Last week we heard of the raid on the Hardyman home by 20 misguided locals wearing American Legion hats who had, according to their statements, convinced themselves that this meeting of the Democratic Club was planning the overthrow of the U.S. government. No one got hurt, and the scheduled meeting continued, but our homegrown leftist […]
By Robin GOLDSWORTHY and Brandon HENSLEY The last issue of the year offers a chance to reflect on those events that impacted the Crescenta Valley. This was a year that provided plenty of opportunity to lend a hand – whether to our neighbors who suffered loss due to fire or to an iconic tree in […]
It’s no surprise that when Jan. 1 rings in a new year it generally also ushers in a host of promises. Hopefully, though, some reflection is given on what did and didn’t work in the last 365 days. The desire, too, is to discover what things are truly important and to embrace those while discarding […]
By Jason KUROSU Through torrential rains and apocalyptic fires, the hillsides of La Crescenta and La Cañada, as well as the residents who call them home, remain. After numerous storms and the Station Fire, last week’s spells of rain seemed barely notable in comparison. Flash flood and evacuation warnings were generated, but were soon lifted […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Drivers will be seeing some new laws going into effect in 2011. Beginning Jan. 2, those under the age of 21 applying for a motorcycle license will be required to take an approved safety course before being issued an instruction permit. The law requires the permit to be held for six months […]
By Brandon HENSLEY Santa’s workshop has nothing on the Rose Palace. The Pasadena hideout is a place where New Year’s dreams are born; a place not for elves but for student volunteers who paint and meticulously place beads and flowers onto enormous floats, proud representations of different regions in Southern California. The payoff will come […]
Missing since Wednesday afternoon Dec. 22 from Montrose (cross streets Rosemont and Montrose) with red collar w/tags, 11-yr.-old Male Chow- Mix “Houdini” is shy and scares easily. Anyone with information, please call Mark & Cindy Brown at (818) 236- 2125 or (323) 630-5695 or (323) 630-5678. He is missed terribly and his family wants him […]
Do you have some time off this coming week? There are some great ways to spend it in the Montrose Shopping Park. A trip to The T Room is good for the soul. Esma and staff have done such a wonderful job decorating it. What better thing to do then enjoy a cup of Christmas […]
“The roots of true achievement lie in the will to become the best that you can become — Harold Taylor The new year is right around the corner. Even though it is just a day on the calendar it brings a great reminder to take inventory of your life and set goals for the upcoming […]
By Brandon HENSLEY Everyone knows Linus’ memorable speech in “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” and perhaps that’s what’s on people’s minds when they attend a church service during the Christmas season. But if someone attends one service just for Christmas and doesn’t go again the whole year, did it really happen? Ask any pastor around town, […]