La Canada Town Center

The Thursday, August 21st 2008, opening of Sport Chalet’s 45,000 square foot “Building A” of the La Canada Town Center is the first of several grand openings expected to occur in coming months at the $60 million complex. The new development encompasses 11 acres of prime real estate in the center of the La Cañada community, which allows for the self proclamation as La Cañada Town Center.

The development is the accomplishment of a dream that Norbert Olbertz, Sport Chalet’s founder, has tried to carry out for over half a century. Norbert’s vision stems back to 1959 when he and his wife owned and operated the Sport Chalet ski shop that was located on the Northeast corner of Foothill Boulevard and Angeles Crest, which remained in business up until it was demolished to make way for the new Town Center. Olberz has come a long way since the first opening of the humble ski shop, as he now stands behind the companies chain of 52 Sport Chalet stores. In addition to the La Canada Sport Chalet, 15 restaurants and shops will be located at the complex, gradually opening to the public as they each are nearing completion.

Some have argued against the commercial development being brought into the secluded upper-middle to upper class family community of La Cañada, which is a town that caters to its residents by providing a safe environment and top public schools. One should hope though, that the majority of La Cañada’s residents appreciate the refreshing change brought in; A lifelong vision of a La Canada Flintridge resident who seems to have maintained the ideals of a family town with his 11 acre complex located in the towns new center.

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Pasadena Farmer's Market

Enjoy Fresh Local Fruits, Vegetables and Farm Products! If you have never been to Pasadena's Farmers' Market, you are in for a real treat. You'll love the experience of buying directly from the farmer that grows the food. What you'll love even more is the fresh, delicious taste of locally grown, nutritious fruits, vegetables and farm products.
Their certified vendors only sell what they grow--or, to say it another way, they won't sell you anything that they did not grow. You know where your food came from, and who grew it for you!

They also have other vendors offering jams, jellies, fish, and more, but we do not
permit craft vendors. There are usually about 40 vendors at Victory Park on Saturdays.
The market is cash only, and we accept EBT (Electronic Benefit Transfer). We are open rain or shine Saturdays 8:30am - 12:30pm Victory Park, Sierra Madre Blvd.

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San Marino Hidden Tranquility

If you are living in San Marino or are thinking about relocating to San Marino, you've come to the right place.

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San Marino rests just below the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains. The beauty of the city parks and landmarks make San Marino a proud and beautiful part of Los Angeles County. The quality of the community's resources provide tremendous value and enjoyment for residents and their guests.
San Marino is also regarded as having one of the best-performing schools in the Greater Los Angeles area. Its high school consistently ranks as the one of the highest API score among public high schools in California, with nearly 99% of the high school graduates going on to 2 or 4 year colleges. All of its public schools are honored as a California Distinguished School and a United States National Blue Ribbon School.
The city includes the estate of Henry E. Huntington, who made a fortune in the development of Southern California and opened the library and art collections in his large neo-Palladian mansion to the public in 1919, best known as the Huntington Library. At the time, San Marino was some twelve miles from Los Angeles. Huntington Drive and Sierra Madre Boulevard serve as the main thoroughfares, leading to Pasadena, Alhambra and San Gabriel.
In the middle of San Marino lies Lacy Park, known best for its Rose Garden and the annual 4th of July Parade. It is one of the prettiest parks in the San Gabriel Valley. Every year, the City of San Marino holds a 4th of July celebration in Lacy Park.

Today, San Marino is one of the wealthiest cities per capita in the United States. If you are looking for a safe, pristine neighborhood with excellent schools, San Marino is a great choice.

If you are seriously considering selling your San Marino luxury home and would like a private consultation with a Luxury Real Estate Agent, please contact Rivas Estates at (626) 497-4606.