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 […]

Adjust Your Life to See ‘The Adjustment Bureau’

By Charly SHELTON Have you ever felt as though something was just meant to happen?  Like no matter what you do, it is going to happen. As though some force is causing things, either good or bad, to happen to you and direct your life in a certain way. This is the job of The […]

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MYSTERY WRITERS AT FLINTRIDGE BOOKSTORE AND COFFEEHOUSE Tonight, Thursday, March 3, from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., Flintridge Bookstore and Coffeehouse will highlight 13 of Southern California’s best mystery writers. These authors all belong to Sisters in Crime. They have volunteered to come to celebrate the opening of the store’s new location and support independent […]

Crescenta Valley Prepares for the Lenten Season

By Brandon HENSLEY For some churches around the Foothills, the time has come to eat. Fat Tuesday, a day allotted for Catholics and Protestants to fill up and celebrate life before going into a more solemn mode a day after, is this week and two churches are coming together in a sort of spiritual Thanksgiving. […]

Maintaining a Healthy Community

“For a community to be whole and healthy, it must be based on people’s love and concern for each other.” – Millard Fuller If it snows on Foothill Boulevard in La Crescenta during your ribbon cutting ceremony that must mean you’ll have good luck in business for many years to come. Mailboxes Plus in La […]

Have You Tried Cucina Rustica Yet?

A good first impression is important when entering a restaurant and Cucina Rustica does not disappoint. The outside is clean, new, and open with large glass windows. It makes you want to walk in. When you do, you step into a large, welcoming room with nice ceilings, custom soft lighting and fresh flowers on each […]