“If Prometheus was worthy of the wrath of heaven for kindling the first fire upon earth, how ought all the gods honor the men who make it their professional business to put it out!” ~John G. Saxe, quoted in George C. Hale, ‘History of the World’s Greatest Fires,’ 1905 The date of the above quote […]
In Memoriam In Loving Memory Joseph C. Norris (JC) 1939-1999 Your hard-working hands are now at rest God broke our hearts to show us he only takes the best You always loved – never forgotten – always missed. Since your passing you have been blessed with nine great-grandchildren from your eight grandchildren. We […]
Once Upon A Time in Montrose Our Valley, and Montrose in particular, has many beautiful human stories that touch the heart. But none is so touching as the story of our local bookstore Once Upon A Time Children’s Bookstore. It all started way back in 1966 with local mom Jane Humphrey. Jane opened and […]
Being Smarter About High-Speed Rail There are few phrases in California politics that invoke as much passion as the words “high-speed rail.” The ambitious transportation infrastructure project seeking to move passengers from Los Angeles to San Francisco in two hours and 40 minutes, and ultimately connect San Diego to Sacramento, has become a centerpiece […]
Supports Proactive Approach The recent rupture of a 70+-year-old water main under Pennsylvania Avenue looks like a perfect example of why La Crescenta residents should support Crescenta Valley Water District’s currently proposed rate increase, and encourage CVWD’s Board of Directors to catch up on replacing our aged-out water and sewer mains. Replacing this infrastructure proactively […]
Robert Schacht, chairman of The Campbell Center, announced the appointment of David R. Fields as the non-profit’s executive director as they seek to renew and expand their workplace programs in the tri-city area of Glendale, Burbank and Pasadena. This comes at a time when The Campbell Center faces new regulatory changes as it partners with […]
By Mary O’KEEFE On Wednesday morning around 11 a.m., an elderly driver was pulling out of her parking space at the east end of Montrose Parking Lot No. 7 when she apparently lost control of her vehicle, damaging two other vehicles in the lot before shearing off a parking meter then traveling across Market Street […]
By Lori BODNAR, intern Crescenta Valley High School students are enjoying their last few days of summer break since back to school time is right around the corner. The first day of school for Glendale Unified School District is Wednesday, Aug. 21 and the first day back for La Cañada Unified School District students is […]
By Mary O’KEEFE There will always be a few butterflies in the stomach on the first day of school whether it is your last “first day” as a senior in high school or your very first day as a kindergartener. The first day of school follows along the line between excitement and concern. “I don’t […]
CV Weekly joined Hart Austin on a trip to Denver, Colorado to see friends. Many interesting places and natural wonders were seen throughout Colorado, but one stop in the Rocky Mountain National Forest was the Continental Divide Pacific and Atlantic. CV Weekly loves to travel! Take us along on your next trip and send us […]