9/11 Remembered in the Crescenta Valley

By Mary O’KEEFE and Sammi SLAYBACK The Crescenta Valley community had the opportunity to recognize 9/11 last week with three separate events held over two days. The first was a Remembrance Parade that began at 9:11 a.m. on 9/11 that wound through the streets of the Crescenta Valley. Later that day, an emotional tribute was […]

Community Members Work Up a Thirst at Chili Cook Off

By Sammi SLAYBACK On Saturday, the La Crescenta Library cooked up some fun with its third annual chili cook off. Foothill residents made their way to the library’s community room where volunteers had set up tables for the contestants’ crock-pots, and seating areas where tasters could enjoy samples of each entry. There were several different […]

Moms Hoping for Shady Deal

By Sammi SLAYBACK For the past three years, the Moms Club of the Foothills has been raising money and support from the foothills community to place a sunshade over the children’s play area at La Cañada’s Memorial Park. Moms Club is an international nonprofit organization that offers support and camaraderie for community mothers. The organization […]

Burrito Breakfast Fundraiser is Muy Bueno

By Sammi SLAYBACK Early birds gathered at Rosemont Middle School on Saturday morning for what is hoped to be the first annual burrito breakfast. Hosted by Crescenta Valley High School’s Key Club, the Academy of Science and Medicine, and Rosemont Middle School’s Camp Firework, the breakfast was a fundraiser to support various health organizations that […]

Arts and Crafts Festival Celebrates 29 Years

Crowds swarm onto Honolulu Avenue in search of unique items, favorite foods. By Sammi SLAYBACK Artists and craftsmen from all over     California – as well as from other states – gathered to celebrate Montrose’s 29th Annual Arts and Crafts Festival on Saturday and Sunday. Approximately 300 vendors set up their tents along Honolulu Avenue in […]

Memorial Day Observed in the Crescenta Valley

Locals turn out to remember those who died in service to their country. By Jason KUROSU, Mary O’KEEFE and Sammi SLAYBACK “They fell like brave men, true as steel. And pour’d their blood like rain. We feel we owe them all we have. And can but kneel and weep again.” These lyrics, written by Mrs. […]

Luminarias Lit to Remember Those Lost to Cancer

By Sammi SLAYBACK In celebrating the Foothills Relay For Life’s 12th consecutive year and to raise awareness of the two day event coming up May 12-May 13, community liaison and event organizer Regan Boone held a luminaria ceremony following a Relay event on Saturday evening. The ceremony was held at the corner of Ocean View […]

Sunland-Tujunga Celebrates with Easter Carnival

Sunland-Tujunga Celebrates with Easter Carnival

By Sammi SLAYBACK After over 50 years of successful Easter carnivals, the Sunland-Tujunga Chamber of Commerce held yet another this past weekend, April 6 through April 8. Rides, games, food and live music held at Sunland Park kept families occupied on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Easter egg hunts were held for children on both Saturday […]

Racing to Raise

Racing to Raise

By Sammi SLAYBACK Rosemont students could be seen racing all over campus on Thursday in competition for a number of possible prizes. In order to qualify for the festivities, students had to individually raise money for Heifer International, a non-profit organization that focuses on ending hunger and poverty throughout the world. The Heifer projects give […]