By Brandon HENSLEY It’s Friday night in Montrose, and where does everyone want to go? To see a children’s author recruit new members as fans of his latest book, of course. Inside a crowded Once Upon a Time bookstore last Friday, Jon Scieszka spoke before a group of children about his book, “Spaceheadz,” and signed […]
Anna Dale Applebaum and Nisha Kae Chatterjee, both of La Cañada Flintridge, were named to the Dean’s List at Washington University in St. Louis for the fall 2010 semester. Both are graduates of La Cañada High School and are enrolled in the university’s College of Arts & Sciences. To qualify for the Dean’s List students […]
By Brandon HENSLEY Forget the grapes of wrath – wine enthusiasts had to fear the weather Saturday morning, Feb. 26. The snow had not yet fallen – that would come several hours later in the Foothills – but a cold and rainy weekend nevertheless forced the Stonebarn Vineyard Conservancy to move its winemaking class from […]
“I will never stop my efforts to stop the degradation of children – I will never stop, but I sure will put a dent in it.” Ty Ritter, Project Child Save’s president and founder made this vow to an audience of Kiwanis members who hung on every one of his frightening words at a regular […]
Captain Dave Silversparre of the CV Sheriff’s Station addressed the members of the La Cañada Flintridge Republican Committee at their monthly meeting at the LCF Country Club. The captain presented an upbeat report on the state of public safety in the city and provided tips for staying safe. Of particular interest was his report of […]
The YMCA of the Foothills announced the kick-off of its 2011 Annual Support Campaign, a fundraising effort to increase support for the Crescenta-Cañada and Verdugo Hills Family YMCAs as they work to improve and enhance the quality of life of those they serve. Gifts received are returned to the community in many forms: expanded connections […]
Getting ready to give new homes to cute Teddy bears for a special children’s program at the Crescenta Valley station of the Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department are (from left) Don Jose Verdugo Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) members Vice Regent Elaine La Marr, Regent Liz Craven and California State Society of DAR […]
By Misty DUPLESSIS On Feb. 22, Mary Alice Ayling celebrated her 102nd birthday with her daughter Mary Bremenour. Close family members including great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, friends and staff at the retirement home where Ayling lives in Montrose were also in attendance. Ayling was born in 1909 in Los Angeles and spent her early life […]
Dear Phyllis, In 2003 I purchased an 800 square foot home, married several years later and last year had twins. The home is simply too small. I was thinking it may be easier to just rent this home and buy another. Where do I start? Jim Dear Jim, Qualifying for a loan is a bit […]
Congressman David Dreier (R-CA) announced the names of his nominees to the United States Air Force, Military, Naval and Merchant Marine Academies. Local residents nominated to attend the U.S. Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs, Colo. are Alexandra Preiss of La Cañada Flintridge and Ian Taylor of La Crescenta. Nominated to attend the U.S. Military […]