The Flood of 1934 – Part II

The Flood of 1934 – Part II

By Jason KUROSU Flood risks have long been a part of La Crescenta’s history, long before the mudslides after the 2009 Station Fire, and controversies are repeated over the storage and removal of sediment flowing down from the mountainsides. The flood event of greatest magnitude, the New Year’s Day Flood of 1934, has reached the […]

RAMP CLOSURES FOR ROSE PARADE

 The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will close the following ramps for the Rose Parade:   Tuesday, December 31 through Wednesday, January 1 Ventura Freeway (SR-134) 8 p.m. to 2 p.m. – Eastbound Orange Grove Boulevard off-ramp 12 a.m. to 2 p.m.  – Westbound Orange Grove Boulevard on-ramp   Foothill Freeway (I-210) 8 p.m. to […]

Fireworks Banned in Angeles National Forest on New Year’s Eve

New Year’s Eve holiday visitors to the Angeles National Forest need to leave their fireworks at home, officials advise. “The use of fireworks is prohibited on all national forests,” said Thomas Contreras, forest supervisor. “The regulations are enforced, and violation is punishable as a misdemeanor by a fine of not more than $5,000, imprisonment of […]

Forest Officials Close Jackson Lake for Public Safety

Jackson Lake has been ordered closed by Angeles National Forest officials, from Saturday (Dec. 21) to March 31, to protect visitors from safety hazards including thin ice during the winter months. This will be a seasonal closure. Crowds of people are expected in the Wrightwood area this season. Forest Service officials are emphasizing public safety […]

Spirit of Giving Found in the Foothills

Spirit of Giving Found in the Foothills

Donations may have been lighter than in the past, but many still benefitted from the generosity of the community. By Mary O’KEEFE Santa, and his helpers, were very active this weekend distributing toys and helping families in need. Early Saturday morning, the Early Rodders classic car club lent a hand to Santa, and the Los […]

Glendale and La Cañada Floats Get Parade-Ready

Glendale and La Cañada Floats Get Parade-Ready

Preparations enter into final stages before the New Year’s Day debut. By Michael BRUER It’s that time of year again. While many play with their new Christmas gadgets and bask in the final days of 2013, others in the foothills community are hard at work – putting together memorable floats for this year’s Tournament of […]

Holiday Season Winds Down for Salvation Army but Need Continues

By Kevork KURDOGHLIAN The arrival of the Christmas season each year is highlighted by Christmas lights adorned on neighborhood houses, presents bunched under the Christmas tree, and ringing bells. Not just the bells on Santa’s sleigh, but those of the Salvation Army as well. They can be heard from the parking lot of many department […]

IN Brief

Holiday Hours at CVW Crescenta Valley Weekly will close at noon on Dec. 31, and will be closed all day Jan. 1. The paper will be delivered on Jan. 2. The office will be open on Jan. 2. Happy New Year! Blood Drive Scheduled Glendale Adventist Medical Center and the American Red Cross are partnering […]

Pierce Honored as ‘Hometown Hero’

Pierce Honored as ‘Hometown Hero’

By Isiah REYES Local resident and veteran Steve Pierce was one of three honored as a hometown hero by the Verdugo Hills Council of the Boy Scouts of America on Dec. 6. The trio was recognized for their commitment and patriotism to their community. “I enjoy volunteering,” Pierce said. “I do it because I feel […]

CRIME BLOTTER

Dec. 15 2900 block of Mary Street in La Crescenta, the driver’s side rear passenger window was shattered on a vehicle overnight. Dec. 12 400 block of Knight Way in La Cañada Flintridge, about a month ago a business owner received a letter from a company that provided software for her business stating that someone […]