By Marissa GOULD Since the Station Fire, wildlife that typically stayed in the wild has been seen closer to people’s homes and neighborhoods. Prior to the 2009 blaze, it wasn’t unusual to see possums and raccoons roaming the area but since 2009 residents are now keeping their eyes open for bears and mountain lions. However, […]
By Marissa GOULD Volunteers converged on the site of historic Rockhaven recently, armed with little more than scrub brushes, cleanser and determination. The former sanitarium, which was established in 1923 by nurse Agnes Richards, served women suffering from mental illness. Since its closure in 2004, the historic buildings have suffered from neglect, relying on time […]
By Marissa GOULD Though the official start of summer is still a few weeks off, it was summer-like temperatures that the Crescenta Valley community enjoyed at the annual Montrose Arts & Crafts Festival held last weekend. As in years past, attendees experienced live music, fun and, most importantly, some fine artists. This was the 32nd […]
By Marissa GOULD The Glendale Police Dept. opened its doors on Saturday to entertain and educate citizens at its open house. Despite the heat, there was a strong showing from those eager to learn what goes on in its local police department. Lined up outside the department were a variety of information booths. There were […]
By Marissa GOULD The weather may have been gray and cloudy on Memorial Day, but that did not deter foothills’ residents from coming to Memorial Park in La Cañada to sit, talk to their neighbors, and enjoy the various booths that Fiesta Days’ Afternoon in the Park offered. There were 18 booths that surrounded […]
By Marissa GOULD It was an artful Saturday for the Montrose Shopping Park, the location of ArtWalk. Artists of every type gathered on Honolulu Avenue to sell their wares. Booths and stands were set up to better showcase their work, whatever the medium. Those who strolled by could find oil paintings, watercolors, jewelry, pottery and […]
By Marissa GOULD There are very few things can get a slumbering community up in the morning – especially as early as 7:30 a.m. on a Sunday. However, Boy Scout troop 317 managed to wake up the community with their second annual pancake breakfast. The pancake breakfast is the main fundraiser for Troop 317. The […]
Being College Bound I remember being in eighth grade at my grandparents’ house when they suddenly asked me, “Marissa, where do you want to go to college?” At the time, I just shrugged and replied, “UCLA, I guess,” because that was the only college I really knew of. Now, five years later, after applying to […]
By Marissa GOULD, intern Film noir: a movie genre categorized by crime dramas in black and white cinematography that reflect American culture in the ’40s and ’50s. Typically, film noir movies can only be found on obscure TV stations or from shady sites online. But last Saturday, fans of the genre could of headed to […]
By Marissa GOULD, intern Deukmejian Wilderness Park on Markridge Road in La Crescenta is a favorite spot for hikers, nature lovers and even gardeners. Whether traversing the 700-plus acres of trails or spending some quiet time in the amphitheatre near the historic stone barn, Deukmejian offers something for every type of outdoor lover. But visitors […]