Preparing for Relay for Life

Though months away, local supporters are getting ready for the 24 hour walk to show that those fighting cancer are not alone. By Mary O’Keefe There is a variety of reactions when a person hears their doctor say, “I found a lump.” Some panic, some pray and others wait calmly for the other shoe to […]

Ancient Worlds roll up to Mountain Avenue

Ancient Worlds roll up to Mountain Avenue

By Mary O’KEEFE Mountain Avenue Elementary sixth graders went on a field trip this week and only had to go as far as the front of their school. The Los Angeles County Museum of Art pulled its Ancient World mobile museum up to the school on Tuesday and opened its doors for the students. “This […]

Meet Ivy Hopper

ivy.hopper@gmail.com Ivy Hopper is a teen columnist who talks with authors and fans of books that are currently being read by today’s youth. This week I sat down with author Ashley Rhodes Courter who wrote Three Little Words. Here is what Ashley Rhodes-Courter had to say to me: Ivy: Where did the idea come from […]

The holidays are here

With Thanksgiving behind us, the Christmas season has officially kicked off! Or should I say “blew in”? My gosh, were the winds ever intense this past weekend! Thankfully we hadn’t even attempted to put up any holiday decorations. I think that if we had we would still be chasing them down the street. But the […]

Getting ready for a parade

Getting ready for a parade

A 33 year tradition continues on Saturday as the community gathers to enjoy the annual Montrose Christmas Parade. By Mary O’KEEFE In Crescenta Valley the holiday season does not officially begin until Santa flies over Honolulu Avenue in a police helicopter. That is the official start of the Montrose Christmas Parade and the time that […]

Technology use, budget cuts topics of board meeting

By Chris BLUME Privacy rights for users of school technology was one subject tackled at the Nov. 17 meeting of the Glendale Unified School District board of education. After hearing from the public, discussion turned to a new board policy concerning employee use of technology provided by the district. Among the items discussed was employee […]

Gladiator Championship Report

Gladiator Championship Report

Saturday, Nov. 21 Pee Wee (Conference Championship) Final Score: La Cañada: 36 Walnut Diamond Bar Cowboys: 6 The La Cañada Gladiators left no doubt that they deserved the Conference Championship with a 36-6 triumph over the previously undefeated Walnut Diamond Bar Cowboys on Saturday afternoon at Mountain View High School in El Monte.  In addition […]

Appreciating all that the Crescenta Valley has to offer

Appreciating all that the Crescenta Valley has to offer

“Feeling grateful or appreciative of someone or something in your life actually attracts more of the things that you appreciate and value into your life.” Christiane Northrup I am appreciative of the great town we live in.  The Crescenta Valley boasts great mountainous views, wonderful schools, superb weather and a great community.  I hope everyone […]

Visit the Montrose Shopping Park this weekend

Visit the Montrose Shopping  Park this weekend

If you are like most people this weekend brings some much anticipated time off. Yay! The family is in town, you are rested after your Thanksgiving dinner and you are ready for some fun. I was just reading an article in Women’s Wear Daily, a magazine for  the retail trade. The consensus is that people […]

Thanksgiving and shopping time

Thanksgiving and shopping time

Okay, it is the day all of us decide to put on a few extra pounds! How can you resist when you sit down at the table with your loved ones and have all that great food in front of you. Definitely a good time to count our blessing and give thanks for all we […]