by Jim CHASE One of the best-written, consistently funny sitcoms on TV is Modern Family. On last week’s episode, a subplot had one the show’s featured fictional families, Phil and Claire Dunphy and their three kids, in a contest with each other to see who could go without their electronic devices the longest period of […]
by Mike LAWLER An upcoming fun local event is the Crescenta Cañada Historic Home Tour on Saturday, Nov. 6, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. We’re calling it the “Sticks and Stones” tour because the native construction materials used in these early local houses are wood and rock. On this tour we’ll be showing some […]
Photo by Leonard COUTIN Glendale Police arrived in force at a home in the 3600 block of Emanuel Drive in Glendale on Sunday, Oct. 17 when a report was made of a man with a gun. The Glendale Fire Department was in the area; it had received a call of a possible fire. When firefighters […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The Foothills Relay for Life kick off was Saturday with a mini-luminaria walk up and down Honolulu Avenue. Everyone, with one exception, was handed glow sticks for the walk. That exception was Mackenzie Drewe, a young cancer survivor. She was allowed to carry a candle and lead the walk. “I don’t think […]
By Mary O’KEEFE It took a lot of work, volunteers, community support and paint to get to the grand opening Tuesday night of The Fire House, a place for kids to come to meet, do their homework, play some games, mingle and hopefully get a break from the “There’s nothing to do here” blues. “This […]
Leona Brooks Smith passed away at her home in La Crescenta on Oct. 24. She was 98. Leona was born in Los Angeles on Jan. 11, 1912. She was married to Gilbert “Smitty” Smith, longtime director of the La Cañada Youth House, for 45 years. He preceded her in death in 1983. Leona was an […]
Two-time chair of the Committee for a Clean & Beautiful Glendale (CCBG) passed away this past Monday, Oct. 25. After 25 years of service on CCBG, Arnold Milner leaves a legacy of accomplishments that Glendale residents will benefit from for many years to come. Arnold demonstrated a lifelong commitment to youth in our community. He […]
Born in La Crescenta, Rick’s smile brightened the lives of all he met. This beloved young man was struck down senselessly in the prime of his life. He had begun anew in Bullhead City together with his parents. Rick is survived by his mother Lillian King and stepfather Mark King; sisters Erin and Kerri; brother […]
Mary O’KEEFE If the long lines and happy pancake faces were any indication the Crescenta Valley Town Council Annual Pancake Breakfast was very successful. “We served well over 800 breakfasts,” said councilmember and pancake chair Dennis Van Bremen. Tickets were only $5 for pancakes, eggs, sausage, orange juice and coffee. Tickets were sold by councilmembers […]
By Brandon HENSLEY The Nov. 6 Crescenta Valley Town Council elections are drawing nearer, and last Thursday the council held a candidates’ forum during its meeting, as the public heard each candidates’ position on topics ranging from mansionization to the expansion of the 710 Freeway. Held inside the La Crescenta Library community room, eight of […]