By Nicole MOORE On Jan. 2, the 128th Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade delighted onlookers, whether they were sitting in bleachers and along the sidewalks lining the parade route or watching from the comfort of their homes across America and around the world. The theme for the 2017 Rose Parade was “Echoes of Success.” As […]
Sen. Anthony Portantino introduced Resolution SCR 8, which will name the segment of the CA-134 freeway between the Glendale CA-2 and the Interstate 210 Freeway the President Barack H. Obama Freeway. President Obama attended Occidental College in Eagle Rock from 1979 to 1981 and lived in Pasadena during his sophomore year. His attendance at Occidental […]
Jan. 2 400 block of Meadow View Drive in La Cañada, a purse was stolen from an unlocked vehicle at 2 a.m. Jan. 1 5100 Crown Avenue in La Cañada, a wallet, key fob, child’s car seat and Google tablet were stolen from an unlocked vehicle overnight. 4700 block of Daleridge Road in La Cañada, […]
By Mary O’KEEFE The New Year had a rocky start for Roger and Tracy Frey when they faced the first day of 2017 with a head on collision at 7:10 p.m. in the 2600 block of Foothill Boulevard. The Freys are well known in the community as the owners of Franks Famous Kitchen and for […]
After over a decade of work by many local leaders on the dispensation of Caltrans owned properties along the SR-710 corridor, Sen. Anthony Portantino from La Cañada announced that Caltrans has begun the process of selling the homes. Veterans Realty Group has been selected as the contractor and, in the coming days, eligible residents will […]
By Robin GOLDSWORTHY Who says you can’t go home again? USC-Verdugo Hills Hospital CEO Keith Hobbs proved that the adage is indeed false when he headed back to his alma mater, Crescenta Valley High School, last month as Principal for a Day. According to the GUSD website, the Principal for a Day program strives to […]
By Mary O’KEEFE There are so many ways to get in and stay in shape especially in Southern California. CVW has recognized January as its Healthy Living month. Each week we will look at ways to begin the year in a healthy way but we want to go beyond the gyms and early morning runs. […]
By Pat KRAMER Coyotes are becoming increasingly prevalent in local neighborhoods along the foothill communities. Increasing development has led to a loss of natural wildlife habitat areas and the ongoing drought has further caused a scarcity in their food sources. These contributing factors mean residents will see more wildlife coming out of the hills to […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Jan. 1, 2017 saw new laws going into effect for Californians. In fact, Gov. Jerry Brown signed 898 bills in 2016. Below are just some new laws in effect this year beginning with several laws regarding drivers, drugs and privacy. Really Hands-free Phones Most drivers have seen other drivers holding their cellphones […]
“Nature chose for a tool, not the earthquake or lightning to rend and split asunder, not the stormy torrent or eroding rain, but the tender snow-flowers noiselessly falling through unnumbered centuries.” –John Muir “Happy New Year!” What a way to spend New Year’s Eve. We were heading back home after a post-Christmas get away. Our […]