By Michael DUMANSKY Coming into the final game of the regular season on Friday, the Golden Knights were put in a must-win situation to solidify a share of the league title as well as a playoff berth. Saint Francis (8-2, 2-1) was set to face its league rival, the Cathedral High Phantoms (5-5, 2-1). Nervous […]
Mill Fire of 1975 – Flames Tear Through Neighborhoods The Mill Fire started small up in the mountains but Santa Ana winds fanned the flames to an inferno and by Sunday, Nov. 23 the fire line had reached Tujunga and La Crescenta. In the early morning hours of Monday, Nov. 24, the flames came […]
Countdown To Elections One year from now we will be having an important election. Sadly, that means the gloves are coming off like never before. Heated family discussions. Neighbors pitted against neighbors. Hushed voices at the office. It’s happening already with a current election. I just read a discussion on our community Facebook page where […]
Respectfully Disagrees As a resident of La Crescenta since 1956, I want first of all to thank my fellow resident Mr. Grayson and his family for their significant contribution in creating a center for music education in our valley [Viewpoints, Oct. 24]. My own son did not become a drummer but, because of Mr. Grayson, […]
With more than 20 helicopters on display, plus much more, the American Heroes Airshow will meet goals to educate, communicate and demonstrate. By Sabrina SHELTON In the wake of the recent fires, and with Veterans Day fast approaching, there is no better way to honor and celebrate first responders than by attending the American Heroes […]
Prom Plus Holiday Boutique The annual Prom Plus Holiday Boutique is Saturday, Nov. 9 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the community room and courtyard at CV Park, 3901 Dunsmore Ave. Get a jump on holiday shopping! At this fundraiser a variety of merchants will offer an assortment of items perfect for gift giving. […]
“The animal should not be measured by man. In a world older than ours they move finished and complete, gifted with extensions of the sense we have lost or never attained, living by voices we shall never hear.” ~ Harry Beston, American writer & naturalist, 1888-1968 Often considered the “father of the […]
Prom Plus Holiday Boutique, Wine Walk and More Since we returned from our awesome Australian trip, my calendar and Steve’s immediately filled with things going on around town. This is in addition to the items that I consider “maintenance” issues that, for us, include buying and installing a new water heater (still on the […]
By Mary O’KEEFE This Monday, Nov. 11 is Veterans Day. The weekend recognitions begin in Crescenta Valley on Saturday, Nov. 9 at 9 a.m. with a celebration of 100 years of service by American Legion Post 288 during its monthly vets breakfast. American Legion Post 288 was founded in 1919 by veterans of World War […]