THEN »Onandarka Ranch was built at the base of the Verdugos by Col. Homer Baldridge near the turn of the last century. It operated as a fruit orchard and vineyard, and later as horse boarding and rental stables. The big show ring in the flats at the entrance to the Ranch off La Crescenta Avenue […]
By Mary O’KEEFE In case you haven’t read a newspaper, watched television or spoken to a teenager in the past few weeks you may not have heard the second in the “Twilight” vampire series has been released. “New Moon” was released on Nov. 20. Since then it has brought in $230.7 million. Ah, the power […]
Nine years ago, J. Paul Getty Center employees Elliott Kai-Kee and Ellen South discussed the fact that so many staff members at the hilltop campus are practicing artists. It made sense, they thought, to share their passion for art-making by starting an after-work drawing group. Since then, they’ve met with other staffers once a week […]
By Hyung Seok LEE CV Weekly Intern When strolling through downtown Montrose, one can see numerous stores and restaurants that all form one community mall. Among the many stores, one holds incredible significance in the foothill community. Once Upon A Time is the nation’s oldest children’s bookstore and is currently owned by Maureen Palacios. This […]
HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE, POTLUCK PLANNED The Sunland/Tujunga Art Association is hosting a holiday boutique and potluck dinner from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. tonight, Thursday, Dec. 3. The evening is a fundraiser that includes fun and food. The event is being held at the Sunland Park Senior Center at 8640 Fenwick St. in Sunland. For information, […]
Christmas trees at the Crescenta-Cañada Family YMCA have a tradition of giving back to the Youth & Government and Model United Nations programs. This is due to the hard work of delegates and staff who organize and run the YMCA’s annual tree lot. All proceeds from this popular and festive event go to help subsidize […]
By Charly SHELTON The holiday season is always a time for family, food, fun and films. The studios release their tent pole holiday pictures that usually are met with high acclaim – and this year will be no different. Starting Dec. 4: Everybody’s Fine – Robert DeNiro stars as a father who has all three […]
By Walsh CARVALHO The Falcons football season came to an end in Glendale last Friday night when CVHS fell to the South Hills Huskies with a final score of 23-33. Despite a solid effort by the Falcons (8-4), the South Hills Huskies (10-2) ended up with the winning combination of offense, defense and special teams. […]
Philmont Scout Ranch is one of three national camps operated by the Boy Scouts of America and is considered the “Holy Grail” to most Boy Scouts, often mentioned at a Scout’s Eagle Court of Honor as one of their most memorable experiences. Local Troop #509 of JPL sent a crew of seven Scouts and two […]
Members of the Book Club at Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy are hosting a drive for children’s books that will not only ensure that underprivileged kids receive the gift of a new book for Christmas, but also will teach children about giving back to their community. The club has partnered with the non-profit group Milk & […]