By Sabrina SHELTON Now is the season of Lent, a time of sacrifice and reflection. Most associate it with giving something up, usually a vice or certain foods. But for the congregation at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, this Lent is an opportunity to release heavy burdens in order to become closer to God. The church […]
The California Credit Union invites college-bound students in Los Angeles County to submit an application for its annual College Scholarship Program. Through the program, California Credit Union provides $20,000 in scholarships annually to recognize students who are motivated in their academic studies and active in their schools and communities, giving back to others through service […]
Feb. 28 600 block of Foothill Boulevard in La Cañada, two suspects, described as a male and female, both Hispanic, entered a store. The female was described as wearing a black hat, white long sleeve shirt and jeans. The male was described as wearing a blue collared button-up shirt and blue jeans. Both walked over […]
CV Street Name Origins – Part 3 Moving down, below Foothill Boulevard, we get into the Montrose area and lower La Crescenta. Montrose Avenue Named for the town of Montrose obviously, but the Montrose name has several origin stories, none of which have been proven. Robert Newcombe catalogues the various theories in his book “Montrose.” […]
Dogs Are A Gift I am a big fan of dogs. They are the perfect daily therapy for my soul. They make me laugh heartily with their silly behavior and comfort me when I am down, especially lately. In the past when I have seen a dog in trouble, like wandering the streets, I have […]
»ELECTIONS 2020 By Mary O’KEEFE Voters in Crescenta Valley faced long lines to cast their ballots on Super Tuesday, a common sight throughout Los Angeles County. Long lines and, in some cases, voting machines that did not work. Provisional ballots and some vote-by-mail ballots are yet to be counted but the results locally as […]
Jake, the ranch dog from Olancha, California CV Weekly loves to hear about your pets! Send a pic and small cap to steve@cvweekly.com, to share your lovable pets with the community!
By Brandon HENSLEY While definitive strides have been made in the United States when it comes to soccer, there are still moments when Kurt Millan sits back and laments the American approach to the game. In the Irishman’s eyes, impatience is still a problem area when it comes to truly appreciating what people around the […]
2020 George “Curtis” leaves his wife Joan of La Crescenta, children Gregory of Morgan Hill and Alane Cleven O’Leary and family of Boise, Idaho, sister Carol Landaas and nephew Neil of Snohomish, Washington, sister in-law Ann Taneyhill and her husband John of Anaheim Hills, as well as numerous grandchildren, nephews, great nephews, nieces and great […]
Appreciates Civil Response I very much appreciated this [letter] [Stop the Hate by John Kretz, Jan. 6] and his response to a complaint. If everyone would judge our politicians by what they accomplish and not what is said we would be thriving as the greatest country in the world. The current state of our “government” […]