Have you helped anyone this week?

“None of us has gotten where we are solely by pulling ourselves up from our own bootstraps. We got here because somebody bent down and helped us.” – Thurgood Marshall One way to help is to join us in welcoming into the Crescenta Valley two new businesses.   Please join us Friday, April 30th at 4:30pm […]

Spa offers comfort, high end treatments

By Shana LiVIGNI Blush Day Spa has called its current location in La Cañada home for the past 12 years. This relaxing spa caters to men and women, offering all types of specialty services. An endomologist works on common cellulite problems using targeted therapy and there is also a massage therapist on site. Owner Kimberly […]

LOOK! It’s Those Fabulous Berger Boys!

Can you believe that Montrose Bowl ( 2334 Honolulu 249-3895) has been around since 1936! It was originally built as a movie theater but there were not enough fire exits, thus the bowling alley was born. Bob Berger’s parents purchased the business in 1982. They are retired now and Bob the son is running things. […]

Holy Gate impact felt around the world

By Hyung Seok LEE CV Weekly Intern With four churches worldwide, Holy Gate Evangelical Church focuses on international aid and strengthening the body of Christ at the same time. It was established in Montrose in 1998 and continues to serve the community as a place of worship. There are close to 150 people who attend […]

My Kind of Chicken Salad

Last week I gave you the first recipe of a three-part series, Egg Salad; today’s recipe is Chicken salad, my kind of salad , with sweet, crunchy and savory all put together and the best part it’s delicious and a cinch to make. Ingredients: 2 cups diced cooked chicken 1 cup red or green seedless […]

Just For Fun

ARMENIAN FESTIVAL THIS WEEKEND The ninth annual Armenian Festival is May 1-2 at the Glendale Civic Auditorium, 1401 N. Verdugo Road in Glendale. The admission cost is $3. Armenian costume shows, exhibitions, children’s games, ethnic foods and pastries will be presented. Saturday hours are from 1 p.m. to midnight; Sunday from 11 a.m. to 7 […]

Brilliant finale for Santa Cecilia Orchestra’s season

By Ted AYALA The 2009/2010 season of the Santa Cecilia Orchestra came to a spectacular close on April 25 with a concert celebrating the bicentenary of Mexico’s independence. The program, held at Occidental College’s Thorne Hall, was devoted exclusively to orchestral works by Mexican composers. Mexico has its own very long and proud tradition in […]

Golfing benefits scholarship fund

It was a picture perfect day that greeted golfers of the 13th Annual Montrose Verdugo City Golf Championship. There were 50 players attempting to win the opportunity to wear the coveted Green Jacket and call themselves “champion.” At the end of the day it was long time MVCGC tournament player and former Asian tour pro […]

Volunteers honored at annual dinner

By Hyung Sok LEE Photo by Jennifer TANJI The Crescenta Valley Sheriff’s volunteers proved their commitment to the foothill area when over 40 volunteers were recognized for giving over 1,000 hours each of service to the community. The Crescenta Valley Sheriff’s Station hosted its 25th annual volunteer dinner for all who donate time to the […]