Running around the town

From the desk of the publisher By Robin GOLDSWORTHY This time of the year always seems to be rather harried, especially if you have school-aged children. As parents, you’re either pushing for the completion of year-end projects or reminding them of their SATs. But I’ve had a chance to enjoy being a grown up around […]

Letters to the Editor

Kids N Kritters, Wags N Whiskers in Montrose May 2 was the 5th Annual Kids and Kritters Day. Town officials were everywhere arranging things…I even saw the unofficial mayor of Montrose, John Drayman, moving chairs around early in the morning helping with the arrangements. I spoke with Councilman Drayman a few Sundays ago, talking shop, […]

Gone in seconds…by Jim Chase

Note to Readers: This week I had every intention of continuing the discussion of driving and using a cell phone or texting. But as they always say (or at least they should) nothing gets your attention like a house on fire. I will return to the topic of driving under the influence of wireless phones […]

I love the smell of V8 exhaust in the morning…by Mike Lawler

One of the many things I love about living in the Crescenta Valley is the amazing amount of free activities available to its residents. For instance, how many of you knew that there is a weekly car show here, with a healthy mix of over 100 hot rods, vintage cars and exotics, that’s free to […]

In the air, on the ground

From the desk of the publisher – Robin Goldsworthy One reason I love living up here is the sense of community. However, every now and then I do venture outside our valley. Last Saturday night was such an occasion. My husband Steve flies helicopters and on Saturday evening we were invited to Santa Paula airport […]

And everyone ate

Excuse me while I loosen my belt. Last Sunday’s annual Taste of Montrose event was held along Honolulu Avenue. More than 20 restaurants participated in this fundraiser for CVHS Prom Plus. Every type of food – and dessert – imaginable was served up. This is one of my favorite fundraisers. It gives me a chance […]

Put this in your ear

I know you’re out there. I’ve seen you on Foothill Boulevard. And Honolulu Avenue. And Verdugo, Ramsdell, La Crescenta, and Ocean View. I’ve seen you on just about every street in town, in fact. Who are you? You’re the in-a-hurry, Abercrombie-attired guy who almost killed me – literally almost killed me – on Descanso Drive, […]

Mother luck

All my life I’ve been lucky with women, from the woman who gave birth to me, then on to my wife, and now my four daughters. As long as I can remember I’ve been constantly surrounded by good women. Man, talk about good karma! I want to tell you about the woman who started this […]