By Charly SHELTON Rockhaven Sanitarium is the subject of a new photography exhibition at Gallery 417 in Downtown L.A. Photographer Jason House has taken photos of the sanitarium as an empty, abandoned and hauntingly beautiful place. “I’ve done photo series in the past about foreclosure victims and fatality car crashes or even a documentary […]
By Charly SHELTON Temperatures have reached above 100 degrees over the last few weeks and people around the Crescenta Valley are succumbing to overheating. From overheated to heat exhaustion to heat stroke, this slippery slope can prove fatal if left unchecked. As responsible residents of a Mediterranean climate (according to the Köppen classification system), knowing […]
On Monday kids from Crescenta Valley took a big step into the world of middle school at Rosemont Middle School’s Howdy Day. The students’ day was filled with books, learning where classrooms are and mastering locker combinations. Many had parents with them. Eighth graders came by Rosemont on Tuesday to pick up their schedules […]
Cities In Decline Recently, Glendale City Council announced the acceptance of a $155,000 grant from Los Angeles County for our park maintenance. For many years, grants from federal, state and county governments have financed 90% of our city parks. Today, barely 10% of the general fund is being used for park maintenance. […]
Sept. 27, 1933 – Aug. 4, 2015 On Tuesday, Aug. 4 Betty Martinez, mother, grandmother, sister and dear friend to many, entered the gates of heaven. Betty was 81 years old, and many family members gathered to celebrate her life just days before her death. She was preceded in death by her husband Dan. Betty […]
1938-1999 You left us many memories. Your love is still our guide and though we cannot see you, you are always by our side. Love, Your Family
Explorer Academy Accepting Apps Altadena Sheriff’s Station is now accepting applications for Deputy Explorer. Any interested people ages 14 to 20 in Los Angeles County wanting to join the Altadena Deputy Explorer Post can call Dep. Dan Paige at (626) 296-2105 (office) or (626) 241-2499 (cell). The 18-week Explorer Academy is starting […]
Students at CVHS stood in line to get their class assignments beginning with seniors on July 30 and ending with freshman on Aug. 4. This year there were some changes to the registration days. In the past lockers were chosen by seniors, then juniors and so on. With the construction beginning at the school, […]
Hi, CV! Monday morning was Howdy Day at Rosemont signaling the start of another school year. We stood near the Korean-American PTA, Prom Plus, the Teen Scene After-school Program (I think) and Camp Fireworks. From the looks on everyone’s faces, this year is going to rock! If you don’t know about Prom Plus, it is […]
Attendees at our July 23 meeting had the pleasure of hearing from John Monsen about completing the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument. He is a consultant working for San Gabriel Mountains Forever, a non-profit whose mission is to protect the San Gabriel Mountains and the rivers that run through them (for details see http://sangabrielmountains.org/). Mr. […]