Get Out Your Lei and Best Hawaiian Shirt

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 […]

Done Deal? Walgreens to Sell Alcohol

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 […]

Starbucks Takes Heat at MSPA Meeting

By Jason KUROSU A proposal for a Starbucks in Montrose continues to undergo scrutiny among citizens and local merchants, some who are excited about the potential business a Starbucks could bring in and some who are worried about the corporate symbol of Starbucks in a town built on Mom and Pop stores. Starbucks representatives met […]

Suspicious Package on Rosemont Avenue Deemed Safe

By Mary O’KEEFE An incident involving a suspicious briefcase that was left on the Foothill (210) Freeway crossover bridge on Rosemont Avenue ended at about 7:30 p.m. on Monday when the Los Angeles County Sheriff Department’s Arson/Explosive Unit (Bomb Squad) rendered the area safe. During the investigation a robot was deployed to approach the bag. […]

Sale Saves More than Money

By Brandon HENSLEY A saying goes that everyone has been affected by cancer in some way, whether it be from personal experience or knowing someone who has had it. That is true for students at CV High School and this month they will be participating in a cause as a reminder to never give up […]