By Charly SHELTON The annual Pasadena Showcase House of Design dates back to 1965 when it was established as a fundraiser for The Pasadena Junior Philharmonic Committee. Since that time, PSHD has become one of the nation’s largest and most successful house and garden tours. Now, for the first time in its 56-year history, guests […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Crescenta Valley’s traditional Patriot Day motorcade took a not-so-traditional route on Sept. 11 as it wound its way from La Crescenta through Glendale and Tujunga and back. The motorcade of classic cars and hot rods annually recognize emergency responders and, for the past seven years, has driven past local schools as part […]
Residents experience stinging eyes and reduced visibility due to local fires. By Mary O’KEEFE The Bobcat Fire continues to add to the smoke-filled skies above Crescenta Valley, Glendale and nearby foothill communities. As of 4 p.m. on Wednesday, the Bobcat Fire has burned about 44,393 acres and is 3% contained. The fire had been at […]
By Charly SHELTON This week continues our series spotlighting hometown favorite restaurants adapting to the new normal of COVID-19 life. We head east to La Cañada to Hill Street Café & Bar, a staple in the Crescenta Valley since 1991. Hill Street Café moved off of Hill Street, just a block west, many years ago […]
By Charly SHELTON Rockhaven. No property in the Crescenta Valley sparks more discussion or controversy over its proper use. Last week, we offered part one of this two-part series on Rockhaven Sanitarium. We shared the history of the property and its current state, specifically that it has fallen into deep disrepair due to an apparent […]
The historic property began as a vibrant haven for troubled women but is now in a state of disrepair. By Charly SHELTON Rockhaven. No property in the Crescenta Valley sparks more discussion or controversy over its proper use. This week, we begin a two-part series looking deeply into Rockhaven Sanitarium – its history, […]
By Charly SHELTON COVID-19 is still widespread across the state, but it is declining in impact every day. Currently, the state has 10.9 new COVID-19 positive cases per day per 100,000 people and the statewide positivity rate sits at 6%. In Los Angeles County, there are 13.1 new positive cases per day, per 100,000 people, […]
By Charly SHELTON Several weeks ago, Knott’s Berry Farm opened its doors for the first time in months to welcome guests. The Taste of Calico food festival was an outdoor dining experience that was slated for two weekends in July. Due to overwhelming demand it was extended into August. Now, due to overwhelming demand […]
As of Aug. 18 over 20 fires were burning across the state. The heat, along with the dry vegetation, creates a perfect wildfire recipe. By Mary O’KEEFE People in the areas of the Crescenta Valley and Glendale will not be surprised to learn that fires are affecting air quality. Since the wildfires started, the South […]
By Charly SHELTON There have been 5,762 wildfire incidents this year, according to Cal Fire. These fires are responsible for burning an estimated 204,481 acres and damaging or destroying 181 structures including houses. And with fire season already underway, this number will continue to grow as temperatures linger in the 90°s, at least through the […]