Warning of Scams Issued by CV Sheriff’s Station

Numerous law enforcement agencies have been made aware of a person calling and stating s/he is a detective from their station. The imposter tells the resident there is a warrant and the resident needs to pay a sum of money to avoid being arrested. While the CV Sheriff’s Station is not aware of anyone posing as […]

Council Moves Toward a More Electrified Power System

By Ruth SOWBY At the Tuesday night meeting of the Glendale City Council, Mayor Ardy Kassakhian congratulated the City on its Harrower Village groundbreaking that had councilmembers in attendance. The Village is a 40-unit, 100% affordable rental senior-housing project located at 912-920 E. Broadway and 117 S. Belmont Street. The Housing Authority has provided a total […]

CVHS Admin Gets Treated to Breakfast

CVHS Admin Gets Treated to Breakfast

On Monday, the Prom Plus organization and Prom Plus Club provided a welcome back-to-school breakfast for teachers and staff at Crescenta Valley High School. When the teachers and staff gathered for meetings to prepare for the 2022-23 school year they found Prom Plus Club high school members flipping pancakes for them. Photos and story by […]

Local Campuses Busy as Students Return to School

Local Campuses Busy as Students Return to School

Smiling faces overcame high temperatures as students made their way to school. By Lori BODNAR, Robin GOLDSWORTHY and Mary O’KEEFE It was a Wednesday morning full of hugs, high fives and welcome backs at local schools where teachers and staff greeted new and returning students. At Lincoln Elementary School, students ran up to each other, […]

Repairs to Pipeline Require Extreme Water Conservation

Repairs to Pipeline Require Extreme Water Conservation

By Mary O’KEEFE NASA missions explore the solar system for new worlds and water, or signs of ancient water sources, as evidence that indicates life. In fact, NASA’s motto in exploration is “follow the water.” Explorers of the universe know the value of finding water but for most people on Earth, water has been one […]

From the Desk of the Publisher <<< Robin Goldsworthy

Lingering Effects Last week, specifically Wednesday, was tough. Challenges included having a temporary layout guy (who worked his tail off yet pulled it all together) while our regular guru Steve was on vacation, wonky email service, Excel issues that made it nearly impossible to print route sheets for our delivery people and a reporter who […]

WEATHER WATCH <<< Taking a Look Outside Our Window

By Mary O’KEEFE   It may sound like a broken, albeit melting, record but the Earth has seen another hottest month on record. July 2022 was the world’s sixth hottest July on record, according to National Oceanic Atmospheric Agency (NOAA) National Center for Environmental Information. “Last month also saw Earth’s sixth hottest year-to-date on record […]

In brief

CV Town Council Meets Tonight The general meeting of the Crescenta Valley Town Council is tonight, Thursday, Aug. 18 at 7 p.m. at the La Crescenta Library, 2809 Foothill Blvd. The meeting is also available via Zoom (dial (669) 900-6833; meeting ID is 283 256 4275; password is 626159. Among the items on the agenda […]

History-Making Moment When LA Zoo is Awarded State Funds

History-Making Moment When LA Zoo is Awarded State Funds

By Mary O’KEEFE On Nov. 28, 1966 the Los Angeles Zoo first opened its gates at 5333 Zoo Drive. In 1981 it was the 11th zoo in the nation to establish a research department. Its goal is to “undertake studies aimed at increasing knowledge of zoo animals’ behavior, facilitating reproduction and improving living conditions,” according […]

Lantern Award Earned by USC-VHH Nurses

By Julia KOHUT After all of the challenges and trials over the last several years, the Emergency Dept. nurses at USC Verdugo Hills Hospital were recently honored for their hard work with the Lantern Award. According to its website, the ENA (Emergency Nurses Assn.) Lantern Award recognizes emergency departments that demonstrate exceptional and innovative performance […]