Crowds Wowed at Fireworks Show

By Maddy PUMILIA
About 5,000 people from either close-by or faraway brought their blankets and lawn chairs to La Crescenta Elementary School to witness what most love to see on the Fourth of July – a fireworks show in celebration of America’s independence.
“It’s a great community event that we put together. It’s something people look forward [...]

Ready to Celebrate the Fourth

By Mary O’KEEFE
Celebrating America’s Independence has been a tradition in the United States since 1776. On July 2, 1776 representatives from the 13 colonies, at the time still fighting for their independence, gathered to work on what would become the Declaration of Independence. Two days later, the delegates adopted the document and since then the [...]

Fireworks Fundraising Underway

The Crescenta Valley Fireworks Association is preparing for the 2011 4th of July fireworks show at La Crescenta Elementary School. Donations are being sought to meet the many expenses that have to be considered and paid prior to the event. Less than half of the expenses are paid by ticket sales and it is the [...]

The rockets red glare

By Mary O’KEEFE
The economy extinguished many Fourth of July fireworks celebrations across the country but in La Crescenta the night sky once again was ablaze with the traditional red, white and blue sparklers.
“It is a good family time,” said Christian Pablico.
Pablico watched as his wife Rowena helped put a temporary Prom Plus tattoo on daughter [...]

Snap, crackle, and pop – don’t forget about your pup!

By Odalis A. SUAREZ
As the fourth of July approaches this weekend, be sure to consider how the snap, crackle, and pop can affect your furry critters at home. Veterinarian Dr. James Speas from Crescenta-Cañada Pet Hospital gives pet owners a few tips to assure your pet stays calm and safe that night.

Medicinal Remedies
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Preparing for this year’s fireworks

For the third year in a row, the Crescenta Valley Fireworks Association brought a phenomenal 4th of July Celebration back to the foothills.
Plans for the 2010 show are now under way. Although the show is enjoyed by many there are many expenses that have to be considered and paid prior to the event. Some of [...]