, reassigned resources and developed streamlined processes to assess property damage and expedite disaster relief for eligible properties. The Assessor’s Office […]
Construction surrounding the La Crescenta Rehabilitation Project continues with more closures. This project has been in the works for quite some time with the first community meeting held in 2022. The project includes a lot of construction including sewer improvements; reconstruction of curbs and gutters, alley aprons, driveways and sidewalks; pavement replacement and removal of […]
By Mary O’KEEFE This Memorial Day is not only a time to reflect on those who served in the U.S. military and paid the ultimate sacrifice for their country; it is also a time to remember what they were fighting for, including stopping dictators like German leader Adolf Hitler during WWII. According to the National […]