By Ted AYALA “What he did,” said Edward Lafian, treasurer of the Armenian-American Chamber of Commerce, pausing for a moment to gather his thoughts, “was bring hope to the Armenian community.” He was referring to the late Larry Zarian, former mayor of Glendale and the first Armenian-American mayor in its history. Zarian succumbed last week […]
“My advice on how to survive what life throws at you is to keep going despite the bumps, curves, ditches, detours and unpaved roads, and focus your attention and love outwardly and keep smiling. This is the way we went about our lives, living with cancer. We did the best we could under some very […]
By Mary O’KEEFE A 36-year-old La Crescenta woman was arrested for suspicion of possession of narcotics and drug paraphernalia after an investigation at 7-Eleven on Tuesday night. At about 10 p.m. on Tuesday, Glendale police officers saw the woman who appeared to be under the influence of drugs. According to the police report, the woman […]
Oct. 16 2900 Mountain Pine Drive in La Crescenta, a Bluetooth earpiece and garage door opener were stolen from an unlocked vehicle. The car had been ransacked and the items were stolen at overnight. Oct. 15 Foothill (210) Freeway and Foothill Boulevard in La Cañada Flintridge, a 47-year-old Pasadena woman was arrested for possession of […]
On Friday, Holy Redeemer Middle School science teacher Beth Cohen organized a unique event for the students, a Reverse Science Fair. The fair featured scientists who presented ideas and experiments to the students while the students took notes. The scientists gave various demonstrations from astronomy to biology and from physics to engineering. “It is so […]
Clark Magnet High School’s annual senior barbecue was held on Friday. The fiesta-themed event offered hot dogs, quesadillas, and nachos with cheese and salsa for the estimated 200-250 seniors. The event was organized by ASB and the senior class committee. Adding to the festive mood were colorful decorations that included pinatas, sombreros, Spanish tablecloths, and […]
By Mary O’KEEFE It’s official: Trader Joe’s market will have its grand opening on Oct. 28 at 8 a.m. Community members have been watching the progress of the building at 2462 Honolulu Ave. as in recent weeks trucks have been in and out of the location, the exterior façade has been completed and interior lights […]
Despite community protest, Walgreens CUP granted. By Jason KUROSU An application for a conditional use permit to sell beer and wine became a point of contention and discussion for members of the community and the Crescenta Valley Land Use Committee. Walgreens, located at 3001 Foothill Boulevard, applied for the use permit, the application of which […]
“…There are cars in front of me and i can’t stop…” Terrified Driver Employs Sheriffs’ Help Los Angeles County Sheriff’s dispatcher (Law Enforcement Technician) Richard Engersbach of the Crescenta Valley Station is credited with avoiding a potentially disastrous situation yesterday when a call came in from a woman whose car allegedly had a stuck accelerator. […]
By Mary O’KEEFE A hiker missing since Saturday has been found. The Montrose Search and Rescue Team assisted the Sierra Madre Search and Rescue in their search for Willis Abner, 30. Abner, an avid hiker who began his hike on Thursday and was to return by Saturday, was discovered today uninjured on Highway 39. “He […]