Open House, New Classes at LCPC

LCPC Parent Education is hosting a new class specially designed for parents who cannot attend on the weekdays. This class will provide a rich atmosphere for parents and children ages 0-5 to enjoy: outside play on two new age appropriate play grounds, crafts, and circle time together. It will also allow a 45-minute parent only […]

Lions Club Holds Annual Speech Contest

By Jason KUROSU The Lions Club’s 74th annual speech contest commenced this February. Lions Clubs throughout California are holding speech contests for local high school students and the Crescenta-Cañada Lions Club participated by holding a contest at the Montrose Citibank. Four La Cañada High School students presented their speeches to a crowd of Lions Club […]

Falcons Go Down in Defeat to El Rancho

Despite loss, team finishes season with furthest advance in CIF play. By Alan DER OHANNESSIAN The Falcons’ soccer season and run for the CIF title ended on Friday when they lost 3-1 to El Rancho in the quarterfinal match. Though they came from behind several times during the season, this time a win wasn’t to […]

Montrose Resident Celebrates Birthday 102

By Misty DUPLESSIS On Feb. 22, Mary Alice Ayling celebrated her 102nd birthday with her daughter Mary Bremenour. Close family members including great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, friends and staff at the retirement home where Ayling lives in Montrose were also in attendance. Ayling was born in 1909 in Los Angeles and spent her early life […]

Should I sell or rent my current home?

Dear Phyllis, In 2003 I purchased an 800 square foot home, married several years later and last year had twins. The home is simply too small. I was thinking it may be easier to just rent this home and buy another. Where do I start? Jim Dear Jim, Qualifying for a loan is a bit […]

Dreier Announces Service Academy Nominations

Congressman David Dreier (R-CA) announced the names of his nominees to the United States Air Force, Military, Naval and Merchant Marine Academies. Local residents nominated to attend the U.S. Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs, Colo. are Alexandra Preiss of La Cañada Flintridge and Ian Taylor of La Crescenta. Nominated to attend the U.S. Military […]

Celebrating College Accomplishments

Alexis Budzyn of La Cañada (left), a graduate of Flintridge Sacred Heart and a freshman at Villanova University in Villanova, Pa. earned placement on the Dean’s List for the fall 2010 semester. Budzyn is a physics major. Lebanon Valley College has recognized 161 of its first-semester freshman and transfer students for making an impact on […]

GLA Welcomes New Board, Salutes Civic Leaders

By Robin GOLDSWORTHY The Glendale Latino Association hosted its 2011 Community Awards and Installation Luncheon last Thursday at the Embassy Suites in Glendale. According to its website, the Association, founded in 1992, strives to promote the betterment of businesses and professions and to improve access to education by awarding yearly scholarships to local Latino students […]

Doctor Who Convention Draws Record Crowd

By Susan JAMES The 22nd Annual North American Doctor Who Convention, sponsored by Gallifrey One Conventions, was held over the weekend of Feb. 18-20 at the Los Angeles Airport Marriott Hotel. “Whovians” of all shapes and sizes, in costume and out, swarmed the conference rooms where panels on Doctor Who arcanea kept fans enthralled. Dressed […]

Oscar Winner

Well its official – we have a winner of the 2nd Annual Oscar Ballot Contest! Raquel Matta of San Pablo, Calif. had 18 correct predictions out of 24 categories total. “The King’s Speech,” “The Social Network,” and “Inception” took home quite a few awards between them. Surprisingly, “Black Swan” only got one award, Natalie Portman […]