Andrew Roger Adams

Andrew Roger Adams

Sept. 25, 1928 – Aug. 21, 2015 Andrew Roger Adams was born in Glendive, Montana to Helen Wodke Adams on Sept. 25, 1928. Andrew was delivered just two minutes after his twin brother Robin. He was the youngest of eight siblings of which there were six boys and a set of twin girls. Andrew never […]

A Ride of Remembrance

The public is invited to join in the 9/11 Remembrance Parade and the celebration of firefighters and law enforcement at Bob Smith Toyota. By Mary O’KEEFE his year’s 9/11 Remembrance Parade has a few extra vehicles, a few extra schools and a few extra riders. “This started three years ago,” said Dwight Sityar. It began […]

BREAKING: Glendale Appoints Fire Chief and Community Development Director

BREAKING: Glendale Appoints Fire Chief and Community Development Director

Glendale, CA – On Tuesday, September 1, 2015, the City of Glendale announced the appointment of Greg Fish as its next Fire Chief and Philip Lanzafame as Director of the Community Development Department. “I am very pleased that we have the depth of expertise in our organization that we can name both Greg and Phil […]

Ready for Service – Super Scoopers are Set to Go

Ready for Service – Super Scoopers are Set to Go

Since arriving earlier this month, two Canadair Super Scoopers have already been put to work. By Mary O’KEEFE The Super Scoopers are here. Actually they arrived on Aug. 15 and were immediately in service helping fight the fires in Montebello, Castaic and Palos Verdes. Last Friday water-dropping aircraft were the background for a press conference […]

Much to Choose for those who love the Blues

Much to Choose for those who love the Blues

By Robin GOLDSWORTHY Two major blues festivals are coming up that will satisfy the appetite of even the most avid blues lover. The first is the Urban Blues Festival on Saturday beginning at 11 a.m. at Raleigh Studios in Hollywood, benefitting Ascencia. The idea for the fundraiser came from Ascencia Executive Director Natalie Komuro’s husband […]

Local Youth Advocates Against Tobacco

Local Youth Advocates Against Tobacco

By Samantha SLAYBACK The tobacco industry has been thriving for years by selling nicotine-based products to individuals across America including targeting its advertising tactics to a younger demographic. For these reasons, among others, individuals young and old have taken the fight against tobacco products into their own hands. One individual, 16-year-old Sidney Hirshberg, recently attended […]

Falcon Teams Gearing Up Ready for Seasons to Begin

Falcon Teams Gearing Up Ready for Seasons to Begin

By Brandon HENSLEY With the school year now beginning in August, the impatience of athletes and coaches to start their fall seasons is growing. Fortunately for everyone involved, the games are almost here. The Crescenta Valley High School football program kicks off its season on Sept. 3. The varsity team will travel to Verdugo Hills […]

Food and Fun at Foothills Business Expo

Food and Fun at Foothills Business Expo

By Samantha SLAYBACK On Wednesday, Sept. 9 the Crescenta Valley Chamber of Commerce along with the La Cañada and Montrose chambers will be hosting their annual Foothills Community Business Expo. The Expo will be held from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the USC Verdugo Hills Hospital and can be accessed through the main entrance […]