Kudos for Article – More Info Wanted I wish to thank Brandon Hensley, one of your contributing writers, for his excellent article on 5G protesters in the Sept. 26 issue. I was elated to see it! I too have been doing research in this area and, from the numerous articles I have read, I have […]
Congratulations for a Race Well Run I want to congratulate all six candidates who ran for the Crescenta Valley Town Council (elections were held last Friday evening and all day Saturday). It’s a responsibility taken seriously. Everyone who ran won a seat as there were, as usual, three regular three-year terms and three alternate […]
Mill Fire of 1975 – Stories of Panic, Loss and Resolve This fire was traumatic for residents of the valley. There was a lot of fear, but also a lot of bravery and resolve to rebuild. The local paper, The Ledger, recorded several stories, which I’ll relate here. The Klines had been the first […]
By Mary O’KEEFE On Sunday, Nov. 10, Crescenta Valley Deputy Afsharian initiated a pursuit of a reckless vehicle on the southbound Glendale (2) Freeway near Mountain Avenue. The suspect vehicle was traveling at approximately 100 miles per hour. Deputies cancelled their pursuit due to the high speeds. Within seconds of the terminated pursuit, Deputy Afsharian […]
These are unusual political times. For the fourth time in history a Presidential impeachment hearing has begun creating an even deeper divide between political parties. But before these hearings the toxic atmosphere between Republicans and Democrats had infected almost all areas of life extending even to family gatherings where sides are taken. As the March […]
Flexibility and consistency keys to winning JROTC competition. By Mary O’KEEFE For the third consecutive year Crescenta Valley High School JROTC has come in first at the 5th Annual Drill Meet that was held at Santiago High School in Corona. The competition requires the JROTC cadets to follow guidelines laid out in a […]
Los Angeles County and a coalition of public agencies have reached a tentative settlement of their lawsuits against Southern California Edison and Edison International (SCE) to recover costs and damages from last year’s devastating Woolsey Fire. The settlement would require SCE to pay a total of $210 million to resolve lawsuits brought by the County […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Even though the winds in recent days have been calm, brush fires are an ongoing danger. “The live fuel moisture is in the 60% [range]. Some may say that doesn’t sound too bad but it can go up to 300%,” said Captain Popp, Los Angeles County Fire Dept., Station 82. The percentage […]
Nov. 10 2500 block of Montrose Avenue in Montrose, a catalytic converter was stolen from a vehicle overnight. Nov. 8 900 block of Foothill Boulevard in La Cañada, a woman reported that while she was shopping her wallet was stolen from her purse. The only thing she thought was unusual during her shopping trip […]
Firefighters are unable to access a very remote area of the Hansen Dam Recreation Area which has a slow moving vegetation fire. Low clouds/fog conditions preclude an air attack. Early morning moisture and no wind are providing for extremely slow spread with no structures threatened. Firefighters will respond again at first light to reassess. Unknown […]