Spiritually Speaking
QUESTION: When I was 3 years old, my parents divorced and my mom was given full custody of me because my dad traveled a lot with his work. That’s all I knew. I was never told the reason for the divorce and whenever I asked my mom about my dad she would just say she […]
From the Desk of the Publisher
Coming Up from Down Under I’m writing from my desk at the good old Crescenta Valley Weekly. Steve and I returned on Saturday from a two-week vacation in Australia, the first vacation I’ve taken in 10 years (since I started the newspaper in 2009). I’m here to share that I now know why […]
Eyes on Friday Contest
In addition to being the homecoming game for CV, this Friday’s contest against Muir promises to be “epic.” By Vincent PAGE So far this season, the Crescenta Valley High School Falcons have been barely tested on the football field. Their closest game so far this season was a 28-17 victory over Pasadena, a game […]
IN Brief
Possible Power Interruptions Due to forecast fire weather conditions, Southern California Edison is exploring a potential public safety power shutoff of electrical lines in the area. SCE anticipates that this may occur on Friday, Oct. 25 though it may occur earlier or later depending on actual weather conditions. SCE encourages customers to prepare by having […]
Cross-Country Girls and Boys Victorious at League Meet
By Leonard COUTIN Early in the season, Crescenta Valley Head Coach Mark Evans discussed his strategy and performance plan for his team. The CV Falcon cross-country team hoped to set the stage to accomplish its goal of becoming the 2019 Pacific League champions. The first scoring meet of the season, League No. 2 on […]
Crest Road Opens from La Cañada to Wrightwood
The gates are open. After months of hard work to clear a slide from a winter storm, pave the highway shoulder and install a rock fence, Caltrans has officially opened State Route 2, Angeles Crest Highway, to motorists and cyclists between Mt. Wilson/Red Box Road and Upper Big Tujunga Canyon Road. Expect intermittent closures, half-day […]
Red Flag Warning Issued
By Mary O’KEEFE The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning that will be in effect from today, Thursday, at 1 a.m. to Friday at 10 p.m., according to Keily Delerme, meteorologist with the National Weather Service. The Red Flag Warning covers most of Los Angeles and Ventura counties. Peak wind gusts between […]
New Ace Hardware to Open in La Crescenta
The new Ace Hardware of La Crescenta will officially open Dec. 17, according to Ace officials. The store is in the former Orchard Supply Hardware location at 3100 Foothill Blvd. A grand opening is scheduled for early 2020. The store is anticipated to eventually employ approximately 50 people from the area. General Manager Lawrence Stuart […]
Heroes Take Flight
Ageless Aviation Dreams Foundation gives local seniors the chance to soar. By Mary O’KEEFE On Tuesday seven men and one woman, all in their 80s and 90s, sat quietly among friends and family in the lobby of Signature Flight Support in Van Nuys. All residents of Scholl Canyon Estates, an assisted living facility in Glendale, […]