Emergency Room physicians across Glendale and Pasadena typically see a rise in seasonal injuries and illnesses including heatstroke, water-related incidents and foodborne illnesses. Dignity Health California urges the community to prioritize safety during the summer season’s high temperatures and increased outdoor activities. “Summer is a season when we see a sharp rise in preventable emergencies,” […]
Edgar’s Sunland Plunge Edgar’s “ahooga” horn sounded as he passed the children he encountered. Rounding the corner on Sherman Grove toward the canning factory he was almost home. After an extended auto journey through the Yosemite Valley and northern California, Edgar Fremont Lancaster had returned to Sunland with new ideas. Born in Corydon, Iowa in […]
Reflecting on Origins My parents moved to the foothills in the 1980s. When I look at old photos of La Crescenta from that era it’s striking how familiar everything still feels. Montrose had already been built out. Nearly all the housing we see today was already in place. But if you rewind another 50 years […]
New Train Conductor at Descanso Gardens . . . Thank you to Ruth Sowby and CVW for the nice article on my becoming an “official” conductor on the Descanso Gardens Railroad. It’s true: “I’m a big kid who loves trains.” Joining the ranks of conductors at Descanso Gardens is already a fun experience. I’m looking forward […]
In May Vons in the far north area of Glendale (3233 Foothill Blvd.) celebrated the reopening of its store after months of remodeling. During the celebration, which included music and tastes of various products, students of Valley View Elementary School were on hand to sing their version of “You’re a Grand Old Flag.” They adjusted […]
St. Francis High School freshman Jaden Soong etched his name into California golf history by winning the CIF State Championship at the Poppy Hills Golf Course in Monterey, California with a jaw-dropping 9-under-par 62. At just 15 years old, Soong not only topped the leaderboard but became the youngest golfer ever to hoist the coveted […]
National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) announced over 2,900 winners of National Merit scholarships financed by U.S. colleges and universities. Officials of each sponsor college selected their scholarship winners from among the finalists in the 2025 National Merit Scholarship Program who plan to attend their institution. These awards provide between $500 and $2,000 annually for up […]
From the Crescenta Valley Sheriff’s Station: Since yesterday, we have been actively searching for Monica Reza, who was last seen hiking near the Mount Waterman area in the Angeles National Forest. Personnel led by Crescenta Valley Station and our LASD – Montrose Search and Rescue Team have worked around the clock in search of […]
A 12-inch water main break occurred on the 3200 block of North Verdugo on Saturday evening, according to a City of Glendale spokesperson. GWP water crews have been out there and they have isolated the area. They will continue to excavate and to make repairs into the early afternoon hours. Water services will be restored […]
Among local celebrations of Flag Day/Flag Week was a classic car show. By Mary O’KEEFE Flag Day was celebrated in Crescenta Valley with a car show at Albertsons in Tujunga on Saturday that was sponsored by the Crescenta Valley Chamber of Commerce. It was organized by the Early Rodders car group. Flag Day has a […]