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 […]
July 24, 1959 – Dec. 8, 2016 Timothy J. King of Huntington Beach passed away unexpectedly on Dec. 8 at his home. He was 57. Born July 24, 1959, Tim was a beloved community member. An avid golfer and mariner, Tim was a member of the Old Ranch Country Club and the Long Beach Yacht […]
March 25, 1962 – Dec. 26, 2016 Helder Pereira passed away peacefully on Dec. 26 after a 12-year battle with colon cancer. He was a familiar face in the community and spent 22 years coaching in AYSO. He is survived by his wife Carol Graham Pereira and his four children: Jennifer, Rebecca, Tristan and Rachel. […]
June 9, 1944 – Dec. 28, 2016 Kathryn Geneva Allmon was born June 9, 1944 in Coshocton, Ohio. She was adopted by Stan and Martha Hancock on June 10, 1944. Kathy passed away early in the morning of Dec. 28. Kathy moved to La Crescenta in 1947 and went to Monte Vista Elementary, Clark Jr. […]
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 […]