CALTRANS STREAMLINES PROCESS TO ACCEPT ELECTRONIC BIDS

 Caltrans has begun a pilot program to accept contractor bids through an online electronic bidding (e-bid) system, which reduces project costs and expedites the bidding process. Previously, contractor bids had to be physically delivered to Caltrans district offices across California, depending on where the job was to be built. But with the new pilot program, […]

Don’t Shoot! Celebrate the New Year Safely

As 2012 is coming to a close, there are some who are looking forward to welcoming the New Year with celebratory gunfire. Capt. Dave Silversparre and the men and women of Crescenta Valley Sheriff’s Station would like to remind everyone of a few key points to remember while celebrating this New Year’s Eve; Deputies from […]

Charges Filed in Fatal Pasadena Accident

Two alleged gang members, a male and a female, who led Pasadena police on a brief chase on Christmas Day that ended in a fatal crash, killing two people, were charged today with murder and other counts, the District Attorney’s Office announced. Darrell Lee Williams, 22, and Brittany Michellle Washington, 21, are scheduled to be […]

New Years Without Gunfire

As 2012 is coming to a close, there are some who are looking forward to welcoming the New Year with celebratory gunfire. Crescenta Valley Sheriff’s Station would like to remind everyone of a few key points to remember while celebrating this New Year’s Eve; –Shooting a gun into the air is a felony. You will […]

CHP TO CONDUCT SOBRIETY/DRIVER LICENSE CHECKPOINT

The Altadena Area office of the California Highway Patrol (CHP) will conduct a sobriety/driver license checkpoint on Friday, December 28, 2012, within the unincorporated area of east Altadena. We would like to remind everyone to designate a sober driver.  Driving under the influence is inexcusable and has cost the lives of too many people,” said […]

Christmas Tree Recycle

By Ashley FILIPEK Both the City of Glendale and County of L.A. have arranged tree pick-up or drop-off locations to take care of all the Christmas trees. The City of Glendale Integrated Waste Management Division is offering a free curbside recycling program from Dec. 26 through Jan. 18. Each year the City of Glendale provides […]

The Year In Review 2012

The Year In Review 2012

January • In an unfortunate way to usher in 2012, a New Year’s Eve fire devastated a home in the 4900 block of Pennsylvania Avenue. The home belonged to a Dean and Lucy Witkop. Lucy is a Crescenta Valley High School teacher. The fire caused $150,000 in damage and $120,000 in loss of contents. No […]

Historic Rocky Cola to Close Its Doors

Historic Rocky Cola to Close Its Doors

By Mary O’KEEFE “Just turn right onto Honolulu Avenue at Rocky Cola.” “I will meet you at Rocky Cola.” “Montrose? Oh yeah, that’s where that real diner is.” Those who are longtime residents of Crescenta Valley and those who are visiting the area for the first time have spoken these phrases. Rocky Cola Café has […]

Davis Elected President Again, New Officers Sworn in at CVTC

By Brandon HENSLEY Before it was time to eat the holiday treats on the back tables of the Community Room at the La Crescenta Library, business had to be handled for the Crescenta Valley Town Council on Dec. 20, and that meant re-electing Cheryl Davis as council president and swearing in the new councilmembers. Davis […]

Colorado Boulevard – Here They Come

With New Year’s Day just – well, days – away, the cities of La Cañada and Glendale are working hard to finish their entries for the 124th Rose Parade hosted by the Pasadena Tournament of Roses. By Michael J. ARVIZU Even a little cold and rain couldn’t dampen the spirits of the volunteers working on […]