The Sam Merrill trail to Echo Mountain starts at the Cobb Estate which is at the very top of N Lake Avenue where it dead ends at Loma Alta Drive in Altadena. Distance: 5.4 miles (8.7 km) Difficulty: Hard Total Ascent: 1730 feet Permits: Free The Echo Mountain hike is an advanced level hike that involves…
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Spring 2020 Events at The Huntington Library & Botanical Gardens Visiting The Huntington Library & Botanical Gardens during the Spring is a great time, for obvious reasons. Most of the botanicals are in full bloom, and the gardens are as beautiful as ever. Another reason to visit is because of their long list of fun…
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March 13, 2020 6:00-10:00PM About ArtNight ArtNight is an ongoing partnership among many cultural institutions and the Cultural Affairs Division of the City of Pasadena. The event is sponsored by the Pasadena Arts & Culture Commission with support from the Pasadena Department of Transportation, Los Angeles Metropolitan Transit Authority, and Pasadena Center Operating Company. ARMORY…
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COMING ON MARKET FEBRUARY 17TH! 3 BEDROOMS | 3 BATHROOMS | 2,063 SQ FEET | $995,000 This single-family home is located close to the foothills in a beautiful, quite neighborhood with exceptional views of the San Gabriel Mountains. 2782 Woodlyn Rd is in the East Central neighborhood in Pasadena, CA in close proximity to Eaton…
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Low interest rates boost housing market in second half of year as home prices post strong gains in December, C.A.R. reports. – Existing, single-family home sales totaled 398,880 in December on a seasonally adjusted annualized rate, down 1.0 percent from November and up 7.4 percent from December 2018. LOS ANGELES (Jan. 17) – Tight housing inventory tamped…
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The Original Renaissance Fair | Irwindale, CA Begun in 1963 in Agoura, near Malibu, to create “living history” for school children and their families, the Original Renaissance Pleasure Faire has grown into an annual interactive playground and gallery for over 200,000 participants and guests. It has given birth to an industry nationwide and this year…
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BODDY HOUSE The Boddy House is currently undergoing renovations and will reopen as the Pasadena Showcase House of Design from April 21 – May 19. You can get tickets for the Showcase House at pasadenashowcase.org. The Pasadena Showcase House of Design is a nonprofit and all money raised from this event will support local music programs.…
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Jackalope Indie Artisan Festival | Pasadena A weekend shopping destination featuring over 200 local, curated and hand-selected artisans, crafters, and DIY enthusiasts. Shoppers can expect to find trendsetting indie goods including original fashion and jewelry design, ceramics and paper goods, innovative home decor and housewares, art and photography, plus much more. Dates: April 27th &…
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Big Bear Lake, California is a resort town just a short drive from Los Angeles or Orange County. Big Bear is at an elevation of 6700 feet, therefore the winters provide plenty of snow for skiing, snowboarding or sledding with young kids. The Fall is a great time for mild temperatures and fresh air, with…
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Home Sales Were Steady in August After Four Straight Months of Decline. Existing-Home Sales Decline Across the Country in September Share Existing-home sales remained steady in August after four straight months of decline, according to the National Association of Realtors®. Existing-home sales declined in September after a month of stagnation in August, according…
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