Two Strike Park Memorial Gets Support on Veteran’s Day

By Mary O’KEEFE Today at a ceremony in honor of Veteran’s Day, members of the American Legion and Veteran’s of Foreign Wars created a Walk of Honor for veterans that have served in the military since 911. The ceremony began at Two Strike Park today at 3 p.m. after an all day vigil by veterans. […]

Meatball Doing Well

Meatball, the Crescenta Valley bear that was relocated to the Lions, Tigers & Bears sanctuary in Alpine, Calif., has been deemed in good health after having a physical exam from sanctuary vet Dr. Jane Meier. The bear was neutered and underwent a complete physical, including bloodwork, parasite testing and a dental exam. A microchip was […]

from the desk of the publisher

Seemed Like the First Time As I write this Tuesday evening, the election results are coming in and it appears that Barack Obama has retained the title of president of the United States. Disappointing to some, exhilarating for others. Regardless of the outcome and despite political leanings, I think I join a gigantic percentage of […]

22% Fear Returns this Week to CVHS

By Brandon HENSLEY Crescenta Valley High School students have more experiences to share this year when it comes to bullying, and that’s being highlighted this month at the high school in a play called “22% Fear.” The play ran last week and will end its run today, Friday, and Saturday at the school’s MacDonald Auditorium. […]

Halloween in the Foothills

By Ted AYALA Kids of all ages converged onto Montrose for the Montrose Shopping Park Association’s (MSPA) annual Spooktacular on Halloween. The Spooktacular is a trick-or-treating event held by the MSPA every year that encourages local residents to visit the area while giving their children a safe environment to collect candy. The 2200, 2300 and […]

Election Complete Now Back to Work

By Mary O’KEEFE The good news: no more political commercials, phone calls asking for candidate support, mailings and door hangers. The bad news: California residents must now start deciphering what all the propositions mean and how it will affect their families and their bottom line. President Barack Obama (D) was re-elected for a second term. […]

Veteran’s Day Recognition at Two Strike Park

By Mary O’KEEFE Veteran’s Day will be observed on Sunday at Two Strike Park hosted by veterans from the American Legion Post 288 and Veterans of Foreign Wars 1614. “Veteran’s Day is for all that served regardless of where or when they served, or what branch of military service they were in,” said Mike Baldwin, […]

CRIME BLOTTER

Nov. 5 8400 block of Wiladonda Drive in La Cañada Flintridge, a resident reported that his spare tire that was located under his vehicle was stolen between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. Nov. 3 4800 block of Dyer Street in La Crescenta, several items were stolen from a home. Pry marks were found on two […]

Glendale Nominated for Award

Whole Foods to move regional HQ to city. By Ted AYALA The Glendale City Council announced at its Tuesday joint meeting with the successor to the redevelopment agency that it had been nominated by Los Angeles County for its “Annual Most Business Friendly City” award. The award, which is conferred by the Los Angeles County […]

Three New Members on CVTC

By Mary O’KEEFE On the local level on Saturday, La Crescenta residents came to the Community Room at La Crescenta Library to cast their vote for Crescenta Valley Town Council members. There were six seats open, and six candidates. The top three vote getters were seated on the Council, the other three candidates are the […]